Patents Examined by Robert A Clemente
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Patent number: 11612845Abstract: An air filtration media pack is provided having a plurality of layers of single facer media. The layer of single facer media includes a fluted sheet, a facing sheet, and a plurality of flutes extending between the fluted sheet and the facing sheet and having a flute length extending from a first face of the filtration media pack to a second face of the filtration media pack. A first portion of the plurality of flutes are closed to unfiltered air flowing into the first portion of the plurality of flutes, and a second portion of the plurality of flutes are closed to unfiltered air from flowing out of the second portion of the plurality of flutes so that air passing into one of the first face and the second face of the media pack and out the other of the first face and the second face of the media pack passes through media to provide filtration of the air. The fluted sheet includes repeating internal peaks facing toward the facing sheet and repeating external peaks facing away from the facing sheet.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2020Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: Gary J. Rocklitz, Robert M. Rogers, Ming Ouyang, Anitha M. Mathew
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Patent number: 11598554Abstract: The present application provides a filter fixing device, comprising: a lock mounting piece, a hold-down piece, a push rod and at least one connecting rod. The lock mounting piece is provided with a lock used for engaging the lock receiving part on the filter fixing frame; the hold-down piece and the lock mounting piece are connected to each other in such a way that they can move relative to each other in a first direction, and the hold-down piece is used to hold down the filter; the push rod is connected to the hold-down piece and can pivotally rotate around an axis; at least one connecting rod is pivotally connected to the push rod and the lock mounting piece; the filter fixing device is configured in such a way that the rotation of the push rod relative to the hold-down piece may cause relative motion of the hold-down piece and the lock mounting piece in the first direction.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2021Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignees: York Guangzhou Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Co., Ltd., Johnson Controls Tyco IP Holdings LLPInventors: Jinqiang Wu, Zuowei Zhong, Yunhong Huang, Aihua Tan
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Patent number: 11596891Abstract: An air purifying system includes first, second, and third air purifiers controlled independently and a docking station having first, second, and third supports configured to support and charge the first, second, and third air purifiers. The docking station has a vertical backbone, and the first, second, and third supports horizontally extend from the backbone. At least the second and third air purifiers are configured to be separated from the docking station and include handles to assist a user in transporting the second and third air purifiers to separate rooms or indoor spaces.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2020Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignees: LG ELECTRONICS INC., CHUNGANG UNIVERSITY INDUSTRY ACADEMIC COOPERATION FOUNDATIONInventors: Jongkeon Jeon, Haeyoong Chung, Jiyoung Kang, David Kangseong Lee, Daeyoung Kwak, Sohee Park
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Patent number: 11597550Abstract: The invention relates to a device for degassing and gassing containers (3), comprising at least one chamber in which an open container can be accommodated for a degassing and/or gassing process, wherein a cover element (26) for the accommodated open container (3) is provided in the chamber, wherein, for a degassing and/or gassing process, the cover element (26) can be sealingly placed on a container edge (31) of an accommodated open container (3) or into an interior of an accommodated open container (3) and wherein the cover element (26) has at least one opening (260) for a passage of gas. The invention also relates to a method for degassing and gassing.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2019Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: OPTIMA consumer GmbHInventors: Herbert Trautwein, Tobias Freiberger
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Patent number: 11592067Abstract: The filtration device enables the separation and collection of dust and particles produced by the pads of a brake assembly. A first separation unit having an air filtration medium, typically annular, is provided in the housing of the device, in order to define an upstream zone where air is admitted, for example tangentially, and a downstream zone in communication with an outlet of the housing for discharging the purified air. The upstream zone is in communication with a lower stage situated lower down, in which a second separation unit is located in order to separate water from particles that have fallen from the upstream zone. A filtration by the second unit is intended to collect clean water and possibly to discharge this water by gravitational flow. The fallen particles remain trapped inside the device, under the first unit.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2018Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignees: SOGEFI FILTRATION, TALLANO TECHNOLOGIEInventors: Nicolas Arnault, Grégory Gauthe
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Patent number: 11590441Abstract: A filter apparatus for filtering a stream of gas. The cartridge has an upper part and a lower part. The upper part is joined to the lower part by a connection. The filter cartridge supports a filter element. The filter cartridge has a resilient connection arrangement for connecting the filter cartridge to a bowl of a filter apparatus. The filter apparatus has a head, a bowl connectable to and sealable relative to said head, and the filter cartridge.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2018Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Inventors: James Robinson, Steven Gardner, Jagroop Singh Sahota
