Patents by Inventor Daniel Modesto

Daniel Modesto 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: 7670398
    Abstract: A filter element (10) is disclosed having a integral clamp (100) thereon. The adjustable clamp (100) is held against a sleeve (90) by attached tabs (91). The sleeve (90) covers a collar (70) with a plurality of fingers (72) thereon. A high head, e.g., the apex, formed by a bead (80) in the fingers (72) permits better sealing between the filter (10) and the filter's support housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: TDC Filter Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel Modesto
  • Publication number: 20070227106
    Abstract: A filter element (10) is disclosed having a integral clamp (100) thereon. The adjustable clamp (100) is held against a sleeve (90) by attached tabs (91). The sleeve (90) covers a collar (70) with a plurality of fingers (72) thereon. A high head, e.g., the apex, formed by a bead (80) in the fingers (72) permits better sealing between the filter (10) and the filter's support housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2007
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Applicant: TDC FILTER MANUFACTURING, INC.
    Inventor: Daniel Modesto
  • Publication number: 20070214758
    Abstract: A device for adapting a cover for an existing air filter assembly to seal an end portion of a replacement cylindrical air filter having a round cross-sectional shape is disclosed. The cover has a plate with a radially inner convex guide separated from a radially outer convex guide by a concave receiver, a tightening member connected to the plate, and a catch having a first end movably connected to the tightening member, and the catch having a second end configured to engage a keeper, the tightening member adjustable to vary a distance between the catch and the plate. An adaptor is attachable to the plate of the cover. The adaptor has a first side for engagement with the plate and an opposing second side for engagement with an end portion of a cylindrical filter. The first side has a sealing surface extending radially inwardly from a peripheral edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2006
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Inventors: Daniel Modesto, David Sauer
  • Patent number: D698017
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: TDC Filter Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel Modesto