Patents by Inventor Kelly R. Schmitz

Kelly R. Schmitz 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).

  • Apparatus and method to control engine crankcase emissions
    Patent number: 8245498
    Abstract: An apparatus for reducing crankcase emissions generated by an engine is described. The apparatus generally includes a separator that removes particulate matter from the crankcase emissions and a treatment component that removes odor and gases from the crankcase emissions. The apparatus is configured where the treatment component is disposed downstream of the separator, the separator first removes particulate matter from the crankcase emissions and the treatment component then removes odor and certain gases from the crankcase emissions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Cummins Filtration IP, Inc.
    Inventors: Z. Gerald Liu, Kelly R. Schmitz, Brian W. Schwandt
  • Crankcase ventilation system with variable blower for increased efficiency
    Patent number: 8191537
    Abstract: A crankcase ventilation system for an internal combustion engine includes a separator and an amplifier increasing at least one of flow and pressure along the flow path through the separator to provide higher separation efficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Cummings Filtration IP, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerald J. Moy, Scott P. Heckel, Christopher E. Holm, Kelly R. Schmitz, Anthony Barreteau
  • Authorized filter servicing and replacement
    Patent number: 8114182
    Abstract: A method is provided for servicing a filter, and structure is provided disabling assembly of the filter unless an authorized replacement filter element is used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Cummins Filtration IP, Inc.
    Inventors: Guillermo Alberto Smith, Chirag D. Parikh, Kwok-Lam Ng, Roger L. Zoch, Jim L. Alonzo, Brian W. Schwandt, J. Bruce Schelkopf, Barry M. Verdegan, Kelly R. Schmitz
  • Replaceable fuel filter element and fuel filter assembly
    Patent number: 8096423
    Abstract: One embodiment is a unique replaceable filter element. Further embodiments, forms, objects, features, advantages, aspects, and benefits shall become apparent from the following description and drawings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Assignee: Cummins Filtration IP, Inc.
    Inventors: Loick Menez, Kelly R. Schmitz, Gerard Malgorn, Ismail C. Bagci, Kevin C. South, Jeffrey B. Sharp
  • Rotative inertial impactor gas-oil separator for internal combustion engine
    Patent number: 8075655
    Abstract: An internal combustion engine gas-oil separator is provided by one or more rotative inertial impactor separators in an interior chamber of the engine and mounted to a rotating engine shaft in such interior chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Cummins Filtration IP, Inc.
    Inventors: John R. Anderson, Kelly R. Schmitz, Brian W. Schwandt, Peter K. Herman
  • Authorized Filter Servicing and Replacement
    Publication number: 20110239600
    Abstract: A method is provided for servicing a filter, and structure is provided disabling assembly of the filter unless an authorized replacement filter element is used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2011
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC.
    Inventors: Guillermo A. Smith, Chirag D. Parikh, Kwok-Lam Ng, Roger L. Zoch, Jim L. Alonzo, Brian W. Schwandt, J. Bruce Schelkopf, Barry M. Verdegan, Kelly R. Schmitz
  • Authorized filter servicing and replacement
    Patent number: 7959714
    Abstract: A method is provided for servicing a filter, and structure is provided disabling assembly of the filter unless an authorized replacement filter element is used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Cummins Filtration IP, Inc.
    Inventors: Guillermo A. Smith, Chirag D. Parikh, Kwok-Lam Ng, Roger L. Zoch, Jim L. Alonzo, Brian W. Schwandt, J. Bruce Schelkopf, Barry M. Verdegan, Kelly R. Schmitz
  • REPLACEABLE FUEL FILTER ELEMENT AND FUEL FILTER ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20110089104
    Abstract: One embodiment is a unique replaceable filter element. Further embodiments, forms, objects, features, advantages, aspects, and benefits shall become apparent from the following description and drawings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2010
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Applicant: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC.
    Inventors: Loick Menez, Kelly R. Schmitz, Gerard Malgorn, Ismail C. Bagci, Kevin C. South, Jeffrey B. Sharp
  • Replaceable fuel filter element and fuel filter assembly
    Patent number: 7882961
    Abstract: One embodiment is a unique replaceable filter element. Further embodiments, forms, objects, features, advantages, aspects, and benefits shall become apparent from the following description and drawings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Cummins Filtration IP, Inc.
    Inventors: Loick Menez, Kelly R. Schmitz, Gerard Malgorn, Ismail C. Bagci, Kevin C. South, Jeffrey B. Sharp
  • Space-effective filter element
    Patent number: 7828869
    Abstract: A filter element is provided with a space-effective construction facilitating efficient space utilization in applications of constrained space requirements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Cummins Filtration IP, Inc.
