Bicycle Mounted Air Filter
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Ellie Goodfield
Engineering Design Projects
Bicycle Mounted Air Filter

Bicycle Mounted Air Filter

Co-founded a profitable company, Filtair USA, through the Junior Achievement (JA) Company Program.

Skills

  • Rapid prototyping

  • Survey design

  • Public speaking

  • Market research

  • Sourcing materials

Role

Head of Design

Member of Supply Chain Team

Timeframe

Fall 2019 - Summer 2021

Senator Ed Markey (MA) with the Filtair team at the United States Capitol
Senator Ed Markey (MA) with the Filtair team at the United States Capitol

Summary

Co-founded a profitable company through the Junior Achievement Company Program. Member of the supply chain team and led design efforts within it. Built prototypes, proposed design elements, and sourced materials. Considered physical, mechanical, and user-based needs to make the final product not only effective, but lightweight, durable, attractive, and water-resistant.

The Filtair was awarded Design Patent #USD955544S1 and Utility Patent #US11491431B2 for its innovative design and unique purpose. The device is an air filter that attaches to the handlebars of your bike. It uses passive filtration to remove volatile organic compounds from the air, known to create smog and harm the respiratory and immune systems. A high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter is enclosed by an aluminum frame and mounted to the bike using a clamp and screw.

Utility Patent US11491431.pdf
Design Patent USD955544.pdf
EY Innovation Award Acceptance
EY Innovation Award Acceptance
Delta Social Impact Award Acceptance
Delta Social Impact Award Acceptance

Awards

Earned the EY Innovation Award and Delta Airlines Social Impact Award at the JA National Student Leadership Summit in Washington, DC. 1 of 5 members selected to represent the company and present at the national competition.