Patents by Inventor Thomas C. Morse
Thomas C. Morse 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).
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Patent number: 7758664Abstract: Embodiments of the invention generally provide a containment system having integrated bubble tight-dampers. In another embodiment, the containment system includes an integral auto-scan mechanism disposed in the housing of the containment system so that a filter element, disposed in the housing, may be leak tested without accessing the interior of the housing. In yet another embodiment, a method for testing a filter disposed in a containment system includes challenging an upstream side of a filter element disposed in a housing of the containment system with a test aerosol, and automatically moving a probe disposed within the housing to obtain samples for leak testing.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2006Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: Camfil Farr, Inc.Inventors: Thomas C. Morse, Mark Huza
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Patent number: 7743646Abstract: A filter system having in-situ scan capabilities is provided. In one embodiment of the invention, the system includes a downstream probe which may be rotated to scan the field of a filter installed in the system. The probe may be utilized for leak detection, velocity measurements, efficiency testing and the like. In one embodiment, one or more probes are rotated downstream of the filter to scan the downstream face of the filter.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2007Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Assignee: Camfil Farr, Inc.Inventors: Thomas C. Morse, Mark Huza
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Patent number: 7739926Abstract: Embodiments of the invention generally related to a method and apparatus for scanning a v-bank filter. In one embodiment, a method for testing a v-bank filter includes providing an aerosol challenge to an upstream side of a v-bank filter, scanning a downstream side of the v-bank filter with a probe having one or more rectangular sample ports, and providing samples taken through the probe during scanning to a test instrument. In yet another embodiment, a probe for scanning a v-bank filter is provided that includes a body having a plurality of rectangular sample ports. Each sample port is tapered to a port configured to connect to a sample tube. The long sides of the rectangular sample ports are arranged in a stacked parallel orientation.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2007Date of Patent: June 22, 2010Assignee: Camfil Farr, Inc.Inventors: Thomas C. Morse, Mark Huza, Steven T. Devine
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Patent number: 7658787Abstract: Embodiments of the invention generally provide a filter module having a mechanically positionable test probe disposed therein and a method for testing a filter. In one embodiment, a filter module includes a housing adapted to receive a filter element. A sample probe suitable for leak testing the filter element is disposed in the interior volume of the housing. The sample probe may be moved to scan the filter by an actuator. In another embodiment, a method for testing a filter includes challenging a room side of a filter element disposed in a housing with a test aerosol, moving a probe disposed within the housing to obtain samples for testing and determining if the samples exceed a predefined leak criteria.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2006Date of Patent: February 9, 2010Assignee: Camfil Farr, Inc.Inventors: Thomas C. Morse, Mark Huza
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Patent number: 7618483Abstract: Embodiments of the invention generally include a contamination housing assembly and bag for use therein. In one embodiment, a contamination housing assembly includes a housing having an inlet, outlet, and access port. A bagging ring is coupled to the housing and circumscribes the port. A door is provided for covering the port. A bag indicator is coupled to at least one of the containment housing or door and is visible, when in a first position, from an exterior of the containment housing when the door substantially covers the bagging ring. In yet another embodiment, a bag for use with a containment housing is provided. The bag has an open end configured to engage with a bagging ring. The bag includes at least one of a strap or a RF readable tag.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2006Date of Patent: November 17, 2009Assignee: Camfil Farr, Inc.Inventors: Mark Huza, Thomas C. Morse
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Publication number: 20090255325Abstract: Embodiments of the invention generally related to a method and apparatus for scanning a v-bank filter. In one embodiment, an apparatus for scanning a v-bank filter includes a hollow body having first and second ends. An outlet, formed at the second end of the body, is adapted for coupling a testing device to an interior volume of the body. A plurality of holes are formed through the body and are fluidly coupled to the interior volume. In another embodiment, a method for scanning a v-bank filter includes inserting a probe having a plurality of sample ports into a filter adjacent a filter pack, and traversing the probe along the filter pack. In yet another embodiment, a method for scanning a v-bank filter includes scanning a slot of a v-bank filter with a probe, and collecting samples of gas passing through the filter an into the probe.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2009Publication date: October 15, 2009Inventors: THOMAS C. MORSE, MARK HUZA
