Patents Examined by Robert Clemente
  • Patent number: 12383854
    Abstract: A filter system and clamp system for a gas turbine air inlet uses a single clamp system that allows for securing in place both a first element and a second element on the grid of the gas turbine air inlet. The clamp system can be released to allow for services of the first filter element, while the second filter element remains in sealing engagement with the grid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2025
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Dominique Louis, Wim V. Van Gelder, Benjamin M. Nicols, Rakesh K Yadav, Oliver Ronneau
  • Patent number: 12383855
    Abstract: Filtration media packs, filter elements, and media are disclosed, including media packs having a plurality of layers of single facer media wherein the layers of single facer media include a fluted sheet, a facing sheet, and a plurality of flutes extending between the fluted sheet and the facing sheet, with the fluted sheet and facing sheet formed of multi-layer media can include a polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) layer supported by a polymeric scrim layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2025
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Rakesh K. Yadav, Daniel L. Tuma, Robert R. Levac, Byron G. Griffin, Jonathan M. Beckett, Anil Suthar, Robert J. Pannepacker, Jr.
  • Patent number: 12383858
    Abstract: Disclosed is an energy-saving system and method for direct air capture with precise ion control. The system includes an air conveying device, an air distribution device and a CO2 adsorption device with a moisture swing adsorbent with high CO2 adsorption capacity, where the air conveying device, the air distribution device and the CO2 adsorption device are connected in sequence, and the CO2 adsorption device is provided with a spray desorption device; a valence-state ion sieving device; a pH swing regeneration device; and a CO2 regeneration device. In accordance with the energy-saving system provided by the present disclosure, ultra-low concentration of CO2 in the air can be enriched to the concentration of 95% step by step for industrial application or biological application at room temperature and pressure by consuming the electricity which cannot be connected to a power grid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2025
    Assignee: ZHEJIANG UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Tao Wang, Weishan Liu, Mengxiang Fang, Xiang Gao, Zhongyang Luo
  • Patent number: 12378686
    Abstract: A device and a method for recovering by-product oxygen from water-electrolysis hydrogen production using a low-temperature method are provided, solving the waste problem of by-product oxygen in the green water-electrolysis hydrogen production system. The device according to the present disclosure comprises an oxygen clarifying system, a pressurizing and heat exchanging system, and a circulating gas compression and expansion refrigeration system. The recovering method according to the present disclosure comprises the following steps: first clarifying and purifying the by-product oxygen from water-electrolysis hydrogen production is to remove hydrogen, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, water and other impurities in the oxygen; and then, liquefying, pressurizing and heat exchanging the pure oxygen to obtain the product oxygen and liquid oxygen with required pressure. In the whole process, the cooling capacity is provided by the circulating gas expansion refrigeration system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2025
    Assignee: HANGZHOU OXYGEN PLANT GROUP CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yisong Han, Fang Tan, Xudong Peng, Ling Li, Lei Yao, Lijian Lao, Xin Song, Yunyun Jiang, Dongdong Zhao, Xiaoyu Xie
  • Patent number: 12371321
    Abstract: Provided is a hydrogen separation filter allowing a hydrogen purification at a lower temperature than conventional one, and a method for manufacturing the same. A hydrogen separation filter includes a porous substrate, a lattice expansion layer formed on the porous substrate and containing a first material, and a hydrogen dissociation and transmission layer formed on the lattice expansion layer and containing a second material selected from the group consisting of Pd, V, Ta, Ti, Nb, and alloys thereof. The first material and the second material have a same crystalline structure. A lattice constant a1, bulk of a first bulk material having a same composition and a same crystalline structure as the first material and a lattice constant a2, bulk of a second bulk material having a same composition and a same crystalline structure as the second material satisfy a formula (1): 1.03a2, bulk?a1, bulk?1.15a2, bulk??(1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2025
    Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Satoshi Takata, Tomonari Kogure
  • Patent number: 12357934
    Abstract: According to the present disclosure, air cleaner assemblies, components, features, and methods relating thereto, are described. These features, in part, relate to configuration of a preferred seal arrangement and seal surface of the cartridge. Particular arrangements are shown, in which: the filter cartridge includes a seal arrangement having a axial pinch seal surface with a projection/recess contour including at least one projection thereon; and, the cartridge includes a seal contour projection stabilizing portion at a location in perimeter alignment with the portion of the seal pinch arrangement including the first housing engagement projection. Additional features are included that relate to clean air separator section tubes of a precleaner arrangement secured to a cartridge. These features can be used in cartridges including features outlined above, or in alternative cartridges. Additional features of air cleaner arrangements and filter cartridges in accord with the above are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2024
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2025
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Hubert J. Rahn, David J. Burton, Steven K. Campbell
  • Patent number: 12357931
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a corrosion-resistant device for gas-solid separation, the device including a feeding inlet, a filter element, a solid outlet, and a gas outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2024
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2025
    Assignees: Shenzhen Huineng Energy Storage Materials Engineering Research Center Co., LTD., National Engineering Research Center of Advanced Energy Storage Materials (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Faping Zhong, Chihuan He, Subin Jiang, Hongbing Liu, Jiqun Zhu, Shuifa Tan
  • Patent number: 12357932
    Abstract: Metal nanoparticle agglomerates may convey biocidal activity to surfaces upon which they are deposited and become adhered, such as various air filtration media. Air filtration media may comprise a plurality of fibers having a plurality of metal nanoparticle agglomerates adhered thereto. The metal nanoparticle agglomerates may comprise a plurality of fused, partially fused, or unfused metal nanoparticles that are associated with one another upon a surface of the plurality of the fibers. Suitable metal nanoparticles for promoting biocidal activity against various pathogens, such as viruses and bacteria, may include copper nanoparticles and/or silver nanoparticles. Masks, inline filters, and air filtration systems may incorporate the air filtration media.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2025
    Assignee: Kuprion Inc.
