With Separate Flow Line Access Means Or Filter Media Passage Means Offset To Flow Path Patents (Class 55/478)
  • Patent number: 11008940
    Abstract: In a filtration system, in particular for cleaning the intake air of a gas turbine, including a flow channel surrounded by walls with an inflow opening and an outflow opening, a partition wall with at least two openings between a dirty side and a clean side which is positioned between the inflow opening and the outflow opening and limited by the walls of the flow channel, and at least two filters for purifying a flowing fluid. At least one filter is installed at a first opening on the dirty side of the partition wall and at least one filter at a second opening on the clean side of the partition wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Inventor: Torsten Herrmann
  • Patent number: 9108132
    Abstract: A filter insert has a filter element with an end surface at an inlet side and an end surface at an outlet side that are spaced from one another in a main flow direction of the filter insert. A frame circumferentially extends about lateral sides of the filter element. An axial seal is supported on the frame and has a sealing direction in or opposite to the main flow direction. When inserted into a filter housing and contacting a sealing surface of the filter housing, the seal separates seal-tightly the inlet and outlet. The frame has on two opposite lateral sides of the filter element contact surfaces for clamping the filter insert by matching clamping elements. The contact surfaces are oriented opposite to the sealing direction and each have an individual profile of varying height extending along the two opposite lateral sides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: MANN+HUMMEL GMBH
    Inventors: Joerg Menssen, Stefan Becker, Kai Hilarius, Oliver Steins
  • Publication number: 20150114229
    Abstract: A method and system for online filter element replacement are provided. The system includes a filter chamber and a tubesheet dividing the filter chamber into a dirty air compartment and a clean air compartment, the tubesheet including a plurality of apertures therethrough. The system also includes a plurality of filter elements positioned in the dirty air compartment and coupled to the tubesheet in flow communication with a respective one of the plurality of apertures such that air entering the clean air compartment from the dirty air compartment passes through at least some of the plurality of filter elements and respective apertures and a shutter operatively positioned in the clean air compartment and configured to selectably cover at least one of the plurality of apertures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2013
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Applicant: BHA Altair, LLC
    Inventors: Susanta Kumar Rout, Siddharth Girishkumar Upadhyay, Stephen David Hiner, Etienne René Jarrier
  • Publication number: 20150107458
    Abstract: A particle filter (2) for filtering exhaust gas in an internal combustion engine includes a housing and a filter element. A simplified installation and/or simplified replacement of the filter element (5) and/or improved sealing of the housing (4) results if the filter element (5) is supported in an inner jacket (9), which is supported radially in an outer jacket (12) and is arranged so as to be axially movable in the outer jacket (12). The inner jacket (9) is axially supported on a ring (24), which is supported axially on a cover (22) that closes an installation opening (20) of the housing (4) via at least one supporting element (25) in order to transmit pressure forces. A muffler (1) is provided having such a particle filter (2), wherein a section of a muffler housing (3) of the muffler (1) forms the housing (4) of the particle filter (2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2013
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Inventors: Marcus Werni, Oleksander Vyelyayev, Simon Ehrler, Andrew Summers
  • Publication number: 20150059297
    Abstract: A filter system for intake air of an internal combustion engine has a housing with a cover. A filter element is arranged in the housing. An inlet feeds a medium to be filtered into the housing and an outlet discharges the medium from the housing. The filter element has a filter body with first end face and opposite second end face. The filter element has an open first end plate at the first end face and a second end plate at the second end face. A support tube is arranged concentrically about a longitudinal axis in the housing and attached with a first end to the housing. The support tube is arranged in the interior of the filter element and radially supports the filter body. The second end plate rests on the second end of the support tube and on an inner cover contour of the cover with anti-rotation action.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventors: Klaus-Dieter Ruhland, Michael Kaufmann
