Fused Or Bonded To A Supporting Or Backing Member Patents (Class 55/514)
  • Patent number: 10229803
    Abstract: Various high voltage systems may benefit from a suitable relay system. For example, a relay box may be provided with a shock and vibration resistant arrangement including a sealed coil box within the sealed relay box. For example, an apparatus can include a coil box containing coils, inside pole pieces, and permanent magnets, wherein the coils, inside pole pieces, and permanent magnets can be configured to actuate an armature assembly external to the coil box. The apparatus can also include outside pole pieces configured to move a relay armature of the armature assembly responsive to energizing of the coils. Moving the relay armature can include overcoming a latching of at least one of the permanent magnets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: Microsemi Corporation
    Inventor: Syrus Tajbakhsh
  • Patent number: 10145371
    Abstract: Cryogenic pump apparatuses include nanostructure material to achieve an ultra-high vacuum level. The nanostructure material can be mixed with either an adsorbent material or a fixed glue layer which is utilized to fix the adsorbent material. The nanostructure material's good thermal conductivity and adsorption properties help to lower working temperature and extend regeneration cycle of the cryogenic pumps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Surendra Babu Anantharaman, Wen-Cheng Yang, Chung-En Kao, Victor Y. Lu, Wei Chin
  • Patent number: 9009975
    Abstract: A method of producing a filter unit, such as an air/oil separator, having a tubular filter element bonded at one end to an end cap, is proposed. The method includes the steps of: providing a tubular filter element and an end cap; melting a portion of the end cap; and embedding an end of the filter element into the melted portion of the end cap. The melted portion, on cooling, solidifies to bond the tubular filter element to the end cap. The end cap can be formed of thermoplastic containing an electrically conductive filler. The end cap can be formed of a thermoplastic having a melting point of at least 180 C. The method may further include, after the embedding step, a step of forcing melted thermoplastic from the melted portion radially against a side wall of the tubular filter element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Walker Filtration Limited
    Inventors: Brian Walker, Alan Hodgson
  • Patent number: 8986432
    Abstract: Filter media, as well as related assemblies, systems and methods. Filter media may contain one or more layers formed of a meltblown material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Hollingsworth & Vose Company
    Inventors: John A. Wertz, David T. Healey, William S. Freeman, John L. Manns, Mark Rowlands
  • Patent number: 8968439
    Abstract: The composite microporour filter material comprises a base-cloth layer, an upper adhesion layer attached to a top side of the base-cloth layer, and a lower adhesion layer attached to a bottom side of the base-cloth layer. The base-cloth layer is made of either polymide yarn base-cloth, polysulfoneamide yarn base-cloth, or polytetrafluoroethylene filament base-cloth. The upper adhesion layer is made of a mixture of polysulfoneamide short-staple and polymide short-staple; the lower adhesion layer is made of a pure polysulfoneamide short-staple. The upper adhesion layer and the lower adhesion layer are attached to two sides of the base-cloth layer by entangling which is adopted by needle punching, spunlacing or a combination thereof. The present filter material is temperature-resistant and corrosion-resistant and has features of a low manufacturing cost and the high filter precision.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Xiamen Savings Environmental Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Weilong Cai, Xiangbo Luo, Zhangsheng Luo, Guoqiang Qiu, Limei Hong
  • Publication number: 20140157742
    Abstract: Various high performance, high efficiency filter media are provided that are cost effective and easy to manufacture. In particular, various filter media are provided having at least one layer with a waved configuration that results in an increased surface area, thereby enhancing various properties of the filter media. The filter media can be used to form a variety of filter elements for use in various applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: Hollingsworth & Vose Company
    Inventors: David T. Healey, Richard Gahan
  • Publication number: 20130203264
    Abstract: A gas filtration apparatus and method comprises a housing with an inlet for gas to enter and an outlet for the gas to exit. The housing contains a filter comprised of sintered metal fibers having an active filtration area through which the gas flows to remove suspended particles from the gas. The filter is substantially uniform in thickness and porosity through the active filtration area. The filter media being sealed to a metal structure in the housing with the metal structure having an opening to permit gas to flow through. A method of making a vapor/gas mixture includes the steps of producing a vapor in a gas to form the vapor/gas mixture passing the vapor/gas mixture through an opening in a housing containing a filter comprised of sintered metal fibers through which the vapor/gas mixture flows.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2012
