Patents by Inventor Timothy P. Pierce

Timothy P. Pierce 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).

  • Fluid processing apparatus
    Patent number: 6110368
    Abstract: An apparatus for use in processing fluids includes a tubular porous element, a housing disposed about the porous element, and grooves and passages disposed between the housing and the porous element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2000
    Assignee: Pall Corporation
    Inventors: Scott D. Hopkins, Stephen A. Geibel, Timothy P. Pierce, Kenneth M. Williamson, Atsushi Sakamoto, Hajime Hiranaga
  • Fluid processing apparatus
    Patent number: 6103120
    Abstract: An apparatus for use in processing fluids includes a tubular porous element, a housing disposed about the porous element, and grooves and passages disposed between the housing and the porous element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2000
    Assignee: Pall Corporation
    Inventors: Scott D. Hopkins, Stephen A. Geibel, Timothy P. Pierce, Kenneth M. Williamson, Atsushi Sakamoto, Hajime Hiranaga
  • Low hold-up volume filter assembly
    Patent number: 5620599
    Abstract: A filter assembly for decreasing fluid hold-up waste and providing uniform flow while maintaining desired flow rates and pressures comprises a housing, a filter element including first and second end caps and a filter fastened therebetween, and a sleeve. The sleeve is positioned around the filter and may be joined to the first and second end caps, thereby forming the cage as a single integral unit which is positioned within the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 15, 1997
    Assignee: PALL Corporation
    Inventors: Scott D. Hopkins, Timothy P. Pierce
  • Filter assembly and method of reducing hold-up in a filter assembly
    Patent number: 5462675
    Abstract: A filter assembly for decreasing fluid hold-up waste and providing uniform flow while maintaining desired flow rates and pressures comprises a housing, a filter element including first and second end caps and a filter fastened therebetween, and a sleeve. The sleeve is positioned around the filter and may be joined to the first and second end caps, thereby forming the cage as a single integral unit which is positioned within the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 31, 1995
    Assignee: Pall Corporation
    Inventors: Scott D. Hopkins, Timothy P. Pierce