Patents by Inventor Philippe Vandenberghe

Philippe Vandenberghe 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).

  • Air filter assembly
    Patent number: 6833023
    Abstract: A filter assembly includes a conical filter element sealingly clamped to a cylindrical base. A conical housing is releasably clamped to the base with spring clips in surrounding relation with the filter element to allow for efficient installation and removal of the filter element in the housing. The filter element includes a cap having a plurality of integral turbine blades forming a plurality of channels angularly displaced from the longitudinal axis of the filter element. The channels accelerate the flow of air into the filter assembly and through the filter element. The filter element is mounted on the base to dampen vibration and abate the resultant noise generated by the flow of air through the filter assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2004
    Assignee: International Liner Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Philippe Vandenberghe, Laurent Guimond