Patents by Inventor Herman Vanormelingen

Herman Vanormelingen 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: 9079132
    Abstract: A filter element includes a single seamless media pack having first and second opposite ends and first and second lateral sides extending between the first and second ends. The media pack also has pleats extending between the first and second ends and a first cross-section defined between the first and second lateral sides. The first cross-section having at least one outward projection that defines an internal radius of at least ¼ inch wherein a plurality of pleats of the media pack are fanned around the internal radius. A first end cap is secured to the first end of the media pack while a second end cap secured to the second end of the media pack. Additionally, a frame member is secured to the first end cap, second end cap, the first lateral side, and the second lateral side. A pre-filter is usable with described filter arrangements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Handley, Dominique Renwart, Benjamin Nichols, Herman Vanormelingen, Jimmy Vanderlinden, Timothy Sporre
  • Publication number: 20140033664
    Abstract: A filter element includes a single seamless media pack having first and second opposite ends and first and second lateral sides extending between the first and second ends. The media pack also has pleats extending between the first and second ends and a first cross-section defined between the first and second lateral sides. The first cross-section having at least one outward projection that defines an internal radius of at least ¼ inch wherein a plurality of pleats of the media pack are fanned around the internal radius. A first end cap is secured to the first end of the media pack while a second end cap secured to the second end of the media pack. Additionally, a frame member is secured to the first end cap, second end cap, the first lateral side, and the second lateral side. A pre-filter is usable with described filter arrangements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Handley, Dominique Renwart, Benjamin Nichols, Herman Vanormelingen, Jimmy Vanderlinden, Timothy Sporre
  • Patent number: 8518142
    Abstract: A filter element includes a single seamless media pack having first and second opposite ends and first and second lateral sides extending between the first and second ends. The media pack also has pleats extending between the first and second ends and a first cross-section defined between the first and second lateral sides. The first cross-section having at least one outward projection that defines an internal radius of at least ¼ inch wherein a plurality of pleats of the media pack are fanned around the internal radius. A first end cap is secured to the first end of the media pack while a second end cap secured to the second end of the media pack. Additionally, a frame member is secured to the first end cap, second end cap, the first lateral side, and the second lateral side. A pre-filter is usable with described filter arrangements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Handley, Dominique Renwart, Benjamin Nichols, Herman Vanormelingen, Jimmy Vanderlinden, Timothy Sporre
  • Publication number: 20110067368
    Abstract: A filter element includes a single seamless media pack having first and second opposite ends and first and second lateral sides extending between the first and second ends. The media pack also has pleats extending between the first and second ends and a first cross-section defined between the first and second lateral sides. The first cross-section having at least one outward projection that defines an internal radius of at least ¼ inch wherein a plurality of pleats of the media pack are fanned around the internal radius. A first end cap is secured to the first end of the media pack while a second end cap secured to the second end of the media pack. Additionally, a frame member is secured to the first end cap, second end cap, the first lateral side, and the second lateral side. A pre-filter is usable with described filter arrangements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventors: Michael Handley, Dominique Renwart, Benjamin Nichols, Herman Vanormelingen, Jimmy Vanderlinden, Timothy Sporre
  • Patent number: 7297173
    Abstract: A hopper arrangement includes a damper arrangement selectively moveable in a plurality of positions to manipulate access to the interior volume. A first position includes a standby position wherein the enclosure and the damper arrangement block access to the interior volume. Another position includes a pressure-relief position wherein the interior volume is open to a continuous airflow path through the container. In some arrangements, there is an evacuation position wherein the damper arrangement allows access to the interior volume and blocks a continuous airflow path through the container. A gas turbine intake system includes a hood, a filter arrangement downstream of the hood and a collection hopper. The collection hopper is in airflow communication with an upstream side of the filter arrangement and downstream of the hood. The collection hopper includes a standby position and a pressure-relief position. A method of filtering air includes drawing air into a hood and then into a filter arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Dominique Renwart, Michael Handley, Herman Vanormelingen
  • Publication number: 20060112825
    Abstract: A hopper arrangement includes a damper arrangement selectively moveable in a plurality of positions to manipulate access to the interior volume. A first position includes a standby position wherein the enclosure and the damper arrangement block access to the interior volume. Another position includes a pressure-relief position wherein the interior volume is open to a continuous airflow path through the container. In some arrangements, there is an evacuation position wherein the damper arrangement allows access to the interior volume and blocks a continuous airflow path through the container. A gas turbine intake system includes a hood, a filter arrangement downstream of the hood and a collection hopper. The collection hopper is in airflow communication with an upstream side of the filter arrangement and downstream of the hood. The collection hopper includes a standby position and a pressure-relief position. A method of filtering air includes drawing air into a hood and then into a filter arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2004
    Publication date: June 1, 2006
    Inventors: Dominique Renwart, Michael Handley, Herman Vanormelingen
  • Patent number: D677370
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Handley, Dominique Renwart, Benjamin Nichols, Herman Vanormelingen, Jimmy Vanderlinden, Timothy Spore