公开(公告)号：US10434466B2

公开(公告)日：2019-10-08

申请号：US14974092

申请日：2015-12-18

Applicant: K&N Engineering, Inc.

Inventor： Steve Williams ,  Jere James Wall

IPC: B01D53/32 ,  B03C3/155 ,  B01D39/08 ,  B03C3/017 ,  B03C3/41 ,  B03C3/47 ,  B01D53/04 ,  F24F3/16

Abstract: An apparatus and a method are provided for a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system air filter for a building ventilation system. The HVAC system air filter comprises a supportive frame configured to orient the HVAC system air filter within the building ventilation system. A composite filter medium retained within the supportive frame comprises a cotton gauze portion and an electrostatic portion. The cotton gauze portion is configured for treatment with a filter oil composition to enhance airflow and filtration of air flowing through the composite filter medium. The electrostatic portion is configured to electrostatically attract and agglomerate airborne molecular contaminants and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) as small as 0.001 microns in diameter. In some embodiments, the composite filter medium comprises substances configured to release a fragrance into air passing through the composite filter medium.

公开(公告)号：US20190264641A1

公开(公告)日：2019-08-29

申请号：US16405747

申请日：2019-05-07

Applicant: K&N Engineering, Inc.

Inventor： Steve Williams

IPC: F02M35/024 ,  F02M35/10 ,  F02M35/04

Abstract: An apparatus and a method are provided for an aircharger air intake system for filtering and conducting an airstream to an air intake of an engine. The aircharger air intake system includes an air filter comprising a filter medium configured to entrap particulates flowing within the airstream. An air box comprising one or more sidewalls and a mount wall is configured to support the air filter within an engine bay. The air box is configured to be mounted, or fastened, onto the engine. An intake tube is coupled with the air filter and configured to conduct the airstream to the air intake of the engine. The intake tube is configured to be coupled with an air temperature sensor or a mass air sensor of the engine. An adapter is configured to couple the intake tube with the air intake.

公开(公告)号：US20190257592A1

公开(公告)日：2019-08-22

申请号：US16275075

申请日：2019-02-13

Applicant: K&N Engineering, Inc.

Inventor： Jonathan Richard Fiello ,  Matthew Stevens ,  Steve Williams

IPC: F28F1/12 ,  B21D53/08 ,  F28F9/02

Abstract: An apparatus and a method are provided for a modular intercooler block that may be fabricated by way of direct metal printing and assembled to form larger intercoolers. The modular intercooler block comprises cooling fins that are spaced between first and second core headers to allow passage of an airstream. Countersunk holes are arranged on the first and second core headers and configured to receive grommets when the first or second core header is fastened to another core header comprising similarly arranged countersunk holes. A core tube extends along an undulating path from each countersunk hole in the first core header, through the multiplicity of cooling fins, to a similar countersunk hole in the second core header. The core tubes may include thin copper walls and spiraled inner passages to enhance heat transfer to the airstream passing through the multiplicity of cooling fins.

公开(公告)号：US20180334952A1

公开(公告)日：2018-11-22

申请号：US16036771

申请日：2018-07-16

Applicant: K&N Engineering, Inc.

Inventor： John Concialdi ,  Steve Williams

IPC: F02B29/04 ,  F28D9/00 ,  F28F3/02

CPC classification number: F02B29/0456 ,  F02M26/31 ,  F28D9/0025 ,  F28D9/0062 ,  F28D2021/0082 ,  F28F3/025 ,  F28F2250/02

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for an intercooler to maximize air flow to a turbocharger. The intercooler comprises an intercooler core comprising an alternating arrangement of air flow passageways and charge flow passageways. The air flow passageways receive an ambient air flow and the charge flow passageways receive a charge flow, such that heat is transferred from the charge flow to the ambient air flow and removed from the intercooler. A first end tank sealed to a hot side of the intercooler core conducts the charge flow received at a hot fluid inlet to the intercooler core. A second end tank sealed to a cool side of the intercooler core conducts the charge flow from the intercooler core to a cool fluid outlet. A multiplicity of partitions disposed on the hot and cool sides of the intercooler core are configured to promote a laminar flow through the charge flow passageways.

