Patents by Inventor Michael D. Bodnar

Michael D. Bodnar 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).

  • Method to test indoor air quality
    Patent number: 7267017
    Abstract: A method that allows an individual to personally test for contaminants in an air supply. The method consists of purchasing the test kit, placing the test kit on a device that produces air circulation and blowing air through the test kit. The test kit is then removed from the device, repackaged and sent to a laboratory for analysis. The air quality test kit comprises a test filter, a filter backing pad and a support, which together form a device that captures and retains particles carried in an airflow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2007
    Inventor: Michael D. Bodnar
  • Indoor air quality test apparatus
    Patent number: 6898960
    Abstract: A method that allows an individual to personally test for contaminants in an air supply. The method consists of purchasing the test kit, mounting the test kit to an existing particulate filter, placing the mounted test kit and particulate filter into the filter housing and blowing air through the test kit. The test kit is then removed from the furnace, repackaged and sent to a laboratory for analysis. The air quality test kit comprises a test filter, a filter backing pad, a support and a pair of end caps. The test filter, the filter backing pad and the support form a device to capture and retain particles carried in an airflow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2005
    Inventor: Michael D. Bodnar
  • Indoor air quality test apparatus
    Patent number: 6672134
    Abstract: A method that allows an individual to personally test for contaminants in an air supply. The method consists of purchasing the test kit, mounting the test kit to an existing particulate filter, placing the mounted test kit and particulate filter into the filter housing and blowing air through the test kit. The test kit is then removed from the furnace, repackaged and sent to a laboratory for analysis. The air quality test kit comprises a test filter, a filter backing pad, a support and a pair of end caps. The test filter, the filter backing pad and the support form a device to capture and retain particles carried in an airflow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2004
    Inventor: Michael D. Bodnar
  • Indoor air quality test apparatus
    Publication number: 20030182987
    Abstract: A method that allows an individual to personally test for contaminants in an air supply. The method consists of purchasing the test kit, mounting the test kit to an existing particulate filter, placing the mounted test kit and particulate filter into the filter housing and blowing air through the test kit. The test kit is then removed from the furnace, repackaged and sent to a laboratory for analysis. The air quality test kit comprises a test filter, a filter backing pad, a support and a pair of end caps. The test filter, the filter backing pad and the support form a device to capture and retain particles carried in an airflow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2002
    Publication date: October 2, 2003
    Inventor: Michael D. Bodnar