  • Publication number: 20150020486
    Abstract: A filter housing (10) for a filter unit (50) with a substantially semicylindrical air filter (52). The housing includes an air inlet (20) and an engine air outlet (40). The filter housing (10) has a top aperture (12) for introducing and taking out the filter unit (50), and a cover (30) to close the top aperture (12), a bottom aperture (16) to be closed and opened by a closed filter bottom (70) of the filter unit (50) being introduced or taken out. Also, a filter unit for such a filter housing is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2013
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventors: Emil Pettersson, Sven-Erik Nyberg
  • Publication number: 20140325945
    Abstract: An air cleaner assembly, a main filter element, a safety element, combinations and methods for servicing an air cleaner assembly are provided according to the present invention. The air cleaner assembly includes an air cleaner housing and a main filter element. The air cleaner housing includes a safety liner that supports the main filter element, and can be configured to help reduce the tendency of the main filter element to rotate during use of the air cleaner assembly. A safety element having two open ends, for use with such an assembly is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2014
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Inventors: Paul COULONVAUX, Johnny CRAESSAERTS
  • Publication number: 20140305087
    Abstract: A V-shaped filter includes a pair of filter media panel elements having respective root ends and diverging therefrom to distal ends in a V-shape. A single unitarily molded fixture is provided, securing the pair of filter media panel elements in the V-shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2014
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Inventors: Budi Antony, Mark V. Holzmann, Scott W. Schwartz
  • Publication number: 20140260984
    Abstract: A dust collector having a monitor air filter and method for filtering are provided. In one embodiment, a dust collector includes a housing having an inlet, an outlet, a main air filter access port sealable by a main air filter door, and a monitor air filter access port sealable by a monitor air filter door. A first tube sheet and a second tube sheet are disposed in the housing. The first tube sheet separates a dirty air plenum from a clean air plenum, and has at least one first filter aperture. The second tube sheet separates the clean air plenum from an exhaust air plenum, and has at least one second filter aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: LEE PENDLETON MORGAN
  • Patent number: 8828126
    Abstract: A final scrubber in the inert carrier gas flow path of an elemental analyzer includes a manifold with valves for selectively bypassing a quick disconnect final scrubber housing that includes a filter tube and sealed gas fittings. The housing includes alignment members and a latch for positioning and locking the housing onto and in sealed engagement with the instrument's manifold. A switch detects the presence of the housing, and a control circuit controls valves to direct the inert gas flow though the filter tube or bypass the filter tube when the housing is removed. With this system, the final scrubber can be removed and replaced quickly without the use of tools while the carrier gas continues to flow though the furnace without interruption. Also, the valves can be closed to allow for segmented leak detection of the instruments gas flow path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Leco Corporation
    Inventors: Octavio Ramon Latino, Lloyd Andrew Allen
  • Publication number: 20140245705
    Abstract: A filter cartridge for use in separating a hydrophobic liquid aerosol phase from a gas stream, as a crankcase ventilation filter for example, is described. The cartridge includes a media pack comprising filtration media surrounding an open interior and a first end piece. Various structure included on the first end piece is described. An example is a D-shaped projection. Also described is an assembly including the filter cartridge, specific features of a housing component of the assembly. Methods of assembly and use are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2014
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas John Lundgren, Bradley Hemish, Daniel Adamek, Wade Mosset
  • Publication number: 20140237958
    Abstract: An air filter and dust collector are provided. In one embodiment, the air filter includes a filter element coupled at a first end to a end cap and at a second end to a first side of a rectangular filter flange assembly. The rectangular filter flange assembly includes a central aperture open to an interior region bounded by the filter element. A rectangular gasket is disposed on the second side of the filter flange assembly and circumscribes the central aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: CAMFIL USA, INC.
