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A return grille, taken seriously.

01

The observation

Fig. 01

Dominic Pecchia is a mechanical engineer from Ohio and the named inventor on four issued U.S. patents.

The idea began with a simple question: could the return grille catch dust before it entered the ducts? Dominic saw an opportunity to add a filter right at the opening, in a place homeowners could easily reach.

The patents
ProfileSide-profile drawing of the grille against a wall section: the removable front, the filter pad held behind it, and the clips engaging the duct opening.
Fig. 01Profile, from the CAD
02

The design

Fig. 02

A familiar part of the house, with a useful new job.

A replaceable carbon filter sits between the backplate and removable front. Square lower corners suit baseboard returns; clips secure the grille in compatible sidewall openings. The front comes off for filter checks, changes, and cleaning.

Three parts
Exploded drawing of the filtered return grille: the backplate with its molded retention frame and clips, the pre-cut activated-carbon filter pad, and the removable front.
Fig. 02Backplate · carbon prefilter · removable front
03

The standard

Fig. 03

Thoughtful details make everyday care easier: a filter within reach, a removable front, and clear information about fit and performance. Designed in Ohio by Filtrex Pure Air LLC.

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