IP Library Granted Patent US 9,612,023
Granted Patent B2
US 9,612,023 · App. 14/539,826 · Granted Apr 4, 2017

Filters, filter mounts, and methods of mounting filters

Inventor: Jordan Salpietra (Shreveport, LA)
Assignee: EFIP Holdings LP
F24C15/2035B01D45/08B01D46/0002B01D46/0005B01D46/10B01D50/002B01D53/0407B01D53/0438B01D53/0446
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Patent No.
US 9,612,023
App. No.
14/539,826
Granted
Apr 4, 2017
Kind
B2
Abstract

A filter assembly includes: a filter pad including fibers selected from wool fibers, wood-based viscose fibers, and cellulose-based synthetic fibers, the fibers configured to absorb grease particulates; a baffle-type filter; and a support bracket configured to support the filter pad. The support bracket includes: a clip portion that is substantially u-shaped; an attachment portion including a mounting hole formed in a surface thereof; and a support portion arranged between the clip portion and the attachment portion, the support portion configured to support the disposable filter thereon. The filter assembly includes a hanging bracket configured to support the filter pad therein, the hanging bracket including a front wall, an attachment wall including a mounting hole formed in a surface thereof, and a top wall arranged between the front wall and attachment wall. The support bracket and the hanging bracket are configured to mount the filter assembly to an exhaust hood.

Claims (85)

1. A filter assembly comprising:

a filter pad comprising fibers selected from the group consisting of wool fibers, wood-based viscose fibers, and cellulose-based synthetic fibers, the fibers configured to absorb grease particulates;

a baffle-type filter;

a support bracket configured to support the filter pad, the support bracket comprising:

a clip portion;

an attachment portion comprising a mounting hole formed in a surface thereof; and

a support portion arranged between the clip portion and the attachment portion, the support portion configured to support the disposable filter thereon;

wherein the clip portion is substantially u-shaped; and

a hanging bracket configured to support the filter pad therein, the hanging bracket comprising:

a front wall;

an attachment wall comprising a mounting hole formed in a surface thereof; and

a top wall arranged between the front wall and the attachment wall;

wherein the support bracket is configured to attach to the baffle-type filter via the attachment portion;

wherein the hanging bracket is configured to attach to the baffle-type filter via the attachment wall; and

wherein each of the support bracket and the hanging bracket is configured to mount the filter assembly to an exhaust hood.

2. The filter assembly according to claim 1 , further comprising:

a heat deflector configured to deflect airflow and dissipate heat, the heat deflector comprising:

a body portion; and

one or more mounting tabs extending from the body portion and configured to be secured within one or more corresponding apertures of the support bracket.

3. The filter assembly according to claim 2 , wherein:

the support bracket comprises an attachment slot formed therein; and

the mounting tab of the heat deflector is configured to engage with the attachment slot to couple the heat deflector to the support bracket.

4. A filter assembly comprising:

a support bracket configured to support a disposable filter, the support bracket comprising:

a clip portion;

an attachment portion comprising a mounting hole formed in a surface thereof; and

a support portion arranged between the clip portion and the attachment portion, the support portion configured to support the disposable filter thereon;

wherein the clip portion is substantially u-shaped.

5. The filter assembly according to claim 4 , wherein a width of the support portion substantially corresponds to a thickness of the disposable filter.

6. The filter assembly according to claim 4 , wherein the clip portion comprises:

a first side wall;

a second side wall; and

a connecting wall arranged between the first side wall and the second sidewall;

wherein the first side wall and the second side wall are substantially parallel; and

wherein the connecting side wall is substantially perpendicular to the first side wall and the second side wall.

7. The filter assembly according to claim 4 , wherein the support bracket is configured to attach to a baffle filter via the attachment portion, such that the disposable filter supported by the support portion is arranged adjacent to the baffle filter.

8. The filter assembly according to claim 4 , wherein the clip portion is configured to attach to an exhaust hood to mount the support bracket to the exhaust hood.

9. The filter assembly according to claim 4 , further comprising:

a hanging bracket configured to support a disposable filter therein, the hanging bracket comprising:

a front wall;

an attachment wall comprising a mounting hole formed in a surface thereof; and

a top wall arranged between the front wall and the attachment wall;

wherein the hanging bracket is configured to attach to a baffle filter via the attachment wall.

10. The filter assembly according to claim 9 , wherein the hanging bracket is configured to attach to an exhaust hood.

11. The filter assembly according to claim 10 , wherein:

the front wall and the attachment wall are substantially parallel; and

the top wall is substantially perpendicular to the front wall and the attachment wall.

