Patents by Inventor Iver I. Bjerke

Iver I. Bjerke 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).

  • Replaceable capture hoods for recirculating, self-contained ventilation system
    Patent number: 9335058
    Abstract: A system includes a plurality of capture hoods and a hood supporting unit. Each of the plurality of capture hoods has a hood portion and a connection portion. The connection portion is for connection to the hood supporting unit. The hood supporting unit is capable of connecting to just one of the plurality of capture hoods at a time. The hood portions of the plurality of capture hoods have different shapes. The connection portions of the plurality of capture hoods are identical so any one of the plurality of capture hoods can connect to the hood supporting unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: SA Vent, LLC
    Inventors: Michael G. Colburn, Sarah Doyle Andrews, Iver I. Bjerke, Lisa Carol Bombardier, Stephen John Bogner
  • Recirculating, self-contained ventilation system
    Patent number: 8522770
    Abstract: A system includes an intake, an exhaust, and an adjustable directing member. The intake is for taking in air, the exhaust is for exhausting air, and the adjustable directing member is positioned for directing exhaust air toward the intake. Another aspect is a system that includes a source of polluted air and an air cleaning system. The air cleaning system includes an intake, an exhaust, and a directing member. The intake is for taking in polluted air and the exhaust is for exhausting air. The directing member is for directing air from the exhaust toward the intake to provide an air screen for keeping the polluted air in the vicinity of the intake.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: SA Vent, LLC
    Inventors: Michael G. Colburn, Sarah Doyle Andrews, Iver I. Bjerke, Lisa Carol Bombardier, Stephen John Bogner
  • Replaceable Capture Hoods for Recirculating, self-contained ventilation system
    Publication number: 20130008429
    Abstract: A system includes a plurality of capture hoods and a hood supporting unit. Each of the plurality of capture hoods has a hood portion and a connection portion. The connection portion is for connection to the hood supporting unit. The hood supporting unit is capable of connecting to just one of the plurality of capture hoods at a time. The hood portions of the plurality of capture hoods have different shapes. The connection portions of the plurality of capture hoods are identical so any one of the plurality of capture hoods can connect to the hood supporting unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Inventors: Michael G. Colburn, Sarah Doyle Andrews, Iver I. Bjerke, Lisa Carol Bombardier, Stephen John Begner
  • Recirculating, self-contained ventilation system
    Publication number: 20100051010
    Abstract: A system includes an intake, an exhaust, and an adjustable directing member. The intake is for taking in air, the exhaust is for exhausting air, and the adjustable directing member is positioned for directing exhaust air toward the intake. Another aspect is a system that includes a source of polluted air and an air cleaning system. The air cleaning system includes an intake, an exhaust, and a directing member. The intake is for taking in polluted air and the exhaust is for exhausting air. The directing member is for directing air from the exhaust toward the intake to provide an air screen for keeping the polluted air in the vicinity of the intake.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2008
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Inventors: Michael G. Colburn, Sarah Doyle Andrews, Iver I. Bjerke, Lisa Carol Bombardier, Stephen John Begner