SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREDICTING HVAC FILTER CHANGE

    公开(公告)号:US20210268420A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-09-02

    申请号:US17321094

    申请日:2021-05-14

    Abstract: Computer-implemented systems and methods for estimating a replacement status of an HVAC air filter. Outdoor weather data (e.g., outdoor temperature information), is obtained. A Total Runtime Value of the HVAC system is determined based upon the obtained outdoor weather data. Finally, a replacement status of the air filter is estimated as a function of a comparison of the Total Runtime Value with a Baseline Value. By correlating air filter replacement status with an estimated runtime of the HVAC system, a credible predictor of air filter usage is provided. By estimating fan runtime based on easily-obtained outdoor weather data, the methods are readily implemented with any existing HVAC system and do not require installation of sensors or other mechanical or electrical components to the HVAC system.

    Refillable air filter assembly
    34.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10994235B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-05-04

    申请号:US16409661

    申请日:2019-05-10

    Abstract: A frame assembly for releasably maintaining an air filter. In some embodiments, the frame assembly includes a thermoformed body integrally forming a base, opposing side walls, opposing end walls, and at least one closure sub-assembly. The frame assembly is configured to releasable retain an air filter relative to the base via the closure sub-assembly. In other embodiments, the frame assembly defines, in a flat state, foldable side and end panels at the perimeter edges of a central grid panel; the frame assembly can be transitioned to a final state for receiving an air filter by folding the panels. The frame assemblies of the present disclosure are re-usable, allowing a user to replace a “used” air filter with a “new” air filter.

    Refillable Air Filter Assembly
    36.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20190262755A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-08-29

    申请号:US16409661

    申请日:2019-05-10

    Abstract: A frame assembly for releasably maintaining an air filter. In some embodiments, the frame assembly includes a thermoformed body integrally forming a base, opposing side walls, opposing end walls, and at least one closure sub-assembly. The frame assembly is configured to releasable retain an air filter relative to the base via the closure sub-assembly. In other embodiments, the frame assembly defines, in a flat state, foldable side and end panels at the perimeter edges of a central grid panel; the frame assembly can be transitioned to a final state for receiving an air filter by folding the panels. The frame assemblies of the present disclosure are re-usable, allowing a user to replace a “used” air filter with a “new” air filter.

    AIR CONDITIONER FILTER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE

    公开(公告)号:US20190054409A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-02-21

    申请号:US16079729

    申请日:2016-02-26

    Abstract: Air filters are disclosed. The air filters include filtration media comprising a first surface (104) comprising a first region (106) proximate a first end (110) of the filtration media and a second region (108) proximate a second end (112) of the filtration media. The second region (108) is configured to provide a zone including either a densified zone of the filtration media or a support layer (114) adjacent to the filtration media. Also an air conditioning unit with the air filters is disclosed. And also a method of manufacturing the air filters is disclosed.

    Framed air filter with integrated nestable joint

    公开(公告)号:US09962640B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-05-08

    申请号:US14665078

    申请日:2015-03-23

    Inventor: Andrew R. Fox

    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to air filter frames. In some embodiments, the air filter frames are nestable. Nestable air filter frames of the type described herein offer significantly reduced shipping volume, and thus shipping costs, while also providing cost-effective manufacturing. Some embodiments relate to an air filter frame including a single strip of framing material forming at least two of the four major frame segments and the frame corner between the two major frame segments. In some embodiments, a single strip of framing material forms at least three of the four major frame segments and two of the frame corners.

    Refillable Air Filter Assembly
    39.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20170182445A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-06-29

    申请号:US15127313

    申请日:2015-03-20

    Abstract: A frame assembly for releasably maintaining an air filter. In some embodiments, the frame assembly includes a thermoformed body integrally forming a base, opposing side walls, opposing end walls, and at least one closure sub-assembly. The frame assembly is configured to releasable retain an air filter relative to the base via the closure sub-assembly. In other embodiments, the frame assembly defines, in a flat state, foldable side and end panels at the perimeter edges of a central grid panel; the frame assembly can be transitioned to a final state for receiving an air filter by folding the panels. The frame assemblies of the present disclosure are re-usable, allowing a user to replace a “used” air filter with a “new” air filter.

    MELT-SPINNING PROCESS, MELT-SPUN NONWOVEN FIBROUS WEBS AND RELATED FILTRATION MEDIA
    40.
    发明申请
    MELT-SPINNING PROCESS, MELT-SPUN NONWOVEN FIBROUS WEBS AND RELATED FILTRATION MEDIA 审中-公开
    熔融纺丝工艺,熔融纺丝非织造纤维织物和相关过滤介质

    公开(公告)号:US20160206984A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-07-21

    申请号:US14914675

    申请日:2014-09-02

    Abstract: High loft nonwoven webs including a population of substantially continuous mono-component melt-spun filaments, wherein the nonwoven web exhibits a Solidity of less than eight percent with a weight normalized cross direction (CD) tensile greater than 10 Newtons per 100 grams per square meter of web weight (10 N/100 gsm), and wherein the nonwoven web is substantially free of gap-formed fibers, crimped fibers, staple fibers, and bi-component fibers. High loft spun-bond nonwoven webs can be advantageously used in filtration articles. Methods of making high loft spun-bond nonwoven webs, and filtration articles including high loft spun-bond webs made according to the methods, are also disclosed.

    Abstract translation: 包括基本上连续的单组分熔纺丝的群体的高蓬松非织造纤维网,其中非织造纤维网的重量标准化横向(CD)拉伸强度大于10牛顿/ 100克/平方米,其粘度小于8% 的纤维网重量(10N / 100gsm),并且其中非织造纤维网基本上没有间隙形成的纤维,卷曲纤维,短纤维和双组分纤维。 高折叠纺粘非织造纤维网可有利地用于过滤制品中。 还公开了制造高倾斜纺粘非织造网的方法,以及根据该方法制造的包括高纬度纺粘纤维网的过滤制品。

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