12. The filter assembly according to claim 4 , wherein the clip portion comprises:

a first side wall;

a second side wall; and

a connecting wall arranged between the first side wall and the second sidewall;

wherein the connecting wall comprises an attachment slot formed therein configured to receive an attachment tab of a heat deflector.

13. The filter assembly according to claim 4 , wherein the support portion comprises a drain hole formed therein, the drain hole being configured to pass accumulated cooking media therethrough.

14. The filter assembly according to claim 4 , further comprising:

a heat deflector configured to deflect airflow and dissipate heat, the heat deflector comprising:

a body portion; and

a mounting tab connected to the body portion;

wherein the heat deflector is configured to attach to the support bracket via the mounting tab.

15. The filter assembly according to claim 14 , wherein:

the support bracket comprises an attachment slot formed therein; and

the mounting tab of the heat deflector is configured to engage with the attachment slot to couple the heat deflector to the support bracket.

16. The filter assembly according to claim 14 , wherein the body portion of the heat deflector is angled with respect to the attachment portion.

17. The filter assembly according to claim 4 , further comprising:

a hanging bracket configured to support a disposable filter therein, the hanging bracket comprising:

a clip portion;

an attachment portion comprising a mounting hole formed in a surface thereof; and

a support portion arranged between the clip portion and the attachment portion, the support portion configured to support the disposable filter therein;

wherein the clip portion is substantially u-shaped.

18. The filter assembly according to claim 17 , wherein the clip portion comprises:

a first side wall;

a second side wall; and

a connecting wall arranged between the first side wall and the second sidewall;

wherein the first side wall and the second side wall are substantially parallel;

wherein the connecting side wall is substantially perpendicular to the first side wall and the second side wall; and

wherein a width of the support portion substantially corresponds to a thickness of the disposable filter.

19. A support bracket configured to support a filter assembly, the support bracket comprising:

a substantially u-shaped clip portion configured to receive a first portion of an exhaust hood and secure the filter assembly within the exhaust hood;

an attachment portion comprising one or more mounting holes formed in a surface thereof, wherein the attachment portion is configured to attach a baffle filter of the filter assembly via the one or more mounting holes; and

a support portion arranged between the clip portion and the attachment portion, the support portion supporting a disposable filter of the filter assembly thereon,

wherein the disposable filter supported by the support portion is arranged adjacent to the baffle filter.

20. The bracket assembly of claim 19 , further comprising a hanging bracket configured to support a disposable filter therein, the hanging bracket comprising:

a front wall;

an attachment wall comprising a mounting hole formed in a surface thereof; and

a top wall arranged between the front wall and the attachment wall;

wherein the hanging bracket is configured to attach to a baffle filter via the attachment wall.

Assignments (9)
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded May 17, 2024
From: MORGAN STANLEY SENIOR FUNDING, INC.
To: RESTAURANT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Reel/Frame 067444/0278 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Dec 11, 2023
From: RESTAURANT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
To: BROOKS EQUIPMENT COMPANY, LLC
Reel/Frame 065825/0946 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Apr 4, 2022
From: RESTAURANT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
To: MORGAN STANLEY SENIOR FUNDING, INC., AS AGENT
Reel/Frame 059580/0427 →
RELEASE OF FIRST LIEN PATENT SECURITY INTERESTS Recorded Apr 4, 2022
From: ROYAL BANK OF CANADA
To: RESTAURANT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Reel/Frame 059592/0415 →
RELEASE OF SECOND LIEN PATENT SECURITY INTERSTS Recorded Apr 4, 2022
From: ROYAL BANK OF CANADA
To: RESTAURANT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Reel/Frame 059592/0425 →
FIRST LIEN PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT SUPPLEMENT NO. 1 Recorded Sep 12, 2019
From: RESTAURANT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
To: ROYAL BANK OF CANADA, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 050359/0551 →
SECOND LIEN PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT SUPPLEMENT NO.1 Recorded Sep 12, 2019
From: RESTAURANT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
To: ROYAL BANK OF CANADA, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 050359/0595 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jul 2, 2019
From: EFIP HOLDINGS LP
To: RESTAURANT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Reel/Frame 049657/0253 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jan 27, 2016
From: SALPIETRA, JORDAN
To: EFIP HOLDINGS LP
Reel/Frame 037595/0184 →
Continuity (2)
Provisional Application 61903946 · Nov 13, 2013
Related Publication 20150128804A1 · May 14, 2015