    Inventors: Lee Pendleton MORGAN, Tim HUDSON
  • Patent number: 8814971
    Abstract: An air conditioning system duct housing has a plurality of walls coupled together, having at least one outside air intake, at least one return air intake and an air supply outlet channel; a filter; and a receiving aperture (mixed air plenum) to receive the filter therein, wherein the receiving aperture (mixed air plenum) is interposed between the at least one outside air intake, the at least one return air intake and the air supply outlet channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Johnston Engineering Company
    Inventor: Thomas W. Johnston
  • Patent number: 8784524
    Abstract: A duct filter bag used in connection with a heating and air conditioning vent, the duct filter bag including a filter body constructed of a material that is air permeable yet catches particles exiting the vent, the filter body having a perimeter; an attachment assembly connected to the filter body; where the filter body is extendable outward relative to the attachment assembly to define a filter volume; the attachment assembly being adapted to attach the filter body such that the filter volume is in registry with the vent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Inventor: James Albert
  • Patent number: 8778042
    Abstract: An exterior duct filter retainer used in connection with a heating and air conditioning vent, the duct filter retainer including a filter body constructed of a material that is air permeable yet catches particles exiting the vent, the filter body having a an attachment assembly connected to the filter body; the attachment assembly being adapted to attach the filter body such that the filter is against and/or in registry with the vent. The filter body can be flat, and the attachment assembly can use a variety of means to attach the filter body in registry with the vent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Inventor: James Albert
  • Patent number: 8758470
    Abstract: The intake air filter according to the invention is for cleaning intake air for internal combustion engines, in particular in vehicles. To this end, the intake air filter comprises an openable housing (10) with an inlet (14) and an outlet (15). Disposed between the inlet (14) and the outlet (15) is an annular, closed main filter element (17) and an annular, closed secondary element (31). The secondary element (31) is connected to the outlet (15), whereby no contamination can pass through to the outlet (15) when the main filter element (17) is replaced. A centering device (29, 30, 40, 41, 42) is provided on the end face opposite the outlet (15) between the secondary element (31) and the main filter element (17), said centering device being used to fix the position of the secondary element (31) within the main filter element (17). This prevents relative movements between the main filter element (17) and the secondary element (31).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Mann+Hummel GmbH
    Inventors: Werner Blossey, Mario Rieger, Joachim Schuldt
  • Patent number: 8747523
    Abstract: A water separator reduces a water content of an air stream, which is used in an HVAC unit for a vehicle. The water separator includes a diverter wall and an adjacent wall spaced from the diverter wall to define an air passage. The diverter wall has a terminal end extending into the air passage for changing a direction of the air stream to reduce the water content of the air stream. A filter assembly is disposed through a receiving slot in the diverter wall and is within the air passage downstream of the terminal end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Valeo Climate Control
    Inventor: Joseph Spryshak
  • Publication number: 20140150385
    Abstract: A filter insertable into an air filter enclosure includes a flexible support member, a filter media layer, and a pair of end caps. The filter media layer is attached the support member. Side edges of the filter media layer are folded over edges of the support member to form filter cushions, such that the filter media layer covers the edges of the support member. The filter cushions are designed to conform to the air filter enclosure to ensure an effective seal between the enclosure and the filter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2012
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: RPS PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel E. Schuld, Donald N. Jursich
  • Patent number: 8728191
    Abstract: A generally rectangular tractor cab air filter housing arrangement (20) has a main body portion with inlet zones (20a) at each end through which air enters the housing, a first outlet aperture (20c) in the housing over which a filter element (18) is supported, and a second aperture in the housing in which a door (21) is pivoted to provide access to the filter for maintenance. The inlet zones (20a) are formed as chambers which are structurally interconnected by side portions (20d) of the housing so that the housing can be formed as a single piece hollow plastics molding. The door (21) may also be a hollow single piece plastics molding. Both the housing and/or the door may be formed by blow molding or rotational molding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Inventors: Hermann Geiss, Alexander Zeller, Stefan Mayr, Andreas Stieglitz
  • Patent number: 8721753
    Abstract: A method of assembling a filter replacement assembly for use with a gas turbine engine. The method includes coupling a first container to a filter wall that is included in an inlet air treatment system. The first container defines a first cavity that is sized to receive at least one filter. A second container is coupled to the first container. The second container defines a second cavity that is sized to receive the at least one filter therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: BHA Altair, LLC
    Inventor: Gordon Timothy Ayshford
  • Publication number: 20140102056
    Abstract: An air conditioning system duct housing has a plurality of walls coupled together, having at least one outside air intake, at least one return air intake and an air supply outlet channel; a filter; and a receiving aperture (mixed air plenum) to receive the filter therein, wherein the receiving aperture (mixed air plenum) is interposed between the at least one outside air intake, the at least one return air intake and the air supply outlet channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2012
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Inventor: Thomas W. Johnston
  • Publication number: 20140053634
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a containment system having a primary air inlet and an alternate inlet. In one embodiment, a containment system includes a housing configured to retain a main filter, the housing having a primary air inlet and an access door configured to access an interior of the housing. The access door has an alternate airflow inlet. In another embodiment, an air distribution plate includes a front surface having a first edge and an opposing second edge, wherein the front surface is configured to allow air to pass therethrough. Flow resistance through the front surface is greater proximate the second edge relative the first edge. In yet another embodiment, a method for testing a filter includes closing a damper and flowing air into a containment housing through an inlet formed though an access door and across an air distribution plate to a filter, and testing the filter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: CAMFIL FARR, INC.
