Patents by Inventor Carolyn Finnerty

Carolyn Finnerty 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).

  • Patent number: 11478741
    Abstract: The disclosure concerns air cleaners. Preferred air cleaners are shown which include a housing and a removable and replacement primary filter cartridge. Optional and advantageous features are shown. The preferred primary filter cartridge is conical in shape. A preferred optional safety or secondary filter cartridge is shown. Preferred methods of assembly and use are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Scott, Carolyn Finnerty, Steven Gieseke, Douglas Iddings, William Juliar, Gregory LaVallee
  • Publication number: 20200346156
    Abstract: The disclosure concerns air cleaners. Preferred air cleaners are shown which include a housing and a removable and replacement primary filter cartridge. Optional and advantageous features are shown. The preferred primary filter cartridge is conical in shape. A preferred optional safety or secondary filter cartridge is shown. Preferred methods of assembly and use are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2020
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Inventors: James R. Scott, Carolyn Finnerty, Steven Gieseke, Douglas Iddings, William Juliar, Gregory LaVallee
  • Patent number: 10717034
    Abstract: The disclosure concerns air cleaners. Preferred air cleaners are shown which include a housing and a removable and replacement primary filter cartridge. Optional and advantageous features are shown. The preferred primary filter cartridge is conical in shape. A preferred optional safety or secondary filter cartridge is shown. Preferred methods of assembly and use are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Scott, Carolyn Finnerty, Steven Gieseke, Douglas Iddings, William Juliar, Gregory LaVallee
  • Publication number: 20190015770
    Abstract: The disclosure concerns air cleaners. Preferred air cleaners are shown which include a housing and a removable and replacement primary filter cartridge. Optional and advantageous features are shown. The preferred primary filter cartridge is conical in shape. A preferred optional safety or secondary filter cartridge is shown. Preferred methods of assembly and use are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2018
    Publication date: January 17, 2019
    Inventors: James R. Scott, Carolyn Finnerty, Steven Gieseke, Douglas Iddings, William Juliar, Gregory LaVallee
  • Patent number: 10029199
    Abstract: The disclosure concerns air cleaners. Preferred air cleaners are shown which include a housing and a removable and replacement primary filter cartridge. Optional and advantageous features are shown. The preferred primary filter cartridge is conical in shape. A preferred optional safety or secondary filter cartridge is shown. Preferred methods of assembly and use are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Scott, Carolyn Finnerty, Steven Gieseke, Douglas Iddings, William Juliar, Gregory LaVallee
  • Publication number: 20160271546
    Abstract: The disclosure concerns air cleaners. Preferred air cleaners are shown which include a housing and a removable and replacement primary filter cartridge. Optional and advantageous features are shown. The preferred primary filter cartridge is conical in shape. A preferred optional safety or secondary filter cartridge is shown. Preferred methods of assembly and use are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2016
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Inventors: JAMES R. SCOTT, CAROLYN FINNERTY, STEVEN GIESEKE, DOUGLAS IDDINGS, WILLIAM JULIAR, GREGORY LAVALLEE
  • Patent number: 9353657
    Abstract: The disclosure concern air cleaners. Preferred air cleaners are shown which include a housing and a removable and replacement primary filter cartridge. Optional and advantageous features are shown. An optional mechanical interlock, operated with a non-threaded, movement of the cartridge, is provided between the primary filter cartridge and the housing. The preferred primary filter cartridge is conical in shape. A preferred optional safety or secondary filter cartridge is shown. Preferred methods of assembly and use are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: James Scott, Carolyn Finnerty, Steven Gieseke, Douglas Iddings, William Juliar, Gregory LaVallee
  • Publication number: 20150020487
    Abstract: The disclosure concern air cleaners. Preferred air cleaners are shown which include a housing and a removable and replacement primary filter cartridge. Optional and advantageous features are shown. An optional mechanical interlock, operated with a non-threaded, movement of the cartridge, is provided between the primary filter cartridge and the housing. The preferred primary filter cartridge is conical in shape. A preferred optional safety or secondary filter cartridge is shown. Preferred methods of assembly and use are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventors: JAMES SCOTT, Carolyn Finnerty, Steven Gieseke, Douglas Iddings, William Juliar, Gregory LaVallee
  • Patent number: 8852309
    Abstract: The disclosure concern air cleaners. Preferred air cleaners are shown which include a housing and a removable and replacement primary filter cartridge. Optional and advantageous features are shown. An optional mechanical interlock, operated with a non-threaded, movement of the cartridge, is provided between the primary filter cartridge and the housing. The preferred primary filter cartridge is conical in shape. A preferred optional safety or secondary filter cartridge is shown. Preferred methods of assembly and use are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: James Scott, Carolyn Finnerty, Steven Gieseke, Douglas Iddings, William Juliar, Gregory LaVallee
  • Publication number: 20130269302
    Abstract: The disclosure concern air cleaners. Preferred air cleaners are shown which include a housing and a removable and replacement primary filter cartridge. Optional and advantageous features are shown. An optional mechanical interlock, operated with a non-threaded, movement of the cartridge, is provided between the primary filter cartridge and the housing. The preferred primary filter cartridge is conical in shape. A preferred optional safety or secondary filter cartridge is shown. Preferred methods of assembly and use are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2013
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Inventors: James Scott, Carolyn Finnerty, Steven Gieseke, Douglas Iddings, William Juliar, Gregory LaVallee
  • Patent number: 8460425
    Abstract: The disclosure concern air cleaners. Preferred air cleaners are shown which include a housing and a removable and replacement primary filter cartridge. Optional and advantageous features are shown. An optional mechanical interlock, operated with a non-threaded, movement of the cartridge, is provided between the primary filter cartridge and the housing. The preferred primary filter cartridge is conical in shape. A preferred optional safety or secondary filter cartridge is shown. Preferred methods of assembly and use are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Pnc.