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Patent number: 7588614Abstract: A filter housing assembly having a gas-tight seal and a method of replacing a filter are generally provided. In one embodiment, the filter housing assembly includes a housing having an opening adapted to receive a filter and an inlet. A seal member is coupled to the housing and is moveable between a first position and at least a second position, the second position sealing the inlet. The filter housing assembly may be configured to retain a roomside replaceable filter or have a filter permanently adhered within the opening.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2007Date of Patent: September 15, 2009Assignee: Camfil Farr, Inc.Inventors: Thomas C. Morse, Mark Huza, Sean O'Reilly
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Patent number: 7552621Abstract: Embodiments of the invention generally related to a method and apparatus for scanning a v-bank filter. In one embodiment, an apparatus for scanning a v-bank filter includes a hollow body having first and second ends. An outlet, formed at the second end of the body, is adapted for coupling a testing device to an interior volume of the body. A plurality of holes are formed through the body and are fluidly coupled to the interior volume. In another embodiment, a method for scanning a v-bank filter includes inserting a probe having a plurality of sample ports into a filter adjacent a filter pack, and traversing the probe along the filter pack. In yet another embodiment, a method for scanning a v-bank filter includes scanning a slot of a v-bank filter with a probe, and collecting samples of gas passing through the filter an into the probe.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2007Date of Patent: June 30, 2009Assignee: Camfil Farr, Inc.Inventors: Thomas C. Morse, Mark Huza
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Patent number: 7517386Abstract: A filter module and method for facilitating rapid flow setting and/or cost-effective balancing of airflow through a plurality of filters is provided. In one embodiment, the filter module includes at least one port configured to provide a metric indicative of flow through the housing assembly. In various other embodiments, at least one port is utilized for sensing differential pressure across a flow restrictor, such as a damper assembly and/or a diffuser plate of the housing assembly, an orifice plate disposed in a collar or ductwork coupled to collar, and the like. In another aspect of the invention, a method for replacing an air filter is provided that includes the steps of replacing an air filter disposed in a filter housing assembly, and setting a damper position using a damper position indicator to return air flow through the filter to a predetermined rate.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2005Date of Patent: April 14, 2009Assignee: Camfil Farr, Inc.Inventor: Thomas C. Morse
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Publication number: 20090056547Abstract: Embodiments of the invention generally provide an apparatus and method for certifying a filter in a containment system without decontaminating the containment system prior to certification. The apparatus generally comprises a valve assembly selectable between at least three operational states. A first state prevents flow from prevents flow through a port of a housing. A second state fluidly couples the port to test equipment necessary to test a filter disposed within the housing. A third state seals the port but fluidly couples the test equipment to a decontamination system.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2008Publication date: March 5, 2009Inventors: Mark Huza, Thomas C. Morse
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Publication number: 20090044600Abstract: Embodiments of the invention generally provide an apparatus and method for storing data relating to instrumentation used for certifying a filter in a containment system. The apparatus generally comprises a memory device communicatively coupled to one or more instruments of a sample system. The memory device stores a data set regarding the instrument. The data set is then accessed during testing of an air sample from the containment system.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2008Publication date: February 19, 2009Inventor: Thomas C. Morse
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Publication number: 20080236392Abstract: A filter system having in-situ scan capabilities is provided. In one embodiment of the invention, the system includes a downstream probe which may be rotated to scan the field of a filter installed in the system. The probe may be utilized for leak detection, velocity measurements, efficiency testing and the like. In one embodiment, one or more probes are rotated downstream of the filter to scan the downstream face of the filter.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2007Publication date: October 2, 2008Inventors: Thomas C. Morse, Mark Huza
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Publication number: 20080216457Abstract: A filter housing assembly having a gas-tight seal and a method of replacing a filter are generally provided. In one embodiment, the filter housing assembly includes a housing having an opening adapted to receive a filter and an inlet. A seal member is coupled to the housing and is moveable between a first position and at least a second position, the second position sealing the inlet. The filter housing assembly may be configured to retain a roomside replaceable filter or have a filter permanently adhered within the opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2007Publication date: September 11, 2008Inventors: Thomas C. Morse, Mark Huza, Sean O'Reilly
