Patents by Inventor Barry Verdegan
Barry Verdegan has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20180231518Abstract: A lubrication system for an internal combustion engine and a method of monitoring the lubrication system are described. The lubrication system generally circulates lubricant from a sump (i.e., a reservoir), through a filtration system, to the internal combustion engine, and back to the sump. The lubrication system includes a controller that monitors a dielectric constant of the lubricant and a viscosity of the lubricant. Based on the dielectric constant, the controller can determine whether the lubricant flowing through the lubrication system is new lubricant (e.g., recently replaced lubricant) or old lubricant (e.g., lubricant that has degraded enough to be distinguished from new lubricant). If old lubricant is identified, the viscosity of the lubricant is compared against threshold viscosities to dynamically determine when the lubricant requires replacement.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2016Publication date: August 16, 2018Applicant: Cummins Filtration IP, Inc.Inventors: Abhijeet Vaidya, Abhijit Shimpi, Barry Verdegan
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Patent number: 8852443Abstract: Various “no filter, no run” fuel filtration designs are described that include a variable restriction orifice (VRO) designed to vary the amount of fluid, for example fuel, that reaches a fluid outlet. The VRO has a fully open position at which a maximum non-zero fluid flow is permitted, and a fully closed position at which a limited amount of fluid can flow to the outlet. In the case of diesel fuel, the amount of fuel flow permitted at the fully closed position provides lubrication of downstream fuel system components, for example the fuel pump, but is insufficient to permit engine operation.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2007Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Cummins Filtration IP, Inc.Inventors: Todd Forrest, J. Bruce Schelkopf, Ted S. Loftis, Barry Verdegan, Wassem Abdalla, Mark Wieczorek, Gérard Malgorn, Charles W. Hawkins, Chad Thomas, Joe Saxon, Mark Johnson, Naren Shaam
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Patent number: 8821722Abstract: A filter is described that is combined with a device to address vibrations. Such vibrations can adversely impact filter performance. An engine system including this combination is also described.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2007Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Cummins Filtration IP, Inc.Inventors: Eric Janikowski, Kevin C. South, Barry Verdegan, Ismail Bagci, Hendrik Amirkhanian, Melvin D. McCormick, Chad Thomas
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Patent number: 8105484Abstract: According to one representative embodiment, a fluid storage device for storing a first fluid in a second fluid storage container fillable with a second fluid includes a first fluid storage container, a first fluid inlet coupled to the first fluid storage container, and a first fluid outlet coupled to the first fluid storage container. The first fluid storage container is flexible. The first fluid inlet is communicable in fluid receiving communication with a first fluid source. The first fluid in the first fluid storage container is caused to drain from the first fluid outlet based on at least one of a first fluid level, a first fluid storage container pressure, a second fluid storage container pressure, the second fluid storage container filling with the second fluid, the first fluid outlet being opened for first fluid egress, and a first fluid outlet pressure.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2008Date of Patent: January 31, 2012Assignee: Cummins Filtration IP, Inc.Inventors: Gerard Malgorn, Arnaud Le Ven, Emmanuel Page, Jean-Yves Picard, J. Bruce Schelkopf, Barry Verdegan
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Patent number: 7980233Abstract: A separation assembly is generally described that can chemically treat condensate material in a fluid stream. One particular example of a separation assembly is a crankcase filtration assembly used in engine oil filtration and that includes an additive material disposed within the crankcase filtration assembly. The additive material chemically treats condensate material of blow-by fluids received by the crankcase filtration assembly when a condition is present in the condensate material. For example, the crankcase filtration assembly provides a unique structure with a chemically treated component that can reduce an acidic condition in condensate material received by the crankcase filtration assembly, and even more generally may extend engine oil life.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2008Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: Cummins Filtration IP, Inc.Inventors: Brian Wagner, Roger Zoch, Barry Verdegan, Harold R. Martin, Jeff Morgan, Stephen L. Fallon