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Patent number: 11583795Abstract: A fastening module for connecting a filter system to an arched connecting surface with openings for a fluid has a connecting housing connectable in fluid communication to the filter system. Rigid individual channel pieces are arranged in the connecting housing and channels extend in the channel pieces. The channels correspond with the openings in the arched connecting surface. The channel pieces have connecting flanges to be connected to the openings in the arched connecting surface. The channel pieces are connected by flexible connecting regions with each other; with the connecting housing; or with each other and with the connecting housing. The fastening module is connected in fluid communication to the inlet region or outlet region of the filter system. A filter module for the filter system has substantially free intake across its cross section and enables an intake manifold-type distribution of a volume flow passing through the filter element.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2020Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: MANN+HUMMEL GmbHInventors: Juergen Rauschmaier, Herbert Pietrowski, Bernd Joos, Christoph Krautner, Daniel Ebnet
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Patent number: 11571646Abstract: An air separation module includes a canister extending between a first end and an opposite second end, a separator fixed within the canister to separate a compressed air flow into an oxygen-enriched air flow fraction and an oxygen-depleted air flow fraction, and a one-piece cap. The one-piece cap is connected to the first end of the canister and has a filter module mount portion on a side of the one-piece cap opposite the separator to support a filter module with the air separation module. Nitrogen generation systems and methods of making air separation modules are also described.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2019Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATIONInventors: James R. Doherty, Beakal T. Woldemariam, David Anderson, Donald E. Army, Eric Surawski
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Patent number: 11571649Abstract: The present invention provides a handheld smoke filter, the handheld smoke filter includes a housing, wherein one end of the housing is fixedly connected to a smoke spray inlet, the other end of the housing is fixedly connected to a bottom cover, the housing is provided inside with a filter element shell for filtering smoke, the filter element shell is provided with a first sponge layer, an activated carbon filter layer, a second sponge layer and an HEPA filter sequentially disposed from a filter element intake hole to a filter element exhaust hole. The handheld smoke filter of the present invention can use sponge, activated carbon and HEPA for multiple filtrations, so as to collect smoke sprayed from the mouth of a user more effectively, with better filtration effect and better air permeability.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2021Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Inventor: Jiangbo Li
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Patent number: 11567043Abstract: Disclosed is an organic carbon detector that can be used with a liquid chromatography equipment such as a size exclusion chromatography. The organic carbon detector contains a carbon oxidization subsystem and a stripping and CO2 detection subsystem arranged and detachably connected with each other in said order. The carbon oxidization subsystem contains a microfluidic agent injection module (1), an inorganic carbon removal module (2), a microfluidic ultraviolet oxidation module (3) and a vacuum pumping system (4), configured to remove inorganic carbons and oxidize organic carbons. The stripping and CO2 detection subsystem contains a stripping module (7) and a CO2 detector (12), using a carrier gas to transfer the organic carbon converted gas to the CO2 detector (12). Also disclosed is a method of using the organic carbon detector in water quality monitoring.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2019Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: NANJING UNIVERSITYInventors: Wentao Li, Wenxiang Ji, Aimin Li, Minhui Cai, Yaping Wu, Yan Li, Shi Cheng, Ji Wu, Jichun Wu, Yanting Zuo, Yuze Han
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Patent number: 11566800Abstract: A handheld air purifier may include a suction body provided with a suction surface having a first and second frame, a fan to suction air, and a filter to filter suctioned air, a bending portion extending rearward from the suction body to bend upward, and a handle extending further from the bending portion and held by the user. The second frame may be provided behind the first frame and may include a protrusion that penetrates through the first frame to create a gap between the suction surface and a garment being treated to promote a free airflow through the handheld air purifier.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2020Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignees: LG ELECTRONICS INC., CHUNGANG UNIVERSITY INDUSTRY ACADEMIC COOPERATION FOUNDATIONInventors: Jongkeon Jeon, Haeyoong Chung, Jiyoung Kang, David Kangseong Lee, Daeyoung Kwak, Sohee Park
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Patent number: 11559180Abstract: A filter system for a vacuum cleaner is disclosed. The system comprises a housing reconfigurable relative to a bin between an operative configuration in which the housing is disposed upon the bin so that dirt separated from dirt-laden air can collect in the bin, and an idle configuration in which the housing is removed from the bin. The housing comprises an inlet for receiving dirt-laden air into the housing, an outlet via which cleaned air can exit the housing. The system further comprises first filtering means and second filtering means disposed within the housing, the first filtering means being positioned upstream of the second filtering means. The first and second filtering means comprises a filter medium configured to separate dirt from the dirt-laden air passing from the inlet to the outlet through the filter medium.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2017Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: Beacon Group (International) LtdInventor: Michael Ching