    Inventors: Alfred A. Zinn, Randall M. Stoltenberg
  • Patent number: 12343671
    Abstract: Described are gas-processing systems that include a pre-heater, that are useful for processing a flow of gas flowing the gas to contact media (e.g., purification media, catalyst, adsorbent), and related methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2025
    Assignee: ENTEGRIS, INC.
    Inventors: Charles H. Applegarth, Gary Le, Luke D'Antonio, Matthew Schlotterbeck
  • Patent number: 12330104
    Abstract: A portable air filtration system for efficiently installing an air filtration system to a barrier which may be easily removed or replaced. The portable air filtration system generally includes a filtration unit which is adapted to be secured to a barrier over an opening in the barrier. The filtration unit includes a first connector which may include a fastener or a magnetic element. A second connector is provided to secure the filtration unit to the barrier, with the second connector including a fastener or a magnetic element on its first side to engage with the first connector and an adhesive on its second side to engage with the barrier. The filtration unit may also include a removable one-way valve such as a flap and an optional secondary filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2025
    Assignee: Re-U-Zip, LLC
    Inventors: Navaratan Kanna Sunkara, Sivaketan Ramu Sunkara, Eric Edgar Burkhart-Day
  • Patent number: 12330123
    Abstract: Provide are an ionic liquid composition for a carbon dioxide separation membrane, a carbon dioxide separation membrane retaining the composition in voids, and a carbon dioxide concentration apparatus provided with the carbon dioxide separation membrane that can be used to separate carbon dioxide from high partial pressure to low partial pressure. The permeability of CO2 and CO2 selectivity ratio of the carbon dioxide separation membrane can be improved, and carbon dioxide from high partial pressure to a low partial pressure of 1 kPa or lower can be selectively separated and recycled by using an ionic liquid composition prepared by combining: an ionic liquid (I) that is an aminium having one or more primary or secondary amino groups and an ethylenediamine or propylenediamine backbone in the cation; and an ionic liquid (II) in which the cation has no primary or secondary amino group and the anion is an oxoacid anion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2025
    Assignee: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED INDUSTRIAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Takashi Makino, Mitsuhiro Kanakubo, Masao Iwaya, Yo Yamato
  • Patent number: 12330106
    Abstract: A rotating separator includes a filter housing extending axially along a longitudinal axis and a filter element positioned within the filter housing. The filter element includes a first endplate and a second endplate operatively coupled to the first endplate, a first element core and a second element core positioned between the first endplate and the second endplate and configured to filter a contaminate from a fluid. An interior cavity is defined between the first endplate, the second endplate, the first element core, and the second element core. Fluid flowing through the filter element enters the interior cavity and is split between and flows in parallel through the first element core and the second element core.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2024
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2025
    Assignee: Cummins Filtration IP, Inc.