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Applicant: MSP Corporation
    Inventors: Benjamin Y.H. Liu, Yamin Ma, Thuc M. Dinh
  • Patent number: 8052780
    Abstract: In at least some embodiments, the present invention relates to an air cleaner having a housing portion, and a low profile rain cover having an opening on an underside of the cover to allow unfiltered air to enter into the air cleaner. Also, in at least some embodiments, the present invention relates to an air cleaner including a housing and an additional component by which the air cleaner is capable of being directly coupled to a carburetor inlet. In some such embodiments, one or more protrusions can be provided within a channel formed by the housing/additional component to influence air flow. Further, in at least some embodiments, the present invention relates to an air cleaner having a shaped wall formed on a housing portion, where the shaped wall includes both an interior surface and an exterior surface by which air flowing within the air cleaner is imparted with helical motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Terrence M. Rotter, Kevin G. Bonde, William D. Koenigs, Shaoping Wang
  • Publication number: 20110201041
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and method whereby small particle nano materials may be contained in a highly functional package for fluid separation and/or purification applications. The package consists of an aerogel material which uniformly surrounds the nano-particles. The aerogel may be composed of carbon, silicon, or silicon oxide or other suitable materials. The morphological features of the aerogel may be tailored specifically towards fine particle and ultrafine particle containment while maintaining uniform fluid flow in separation and purification processes. The aerogel may be bonded to a suitable rigid housing by chemical or mechanical means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2010
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Inventors: Alexander David Deptala, Daniel Alvarez, Arthur Deptala
  • Patent number: 7981174
    Abstract: An exhaust particulate filter for an engine system includes an array of filter cartridges positioned within a shell, each of the cartridges having an electrically powered heating element coupled therewith. Exhaust gases are distributed among the cartridges according to a single distribution pattern, and the filter can be regenerated without diverting, dividing or bypassing exhaust gases from the filter. Other aspects include feedback control and feedforward control of regeneration based on sensing an electrical resistance property of each of the electrically powered heating elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Brett Bailey, Michael J. Pollard, Michael Readey, Craig F. Habeger, Robert L. Meyer
  • Patent number: 7955404
    Abstract: A dust collector includes a shell, an exit tube, an inner tube, a suction device, a first dust container, a bypass tube and a first dust bag. The shell defines a first receiving room therein. The exit tube defines an exit passage therein. The inner tube defines a connection passage which has a first opening and a second opening. The first opening communicates the first receiving room, and the second opening communicates the exit passage. The suction device provides the exit passage with a negative pressure. The first dust container defines a second receiving room therein. A mesh is disposed on a bottom surface of the first dust container to divide the second receiving room into a first chamber and a second chamber. The bypass tube defines a bypass passage therein, and it communicates the connection passage with the second chamber. The first dust bag is disposed in the first chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Inventor: Tony Lin
  • Patent number: 7927407
    Abstract: Desiccant bag and filter assembly adapted for insertion into an integrated condenser dryer chamber of a vehicle or mobile air conditioning system or the like. A support member (4) lies along the exterior of a desiccant containing pouch (2) with the pouch secured at both of its longitudinal ends to the support. A filter member is integral with the assembly and positioned at one end of the pouch. Rigid stand off members (10, 18) are positioned at respective ends of the assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: Flow Dry Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas E. LeConey, John M. Evans, David V. Flaugher
  • Publication number: 20110083410
    Abstract: The invention relates to an exhaust gas particulate filter made of sintered metal for removing particulates contained in the exhaust gas stream of an internal combustion engine, particularly of a diesel internal combustion engine. The exhaust gas particulate filter is made of a filter material having at least one metal support (1), which has openings (O). The openings (O) are bounded by segments (S), which are tilted in respect to the outer surface planes of the support (1). The openings (O) are filled with sinter metal powder. The support (1) consists of an expanded metal, and the sections delimitating the openings (O) of the support (1) are joined to one another with a material bond forming nodes (K). The sintered metal powder filling of the openings (O) is arranged in a substantially flush manner with the outside surfaces of the support (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2010