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Publication number: 20080078688Abstract: Embodiments of the invention generally include a contamination housing assembly and bag for use therein. In one embodiment, a contamination housing assembly includes a housing having an inlet, outlet, and access port. A bagging ring is coupled to the housing and circumscribes the port. A door is provided for covering the port. A bag indicator is coupled to at least one of the containment housing or door and is visible, when in a first position, from an exterior of the containment housing when the door substantially covers the bagging ring. In yet another embodiment, a bag for use with a containment housing is provided. The bag has an open end configured to engage with a bagging ring. The bag includes at least one of a strap or a RF readable tag.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2006Publication date: April 3, 2008Inventors: Mark Huza, Thomas C. Morse
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Patent number: 7334490Abstract: Embodiments of the invention generally related to a method and apparatus foe scanning a v-bank filter. In one embodiment, an apparatus for scanning a v-bank filter includes a hollow body having first and second ends. An outlet, formed at the second end of the body, is adapted for coupling a testing device to an interior volume of the body. A plurality of holes are formed through the body and are fluidly coupled to the interior volume. In another embodiment, a method for scanning a v-bank filter includes inserting a probe having a plurality of sample ports into a filter adjacent a filter pack, and traversing the probe along the filter pack. In yet another embodiment, a method for scanning a v-bank filter includes scanning a slot of a v-bank filter with a probe, and collecting samples of gas passing through the filter and into the probe.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2006Date of Patent: February 26, 2008Assignee: Camfil Farr, Inc.Inventors: Thomas C. Morse, Mark Huza
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Patent number: 7220291Abstract: A filter housing assembly having a gas-tight seal and a method of replacing a filter are generally provided. In one embodiment, the filter housing assembly includes a housing having an opening adapted to receive a filter and an inlet. A seal member is coupled to the housing and is moveable between a first position and at least a second position, the second position sealing the inlet. The filter housing assembly may be configured to retain a roomside replaceable filter or have a filter permanently adhered within the opening.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2004Date of Patent: May 22, 2007Assignee: Camfil Farr, Inc.Inventors: Thomas C. Morse, Mark Huza, Sean O'Reilly
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Patent number: 7210363Abstract: A filter housing assembly for exhaust applications and method of testing the same is provided. In one embodiment, the filter housing assembly includes a housing having a filter receiving aperture, a first air flow port configured to couple the housing to an exhaust system and a second air flow port sized to deliver a flow capable of providing at least 75 feet per minute of air flow through the filter receiving aperture. A filter element is sealingly disposed in the filter receiving aperture of the housing. A cap is provided that operably seals the second air flow port when not in use. In another embodiment, a method for testing a filter housing assembly for exhaust applications includes providing air through a filter element disposed in the housing in a direction opposite an operational air flow direction, leak testing the filter element from a roomside of the filter element, and, flowing air through the filter element after leak testing in the operational direction.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2005Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Assignee: Camfil Farr, Inc.Inventors: Thomas C. Morse, Mark Huza
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Patent number: 7201039Abstract: A filter system having in-situ scan capabilities is provided. In one embodiment of the invention, the system includes a downstream probe which may be rotated to scan the field of a filter installed in the system. The probe may be utilized for leak detection, velocity measurements, efficiency testing and the like. In one embodiment, one or more probes are rotated downstream of the filter to scan the downstream face of the filter.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2005Date of Patent: April 10, 2007Assignee: Camfil Farr, Inc.Inventors: Thomas C. Morse, Mark Huza
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Patent number: 7186286Abstract: A filter housing assembly having a leak testable aerosol injection port is a conduit coupled to an aerosol injection selectively traps aerosol port of the filter housing assembly after disconnecting an aerosol generator used to challenge a filter installed in the housing assembly. The trapped aerosol provides a high concentration challenge that facilitates leak testing of the aerosol injection port after the aerosol generator has been removed.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2004Date of Patent: March 6, 2007Assignee: Camfil Farr, Inc.Inventor: Thomas C. Morse