    Inventors: Keith G. WOOLARD, Larry E. Bland, JR.
  • Patent number: 8657900
    Abstract: A two stage filter device includes a cyclonic pre-separator (10) designed as a pre-filter that separates the particles from the gas flow and a main filter element (20) arranged downstream as a second stage operable to filter by guiding the particles through at least one filter medium (24). The main filter element (20) is received in a filter housing (30). The main filter element (20) includes at least one retaining element (22) for stabilizing the position of the main filter element (20) in the housing (30).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Mann+Hummel GmbH
    Inventor: Joerg Menssen
  • Patent number: 8647405
    Abstract: A filter housing includes a duct having at least one registration flange and an access port sized to pass a plurality of seating rail assemblies. Each seating rail assembly is releasably engaged with the duct includes a seating flange. By locating the seating rail assembly at a particular distance from the registration flange, a channel of different sizes can be formed for receiving a filter having a corresponding dimension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Inventors: Richard E. Gray, Jr., Robert F. Schwarzenbek
  • Patent number: 8580005
    Abstract: A tractor cab filter housing (20) has at least one air intake (20a) through which air is drawn into the housing, an outlet (20c) through which air leaves the housing, a filter element (18) positioned between the inlet and outlet, and an opening access door (21) through which the filter element can be accessed for servicing/replacement. The housing access door (21) includes an integral storage chamber (21f) in which liquids or other items can be stored. The housing door is a hollow plastics molding having an access opening (21d) through which liquid can be introduced into the storage chamber, the opening having a cap (21e) for closing of the opening. A pump (50) may be provided for pumping the liquid out of the storage chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: AGCO GmbH
    Inventors: Andreas Stieglitz, Hermann Geiss, Alexander Zeller
  • Patent number: 8568516
    Abstract: A biosafety cabinet device includes one or more walls forming a housing, a work area contained within the housing, a filter in fluid communication with the work area for filtering fluid passing through and exiting the work area. The filter includes a primary filtration surface through which a majority of fluid being filtered by the filter passes. A filter removal device is configured to couple to the filter. The filter removal device includes a rigid barrier layer and one or more handling mechanisms adjoined with the rigid barrier layer and extending distal to the rigid barrier layer. When the filter removal device is securely coupled to the filter, the rigid barrier layer extends substantially across a non-peripheral portion of the primary filtration surface of the filter and allows passage of fluid from the work area through the primary filtration surface of the filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: The Baker Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald W. Gingras, Christopher Hersey, Aaron Johnson, Robert E. Lloyd, Larry A. McCarthy
  • Publication number: 20130199138
    Abstract: The disclosure concern air cleaners. Preferred air cleaners are shown which include a housing and a removable and replacement primary filter cartridge. Optional and advantageous features are shown. The preferred primary filter cartridge is conical in shape. A preferred optional safety or secondary filter cartridge is shown. Preferred methods of assembly and use are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Applicant: DONALDSON COMPANY, INC.
    Inventor: DONALDSON COMPANY, INC.
  • Patent number: 8449638
    Abstract: A filter arrangement includes a filter element, a frame construction secured to the filter element, and a handle member secured to the filter element. In preferred embodiments, the handle member is secured to the frame construction. Preferably, the filter element includes a central core member, wherein fluted filter media is coiled around the central core member. Preferably, the central core member includes a plurality of corrugations, wherein the corrugations mateably engage at least some flutes. Preferably, the handle member is integral with the central core member, and also includes a fastening member for connection to a frame construction on the filter element. Methods for cleaning air and servicing an air cleaner preferably include constructions as described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Scott Gieseke, William M. Juliar, Edward A. Steinbrueck, Wayne R. W. Bishop, Patrick Golden, Wayne C. Musselman
  • Publication number: 20130091811
    Abstract: An air filter and dust collector are provided. In one embodiment, the air filter includes a filter element coupled at a first end to a end cap and at a second end to a first side of a rectangular filter flange assembly. The rectangular filter flange assembly includes a central aperture open to an interior region bounded by the filter element. A rectangular gasket is disposed on the second side of the filter flange assembly and circumscribes the central aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2011
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Inventors: Lee Pendleton Morgan, Tim Hudson
  • Publication number: 20130074462