公开(公告)号：US20180085695A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-29

申请号：US15276502

申请日：2016-09-26

Applicant: K&N Engineering, Inc.

Inventor： Jere James Wall ,  Steve Williams

IPC: B01D46/00

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for a flangeless air filter configured to be mounted onto a flat surface within an air intake system of an internal combustion engine. The flangeless air filter is comprised of a cone-shaped filter medium, retained between a base and a cap, that is fabricated to remove contaminants and particulate matter from an intake airstream. The base includes a pliable seal that forms an airtight connection between the flangeless air filter and the flat surface of the air intake system. A mounting bracket and fasteners may be used to attach the base to the flat surface, compressing the seal there between. In some embodiments, the mounting bracket may be incorporated into, and made a part of the base. A cap is disposed on a top of the flangeless air filter and configured to direct the intake airstream around the cap and toward the filter medium.

公开(公告)号：US20180036666A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-08

申请号：US15666353

申请日：2017-08-01

Applicant: K&N Engineering, Inc.

Inventor： Steve Williams ,  Jere James Wall

IPC: B01D46/24 ,  B01D46/52 ,  F02M35/024 ,  B01D46/00

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for a cone air filter for a closed intake system of an internal combustion engine. The cone air filter is comprised of a cone-shaped filter medium, retained between a base and a cap, that is fabricated to remove contaminants and particulate matter from an intake airstream. The base is comprised of a flange that couples with an air intake duct of the internal combustion engine. A shell receiver is incorporated into the base and receives a rigid exterior shell, such that the exterior shell surrounds the cone air filter and directs the intake airstream therein. A cap is disposed on an apex portion of the cone air filter and is configured to direct the intake airstream around the apex portion and into the cone-shaped filter medium.

公开(公告)号：US20170307463A1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-26

申请号：US15484003

申请日：2017-04-10

Applicant: K&N Engineering, Inc.

Inventor： Joel Valles ,  Steve Williams ,  Jonathan Richard Fiello

IPC: G01M3/02 ,  G01M15/09 ,  F01M1/20

CPC classification number: G01M3/025 ,  F01M1/20 ,  F01M11/03 ,  G01M15/09

Abstract: An apparatus and a method are provided for an oil filter-leak pressure-test station. The oil filter-leak pressure-test station comprises an air pump, a pressure gauge, a vent valve, an overflow reservoir, and a manifold configured to receive an oil filter. The oil filter-leak pressure-test station is configured to apply a desired internal air pressure to an oil filter for observing the oil filter assembly for any potential leaks, such as along a seal ring, rolled seam or a nut-end. The oil filter-leak pressure-test station is also configured to be mounted in a vise or similar mechanical attachment for observation to determine the extent or existence of any leak in the oil filter. The oil filter-leak pressure-test station may also be submerged in water using a submersion reservoir, so as to determine the existence and location of any leaks.

公开(公告)号：US20170260937A1

公开(公告)日：2017-09-14

申请号：US15453808

申请日：2017-03-08

Applicant: K&N Engineering, Inc.

Inventor： Steve Williams

IPC: F02M35/024 ,  B01D46/52 ,  B01D46/24 ,  F02M35/10 ,  B01D46/00

Abstract: An apparatus and a method are provided for an air filter configured to be mounted onto air inlets of turbochargers and superchargers. The air filter comprises a proximal base including an inlet receiver configured to receive an air inlet, a clamp to secure the air inlet within the inlet receiver, and a first opening aligned with a screw mechanism of the clamp. A filter medium fastened to the proximal base is configured to remove particulate matter and other contaminates from an incoming air stream. A distal end cap fastened to the filter medium comprises a second opening aligned with the first opening. A conduit within an interior cavity of the air filter is disposed between the first opening and the second opening, facilitating tightening and loosening the clamp by extending an appropriate tool through the interior cavity so as to engage the screw mechanism of the clamp.

