Patents by Inventor Norman J. Van Den Bussche

Norman J. Van Den Bussche 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: 20040136863
    Abstract: Systems and methods for cleansing a fluid stream including a support structure positioned generally perpendicular to the fluid stream, the support structure creating an interior space and including a plurality of apertures to allow fluid to flow through the apertures. Also included is at least one expanded sheet positioned within the space, the expanded sheet having a plurality of expanded slits, and a photocatalytic agent coupled to the expanded sheet to oxidize airborne contaminants when exposed to a light source. Pleats may be formed in the expanded sheet to further increase the reactive surface area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2003
    Publication date: July 15, 2004
    Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen F. Yates, Norman J. Van Den Bussche, Shihan Chen, Peter M. Michalakos