Patents by Inventor Michael L. Gao

Michael L. Gao 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).

  • Publication number: 20220332577
    Abstract: A compact lightweight air filtration system is disclosed. The air filtration system includes a hydrophobic particulate/coalescing filter and a cleanable ozone converter housed in a housing with an inlet and an outlet. Air flowing from the inlet to the outlet passes through the particulate/coalescing filter element and then the cleanable ozone converter to remove particulates, aerosols, liquids, and ozone. The air filtration system may comprise a fuel tank inerting system (FTIS) filter assembly. The FTIS filter assembly may include a binderless media (no binder) suitable for use in high temperatures. The FTIS filter assembly includes a catalytic converter configured to adsorb one or more VOCs, such as Toluene, Propylene Glycol (C3H8O2), Pentanoic Acid, Butane (C4H10), Formaldehyde (CH2O), and Carbon Dioxide (CO2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2022
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Inventors: Michael L. GAO, Kanwar SURI
  • Patent number: 11377350
    Abstract: A compact lightweight air filtration system is disclosed. The air filtration system includes a hydrophobic particulate/coalescing filter and a cleanable ozone converter housed in a housing with an inlet and an outlet. Air flowing from the inlet to the outlet passes through the particulate/coalescing filter element and then the cleanable ozone converter to remove particulates, aerosols, liquids, and ozone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: PTI Technologies, inc.
    Inventors: Michael L. Gao, Kanwar Suri
  • Publication number: 20200039823
    Abstract: A compact lightweight air filtration system is disclosed. The air filtration system includes a hydrophobic particulate/coalescing filter and a cleanable ozone converter housed in a housing with an inlet and an outlet. Air flowing from the inlet to the outlet passes through the particulate/coalescing filter element and then the cleanable ozone converter to remove particulates, aerosols, liquids, and ozone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventors: Michael L. Gao, Kanwar Suri
  • Patent number: 10442690
    Abstract: A compact lightweight air filtration system is disclosed. The air filtration system includes a hydrophobic particulate/coalescing filter and a cleanable ozone converter housed in a housing with an inlet and an outlet. Air flowing from the inlet to the outlet passes through the particulate/coalescing filter element and then the cleanable ozone converter to remove particulates, aerosols, liquids, and ozone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: PTI Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael L. Gao, Kanwar Suri
  • Publication number: 20190135631
    Abstract: A compact lightweight air filtration system is disclosed. The air filtration system includes a hydrophobic particulate/coalescing filter and a cleanable ozone converter housed in a housing with an inlet and an outlet. Air flowing from the inlet to the outlet passes through the particulate/coalescing filter element and then the cleanable ozone converter to remove particulates, aerosols, liquids, and ozone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Inventors: Michael L. Gao, Kanwar Suri
  • Patent number: 10160647
    Abstract: A compact lightweight air filtration system is disclosed. The air filtration system includes a hydrophobic particulate/coalescing filter and a cleanable ozone converter housed in a housing with an inlet and an outlet. Air flowing from the inlet to the outlet passes through the particulate/coalescing filter element and then the cleanable ozone converter to remove particulates, aerosols, liquids, and ozone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: PTI Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael L. Gao, Kanwar Suri
  • Publication number: 20170275164
    Abstract: A compact lightweight air filtration system is disclosed. The air filtration system includes a hydrophobic particulate/coalescing filter and a cleanable ozone converter housed in a housing with an inlet and an outlet. Air flowing from the inlet to the outlet passes through the particulate/coalescing filter element and then the cleanable ozone converter to remove particulates, aerosols, liquids, and ozone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2016
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Inventors: Michael L. Gao, Kanwar Suri
  • Patent number: 9427691
    Abstract: A microbial resistant air filter is disclosed. The microbial resistant air filter has air filter media having first and second antimicrobial agents. The first antimicrobial agent is diiodomethyl-p-tolyl sulfone and the second antimicrobial agent is a combination of zinc omadine and thiabendazole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: PTI Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael L. Gao, Kanwar Suri
  • Publication number: 20150258480
    Abstract: A microbial resistant air filter is disclosed. The microbial resistant air filter has air filter media having first and second antimicrobial agents. The first antimicrobial agent is diiodomethyl-p-tolyl sulfone and the second antimicrobial agent is a combination of zinc omadine and thiabendazole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2015
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventors: Michael L. Gao, Kanwar Suri
  • Patent number: 7992723
    Abstract: A filter includes filter media and a housing surrounding the media. The housing has an outlet and is sealed such that all fluid flow out of the outlet must first enter the cartridge and pass through the media. The housing has multiple inlet flow paths configured so that fluid impinging on the housing is diffused as it enters the cartridge and is prevented from flowing directly towards the filter media.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: PTI Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. Sandford, Kanwar Suri, Michael L. Gao, Rowland Ellis