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Publication number: 20100154727Abstract: According to one representative embodiment, a fluid storage device for storing a first fluid in a second fluid storage container fillable with a second fluid includes a first fluid storage container, a first fluid inlet coupled to the first fluid storage container, and a first fluid outlet coupled to the first fluid storage container. The first fluid storage container is flexible. The first fluid inlet is communicable in fluid receiving communication with a first fluid source. The first fluid in the first fluid storage container is caused to drain from the first fluid outlet based on at least one of a first fluid level, a first fluid storage container pressure, a second fluid storage container pressure, the second fluid storage container filling with the second fluid, the first fluid outlet being opened for first fluid egress, and a first fluid outlet pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2008Publication date: June 24, 2010Applicant: Cummins Filtration IP, Inc.Inventors: Gerard Malgorn, Arnaud Le Ven, Emmanuel Page, Jean-Yves Picard, J. Bruce Schelkopf, Barry Verdegan
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Publication number: 20090266346Abstract: A separation assembly is generally described that can chemically treat condensate material in a fluid stream. One particular example of a separation assembly is a crankcase filtration assembly used in engine oil filtration and that includes an additive material disposed within the crankcase filtration assembly. The additive material chemically treats condensate material of blow-by fluids received by the crankcase filtration assembly when a condition is present in the condensate material. For example, the crankcase filtration assembly provides a unique structure with a chemically treated component that can reduce an acidic condition in condensate material received by the crankcase filtration assembly, and even more generally may extend engine oil life.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2008Publication date: October 29, 2009Applicant: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC.Inventors: Brian WAGNER, Roger ZOCH, Barry VERDEGAN, Harold R. MARTIN, Jeff MORGAN, Stephen L. FALLON
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Publication number: 20090185188Abstract: A simple pass-fail tool that can be used to test the particulate contamination level in a fluid. The tool relies upon a comparison between a measured indicator of the contamination level in the fluid with another indicator of a contamination level of the fluid. Based on the comparison, conclusions about the contamination level of the fluid, and decisions about the fluid, for example that the fluid is acceptable for a particular use, can be made. The fluid can be fuel, lubrication, power transfer, heat exchange or other fluids used in a fluid system, for example fuel injection systems of diesel engines or hydraulic systems, where contamination of the fluid is of concern and use of an excessively contaminated fluid is to be avoided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2008Publication date: July 23, 2009Applicant: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC.Inventors: Barry Verdegan, Brian Clary, Molly Debilzen, Daniel Cady
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Publication number: 20090065447Abstract: Various “no filter, no run” fuel filtration designs are described that include a variable restriction orifice (VRO) designed to vary the amount of fluid, for example fuel, that reaches a fluid outlet. The VRO has a fully open position at which a maximum non-zero fluid flow is permitted, and a fully closed position at which a limited amount of fluid can flow to the outlet. In the case of diesel fuel, the amount of fuel flow permitted at the fully closed position provides lubrication of downstream fuel system components, for example the fuel pump, but is insufficient to permit engine operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2007Publication date: March 12, 2009Applicant: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC.Inventors: Todd FORREST, J. Bruce SCHELKOPF, Ted S. LOFTIS, Barry VERDEGAN, Wassem ABDALLA, Mark WIECZOREK, Gerard MALGORN, Charles W. HAWKINS, Chad THOMAS, Joe SAXON, Mark JOHNSON, Naren SHAAM
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Publication number: 20090001005Abstract: A filter is described that is combined with a device to address vibrations. Such vibrations can adversely impact filter performance. An engine system including this combination is also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2007Publication date: January 1, 2009Inventors: Eric Janikowski, Kevin C. South, Barry Verdegan, Ismail Bagci, Hendrik Amirkhanian, Melvin D. McCormick, Chad Thomas
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Publication number: 20090001004Abstract: A filter is described that is combined with a device to address vibrations. Such vibrations can adversely impact filter performance. An engine system including this combination is also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2007Publication date: January 1, 2009Inventors: Melvin D. McCormick, Chad Thomas, Ismail Bagci, Hendrik Amirkhanian, Barry Verdegan, Eric Janikowski, Kevin C. South
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Publication number: 20070289915Abstract: One embodiment is a filter element including an outer filter media and an inner filter media. The outer filter media is operable to remove particulates present in a flow of fluid and/or coalesce water contained in the flow of fluid. The inner filter media is operable to remove particulates from the flow of fluid, separate water form the flow of fluid, and remove particulates from the flow of fluid. Other embodiments include unique apparatus, devices, systems, and methods relating to fuel filters and filtration. Further embodiments, forms, objects, features, advantages, aspects, and benefits of the present application shall become apparent from the detailed description and figures included herewith.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2007Publication date: December 20, 2007Inventors: Zemin Jiang, Melvin McCormick, David Genter, Norman Blizard, Jeffrey Husband, Michael Connor, Wassem Abdalla, Barry Verdegan
