Patents by Inventor Donald Raymond Mork

Donald Raymond Mork 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).

  • SEAL, ARRANGEMENT FOR FILTER ELEMENT; FILTER ELEMENT ASSEMBLY; AND, METHODS
    Publication number: 20120297743
    Abstract: A filter element arrangement is provided which includes a media pack comprising Z-filter media, a preform and an overmold sealing a portion of the interface between the preform and the media pack, and also forming an air cleaner seal for the filter element. The overmold preferably comprises molded, foamed, polyurethane. A variety of media pack shapes can be used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2012
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Applicant: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Schrage, Troy Murphy, Donald Raymond Mork
  • Process and materials for coiling z-filter media; and/or closing flutes of filter media; and, products
    Publication number: 20120285610
    Abstract: Approaches to providing z-filter media constructions are provided. Preferred corrugated media, filter constructions having such corrugated media, and filter systems using such filter constructions are provided. Also, preferred methods of forming filter constructions are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Applicant: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: KEVIN J. SCHRAGE, Eugene Lensing, Donald Raymond Mork, Troy Murphy, Jeff S. Rahlf, Gregory L. Reichter, Daniel T. Risch
  • Air filter cartridge and air cleaner assembly
    Patent number: 8292983
    Abstract: An air filter arrangement is disclosed. The air filter arrangement includes strips of media comprising fluted sheets secured to facing sheets and forming inlet and outlet flutes secured to one another in a stack. Media pack arrangements including such stacked media with peripheral, perimeter, housing seal arrangements are described. Also described are air cleaners including the filter cartridges. Methods of assembly and use are also provided. Also, systems of use are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory L. Reichter, Wayne R. W. Bishop, Benny Kevin Nelson, Darrel Wegner, Bruce R. Crenshaw, Vladimir Kladnitsky, Thomas G. Miller, Donald Raymond Mork, Kevin J. Schrage, Richard J. Osendorf, Bradley A. Kuempel, Thomas John Lundgren, Jordan S. Flagstad
  • Air filter arrangement; assembly; and methods
    Patent number: 8277532
    Abstract: An air filter arrangement is (300) disclosed. The air filter arrangement includes strips of media comprising corrugated sheets secured to facing sheets and forming inlet and outlet flutes secured to one another in a stack. Media pack arrangements including such stacked media with a molding arrangement to secure and seal opposite side edges of the media strips, are described. Also described are filter cartridges including such media pack (301) and air cleaners including the filter cartridges. Methods of assembly and use are also provided. Also, systems of use are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory L. Reichter, Wayne R. W. Bishop, Benny Kevin Nelson, Darrel Wegner, Bruce R. Crenshaw, Vladimir Kladnitsky, Thomas G. Miller, Donald Raymond Mork, Kevin J. Schrage, Richard J. Osendorf, Bradley A. Kuempel, Thomas John Lundgren
  • Seal, arrangement for filter element; filter element assembly; and, methods
    Patent number: 8241384
    Abstract: A filter element arrangement is provided which includes a media pack comprising Z-filter media, a preform and an overmold sealing a portion of the interface between the preform and the media pack, and also forming an air cleaner seal for the filter element. The overmold preferably comprises molded, foamed, polyurethane. A variety of media pack shapes can be used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Schrage, Troy Murphy, Donald Raymond Mork
  • Process and materials for coiling z-filter media, and/or closing flutes of filter media; and, products
    Patent number: 8226786
    Abstract: Approaches to providing z-filter media constructions are provided. Preferred corrugated media, filter constructions having such corrugated media, and filter systems using such filter constructions are provided. Also, preferred methods of forming filter constructions are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin J. Schrage, Eugene Lensing, Donald Raymond Mork, Troy Murphy, Jeff S. Rahlf, Gregory L. Reichter, Daniel T. Risch
  • SEAL, ARRANGEMENT FOR FILTER ELEMENT; FILTER ELEMENT ASSEMBLY; AND, METHODS
    Publication number: 20110203241
    Abstract: A filter element arrangement is provided which includes a media pack comprising Z-filter media, a preform and an overmold sealing a portion of the interface between the preform and the media pack, and also forming an air cleaner seal for the filter element. The overmold preferably comprises molded, foamed, polyurethane. A variety of media pack shapes can be used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2011
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Applicant: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Schrage, Troy Murphy, Donald Raymond Mork
  • Seal arrangement for filter element; filter element assembly; and, methods
    Patent number: 7935166
    Abstract: A filter element arrangement is provided which includes a media pack comprising Z-filter media, a preform and an overmold sealing a portion of the interface between the preform and the media pack, and also forming an air cleaner seal for the filter element. The overmold preferably comprises molded, foamed, polyurethane. A variety of media pack shapes can be used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Schrage, Troy Murphy, Donald Raymond Mork
  • Seal arrangement for filter element; filter element assembly; and, methods
    Patent number: 7931724
    Abstract: A filter element arrangement is provided which includes a media pack including Z-filter media, a preform and an overmold sealing a portion of the interface between the preform and the media pack, and also forming an air cleaner seal for the filter element. The overmold preferably comprises molded, foamed, polyurethane. A variety of media pack shapes can be used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin J. Schrage, Troy Murphy, Donald Raymond Mork
  • Seal arrangement for filter element; Filter element assembly; and, methods
