Patents by Inventor James A. Krause

James A. Krause 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).

  • Electrostatic precipitator with modular cabinet and cell washer
    Patent number: 4373937
    Abstract: A roof-mounted electrostatic air cleaner for connection to an exhaust duct has a sectionalized cabinet with detachably connected, directable inlet and outlet sections and an intermediate precipitator section, a traveling manifold with multiple spray nozzles is arranged to wash the outer surfaces of precipitator cell end plates as well as both surfaces of intermediate collector plates, and a construction and arrangement of large capacity precipitator cells provides for their convenient and safe assembly and removal from the cabinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 1979
    Date of Patent: February 15, 1983
    Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.
    Inventors: James A. Krause, Edward A. Kitsch
  • In-the-wall-mounted electrostatic air cleaner
    Patent number: 4140498
    Abstract: An electrostatic air cleaner includes a casing adapted to be mounted in a ceiling or sidewall between ceiling joists or sidewall studs, the casing having an adjustable outlet, a grille and pre-filter detachably connected to its inlet or room side, and an ionizing and collector cell mounted therein for convenient removal or replacement. The cell is detachably pivoted at one end in the casing so that it may be swung outward when removing it from the casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1977
    Date of Patent: February 20, 1979
    Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.
    Inventor: James A. Krause