Patents by Inventor Erich Peteln

Erich Peteln 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: 8986413
    Abstract: The invention relates to a filter module (1) for removing air-polluting materials from machine exhaust, comprising a filter housing (2) with an intake opening (5) and an outlet opening (6) for channeling machine exhaust through, at least one mounting element (24) for mounting the filter module (1) on a machine, and a filter assembly (7), arranged in the filter housing (2) and comprised of at least two filter groups (8), arranged in tandem in the direction of flow (3) and comprised of rod-shaped filter elements (10) with a filter medium (20), said elements being arranged parallel to one another at a constant center-to-center distance (9) and with their longitudinal axis largely crosswise to the direction of flow (3), wherein the filter elements (10) of two adjacent filter groups (8) are parallel to one another, and are arranged offset in relation to one another, crosswise to their longitudinal axes and to the direction of flow (3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Inventor: Erich Peteln
  • Publication number: 20140090559
    Abstract: A fan filter device with one or more fan blades substantially comprising a filter media coated or impregnated with a fluid for removing particulates, such as dust and other pollution, from airflow in a wide variety of environments. The fluid has evaporation and viscosity characteristics suitable for maintaining the filter media in a wet condition at the desired speed and temperature of operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Inventor: Erich Peteln
  • Patent number: 8343247
    Abstract: The invention relates to a filter module for removing air-polluting materials from machine exhaust, comprising a filter housing with an intake opening and an outlet opening for channeling machine exhaust through, at least one mounting element for mounting the filter module on a machine, and a filter assembly, arranged in the filter housing and comprised of at least two filter groups, arranged in tandem in the direction of flow and comprised of rod-shaped filter elements with a filter medium, said elements being arranged parallel to one another at a constant center-to-center distance and with their longitudinal axis largely crosswise to the direction of flow, wherein the filter elements of two adjacent filter groups are parallel to one another, and are arranged offset in relation to one another, crosswise to their longitudinal axes and to the direction of flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Dexwet USA LLC
    Inventor: Erich Peteln
  • Publication number: 20110265435
    Abstract: A fan filter device with one or more fan blades substantially comprising a filter media coated or impregnated with a fluid for removing particulates, such as dust and other pollution, from airflow in a wide variety of environments. The fluid has evaporation and viscosity characteristics suitable for maintaining the filter media in a wet condition at the desired speed and temperature of operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2011
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Inventor: Erich Peteln
  • Publication number: 20080314248
    Abstract: The invention relates to a filter module for removing air-polluting materials from machine exhaust, comprising a filter housing with an intake opening and an outlet opening for channeling machine exhaust through, at least one mounting element for mounting the filter module on a machine, and a filter assembly, arranged in the filter housing and comprised of at least two filter groups, arranged in tandem in the direction of flow and comprised of rod-shaped filter elements with a filter medium, said elements being arranged parallel to one another at a constant center-to-center distance and with their longitudinal axis largely crosswise to the direction of flow, wherein the filter elements of two adjacent filter groups are parallel to one another, and are arranged offset in relation to one another, crosswise to their longitudinal axes and to the direction of flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2005
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Inventor: Erich Peteln
  • Patent number: 6726749
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for wet filtering machine exhaust is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2004
    Assignee: Dexwet USA, LLC
    Inventor: Erich Peteln
  • Publication number: 20020104437
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for wet filtering machine exhaust is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2002
    Publication date: August 8, 2002
    Inventor: Erich Peteln
  • Patent number: 6375717
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for wet filtering machine exhaust with a desirable scented oil mixture is disclosed. Preferably, the machine exhaust filtered is the exhaust from office machines, such as printers, photocopiers, and facsimile machines, which expel ozone, particulate matter, and toner pollution into the ambient air.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2002
    Assignee: PDH International Incorporated Georgia corporation
    Inventor: Erich Peteln