    Abstract: A filter device comprises a filter element that is comprised of at least two radially nested filter bellows, wherein at least one filter bellows is to be flown through in the radial direction and a flow space for the fluid is formed between the filter bellows. Each filter bellows is embodied as a star-shaped filter with filter folds arranged in a star shape. On at least one end face of the filter element a sealing ring is arranged between a filter bellows and the filter housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2012
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Applicant: MANN+HUMMEL GMBH
    Inventor: MANN+HUMMEL GMBH
  • Patent number: 8388714
    Abstract: A bag filtration element and system for its installation in a forced air furnace where the filtration element includes a channel element frame that receives rectangular bag frames fitted thereto that each received an open bag neck end fitted thereto, and the rectangular bag frames are fitted side by side into the channel element frame, whose upper end closes the frame into a rectangle, and, the bag ends are folded around the bag frames sides and connected. A rectangular opening is formed into the plenum of a furnace inlet air duct to extend, at an upward angle, across the rectangular opening, between opposing inner walls of the air duct, and a door is provides for positioning over the duct rectangular opening with the bag filtration element installed therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Inventor: Douglas I. Kearsley
  • Publication number: 20120311980
    Abstract: A filter pack includes a filter construction and a sealing system for sealing the construction within a duct or housing. The filter construction has first and second opposite flow faces and is configured for a straight-through flow. The sealing system includes a frame construction and a compressible seal member. The compressible seal member is molded around a portion of the frame construction. The compressible seal member is sufficiently compressible to form a radial seal between and against the frame construction and a surface of a housing when the filter pack is inserted within the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2012
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Applicant: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Scott Gieseke, Carolyn J. Finnerty
  • Publication number: 20120272632
    Abstract: An air intake includes an air channel for an air stream passing through the air intake into the plant, and a particle filter assembly arranged in the air channel for removing particles from an air stream passing through the air channel, the particle filter assembly including a front and a back filter unit. The front filter unit is arranged before and in series with the back filter unit such that an air stream passing through the air channel passes through the front filter unit before passing through the back filter unit. The front filter unit is removable and replaceable by a fresh front filter unit while the back filter unit remains in the air channel and while an air stream is passing through the air channel during operation of the plant. The front filter unit has at least equal efficiency and dust holding capacity as the back filter unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicant: CAMFIL AB
    Inventor: Erik Lans
  • Publication number: 20120240772
    Abstract: An air treatment device is described that comprises: a housing having at least one air inlet and at least one air outlet with at least one air passageway therebetween; at least one fan located within said at least one air passageway; at least one air filter retaining means arranged to releasably retain, in use, an air filter within a passageway; at least one refill securing means arranged to releasably securing a refill of air treatment agent within the housing; emanation means within the housing; and wherein the housing is provided with a door to permit access to at least said air filter retaining means; and wherein the air filter retaining means are configured to move from a first position when the door is closed in which the air filter substantially completely obstructs said at least one air passageway to move to a second position when the door is open such that the air filter no longer substantially completely obstructs said at least one air passageway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2010
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: Reckitt & Colman (overseas) Limited
    Inventors: Andrea Conyers, Reuben Garcia, Juan Antonio Gomez, Benjamin David Hindle, Melanie Ropic, Steve Walsh
  • Patent number: 8246702
    Abstract: The invention relates to a filter device (10), in particular for filtering intake air of an internal combustion engine. The filter device (10) comprises a separator that is embodied in particular as a cyclone preseparator (26), moreover a main filter element (36) exchangeably arranged in a housing compartment (68) of the filter housing (12), as well as a secondary filter element (38) that in the flow direction of the fluid to be cleaned is arranged downstream. The housing compartment (68), for facilitating premounting of the main filter element (36) therein, comprises insertion stays (64). The main filter element (36) is embodied in particular as a double bellows filter, comprising a first radially inwardly positioned filter bellows (40) and a second radially outwardly positioned filter bellows (42) surrounding it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Mann + Hummel GmbH
    Inventors: Steffen Ackermann, Ralf Bauder, Duc Cuong Nguyen
  • Patent number: 8177971