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Publication number: 20070267341Abstract: Acid-neutralizing filter media includes filter media fibers in combination with a strong base of small particle size and high surface area attached to and immobilized on the filter media fibers, and methodology therefor.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2007Publication date: November 22, 2007Applicant: Fleetguard, Inc., a corporation organized under the laws of the State of IndianaInventors: William Haberkamp, David Stehouwer, Barry Verdegan
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Publication number: 20070241042Abstract: A container (1) for releasing a chemical additive (7) in a fluid material selected from a lubricant or hydraulic fluid composition comprises a fluid material-impermeable casing (3) having a hollow interior and an additive composition (7) comprising at least one fluid material-soluble additive. The additive (7) is held within the container (1) by a least one fluid material-permeable element (11) provided at or near an opening (13) in the casing (1) and is effective to provide for release of additive(s) (7) into the fluid material. Methods of releasing additives (7) into fluid material are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2007Publication date: October 18, 2007Applicants: Dober Chemical Corporation, Fleetguard Inc.Inventors: Harold Martin, Dennis Kelly, Joseph Drozd, Thomas Blakemore, Doug Hudgens, Barry Verdegan
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Publication number: 20070131235Abstract: Method and apparatus are provided for making a filter element by spinning fibers from one or more dies onto a collector, including designated combinations providing designated filter characteristics.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2006Publication date: June 14, 2007Inventors: Eric Janikowski, Barry Verdegan, Jerald Moy, Jacek Bodasinski, Witalis Ruminski, Leon Gradon, Tadeusz Jaroszczyk, Robert Muse, Melvin Rice
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Publication number: 20070107399Abstract: A coalescer has variable characteristics including variable diameter of individual fibers along their length such that an individual fiber has differing diameters at different points along its length, and including variable porosity.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2005Publication date: May 17, 2007Inventors: Brian Schwandt, Christopher Holm, Tadeusz Jaroszczyk, Eric Janikowski, Kwok-Lam Ng, Barry Verdegan, Roger Zoch, Leon Gradon, Jacek Bodasinski, Witalis Ruminski
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Publication number: 20070062886Abstract: A coalescer includes fibrous media capturing droplets of the dispersed phase, coalescingly growing the droplets into larger drops which further coalesce and grow to form pools that drain, and adapted to reduce pressure drop thereacross by increasing dispersed phase drainage therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2005Publication date: March 22, 2007Inventors: Eric Rego, Brian Schwandt, Eric Janikowski, Barry Verdegan, Kwok-Lam Ng
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Publication number: 20070062887Abstract: A coalescer is provided minimizing trade-offs among high removal efficiency, low pressure drop, long service life, and small size.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2006Publication date: March 22, 2007Inventors: Brian Schwandt, Barry Verdegan, Roger Zoch, Jeffrey Fedorowicz, Kurt Badeau, Robert Muse, Peter Herman
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Publication number: 20070045167Abstract: A filter has multiple pleated filter elements having axially extending channels having a transverse pleat channel height and a lateral channel width. The pleated filter elements have different channel heights.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2005Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventors: Tadeusz Jaroszczyk, Mark Terres, Scott Schwartz, Eric Janikowski, Jeffrey Morgan, Barry Verdegan, Scott Heckel, Caryn Christianson, Jerald Moy, Murray Schukar
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Publication number: 20070039865Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for multistage water separation. A first separation layer separates water droplets from a fuel flow by repelling the first water droplets. A coalescing layer may coalesce fine water droplets in the fuel flow. In one embodiment, a centrifugal separator directs the fuel flow tangentially to a filter wall and the centrifugal force of the fuel flow directed tangentially along the filter wall biases water droplets from the fuel flow. A second separation layer separates second water droplets from the fuel flow.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2005Publication date: February 22, 2007Inventors: Zemin Jiang, Ted Loftis, Mark Johnson, Barry Verdegan