    Inventors: James Scott, Carolyn Finnerty, Steven Gieseke, Douglas Iddings, William Juliar, Gregory LaVallee
  • Publication number: 20070144348
    Abstract: An arrangement for separating a hydrophobic liquid phase from a gaseous stream includes a coalescer filter, a housing, a gas flow direction arrangement, and a liquid collection arrangement. The coalescer filter includes a non-woven media of fibers. The housing includes an interior having a gas flow inlet and a gas flow outlet. The liquid collection arrangement is positioned within the housing construction and is oriented for receiving liquid collected from the coalescer filter and drained therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2007
    Publication date: June 28, 2007
    Applicant: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Gieseke, Robert Dushek, Carolyn Finnerty
  • Publication number: 20060225389
    Abstract: The disclosure concern air cleaners. Preferred air cleaners are shown which include a housing and a removable and replacement primary filter cartridge. Optional and advantageous features are shown. An optional mechanical interlock, operated with a non-threaded, movement of the cartridge, is provided between the primary filter cartridge and the housing. The preferred primary filter cartridge is conical in shape. A preferred optional safety or secondary filter cartridge is shown. Preferred methods of assembly and use are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2006
    Publication date: October 12, 2006
    Applicant: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: James Scott, Carolyn Finnerty, Steven Gieseke, Douglas Iddings, William Juliar, Gregory LaVallee
  • Publication number: 20060101795
    Abstract: A filter element, a safety element and fluid cleaner assembly. The fluid cleaner assembly generally includes a housing having a cover and a primary fluid cleaner section. The element generally comprises z-filter media, arranged in a straight through configuration, and an axial seal gasket positioned to extend continuously around at outer perimeter of the straight through flow construction. The fluid cleaner assembly can have a precleaner positioned therein. Methods of assembly and use are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2006
    Publication date: May 18, 2006
    Applicant: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: William Krisko, Wayne Bishop, Steven Gieseke, Carolyn Finnerty, David Nelson
  • Publication number: 20060086075
    Abstract: The disclosure concern air cleaners. Preferred air cleaners are shown which include a housing and a removable and replacement primary filter cartridge. Optional and advantageous features are shown. The preferred primary filter cartridge is conical in shape. A preferred optional safety or secondary filter cartridge is shown. Preferred methods of assembly and use are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2005
    Publication date: April 27, 2006
    Inventors: James Scott, Carolyn Finnerty, Steven Gieseke, Douglas Iddings, William Juliar, Gregory LaVallee, Kevin Schrage
  • Publication number: 20050193694
    Abstract: An arrangement for separating a hydrophobic liquid phase from a gaseous stream includes a coalescer filter, a housing, a gas flow direction arrangement, and a liquid collection arrangement. The coalescer filter includes a non-woven media of fibers. The housing includes an interior having a gas flow inlet and a gas flow outlet. The liquid collection arrangement is positioned within the housing construction and is oriented for receiving liquid collected from the coalescer filter and drained therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2005
    Publication date: September 8, 2005
    Applicant: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Gieseke, Robert Dushek, Carolyn Finnerty
  • Publication number: 20050060972
    Abstract: A filter pack includes a filter construction and a sealing system for sealing the construction within a duct or housing. The filter construction has first and second opposite flow faces and is configured for a straight-through flow. The sealing system includes a frame construction and a compressible seal member. The compressible seal member is molded around a portion of the frame construction. The compressible seal member is sufficiently compressible to form a radial seal between and against the frame construction and a surface of a housing when the filter pack is inserted within the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2004
    Publication date: March 24, 2005
    Inventors: Steven Gieseke, Carolyn Finnerty
  • Publication number: 20050022484
    Abstract: A filter element, a safety element and fluid cleaner assembly. The fluid cleaner assembly generally includes a housing having a cover and a primary fluid cleaner section. The element generally comprises z-filter media, arranged in a straight through configuration, and an axial seal gasket positioned to extend continuously around at outer perimeter of the straight through flow construction. The fluid cleaner assembly can have a precleaner positioned therein. Methods of assembly and use are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2004
    Publication date: February 3, 2005
    Applicant: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: William Krisko, Wayne Bishop, Steven Gieseke, Carolyn Finnerty, David Nelson