    Abstract: A filter assembly for removing material entrained in a fluid stream includes a housing having a head part and a body part, and inlet and outlet ports for the fluid that is to be filtered, in which at least one of the ports is provided in the head part, the head part having a chamber port fluidly connected to the at least one port in the head part, the head and body parts having first formations which enable them to be connected to one another and separated by relative rotation. The assembly includes a filter element for removing material entrained in the fluid stream that can be received in the body part, the filter element and body part having second formations which restrict relative rotation between them, the filter element having a filter port, in which a fluid tight connection can be provided between the filter port and the chamber port by sliding one of them into the other along a first axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: Parker Hannifin Limited
    Inventors: Thomas S. Bittle, Brian Lane
  • Patent number: 8177874
    Abstract: A filter assembly for removing material entrained in a fluid stream, comprises a housing for a filter element, having a head part and a body part for receiving a filter element, and inlet and outlet ports for the fluid that is to be filtered. The head part and the body part each have engagement formations which enable the head and body parts to be connected to one another and separated by relative rotation about an axis which is coaxial with a head axis and a body axis. Head and body part keying formations can be provided in the form of at least one recess which is provided in a rib on one of the head and body parts, and at least one projection which is provided on the other of the head and body parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: Parker Hannifin Limited
    Inventors: Thomas S. Bittle, Brian Lane
  • Patent number: 8163053
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention generally include a filter housing having a bagging ring coated to enhance a bag-to-bagging ring seal. In one embodiment, the housing assembly includes a housing having an inlet, an outlet and an access port. A bagging ring is disposed around the access port and includes a material having a property that enhances the bag-to-bagging ring seal. Examples of materials that have a property that enhance the bag-to-bagging ring seal include materials that are attracted to a plastic bag, materials that are tacky, materials that have a static attraction to a plastic bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: Camfil Farr, Inc.
    Inventors: Lee Pendleton Morgan, Gene E. Pierce, Michael C. Walters
  • Patent number: 8157882
    Abstract: An air filter for filtering air in a refrigerating apparatus is provided, including a housing having a hollow body with at least a front wall, a pair of side walls, and a top and bottom wall. At least one wall includes at least one aperture for the passage of air. The air filter further includes at least one cantilever attaching means for removably securing the housing to the refrigerating apparatus, and a filter element for removable placement within the housing. Air enters the at least one aperture, makes contact with the filter element, and leaves the air filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Brent Aaron Curtis, Andrew Neil Robinson
  • Patent number: 8152885
    Abstract: An air passage device, in particular a filter fan or outlet filter for installation in a mounting opening in a wall or in a housing of a switch cabinet, which is essentially formed by a ventilation grating and a main housing, and a filter mat is insertable between the ventilation grating and the main housing, the ventilation grating being situated on the main housing using an articulated connection, the ventilation grating having joint pins to form the articulated connection, which may each be guided in joint pin guide structures introduced into the main housing, the joint pin guide structures each connecting at least one closure position, one folded-out catch position, and one removal position to one another. An air passage device is thus provided which, based on a simple construction, allows high flexibility in regard to the operation of the ventilation grating and the filter mat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Pfannenberg GmbH
    Inventor: Andreas Pfannenberg
  • Patent number: 8080079
    Abstract: An air filter housing (1) has at least one filter chamber (2, 3) with an inlet end and an outlet end for air passing through a filter unit (F) disposed in the filter chamber, an access opening (4, 5) arranged in a sidewall of the filter chamber for the introduction of an air filter unit into and removal thereof out of the filter chamber, and a clamping device (8) for pressing an air filter unit disposed in the filter chamber against an end wall of the filter chamber in the inlet end thereof. The housing has a guide (19, 20, 21-24) for guiding an air filter unit (F) during introduction into and removal out of the filter chamber (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Camfil AB
    Inventor: Axel Mahler
  • Patent number: 8057565
    Abstract: An air conditioning apparatus is disposed above an air conditioned space. The air conditioning apparatus includes a case, a bottom surface panel, a filter, and a filter support part. The bottom surface of the case is open. The bottom surface panel covers part of the open portion of the bottom surface of the case. The filter is accommodated within the case. The filter support part detachably supports the filter such that the filter is separated upward from the bottom surface panel by a predetermined gap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: Daikin Industries, Ltd.