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Patent number: 11554340Abstract: The disclosure relates to a filter cartridge for removing impurities from a stream of raw gas to be filtered, including a cylindrical filter element which is made of a filter material and in which a filter insert is inserted, an interior space being formed between the filter element and the filter insert, the filter material being designed to be cleaned when a stream of compressed air is applied against a flow direction of the stream of raw gas, a cap designed as a flow guiding device being provided for guiding the stream of compressed air, wherein the cap is arranged such that it projects beyond an axial length of the filter element in the axial direction. The disclosure further concerns a filter system for removing impurities from a stream of raw gas to be filtered. In addition, the disclosure relates to a method for cleaning such a filter cartridge.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2021Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignee: CAMFIL APC GMBHInventors: Jakob Handte, Dominick Bisogni, Randilyne Huckaby, Ryan Listenbee, Adam Simino, Alex Wells, Daniel Vangilder
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Patent number: 11547964Abstract: An air intake system may include an engine air cleaner having a dust valve. The intake system may be configured for arrangement on the engine. The dust valve may also be operable to open or close based on operating characteristics of the engine.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2019Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Philip C. Spengler, Jeffrey R. Ries, Jon T. Immel, Javier A. RodrÃguez
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Patent number: 11517842Abstract: An air cleaner assembly is described and shown which includes a housing having an air flow inlet, an air flow outlet and a housing body and access cover. A serviceable filter cartridge is positioned within the housing. A projection/receiver arrangement providing for engagement between the cartridge and the housing is provided. The projection/receiver arrangement can be configured in a manner that inhibits undesired motion of the cartridge, once installed. An example projection/receiver arrangement is provided, which includes a serpentine receiving groove on the access cover and a serpentine projection on the filter cartridge. Example filter cartridge features are described.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2020Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: Michel Baseotto, Roberto Merckx, Paul Coulonvaux, Julien Dils
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Patent number: 11517845Abstract: A filter is disclosed. The filter includes a sheet of filter media defining a body having an upper portion, a lower portion, a first end surface proximate the upper portion, a second end surface proximate the lower portion, and a first side surface extending between the first and second end surfaces. One or more of the upper and lower portions define a ledge, wherein the ledge defines a third end surface arranged between the first and second end surfaces, and a second side surface extending between the first and third end surfaces; and a seal disposed upon the ledge. A method for manufacturing the seal is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2019Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: MANN+HUMMEL Filtration Technology US LLCInventors: Robert H. Ferguson, Jason LaMarr Tate, Mark A. Roll, Roland Vann Lanier, Jr., Mitchell Jerome Baker
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Patent number: 11517840Abstract: A filter cartridge for an air cleaner assembly is disclosed. The filter cartridge can include a media pack configured for installation into an air cleaner housing, the media pack extending along a longitudinal axis between opposite inlet and outlet flow ends, the media pack defining an outer perimeter. The filter cartridge can also include a circumferential shell surrounding at least a portion of the media pack outer perimeter. A radial flange extending from the circumferential shell proximate the media pack inlet end can also be provided. The flange can define a plurality of openings that are configured to receive protrusions on a housing body of the air cleaner assembly. The interaction between the protrusions and openings operates to ensure a secure seal between the housing body and the seal member.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2018Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: Anthonius Jan-Baptist Maria Moers, Johnny Craessaerts, Bart Catoor
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Patent number: 11511224Abstract: A filtration media pack including a plurality of layers of filter media is disclosed. The media pack includes fluted sheets and a facing sheet, with a plurality of flutes extending between the fluted sheets and the facing sheets. In an embodiment, the fluted sheet includes a plurality of protrusions that contact the facing sheet.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2020Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventor: Scott M. Brown
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Patent number: 11511222Abstract: An aircraft engine cooling air system is configured to provide cooling air to turbine components. The system has an airflow path extending from a source of cooling air to the turbine components. A baffle is disposed in the airflow path upstream of the turbine components. The baffle has a filtering surface defining a plurality of filtering holes sized to trap particulate matter suspended in the cooling air. A bypass passage is fluidly connected to the source of cooling air and the turbine components in parallel with the baffle so as to allow airflow to the turbine components when the filtering holes of the baffle are clogged.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2019Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignee: PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA CORP.Inventor: Christopher Gover
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Patent number: 11504663Abstract: Thermoplastic bicomponent binder fiber can be combined with other media, fibers and other filtration components to form a thermally bonded filtration media. The filtration media can be used in filter units, such as breather caps. Such filter units can be placed in the stream of a mobile fluid and can remove a particulate and/or fluid mist load from the mobile stream. The unique combination of media fiber, bicomponent binder fiber and other filtration additives and components provide a filtration media having unique properties in filtration applications.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2020Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: Robert M. Rogers, Keh B. Dema, Brad E. Kahlbaugh, Linda M. Olson, Chuanfang Yang, Gregory L. LaVallee, Timothy D. Sporre, Joe Israel, Paul L. Kojetin, Derek O. Jones, Michael A. Madden