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Inventors: Peter Neumann, Joachim-Christian Claus, Carsten Jutka, Jochen Koll, Hans-Peter Frisse
  • Patent number: 7846333
    Abstract: A porous media, a housing containing a porous media and methods for fabricating the housing containing a porous media are provided. The porous media is composed of varying amounts of sorptive binding particles in combination with polymer particles, for example silica particles mixed with polyethylene beads. The porous media is sintered into target housings, for example pipette tips, for use in desalting, purifying and separating biomolecules in target samples. The porous media is also formed into porous media discs via pressure and heating for insertion into housing devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Inventors: Wilhelm Pluester, Christian Ziegmann
  • Publication number: 20100186359
    Abstract: A securable mounting material comprises: a mounting material comprising inorganic fibers and having a major surface; and a layer of thermally activatable adhesive inwardly disposed on the inorganic fibers proximate the major surface. The thermally activatable adhesive comprises at least one compound represented by the formula: (Mm+)d((ZpOq(OH)r)n?)e.(H2O)f M represents a cationic species other than H+; O represents oxygen; Z represents boron or phosphorus; f is a real number greater than or equal to zero; d, n, q, and r are integers greater than or equal to zero; e, m, and p are integers greater than or equal to one; and d times m equals e times n. The mounting material is useful in pollution control devices. A method of making the mounting material is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2008
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Inventor: Peter T. Dietz
  • Publication number: 20100071326
    Abstract: A filter assembly includes a filter pad comprising fibers including natural, synthetic and/or hybrid fibers. In particular embodiments, the filter pad comprises wool fibers. The filter assembly also includes a bonding emulsion, wherein the bonding emulsion comprises casein resin. The filter assembly also includes a structural support. In particular embodiments, at least a portion of the fibers are treated with a solution that is fire resistant or fire retardant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2009
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Inventors: Glenn David Alexander, Joseph Anthony Salpietra, JR.
  • Publication number: 20100071327
    Abstract: A filter assembly includes a filter pad comprising flame resistant viscose. The filter assembly also includes a bonding emulsion. The bonding emulsion may comprise casein resin. The bonding emulsion may additionally comprise acrylic resin. The filter assembly also includes a structural support. In particular embodiments, at least a portion of the fibers are treated with a solution that is fire resistant or fire retardant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2009
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Inventors: Glenn David Alexander, Joseph Anthony Salpietra, JR.
  • Publication number: 20100031617
    Abstract: A filtration device including a filtration medium having a plurality of nanofibers of diameters less than 1 micron formed into a fiber mat in the presence of an abruptly varying electric field. The filtration device includes a support attached to the filtration medium and having openings for fluid flow therethrough. A device for making a filter material. The device includes an electrospinning element configured to electrospin a plurality of fibers from a tip of the electrospinning element, a collector opposed to the electrospinning element configured to collect electrospun fibers on a surface of the collector, and an electric field modulation device configured to abruptly vary an electric field at the collector at least once during electrospinning of the fibers. A method for making a filter material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2009
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Applicant: Research Triangle Insitute
    Inventors: DAVID S. ENSOR, Howard J. Walls, Anthony L. Andrady, Teri A. Walker
  • Patent number: 7597745
    Abstract: A porous filter medium forms a filter or liner for extracting hydrocarbons from vapors emitted from a motorized vehicle, device or appliance fuel tank. The filter medium is a polymer network of a foam, nonwoven or collection of particles and has fine pore size and a butane working capacity (W/W %) of 4.0 percent or higher.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: Foamex Innovations Operating Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey I. Lebowitz, Joseph W. Lovette, Chiu Y. Chan
  • Patent number: 7481862
    Abstract: A cylindrical shaped pleated media includes adhesive beads arranged on a periphery to bridge pleats and provide structural support for the pleated media. The pleated media is used in a fluid filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: Purolator Filters NA LLC
    Inventor: Nishaj Attassery
  • Patent number: 7396376
