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  • Publication number: 20100212272
    Abstract: Filter media which may be used in ASHRAE applications are described. The media include a fiber web and has desirable performance characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2009
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Applicant: Hollingsworth & Vose Company
    Inventors: David F. Sealey, Marianne Lane
  • Patent number: 8545587
    Abstract: Multi-phase filter media, as well as related articles, components, filter elements, and methods, are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Hollingsworth & Vose Company
    Inventors: Douglas M. Guimond, Mark Snyder
  • Patent number: 8357220
    Abstract: Multi-phase filter media, as well as related articles, components, filter elements, and methods, are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: Hollingsworth & Vose Company
    Inventors: Douglas M. Guimond, Mark Snyder
  • Patent number: 8608817
    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: November 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Hollingsworth & Vose Company
    Inventors: John A. Wertz, David Thomas Healey, William S. Freeman, John L. Manns, Mark Rowlands
  • Patent number: 8083828
    Abstract: The fiber webs described herein may be incorporated into filter media and filter elements. The webs may exhibit a high permeability and stiffness, at a low thickness. The stiffness can be sufficient for the webs to be pleated to include sharp, well-defined peaks which can be maintained in a stable configuration during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: Hollingsworth & Vose Company
    Inventors: Bruce Smith, Sudhakar Jaganathan
  • Patent number: 6514325
    Abstract: An electret filter media includes an additive or mixtures thereof that enhance the charge stability of the media. The filter media achieves acceptable alpha values for a range of filtration challenges without significant decay in alpha values over time. Preferred charge additives include fatty acid amides and mixtures thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2003
    Assignee: Hollingsworth & Vose Company
    Inventors: Stephen T. Cox, David T. Healey
  • Patent number: 8778046
    Abstract: The fiber webs described herein may be incorporated into filter media and filter elements. The fiber webs may exhibit a high dust holding capacity. The fiber webs may also exhibit a low thickness. The fiber webs may be sufficiently flexible and/or deformable so that they may be processed to include a series of waves (also known as flutes) that extend along the cross-machine direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Hollingsworth & Vose Company
    Inventors: James M. Witsch, Douglas M. Guimond
  • Patent number: 8778047
    Abstract: The fiber webs described herein may be incorporated into filter media and filter elements. The fiber webs may exhibit a high dust holding capacity. The fiber webs may also exhibit a low thickness. The fiber webs may be sufficiently flexible and/or deformable so that they may be processed to include a series of waves (also known as flutes) that extend along the cross-machine direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Hollingsworth & Vose Company
    Inventors: James M. Witsch, Douglas M. Guimond
  • Patent number: 5645627
    Abstract: An electret filter media includes an additive or mixtures thereof that enhance the charge stability of the media. The filter media achieves acceptable alpha values for a range of filtration challenges without significant decay in alpha values over time. Preferred charge additives include fatty acid amides, oleophobic fluorochemical surfactants, and mixtures thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 8, 1997
    Assignee: Hollingsworth & Vose Company
    Inventors: Norman Lifshutz, Richard E. Gahan, Graham C. Stevens
  • Patent number: 4119543
    Abstract: A filter medium particularly adapted for use in an oil filter for an internal combustion engine having a water-laid web of fibers, at least 70% of which are cellulose, impregnated with resin in a pattern at its wire side to a depth of 15 to 45% of its total thickness, the pattern having zones free from resin amounting to 35 to 60% of the total area of the wire side, each zone having at least one dimension no greater than 4 mm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1977
    Date of Patent: October 10, 1978
    Assignee: Hollingsworth & Vose Company
    Inventors: Grover C. Lawson, James C. Wilson
  • Patent number: 8790492
    Abstract: The fiber webs described herein may be incorporated into filter media and filter elements. The fiber webs may exhibit a high dust holding capacity. The fiber webs may also exhibit a low thickness. The fiber webs may be sufficiently flexible and/or deformable so that they may be processed to include a series of waves (also known as flutes) that extend along the cross-machine direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Hollingsworth & Vose Company
    Inventors: James M. Witsch, Douglas M. Guimond
  • Patent number: 8663358
    Abstract: Filter media are provided having improved conductivity to enhance filtration efficiency and/or dissipate static charge, and methods for making the same. In one exemplary embodiment, the filter media can include a filtration substrate, and at least one conductive coating disposed on at least a portion of the filtration substrate. In use, the conductive coating is coupled to an energy source and it is effective to emit ions when energy is delivered thereto to increase the efficiency of the filtration substrate and/or to dissipate or eliminate static charge generated during filtration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Hollingsworth & Vose Company
    Inventors: Wai M. Choi, Karin N. Soper
  • Patent number: 7964012
    Abstract: Filter media are provided having improved conductivity to enhance filtration efficiency and/or dissipate static charge, and methods for making the same. In one exemplary embodiment, the filter media can include a filtration substrate, and at least one conductive coating disposed on at least a portion of the filtration substrate. In use, the conductive coating is coupled to an energy source and it is effective to emit ions when energy is delivered thereto to increase the efficiency of the filtration substrate and/or to dissipate or eliminate static charge generated during filtration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Assignee: Hollingsworth & Vose Company
    Inventors: Wai M. Choi, Karin N. Soper
  • Patent number: 8679218
    Abstract: Filter media are described. The filter media may include multiple layers. In some embodiments, the filter media include a nanofiber layer adhered to another layer. In some embodiments, the layer to which the nanofiber layer is adhered is formed of multiple fiber types (e.g., fibers that give rise to structures having different air permeabilities and/or pressure drops). In some embodiments, the nanofiber layer is adhered to a single-phase or a multi-phase layer. In some embodiments, the nanofiber layer is manufactured from a meltblown process. The filter media may be designed to have advantageous properties including, in some cases, a high dust particle capture efficiency and/or a high dust holding capacity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Hollingsworth & Vose Company
    Inventors: John A. Wertz, Douglas M. Guimond
  • Patent number: 8114197
    Abstract: Articles such as filter media, which include dendrimers and/or other components, are provided. The filter media may further include a water repellant (e.g., a fluorinated species) to impart desirable properties to the media such as high water repellency. The filter media may also have a high efficiency as a function of pressure drop (i.e., high gamma values). In some embodiments, the filter media includes a fiber web which may be formed of various components such as glass fibers. The fiber web can also include additional components such as synthetic fibers, binder components, as well as other additives. The media may be incorporated into a variety of filter element products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Hollingsworth & Vose Company
    Inventors: David F. Sealey, Stuart Williams
  • Patent number: 8956437
    Abstract: Articles such as filter media, which include dendrimers and/or other components, are provided. The filter media may further include a water repellant (e.g., a fluorinated species) to impart desirable properties to the media such as high water repellency. The filter media may also have a high efficiency as a function of pressure drop (i.e., high gamma values). In some embodiments, the filter media includes a fiber web which may be formed of various components such as glass fibers. The fiber web can also include additional components such as synthetic fibers, binder components, as well as other additives. The media may be incorporated into a variety of filter element products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: Hollingsworth & Vose Company
    Inventors: David F. Sealey, Stuart Williams