    Inventors: Chirag D. Parikh, Peter K. Herman, Arun P. Janakiraman
  • Patent number: 12330107
    Abstract: An apparatus is used with supplied power for treating air flow of an air handing system of a facility. A frame has a plenum with an inlet and an outlet. The frame is configured to position in the air flow of the air handing system for passage of the air flow therethrough. A filter is disposed in the plenum and is configured to filter the air flow therethrough up to a filtration threshold. An ultraviolet light source disposed in the plenum is connected in electrical communication with the supplied power and is configured to generate ultraviolet radiation in the plenum. A permeable metal barrier disposed in the plenum is configured to impede the air flow therethrough up to an impedance threshold. The barrier is connected in electrical communication to the supplied power and is heated to a surface temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2025
    Assignee: University of Houston System
    Inventors: Monzer A. Hourani, Zhifeng Ren, Luo Yu
  • Patent number: 12330108
    Abstract: The technology disclosed herein generally relates to fluted filter assemblies, where flutes formed in the filter media extend from a first flow face of the filter assembly to a second flow face of the filter assembly, where one flow face is an inlet and one flow face is the outlet. Some embodiments relate to first flute distance between the first flow face and the second flow face differing from a second flute distance between the first flow face and the second flow face by greater than 2 mm. In some embodiments at least one of the first flow face and the second flow face is non-planar, while in other embodiments at both of the first flow face and the second flow face are planar and non-parallel. Other embodiments are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2025
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark A. Sala
  • Patent number: 12325002
    Abstract: Air cleaner assemblies, components therefor, and features thereof are described. Also described are methods of assembly and use. In depicted examples, the air cleaner assemblies and components optionally use advantageous housing seal features. Methods of assembly and use are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2025
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Osendorf, Joseph Einberger
  • Patent number: 12318724
    Abstract: A filter element for insertion into a housing of a filter system. The filter element includes a filter medium pack and a seal receiver. The filter medium pack has an outer circumferential face extending between a first outer axial face and a second outer axial face, opposite the first outer axial face. The filter element further includes a seal receiver sealingly attached to the filter medium pack. The seal receiver includes a closed-loop surface suitable for receiving a removable circumferential seal member, and wherein the closed-loop surface forms a contour shape with single-fold rotational symmetry. A seal assembly including a filter element and a seal carrier is also presented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2025
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Gert Proost, Kristof Decoster, Bart Catoor, Mathijs Verstraete, Anthonius Jan-Baptist Maria Moers
  • Patent number: 12318723
    Abstract: Filter elements and methods of manufacturing filter elements are provided. Examples of filter elements include a media pack and a frame attached thereto. In one example, the frame includes a side panel that is or includes a foldable portion. The foldable portion is folded away from the media pack and an adhesive is located therebetween during assembly. In other examples, a media support member is provided that includes at least one side support panel that supports a side of the media pack. A portion of the side support member is positioned between adjacent pleat panels of the media pack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2024
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2025
    Assignee: Baldwin Filters, Inc.
    Inventor: Levi William Dexter
  • Patent number: 12320281
    Abstract: An oil and air separator includes a lower housing defining in part a chamber within which oil may collect; an upper housing including a lower end threadingly engaged to an upper end of the lower housing; and a filter assembly threadingly engaged to the upper housing; wherein a lower portion of the filter assembly is disposed within the chamber when the filter assembly is threadingly engaged to the upper housing and the upper housing is threadingly engaged to the lower housing; wherein the filter assembly includes a filter block including a plurality of parallel lumens extending through the block; and wherein a continuous fluid pathway exists through the oil and air separator, the continuous fluid pathway extending from a fluid inlet port disposed in the upper housing, downward through a first passageway about the filter assembly, into the chamber, through a lower end of the filter assembly, upward through the plurality of parallel lumens extending through the filter block, through an upper end of the filter a
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2025
    Inventor: Joe Mainiero
  • Patent number: 12318728
    Abstract: A moisture-carrying sweet gas stream is flowed through a gas dehydrator carrying dessicants. The dessicants absorb moisture in the sweet gas stream. A moisture-free regen gas is flowed at a first volumetric flow rate through the gas dehydrator to regenerate the dessicants by absorbing the moisture from the dessicants. Sales gas is received at a second volumetric flow rate from a sales gas compressor. It is determined that the second volumetric flow rate of the sales gas is at least equal to the first volumetric flow rate of the regen gas. In response and to optimize regeneration gas (regen gas) usage in liquid recovery units, the regen gas flowed through the gas dehydrator is replaced with the sales gas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2025
    Assignee: Saudi Arabian Oil Company
    Inventor: Hamad Abdulrahman AlTuraiyef
  • Patent number: 12311304
    Abstract: A self contained, 1 V to 550 V powered UVC device used to sterilize spaces like vehicle cabins or indoor rooms or spaces, while providing the ability to monitor both pre and post sterilization. While operating, the device would collect, on suitable gathering/testing media, both air that has been sterilized, and unsterilized air that passes through the media, allowing the media to be tested for the presence of both active pathogens that have not yet been killed from the device, as well as killed pathogens in the sterilized area. The UVC and media components may be integrated into one unit, or be powered and used both in combination, or as separate devices performing the sterilization and the sampling media. At the termination of UVC sterilization, additional different media has the now sterilized cabin or room air circulated through it, and with further media testing and evaluation, the efficiency/effectiveness of the sterilization process can be audited, and system operators can be advised.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2025
    Assignee: EAGLE AEROSPACE LTD.
    Inventors: Samuel William McKeown, Stephen Lyle McKeown, Benjamin Francis McKeown, Joseph Stephen McKeown, Trevor Harley