Patents by Inventor Thomas M. Weik

Thomas M. Weik 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).

  • Fine fiber media layer
    Patent number: 8512431
    Abstract: Disclosed are improved polymer materials. Also disclosed are fine fiber materials that can be made from the improved polymeric materials in the form of microfiber and nanofiber structures. The microfiber and nanofiber structures can be used in a variety of useful applications including the formation of filter materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Hoo Y. Chung, John R. B. Hall, Mark A. Gogins, Douglas G. Crofoot, Thomas M. Weik
  • FINE FIBERS MADE FROM POLYMER CROSSLINKED WITH RESINOUS ALDEHYDE COMPOSITION
    Publication number: 20130068687
    Abstract: A fine fiber can be made having a structure with an axial core and a coating layer. The fiber can have a polymer core and one or two layers surrounding the core. The fine fiber can be made from a polymer material and a resinous aldehyde (e.g., melamine-aldehyde) composition such that the general structure of the fiber has a polymer core surrounded by at least a layer of the resinous aldehyde composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Inventors: SURESH L. SHENOY, Hoo Young Chung, Thomas M. Weik
  • Fine fiber media layer
    Patent number: 8366797
    Abstract: Disclosed are improved polymer materials. Also disclosed are fine fiber materials that can be made from the improved polymeric materials in the form of microfiber and nanofiber structures. The microfiber and nanofiber structures can be used in a variety of useful applications including the formation of filter materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Hoo Y. Chung, John R. B. Hall, Mark A. Gogins, Douglas G. Crofoot, Thomas M. Weik
  • FINE FIBER MEDIA LAYER
    Publication number: 20130001154
    Abstract: Disclosed are improved polymer materials. Also disclosed are fine fiber materials that can be made from the improved polymeric materials in the form of microfiber and nanofiber structures. The microfiber and nanofiber structures can be used in a variety of useful applications including the formation of filter materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: DONALDSON COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Hoo Y. Chung, John R.B. Hall, Mark A. Gogins, Douglas G. Crofoot, Thomas M. Weik
  • FINE FIBER MEDIA LAYER
    Publication number: 20120204527
    Abstract: Disclosed are improved polymer materials. Also disclosed are fine fiber materials that can be made from the improved polymeric materials in the form of microfiber and nanofiber structures. The microfiber and nanofiber structures can be used in a variety of useful applications including the formation of filter materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2011
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: DONALDSON COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Hoo Y. Chung, John R.B. Hall, Mark A. Gogins, Douglas G. Crofoot, Thomas M. Weik
  • Fine fiber media layer
    Patent number: 8118901
    Abstract: Disclosed are improved polymer materials. Also disclosed are fine fiber materials that can be made from the improved polymeric materials in the form of microfiber and nanofiber structures. The microfiber and nanofiber structures can be used in a variety of useful applications including the formation of filter materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Hoo Y. Chung, John R. B. Hall, Mark A. Gogins, Douglas G. Crofoot, Thomas M. Weik
  • Fine fiber media layer
    Patent number: 8029588
    Abstract: Disclosed are improved polymer materials. Also disclosed are fine fiber materials that can be made from the improved polymeric materials in the form of microfiber and nanofiber structures. The microfiber and nanofiber structures can be used in a variety of useful applications including the formation of filter materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Hoo Y. Chung, John R. B. Hall, Mark A. Gogins, Douglas G. Crofoot, Thomas M. Weik
  • FINE FIBER MEDIA LAYER
    Publication number: 20110067369
    Abstract: Disclosed are improved polymer materials. Also disclosed are fine fiber materials that can be made from the improved polymeric materials in the form of microfiber and nanofiber structures. The microfiber and nanofiber structures can be used in a variety of useful applications including the formation of filter materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: DONALDSON COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Hoo Y. Chung, John R.B. Hall, Mark A. Gogins, Douglas G. Crofoot, Thomas M. Weik
  • FINE FIBER MEDIA LAYER
    Publication number: 20100064645
    Abstract: Disclosed are improved polymer materials. Also disclosed are fine fiber materials that can be made from the improved polymeric materials in the form of microfiber and nanofiber structures. The microfiber and nanofiber structures can be used in a variety of useful applications including the formation of filter materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2009
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Applicant: DONALDSON COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Hoo Y. Chung, John R.B. Hall, Mark A. Gogins, Douglas G. Crofoot, Thomas M. Weik
  • AIR FILTRATION ARRANGEMENTS HAVING FLUTED MEDIA CONSTRUCTIONS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20090199524
    Abstract: Filter arrangements include a barrier media in the form of fluted media treated with a deposit of fine fibers. The media is particularly advantageous in high temperature (greater than 140 to 240° F.) systems. Such systems may include engine systems, gas turbine systems, and fuel cell systems. Filter arrangements may take the form of media packs having a circular cross-section or a racetrack shaped cross-section, or media packs formed in a panel configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2008
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Applicant: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: GARY R. GILLINGHAM, MARK A. GOGINS, THOMAS M. WEIK
  • Bag house filter with fine fiber and spun bonded media
    Patent number: 7318852
