Patents by Inventor Kenneth A. Stofen

Kenneth A. Stofen 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: 4311439
    Abstract: An air compressor system of the type having fluid-treating components including a compressor and downstream coolers for hot fluids emanating from the compressor, characterized by a substantially airtight cabinet enclosing the fluid-treating components and including air outlets and an ambient air inlet, a device over the air inlet to clean incoming ambient air, and wherein the coolers are of the air-cooled type. In preferred embodiments, a device at the inlet, preferably a water-scrubbing air cleaner, cools incoming ambient air. The cabinet preferably includes a substantially vertical surrounding wall section and a removable cover engaged therewith. The cabinet wall section preferably includes at least two perimetrical portions removably interconnected to allow separation and thus to allow ready accessibility to fluid treating components. A highly preferred feature is a jack or other similar device for raising the cover for inspection and minor service.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 1979
    Date of Patent: January 19, 1982
    Inventor: Kenneth A. Stofen