    Abstract: A filter element arrangement is provided which includes a media pack comprising Z-filter media, a preform and an overmold sealing a portion of the interface between the preform and the media pack, and also forming an air cleaner seal for the filter element. The overmold preferably comprises molded, foamed, polyurethane. A variety of media pack shapes can be used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2008
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Schrage, Troy Murphy, Donald Raymond Mork
  • Publication number: 20080148699
    Abstract: A filtering element for air filter is formed by joining an upstream layer arranged upstream in flow direction of air integrally with a downstream layer located downstream in the flow direction of the air. The upstream layer collects dust from the air and the downstream layer supports the upstream layer. The upstream layer is formed through press forming of a nonwoven fabric formed of fibers having an average diameter of 0.5 ?m to 2.5 ?m. The thickness of the upstream layer is set to 0.005 mm to 0.1 mm, and the porosity of the upstream layer is set to 78% to 92%. The downstream layer is normally formed by a filter paper layer. The press forming is performed preferably at 20° C. to 160° C. and 1 MPa to 5 MPa. The mass per unit area of the upstream layer is preferably 1 g/cm2 to 15 g/cm2. The density of the fibers forming the nonwoven fabric is 0.9 g/cm3 to 1.5 g/cm3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Applicant: TOYOTA BOSHOKU KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Makoto SAZAWA, Kazuaki TAKEUCHI, Yoshihisa SANAMI
  • Patent number: 7323024
    Abstract: Chemical processing apparatuses which incorporate a process vessel, such as a crucible or retort, and which include a gas separation or filtration system. Various embodiments incorporate such features as loose filtration material, semi-rigid filtration material, and structured filtration material. The vessel may include material that is a microwave susceptor. Filtration media may be selected so that if it inadvertently mixes with the chemical process or the reaction products of such process, it would not adversely affect the results of the chemical process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Assignee: Babcock & Wilcox Technical Services Y-12, LLC
    Inventors: Jonathan S. Morrell, Edward B. Ripley, David M. Cecala
  • Patent number: 7293661
    Abstract: Granules comprise binder-agglomerated active particles for liquid treatment or filtration. Each granule has a center core of a material that itself has binding properties without the addition of other binders or sprays or adhesives, or, alternatively, each granule comprises a matrix of active materials stuck together with the binder. The binder structure preferably ranges from a non-uniform matrix of binder formed by heat-deformed binder particles, to a clump of binder particles generally retaining the original shape or the binder particles, to non-continuous connectors of binder between active particles. The invented two-part media has high surface area per volume of media, which, because the outer surface and inner void surfaces of the particles are preferably substantially covered with active particles, translates to high activity for the preferred treatment process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2007
    Assignee: Omnipure Filter Company
    Inventors: Bruce D. Saaski, Roger P. Reid
  • Patent number: 7153565
    Abstract: Polytetrafluoroethylene porous film is laminated with an ultra high molecular weight polyolefin porous film to realize excellent formability, dust collecting ability, and permeability that could not be attained by these porous films used alone. The laminate, which can be formed to prescribed shape if desired, is used to make a container for holding an adsorbent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignee: Nitto Denki Corporation
    Inventors: Norikane Nabata, Yozo Nagai, Eizo Kawano, Takuya Maeoka
  • Patent number: 6936094
    Abstract: Provided are an adsorption sheet and an air-purifying filter, which can have low air-flow resistance and high deodorizing performance and be resistant to clogging by dust, from which a powdered adsorbent can hardly drop off, and in which any attached agent can hardly lose its effect. Such a product can be obtained by a process including the steps of: sufficiently premixing an agent-bearing activated carbon powder and a powdered thermoplastic resin to form a mixed powder; then spreading the mixed powder on a base sheet having a certain bulkiness and bearing an agent; stacking an air-permeable sheet thereon; and hot-pressing them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2005
    Assignee: Toyo Boseki Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Shinichi Minemura, Toyota Seki, Makoto Morita
  • Patent number: 6936084
    Abstract: A filter for separating contaminants from a gas stream, including (a) a housing having a housing body and a housing head, the housing head having an inlet for the gas stream to be purified, an outlet and a first sealing surface, and (b) a filter element accommodated in the housing, having an element head and an element body having a central element axis and an element interior. The element head has a second sealing surface which cooperates with the first sealing surface. A curved inlet manifold is formed between the inlet and the element interior. The inlet manifold is embodied partly in the housing head and partly in the element head such that the first and second sealing surfaces contact in a sealing plane at a 90° to 60° angle to the element axis. A radially arranged seal is provided on the sealing plane, forming one of the sealing surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2005