    Abstract: Disclosed are improved polymer materials. Also disclosed are fine fiber materials that can be made from the improved polymeric materials in the form of microfiber and nanofiber structures. The microfiber and nanofiber structures can be used in a variety of useful applications including the formation of filter materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2008
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Hoo Y. Chung, John R. B. Hall, Mark A. Gogins, Douglas G. Crofoot, Thomas M. Weik
  • Polymer, polymer microfiber, polymer nanofiber and applications including filter structures
    Patent number: 7318853
    Abstract: Disclosed are improved polymer materials. Also disclosed are fine fiber materials that can be made from the improved polymeric materials in the form of microfiber and nanofiber structures. The microfiber and nanofiber structures can be used in a variety of useful applications including the formation of filter materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2008
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Hoo Y. Chung, John R. B. Hall, Mark A. Gogins, Douglas G. Crofoot, Thomas M. Weik
  • Air filter with fine fiber and spun bonded media
    Patent number: 7316723
    Abstract: Disclosed are improved polymer materials. Also disclosed are fine fiber materials that can be made from the improved polymeric materials in the form of microfiber and nanofiber structures. The microfiber and nanofiber structures can be used in a variety of useful applications including the formation of filter materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2008
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Hoo Y. Chung, John R. B. Hall, Mark A. Gogins, Douglas G. Crofoot, Thomas M. Weik
  • Polymer, polymer microfiber, polymer nanofiber and applications including filter structures
    Patent number: 7270693
    Abstract: Disclosed are improved polymer materials. Also disclosed are fine fiber materials that can be made from the improved polymeric materials in the form of microfiber and nanofiber structures. The microfiber and nanofiber structures can be used in a variety of useful applications including the formation of filter materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2007
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Hoo Y. Chung, John R.B. Hall, Mark A. Gogins, Douglas G. Crofoot, Thomas M. Weik
  • Air filtration arrangements having fluted media constructions and methods
    Patent number: 7270692
    Abstract: Filter arrangements include a barrier media in the form of fluted media treated with a deposit of fine fibers. The media is particularly advantageous in high temperature (greater than 140 to 240° F.) systems. Such systems may include engine systems, gas turbine systems, and fuel cell systems. Filter arrangements may take the form of media packs having a circular cross-section or a racetrack shaped cross-section, or media packs formed in a panel configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2007
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary R. Gillingham, Mark A. Gogins, Thomas M. Weik
  • Polymer, polymer microfiber, polymer nanofiber and applications including filter structures
    Patent number: 7179317
    Abstract: Disclosed are improved polymer materials. Also disclosed are fine fiber materials that can be made from the improved polymeric materials in the form of microfiber and nanofiber structures. The microfiber and nanofiber structures can be used in a variety of useful applications including the formation of filter materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Hoo Y. Chung, John R. B. Hall, Mark A. Gogins, Douglas G. Crofoot, Thomas M. Weik
  • Air filtration arrangements having fluted media construction and methods
    Patent number: 7090712
    Abstract: Filter arrangements include a barrier media in the form of fluted media treated with a deposit of fine fibers. The media is particularly advantageous in high temperature (greater than 140 to 240° F.) systems. Such systems may include engine systems, gas turbine systems, and fuel cell systems. Filter arrangements may take the form of media packs having a circular cross-section or a racetrack shaped cross-section, or media packs formed in a panel configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2006
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary R. Gillingham, Mark A. Gogins, Thomas M. Weik
  • Polymer, polymer microfiber, polymer nanofiber and applications including filter structures
    Patent number: 7090715
    Abstract: Disclosed are improved polymer materials. Also disclosed are fine fiber materials that can be made from the improved polymeric materials in the form of microfiber and nanofiber structures. The microfiber and nanofiber structures can be used in a variety of useful applications including the formation of filter materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2006
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Hoo Y. Chung, John R. B. Hall, Mark A. Gogins, Douglas G. Crofoot, Thomas M. Weik
  • Polymer, polymer microfiber, polymer nanofiber and applications including filter structures
    Patent number: 7070640
    Abstract: Disclosed are improved polymer materials. Also disclosed are fine fiber materials that can be made from the improved polymeric materials in the form of microfiber and nanofiber structures. The microfiber and nanofiber structures can be used in a variety of useful applications including the formation of filter materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Hoo Y. Chung, John R. B. Hall, Mark A. Gogins, Douglas G. Crofoot, Thomas M. Weik
  • Filtration arrangement utilizing pleated construction and method
    Patent number: 6994742
    Abstract: Filter arrangements include a barrier media, usually pleated, treated with a deposit of fine fibers. The media is particularly advantageous at high temperature (greater than 140° F.) systems. Such systems may include engine systems and fluid compressor systems. Filter arrangements may take the form of tubular, radially sealing elements; tubular, axial sealing elements; forward flow air cleaners; reverse flow air cleaners; and panel filters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2006
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Marty A. Barris, Mark A. Gogins, Thomas M. Weik