    Inventors: Tomohiro Yabu, Tetsuya Morizane, Toshiyuki Nishio
  • Publication number: 20110252756
    Abstract: A generally rectangular tractor cab air filter housing arrangement (20) has a main body portion with inlet zones (20a) at each end through which air enters the housing, a first outlet aperture (20c) in the housing over which a filter element (18) is supported, and a second aperture in the housing in which a door (21) is pivoted to provide access to the filter for maintenance. The inlet zones (20a) are formed as chambers which are structurally interconnected by side portions (20d) of the housing so that the housing can be formed as a single piece hollow plastics moulding. The door (21) may also be a hollow single piece plastics moulding. Both the housing and/or the door may be formed by blow moulding or rotational moulding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2009
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Applicant: AGCO GMBH
    Inventors: Hermann Geiss, Alexander Zeller, Stefan Mayr, Andreas Stieglitz
  • Publication number: 20110214403
    Abstract: A tractor cab filter housing (20) has at least one air intake (20a) through which air is drawn into the housing, an outlet (20c) through which air leaves the housing, a filter element (18) positioned between the inlet and outlet, and an opening access door (21) through which the filter element can be accessed for servicing/replacement. The housing access door (21) includes an integral storage chamber (21f) in which liquids or other items can be stored. The housing door is a hollow plastics moulding having an access opening (21d) through which liquid can be introduced into the storage chamber, the opening having a cap (21e) for closing of the opening. A pump (50) may be provided for pumping the liquid out of the storage chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2009
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: AGCO GMBH
    Inventors: Hermann Geiss, Alexander Zeller, Andreas Stieglitz
  • Patent number: 8002867
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention generally include a filter housing having a bagging ring coated to enhance a bag-to-bagging ring seal. In one embodiment, the housing assembly includes a housing having an inlet, an outlet and an access port. A bagging ring is disposed around the access port and includes a material having a property that enhances the bag-to-bagging ring seal. Examples of materials that have a property that enhance the bag-to-bagging ring seal include materials that are attracted to a plastic bag, materials that are tacky, materials that have a static attraction to a plastic bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Camfil Farr, Inc.
    Inventors: Lee Pendleton Morgan, Gene E. Pierce, Michael C. Walters
  • Patent number: 8002868
    Abstract: A dehumidifier is provided. The dehumidifier includes a cabinet defining an outer appearance of the dehumidifier and having an air inlet and an air outlet, and a filter assembly disposed in the cabinet and purifying air introduced through the air inlet, wherein the filter assembly comprises a filter frame and a filter case coupled to the filter frame by a hinge and being capable of pivoting frontward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Moon Shin Kim, Sang Youn Yoon
  • Publication number: 20110173936
    Abstract: A filtration device that includes a pressure vessel having an inlet and an outlet, the filtration device configured to filter a pressurized fluid stream. In an embodiment, the filtration device has at least one disk-shaped filter element housed within the pressure vessel arranged to filter fluid flowing from the inlet to the outlet, and an inlet flow tube disposed within the pressure vessel proximate the inlet tube, wherein the inlet flow tube is configured to direct the pressurized fluid stream from the inlet tube towards a central portion of the at least one disk-shaped filter element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2011
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Applicant: PERRY EQUIPMENT CORPORATION
    Inventors: David J. Burns, Daniel M. Cloud
  • Patent number: 7976602
    Abstract: A filter has a housing and a filter element with a first filter medium, wherein the filter element is arranged in the housing. A releasable lid is provided at an end face of the housing and closes off the housing. The releasable lid and the filter element together form a unitary component and the releasable lid forms a terminal disk at a first end of the filter element. The releasable lid forming the terminal disk of the filter element is glued to an end face of the first filter medium. The unitary construction of the filter element and the lid simplifies changing the filter element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: Mann + Hummel GmbH
    Inventor: Karlheinz Münkel
  • Patent number: 7929300
    Abstract: An electronics assembly (48) is disclosed that utilizes a filter (24) within a plenum (50). The filter (24) may be electrically isolated from at least certain portions of the electronics assembly (48) by an electrical insulator (64). The electronics assembly (48) furthermore alleviates the need for a separate filter tray, and in this regard it may be such that only a first filter end (80) and a second filter end (82) of the filter (24) are supported within the electronics assembly (48).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: Flextronics AP, LLC
    Inventors: Steve Bisbikis, Steve Koo, Todd Collis
  • Patent number: RE45588
    Abstract: An air cleaner arrangement or assembly is provided. The air cleaner arrangement includes a serviceable filter cartridge. The air cleaner assembly also includes an arrangement for positioning the filter cartridge into a preferred, sealing, orientation and for securing the filter cartridge in that location. Preferred serviceable filter cartridges are provided, as well as methods of assembly and use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall Allen Engelland, Thomas Richard Olson, Gary Ray Gillingham, Jim C. Rothman, Richard Lawrence Suydam