    Assignee: Beko Technologies GmbH
    Inventors: Herbert Schlensker, Johannes Sinstedten
  • Patent number: 6878277
    Abstract: Disclosed is a photocatalytic filter which can fully secure a space of gaps to constitute a flow path for flowing a fluid to be disposed of and which has gaps structured for easily trapping an organic substance in the fluid when the fluid is brought into contact with a photocatalyst layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2005
    Assignees: Hoya Candeo Optronics Corporation, Hoya Corporation
    Inventors: Masayuki Higashida, Yoshikazu Nishii, Kazuya Uchida
  • Patent number: 6858051
    Abstract: With known devices for separating oil in the crank housing ventilator, oil is collected on a refined gas side of a filter, which in operation of an internal combustion engine, often cannot drain off. In this manner, the liquid level increases, so that the filter is increasingly clogged by the oil. Finally, the oil is carried away from a gas stream. In this manner, the oil use of the internal combustion engine greatly increases. With the device of the present invention, the oil collected on the refined gas side is collected in a liquid storage unit (10), whereby the liquid storage unit (10) is protected from the stream, so that the gas stream can not carry away oil any longer. The device includes a support body (9), which is impermeable to the stream by means of a cut-off wall (23), in order to prevent a carrying-off of the oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2005
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventor: Dietmar Uhlenbrock
  • Patent number: 6852150
    Abstract: This filter-drier for removing moisture from a refrigerant includes a casing having an inlet for receiving refrigerant, an outlet for discharging refrigerant and a molded core, formed from dessicant and a binder, and disposed in the casing between the inlet and the outlet and receiving refrigerant flow therethrough. The molded core includes an outer surface at least in part engaging the inner surface of the casing. The core is held within the casing against axial movement by bonding with the casing or by an indentation protruding into the core or both.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2005
    Assignee: Sporlan Valve Company
    Inventor: Michael G. Lacey
  • Patent number: 6840986
    Abstract: An air filter that can fit within existing building HVAC air supply systems suitable for withstanding NBC attacks, comprising a series of pleated composite layers. By using impregnated carbon particles of the proper size, nerve gases, and gases of lower molecular weight, such as cyanogen chloride, are effectively controlled, even under tests simulating large-scale attacks. A particulate filter such as, for example, a HEPA filter, may be included to control biological particles or toxic aerosol droplets. The complete filter operates at such a low differential pressure, that existing building mechanicals do not have to be upgraded or replaced. Also disclosed is a filter for use with a respirator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2005
    Assignee: Koslow Technologies Corporation
    Inventor: Evan E. Koslow
  • Patent number: 6835235
    Abstract: This filter-drier for removing moisture from a refrigerant includes a casing having an inlet for receiving refrigerant, an outlet for discharging and a molded core disposed in the casing between inlet and outlet. In one embodiment, the core includes an outer surface in part engaging the inner surface of the casing. Axial movement of the core is prevented by bonding with the casing or by an indentation protruding into the core or both. Another embodiment-includes a filter media pad bonded to the core sufficiently to hold the pad in place eliminating the need for outlet support screens. In another embodiment suitable for reversible operation in a heat pump system, the filter-drier includes a hollow cylindrical core having a filter media bonded to the core and defining a filter media lined passage, the core being held in place by end plates having opposed axial check valves and offset check valves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2004
    Assignee: Sporlan Valve Company
    Inventors: Stephen P. Pilgram, Michael G. Lacey
  • Patent number: 6835236
    Abstract: This filter-drier for removing moisture from a refrigerant includes a casing having an inlet for receiving refrigerant, an outlet for discharging and a molded core disposed in the casing between inlet and outlet. In one embodiment, the core includes an outer surface in part engaging the inner surface of the casing. Axial movement of the core is prevent by bonding with the casing or by an indentation protruding into the core or both. Another embodiment includes a filter media pad bonded to the core sufficiently to hold the pad in place eliminating the need for outlet support screens. In another embodiment suitable for reversible operation in a heat pump system, the filter-drier includes a hollow cylindrical core having a filter media bonded to the core and defining a filter media lined passage, the core being held in place by end plates having opposed axial check valves and offset check valves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2004