公开(公告)号：US20170021298A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-26

申请号：US15288473

申请日：2016-10-07

Applicant: K&N ENGINEERING, INC.

Inventor： Steve Williams ,  Jere James Wall ,  Amir Rosenbaum

IPC: B01D46/10 ,  F24F3/16 ,  B01D41/04 ,  B01D46/52 ,  B01D46/00

Abstract: An apparatus and a method are provided for a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) home air filter to remove airborne molecular contaminants and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from air within residential spaces. The HVAC home air filter comprises a supportive frame having a shape and size suitable to orient the HVAC home air filter within a residential HVAC system. A filter medium is retained within the supportive frame to remove the airborne molecular contaminants and VOCs from air flowing through the residential HVAC system. The filter medium comprises a combination of media layers configured to exhibit a relatively high filtration efficiency and a low air pressure drop across the filter medium. The supportive frame comprises a plurality of elongate sections and corner sections disposed along perimeter edges of the filter medium to support the filter medium within the residential HVAC system so as direct air through the filter medium.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于加热，通风和空调（HVAC）家用空气过滤器以从住宅空间内的空气中除去空气中的分子污染物和挥发性有机化合物（VOC）的装置和方法。 HVAC家用空气过滤器包括支撑框架，其具有适于将HVAC家用空气过滤器定向在住宅HVAC系统内的形状和尺寸。 过滤介质保留在支撑框架内以从流经住宅HVAC系统的空气中除去空气中的分子污染物和VOC。 过滤介质包括介质层的组合，其被配置为表现出相对较高的过滤效率和穿过过滤介质的低气压降。 支撑框架包括沿着过滤介质的周边边缘布置的多个细长部分和拐角部分，以支撑住宅HVAC系统内的过滤介质，以便通过过滤介质的直接空气。

公开(公告)号：US20160317963A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-03

申请号：US15207025

申请日：2016-07-11

Applicant: K&N Engineering, Inc.

Inventor： Steve Williams ,  Jere James Wall ,  Amir Rosenbaum

IPC: B01D46/10 ,  B01D46/00 ,  B01D46/52

CPC classification number: B01D46/10 ,  B01D39/083 ,  B01D39/086 ,  B01D41/04 ,  B01D46/0005 ,  B01D46/0028 ,  B01D46/0032 ,  B01D46/0035 ,  B01D46/0038 ,  B01D46/0057 ,  B01D46/0097 ,  B01D46/521 ,  B01D2279/50 ,  F24F3/1603 ,  F24F3/166 ,  F24F2003/1614

Abstract: An apparatus and a method are provided for a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) home air filter to remove airborne molecular contaminants and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from air within residential spaces. The HVAC home air filter comprises a supportive frame having a shape and size suitable to orient the HVAC home air filter within a residential HVAC system. A filter medium is retained within the supportive frame to remove the airborne molecular contaminants and VOCs from air flowing through the residential HVAC system. The filter medium comprises a combination of media layers configured to exhibit a relatively high filtration efficiency and a low air pressure drop across the filter medium. The supportive frame comprises a plurality of elongate sections and corner sections disposed along perimeter edges of the filter medium to support the filter medium within the residential HVAC system so as direct air through the filter medium.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于加热，通风和空调（HVAC）家用空气过滤器以从住宅空间内的空气中除去空气中的分子污染物和挥发性有机化合物（VOC）的装置和方法。 HVAC家用空气过滤器包括支撑框架，其具有适于将HVAC家用空气过滤器定向在住宅HVAC系统内的形状和尺寸。 过滤介质保留在支撑框架内以从流经住宅HVAC系统的空气中除去空气中的分子污染物和VOC。 过滤介质包括介质层的组合，其被配置为表现出相对较高的过滤效率和穿过过滤介质的低气压降。 支撑框架包括沿着过滤介质的周边边缘布置的多个细长部分和拐角部分，以支撑住宅HVAC系统内的过滤介质，以便通过过滤介质的直接空气。