Patents by Inventor Eric R. Blume

Eric R. Blume 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: 7931740
    Abstract: Systems and methods for separating contaminants in a contaminated airstream are described. In one embodiment, a contaminated airstream is received and a vortex is created that separates the contaminated airstream into a clean airstream used in the system and contaminants (e.g., debris and particles).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Thamir R. Al-Alusi, Anthony D. Drury, Eric R. Blume, Wayne F. Ledzian
  • Publication number: 20090314161
    Abstract: Systems and methods for separating contaminants in a contaminated airstream are described. In one embodiment, a contaminated airstream is received and a vortex is created that separates the contaminated airstream into a clean airstream used in the system and contaminants (e.g., debris and particles).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2008
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Thamir R. Al-Alusi, Anthony D. Drury, Eric R. Blume, Wayne F. Ledzian