    Assignee: Sporlan Valve Company
    Inventor: Michael G. Lacey
  • Patent number: 6835234
    Abstract: An air induction system of an automotive internal combustion engine comprises an evaporative emission control device inserted into an air intake tube connecting an air cleaner canister and an intake manifold of the engine. The evaporative emission control device comprises a rigid tubular body that includes an upstream end and a downstream end. A hydrocarbon vapor absorbing element is disposed within the rigid tubular body such that the upstream face is recessed from the upstream end of the rigid tubular body, and the downstream face is recessed from the downstream end of the rigid tubular body. The extended ends of the rigid tubular body thereby protect the recessed faces from incidental contact. The air intake tube is formed of elastomeric material that provides flexible support for the evaporative emission control device to protect against damage due to vibration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2004
    Assignee: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffry Marvin Leffel, David S. Moyer, Gregory Scott Green
  • Patent number: 6820751
    Abstract: Light-transmittable linear photocatalytic filter material that can be arranged in parallel in the longitudinal direction without causing a filter to have the form of a barrel when the filter is made of a bundle of a number of such photocatalytic filter materials, each comprising a light-transmittable linear material, a number of particulate materials bonded to an outer side surface of the light-transmittable linear material and a photocatalyst layer formed on said outer side surface and said number of particulate materials, wherein a maximum value of heights from said outer side surface to said photocatalyst layer in a central region of said light-transmittable linear material in the longitudinal direction is smaller than a maximum value of heights from said outer side surface to said photocatalyst layer in regions of both ends thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2004
    Assignee: Hoya Candeo Optronics Corporation
    Inventors: Yoshikazu Nishii, Souji Arai
  • Patent number: 6758877
    Abstract: A filter and a method of manufacturing the filter which is formed by spinning a fiber in a semi-molten state onto a mold such that the mold is provided as a filter structural member. The method obviates the need to remove the filter from the mold and thus simplifies the manufacture of the filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: Toyoda Boshoku Corporation
    Inventors: Kouichi Oda, Tomohide Nishino
  • Patent number: 6743270
    Abstract: A filter portion of a filter includes a plurality of bag-like members. The bag-like members are formed in a container shape having an opening and disposed with intervals therebetween. The periphery of the opening of each bag-like member is supported by a supporting member, and the bag-like members are mutually connected by the supporting member. Consequently, the strength of the filter portion comprising the bag-like members is improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Toyoda Boshoku Corporation
    Inventors: Kouichi Oda, Minoru Honda, Takanari Takagaki
  • Patent number: 6740136
    Abstract: A filter product includes a filtration media combined with a multi-component frame assembly that can effectively support the filtration media in place proximal to its edges and in accordance with its desired orientation and wherein the assembly can be selectively taken apart to provide access to the filtration media by way of a releasable lock connection. Preferably, a snap-fit releasable locking system is incorporated within the frame design. The present invention is particularly applicable to filtration media comprising pleated filtration media. Such support features include rack-like media engagement elements, which elements are advantageously provided so as to preferably engage the filtration media proximal to its side and end edges from above and below to preferably compress and ensure an effective seal and support connection between the frame and the filtration media.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2004
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventor: Dean R. Duffy
  • Patent number: 6726751
    Abstract: A filter material includes a filter pad made from a thin, nonwoven fiber mat which has been accordion-pleated, compressed into a unit having a large number of substantially parallel interconnected filter strips, and treated to retain the filter strips in substantially parallel relation to each other. In a preferred embodiment, activated carbon particles are operatively associated with the filter pad. Selected fibers of the nonwoven fiber material are hollow fibers, each having an outer surface, a hollow internal cavity, and an extended slot formed therein, between the hollow internal cavity and the outer fiber surface. Carbon particles may be located between selected filter strips, and additional carbon particles may be disposed within the cavities of the hollow fibers. Methods of forming the filter material, and a filter element made with the filter material are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2004
