Scott A Jerde

US Patent:

20120121238, May 17, 2012

Filed:

Nov 17, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/948094

Inventors:

Andrew W. Chen - Woodbury MN, US
Andrew R. Fox - Oakdale MN, US
Scott A. Jerde - Maplewood MN, US
William P. Klinzing - West Lakeland MN, US
Bradley K. Kucera - Lakeville MN, US
Patrick J. Sager - Hastings MN, US

International Classification:

B67D 7/80

US Classification:

392465

Abstract:

Herein are disclosed apparatus and methods for delivering a heated fluid. The apparatus comprises at least a preheat zone, an expansion zone, and an expanded zone comprising a plurality of trim heaters, at least one fluid flow-distribution sheet, and an outlet.

US Patent:

20180231272, Aug 16, 2018

Filed:

Apr 17, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/955385

Inventors:

- St. Paul MN, US
Andrew R. Fox - Oakdale MN, US
Scott A. Jerde - Maplewood MN, US
William P. Klinzing - West Lakeland MN, US
Bradley K. Kucera - Lakeville MN, US
Patrick J. Sager - Hastings MN, US
James C. Breister - Oakdale MN, US

International Classification:

F24H 1/10
F26B 13/10
F24H 9/20
F24H 9/12
F24H 9/00
D04H 1/54
D04H 3/16
D04H 3/14
D04H 3/08
D06C 7/00

Abstract:

Apparatus and methods for delivering a heated fluid. The apparatus includes at least a preheat zone, an expansion zone, and an expanded zone comprising a plurality of trim heaters, at least one fluid flow-distribution sheet, and an outlet. The apparatus may be used for delivering the heated fluid onto a moving fluid-permeable substrate.

US Patent:

20140226961, Aug 14, 2014

Filed:

Apr 21, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/257253

Inventors:

- St. Paul MN, US
Andrew R. Fox - Oakdale MN, US
Scott A. Jerde - Maplewood MN, US
William P. Klinzing - West Lakeland MN, US
Bradley K. Kucera - Lakeville MN, US
Patrick J. Sager - Hastings MN, US
James C. Breister - Oakdale MN, US

Assignee:

3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

F24H 1/10
F24H 9/12
F24H 9/00

US Classification:

392488, 392491

Abstract:

Apparatus and methods for delivering a heated fluid. The apparatus includes at least a preheat zone, an expansion zone, and an expanded zone comprising a plurality of trim heaters, at least one fluid flow-distribution sheet, and an outlet. The apparatus may be used for delivering the heated fluid onto a moving fluid-permeable substrate.