Patents by Inventor Allen N. Nicklay

Allen N. Nicklay has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11183222
    Abstract: The technology disclosed herein relates to filter assemblies and methods of making filter assemblies. One filter assembly has a first sheet of filter media having a first perimeter region and a second sheet of filter media having a second perimeter region. The first perimeter region and the second perimeter region are bonded in a rim region. A plurality of adsorbent beads are disposed between the first sheet of filter media and the second sheet of filter media, and a substantial portion of the plurality of adsorbent beads are unbonded. Other embodiments are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Stanley B. Miller, III, Allen N. Nicklay, Christopher J. Fischer, Daniel L. Tuma
  • Patent number: 10940414
    Abstract: A filter assembly for use in an electronics enclosure is disclosed herein. The filter assembly has an inner assembly having a filter material comprising fibrous media and a containment assembly having a first containment layer and a second containment layer. The containment assembly defines an outer perimeter and the first containment layer and a second containment layer are bonded along the outer perimeter in an outer weld area to encapsulate the inner assembly. The outer weld area extends between the outer perimeter and an interior perimeter. The inner assembly defines an inner assembly perimeter that is within the outer perimeter of the containment assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Allen N. Nicklay, Scott A. Keller, Stanley B. Miller, III, Katsushi Isogawa, John Frein
  • Publication number: 20200066307
    Abstract: The technology disclosed herein relates to filter assemblies and methods of making filter assemblies. One filter assembly has a first sheet of filter media having a first perimeter region and a second sheet of filter media having a second perimeter region. The first perimeter region and the second perimeter region are bonded in a rim region. A plurality of adsorbent beads are disposed between the first sheet of filter media and the second sheet of filter media, and a substantial portion of the plurality of adsorbent beads are unbonded. Other embodiments are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2019
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventors: Stanley B. Miller, III, Allen N. Nicklay, Christopher J. Fischer, Daniel L. Tuma
  • Patent number: 10482928
    Abstract: The technology disclosed herein relates to filter assemblies and methods of making filter assemblies. One filter assembly has a first sheet of filter media having a first perimeter region and a second sheet of filter media having a second perimeter region. The first perimeter region and the second perimeter region are bonded in a rim region. A plurality of adsorbent beads are disposed between the first sheet of filter media and the second sheet of filter media, and a substantial portion of the plurality of adsorbent beads are unbonded. Other embodiments are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Stanley B. Miller, III, Allen N. Nicklay, Christopher J. Fischer, Daniel L. Tuma
  • Patent number: 10010822
    Abstract: A filter assembly for use in an electronic enclosure is provided. The filter assembly includes a highly permeable scrim that defines an elongate enclosure with an inlet at a first end and a closed second end, wherein an electrostatic filtration media is disposed within the elongate enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Stanley B. Miller, III, Allen N. Nicklay, Christopher J. Fischer, Daniel L. Tuma
  • Publication number: 20180085693
    Abstract: A filter assembly for use in an electronics enclosure is disclosed herein. The filter assembly has an inner assembly having a filter material comprising fibrous media and a containment assembly having a first containment layer and a second containment layer. The containment assembly defines an outer perimeter and the first containment layer and a second containment layer are bonded along the outer perimeter in an outer weld area to encapsulate the inner assembly. The outer weld area extends between the outer perimeter and an interior perimeter. The inner assembly defines an inner assembly perimeter that is within the outer perimeter of the containment assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2016
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Inventors: Allen N. Nicklay, Scott A. Keller, Stanley B. Miller, III, Katsushi Isogawa, John Frein
  • Publication number: 20170178695
    Abstract: The technology disclosed herein relates to filter assemblies and methods of making filter assemblies. One filter assembly has a first sheet of filter media having a first perimeter region and a second sheet of filter media having a second perimeter region. The first perimeter region and the second perimeter region are bonded in a rim region. A plurality of adsorbent beads are disposed between the first sheet of filter media and the second sheet of filter media, and a substantial portion of the plurality of adsorbent beads are unbonded. Other embodiments are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2015
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Stanley B. Miller, III, Allen N. Nicklay, Christopher J. Fischer, Daniel L. Tuma
  • Patent number: 9153291
    Abstract: A filter assembly for use in an electronic enclosure is provided. The filter assembly includes a highly permeable scrim that defines an elongate enclosure with an inlet at a first end and a closed second end, wherein an electrostatic filtration media is disposed within the elongate enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Stanley B. Miller, III, Allen N. Nicklay, Christopher J. Fischer
  • Publication number: 20150196924
    Abstract: A filter assembly for use in an electronic enclosure is provided. The filter assembly includes a highly permeable scrim that defines an elongate enclosure with an inlet at a first end and a closed second end, wherein an electrostatic filtration media is disposed within the elongate enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2013
    Publication date: July 16, 2015
    Inventors: Stanley B. Miller, III, Allen N. Nicklay, Christopher J. Fischer, Daniel L. Tuma
  • Publication number: 20150082985
    Abstract: A filter assembly for use in an electronic enclosure is provided. The filter assembly includes a highly permeable scrim that defines an elongate enclosure with an inlet at a first end and a closed second end, wherein an electrostatic filtration media is disposed within the elongate enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventors: Stanley B. Miller, III, Allen N. Nicklay, Christopher J. Fischer
  • Patent number: 8885291
    Abstract: A filter assembly for use in an electronic enclosure is provided. The filter assembly includes a highly permeable scrim that defines an elongate enclosure with an inlet at a first end and a closed second end, wherein an electrostatic filtration media is disposed within the elongate enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Stanley B. Miller, Allen N. Nicklay, Christopher J. Fischer