    Inventors: Daniel E. Bause, Ronald P. Rohrbach, Gordon W. Jones, Peter D. Unger, Alexander Lobovsky
  • Patent number: 6723157
    Abstract: A material is provided for capturing a chemical substance comprising fibers which carry metal alkoxide particles on the surfaces thereof. The metal alkoxide particles are made from an oligosilica, an oligozirconia, an oligotitiania, or the like. The fibers may include inorganic fibers, regenerated fibers and/or synthetic fibers. The material for capturing a chemical substance is produced by a method comprising steps of subjecting the fibers to a surface treatment for facilitating adhesion of the metal alkoxide particles to the surfaces of the fibers, forming the metal alkoxide particles on the surfaces of the fibers, and fixing the metal alkoxide particles to the surfaces of the fibers. A chemical substance-capturing tube, capable of capturing a trace of a chemical substance in a liquid or a gas, can be produced by placing the fibers, i.e., the material for capturing a chemical substance, in a hollow tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Assignees: Sun Plastics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Takao Tsuda, Motonori Munesue
  • Patent number: 6723149
    Abstract: A separator for liquid, in particular for removing oil from crankcase gases, having a cover (11) into which a mount (13) for a cylindrical separating cartridge (14) is incorporated. The separating cartridge is composed, for example, of a non-woven separating material (20) wound around a support body (22) having end plates (33) on the end faces (32) of the support body. The end plates (33) may be composed, for example, of a two-component synthetic resin material. This results in a stable component which can be sealed utilizing the elasticity of the end plate (33) when pushed into the mount (13). This results in a cost effective exchangeable part in which several seals are saved in the complete structural component and yields a structural unit having increased economic effectiveness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Assignee: Filterwerk Mann & Hummel GmbH
    Inventors: Volker Ernst, Heinz Jawurek, Herbert Jainek
  • Patent number: 6709499
    Abstract: An air-routing household appliance includes an improved removable and washable filter in that the filter is of a flexible fiber material and is finished such that it can bind and/or decompose odorous substances. Such a filter can be disposed, in particular, in the closed process-air circuit of a condensation laundry dryer to free laundry of unpleasant odorous substances. The odor filter is produced, in particular, from a textile material and can, therefore, advantageously be cleaned in a washing machine. For the binding of odorous substances, the fibers of the filter can be treated with particles that can bind odorous substances and from which the odorous substances can also be washed out again to regenerate the filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2004
    Assignee: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeraete GmbH
    Inventor: Harald Moschütz
  • Patent number: 6579351
    Abstract: An integrated filter body and adsorbent unit capable of being integrally fastened together for easy and economical assembly into a refrigerant pressure vessel assembly. The integrated filter and adsorbent unit includes a filter puck, an adsorbent unit mounted to the filter puck, and an integral feature on the filter puck for integrally fastening the adsorbent unit to the filter puck. The adsorbent unit includes a desiccant bag and a flap that has a mounting aperture and a fastening hole extending therethrough. The filter puck includes a disc-shaped body portion and a projection for cooperation with the fastening hole of the adsorbent unit. The projection is displaced to form an enlarged head for trapping the flap of the desiccant bag to the filter puck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2003
    Assignee: Automotive Fluid Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: John Dale Fisk, Steven Lee Lambert, Robert Daniel Bachman, Bill Wells
  • Patent number: 6558548
    Abstract: The present invention is waste treatment apparatus and process for diminishing the emission of malodorous off-gases during waste treatment. The apparatus typically includes a floatation panel formed from bonded foam particles that is adhered to a fabric layer. The present invention provides a reliable, cost-effective means by which to decrease the noxious odors generally associated with waste treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2003
    Assignee: Odor Control Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred Svirklys, Wallace McGregor, Ron Marsh, Dennis Shanklin
  • Patent number: 6454827
    Abstract: A filter medium has a function member accommodated between two fiber layers. A production method for manufacturing a filter medium includes the steps of: preparing a first fiber layer having a shape identical to that of a side surface of the filter medium; disposing a function member on a surface of the first fiber layer; and forming a second fiber layer by spinning partially melted fibers onto the function member disposed on the surface of the first fiber layer. Therefore, it is unnecessary to carry out press-forming in a state in which the function member is sandwiched between nonwoven fabrics, and a countermeasure to prevent the function member from falling out and a countermeasure to prevent the nonwoven fabric from being torn by the function member are unnecessary.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Assignee: Toyoda Boshoku Corporation