    Publication number: 20090266041
    Abstract: A filter cartridge arrangement is provided which includes a media pack comprising Z-filter media, a preform and a housing seal member. Improvements in the preform and seal member are described which include: a single beveled surface of the seal member to facilitate installation; and, an inside region of the seal member having a tip adjacent in inwardly directed lip of the preform, to control flash during molding. A variety of media pack configurations and features are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2009
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Applicant: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Schrage, Troy Murphy, Donald Raymond Mork, Ross Norman Anderson, Thomas G. Miller, Sheldon Anderson, John Orlin Kirkwood
  • Seal arrangement for filter element; filter element assembly; and, methods
    Publication number: 20090255227
    Abstract: A filter element arrangement is provided which includes a media pack comprising Z-filter media, a preform and an overmold sealing a portion of the interface between the preform and the media pack, and also forming an air cleaner seal for the filter element. The overmold preferably comprises molded, foamed, polyurethane. A variety of media pack shapes can be used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2009
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Applicant: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Schrage, Troy Murphy, Donald Raymond Mork
  • Seal arrangement for filter element; filter element assembly; and, methods
    Publication number: 20090241494
    Abstract: A filter element arrangement is provided which includes a media pack comprising Z-filter media, a preform and an overmold sealing a portion of the interface between the preform and the media pack, and also forming an air cleaner seal for the filter element. The overmold preferably comprises molded, foamed, polyurethane. A variety of media pack shapes can be used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2009
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Applicant: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Schrage, Troy Murphy, Donald Raymond Mork
  • Air filter cartridge and air cleaner assembly
    Publication number: 20090151311
    Abstract: An air filter arrangement is disclosed. The air filter arrangement includes strips of media comprising fluted sheets secured to facing sheets and forming inlet and outlet flutes secured to one another in a stack. Media pack arrangements including such stacked media with peripheral, perimeter, housing seal arrangements are described. Also described are air cleaners including the filter cartridges. Methods of assembly and use are also provided. Also, systems of use are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2006
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Applicant: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory L. Reichter, Wayne R.W. Bishop, Benny Kevin Nelson, Darrel Wegner, Bruce R. Crenshaw, Vladimir Kladnitsky, Thomas G. Miller, Donald Raymond Mork, Kevin J. Schrage, Richard J. Osendorf, Bradley A. Kuempel, Thomas John Lundgren, Jordan S. Flagstad
  • Air filter arrangement; assembly; and methods
    Publication number: 20090064646
    Abstract: An air filter arrangement is (300) disclosed. The air filter arrangement includes strips of media comprising corrugated sheets secured to facing sheets and forming inlet and outlet flutes secured to one another in a stack. Media pack arrangements including such stacked media with a molding arrangement to secure and seal opposite side edges of the media strips, are described. Also described are filter cartridges including such media pack (301) and air cleaners including the filter cartridges. Methods of assembly and use are also provided. Also, systems of use are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2005
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory L. Reichter, Wayne R.W. Bishop, Benny Kevin Nelson, Darrel Wegner, Bruce R. Crenshaw, Vladimir Kladnitsky, Thomas G. Miller, Donald Raymond Mork, Kevin J. Schrage, Richard J. Osendorf, Bradley A. Kuempel, Thomas John Lundgren
  • Air Filter Arrangement
    Publication number: 20080307759
    Abstract: An air cleaner arrangement is shown. The air cleaner arrangement includes a serviceable filter cartridge comprising strips of media arranged in a stacked configuration. The strips of media each comprise a corrugated sheet secured to a facing sheet. A preferred filter cartridge positioned within the air cleaner arrangement, is depicted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2006
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Applicant: DONALDSON COMPANY INC,
    Inventors: Gregory L. Reichter, Wayne R.W. Bishop, Benny Kevin Nelson, Darrel Wegner, Bruce R. Crenshaw, Vladimir Kladnitsky, Donald Raymond Mork, Kevin J. Schrage, Richard J. Osendorf, Bradley A. Kuempel, Thomas John Lundgren, Jordan S. Flagstad
  • Seal arrangement for filter element; filter element assembly; and, methods
    Publication number: 20080264020
    Abstract: A filter element arrangement is provided which includes a media pack comprising Z-filter media, a preform and an overmold sealing a portion of the interface between the preform and the media pack, and also forming an air cleaner seal for the filter element. The overmold preferably comprises molded, foamed, polyurethane. A variety of media pack shapes can be used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2008
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Applicant: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Schrage, Troy Murphy, Donald Raymond Mork
  • Seal arrangement for filter element; filter element assembly; and, methods
    Patent number: 7396376
    Abstract: A filter element arrangement is provided which includes a media pack comprising Z-filter media, a preform and an overmold sealing a portion of the interface between the preform and the media pack, and also forming an air cleaner seal for the filter element. The overmold preferably comprises molded, foamed, polyurethane. A variety of media pack shapes can be used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2008
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Schrage, Troy Murphy, Donald Raymond Mork