    Inventors: Takanari Takagaki, Kouichi Oda, Minoru Honda
  • Patent number: 6409787
    Abstract: A filter element comprises a substrate constructed from at least two different materials. A first one of the materials has a first temperature at which the first material activates. A second one of the materials is at least a partially crystalline structure and has a second temperature which is lower than the first temperature at which the second material activates. A porous membrane is supported by the substrate. An attachment is between the substrate and the membrane. The attachment results from the second material of the substrate activated at a temperature less than the first temperature to engage portions of the membrane at spaced apart locations and fix together the membrane and the substrate upon the second material cooled to a temperature less than the second temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2002
    Assignee: BHA Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Smithies, Vikas Madhusudan Nadkarni
  • Patent number: 6398832
    Abstract: A filter element (202, 250) includes pleated filter media (26) having a plurality of pleats (28) in a closed annular loop having an outer perimeter (30) defined by a plurality of outer pleat tips (32), an inner perimeter (34) defined by a plurality of inner pleat tips (36), the loop having a hollow interior (38) extending along an axis (40), wherein fluid to be filtered flows laterally through the filter media and flows axially in the hollow interior (38). The filter element has an axial flow passage (56a) along the axis (40) and circumscribing the hollow interior (38) and has a flow perimeter (218) greater than the inner perimeter (34) of the filter element defined by the inner pleat tips (36), and in the preferred embodiment substantially the same as the outer perimeter (30) defined by the outer pleat tips (32), to provide axial flow (58) through the hollow interior (38) and additional axial flow (59 and 59a) through the axial ends (68) of the pleats.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2002
    Assignee: Nelson Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey S. Morgan, Jon S. Wake, Kent J. Kallsen
  • Patent number: 6391076
    Abstract: A full flow fluid filter (300, FIG. 15) has a housing (302) extending axially along an axis (304), and a pleated filter element (318) having a plurality of pleats in a closed loop annulus having an outer perimeter (320) defined by a plurality of outer pleat tips, an inner perimeter (322) defined by a plurality of inner pleat tips, and a hollow interior (324) extending along the axis. Fluid flows substantially directly axially through the filter element, with minimal bending and change of direction, minimizing flow restriction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Assignee: Nelson Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Tadeusz Jaroszczyk, Stephen L. Fallon, Michael J. Connor, Kent J. Kallsen, Jeffrey S. Morgan, Scott P. Heckel
  • Patent number: 6352578
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an air filter having an inorganic material layer in which the following adsorbent is fixed on the surface of the supporter using powder of an inorganic substance as a binder. That is, the adsorbent is prepared by impregnating a salt of an inorganic acid to powder of an inorganic substance consisting of at least one of diatom earth, silica, alumina, a mixture of silica and alumina, aluminum silicate, activated alumina, porous glass, activated clay, activated bentonite, or synthetic zeolite. The air filter according to the present invention can adsorb and remove both of gaseous basic impurities and gaseous organic impurities, thus making a very effective filter for manufacturing semiconductor and LCD.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2002
    Assignee: Takasago Thermal Engineering Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Soichiro Sakata, Katsumi Sato, Hideto Takahashi, Takao Okada
  • Patent number: 6273938
    Abstract: Channel flow filtration media possessing high efficiency and low pressure drop is formed from a plurality of filtration layers at least some of which include a multi-dimensional channel pattern having a plurality of continuous, tortuous channels and a multi-dimensional edge at each end of the plurality of channels formed therein. The filtration medium is configured as a stack with the multi-dimensional edge of the channel pattern forming a plurality of inlets open through a first face of the stack, a plurality of outlets open through a second face of the stack, and a corresponding plurality of disruptive fluid pathways passing from the inlets through the stack to the outlets. The filtration layers may be formed from a non-woven material, such as a carbon loaded multi-layer BMF web capable of adsorption of undesired vapors and odors from a fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2001
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Dan L. Fanselow, Roberto C. Moreno, Thanh H. Pham, Michele H. Kelley