    Inventors: Chirag D. Parikh, Kwok-Lam Ng, Roger L. Zoch, Jim L. Alonzo, Guillermo Alberto Smith, Brian W. Schwandt, Eric J. Rego, J. Bruce Schelkopf, Barry M. Verdegan, Kelly R. Schmitz
  • APPARATUS AND METHOD TO CONTROL ENGINE CRANKCASE EMISSIONS
    Publication number: 20090313977
    Abstract: An apparatus for reducing crankcase emissions generated by an engine is described. The apparatus generally includes a separator that removes particulate matter from the crankcase emissions and a treatment component that removes odor and gases from the crankcase emissions. The apparatus is configured where the treatment component is disposed downstream of the separator, the separator first removes particulate matter from the crankcase emissions and the treatment component then removes odor and certain gases from the crankcase emissions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2008
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Applicant: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC.
    Inventors: Z. Gerald Liu, Kelly R. Schmitz, Brian W. Schwandt
  • Rotative Inertial Impactor Gas-Oil Separator for Internal Combustion Engine
    Publication number: 20090308249
    Abstract: An internal combustion engine gas-oil separator is provided by one or more rotative inertial impactor separators in an interior chamber of the engine and mounted to a rotating engine shaft in such interior chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2008
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Applicant: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC.
    Inventors: John R. Anderson, Kelly R. Schmitz, Brian W. Schwandt, Peter K. Herman
  • REPLACEABLE FUEL FILTER ELEMENT AND FUEL FILTER ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20090241315
    Abstract: One embodiment is a unique replaceable filter element. Further embodiments, forms, objects, features, advantages, aspects, and benefits shall become apparent from the following description and drawings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2009
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Applicant: Cummins Filtration IP Inc.
    Inventors: Loick Menez, Kelly R. Schmitz, Gerard Malgom, Ismail C. Bagci, Kevin C. South, Jeffrey B. Sharp
  • Authorized Filter Servicing and Replacement
    Publication number: 20090126324
    Abstract: A method is provided for servicing a filter, and structure is provided disabling assembly of the filter unless an authorized replacement filter element is used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2007
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Inventors: Guillermo A. Smith, Chirag D. Parikh, Kwok-Lam Ng, Roger L. Zoch, Jim L. Alonzo, Brian W. Schwandt, J. Bruce Schelkopf, Barry M. Verdegan, Kelly R. Schmitz
  • Performance air filtration cartridge
    Patent number: 7377954
    Abstract: An air filtration cartridge has annular filter media having a hollow interior and extending axially between first and second distally opposite end caps. The first end cap is an outlet end cap having flow straightening structure integrally formed therewith and spanning the hollow interior. The second end cap is a closed end cap having an interior face having quarter wave resonators formed by blind holes therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Assignee: Fleetguard, Inc.
    Inventors: Larry T. Gunderson, Christopher E. Holm, Kelly R. Schmitz, Zakir Ahmad Quabili, C. Raymond Cheng
  • High performance, high efficiency filter
    Patent number: 7097694
    Abstract: A high performance, high efficiency filter is provided by a multi-stage filter having combinations of tribologically different fibers, nanofibers, and layering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Assignee: Fleetguard, Inc.
    Inventors: Tadeusz Jaroszczyk, Stephen L. Fallon, Byron A. Pardue, Kelly R. Schmitz, Jason E. Dorgan, Thomas P. Sonsalla, Jerald J. Moy, Jeffrey S. Morgan, Kent J. Kallsen
  • Air cleaner with reduced restriction precleaner
    Patent number: 6958083
    Abstract: An air cleaner is provided with a reduced restriction precleaner cooperating with a tangential inlet and centering and locating an annular filter element, and reducing inlet restriction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2005
    Assignee: Fleetguard, Inc.
    Inventors: Kelly R. Schmitz, Jeffrey A. Rech
  • Filter with efficiently sealed end
    Patent number: 6902598
    Abstract: A filter element has a resiliently compressible end cap at a first axial end sealing the filter and providing sealed engagement with a flow tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Assignee: Fleetguard, Inc.
    Inventors: Larry T. Gunderson, Thomas A. Fosdal, Gregory J. Schoenmann, Kelly R. Schmitz
  • Filter with efficiently sealed end
    Patent number: RE41713
    Abstract: A filter element has a resiliently compressible end cap at a first axial end sealing the filter and providing sealed engagement with a flow tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Cummins Filtration IP Inc.
    Inventors: Larry T. Gunderson, Thomas A. Fosdal, Gregory J. Schoenmann, Kelly R. Schmitz
  • Filter with efficiently sealed end
    Patent number: RE42174
    Abstract: A filter element has a resiliently compressible end cap at a first axial end sealing the filter and providing sealed engagement with a flow tube. A filter assembly comprising a filter media element having a first end and a second end, a first end cap disposed at the first end, and a second end cap disposed at the second end. The filter media element is shaped to form a hollow interior extending from the first end to the second end. The hollow interior defines an inner boundary of the element and the outer surface of the element defines an outer boundary. The second end cap covers both the filter media element and the hollow interior at the second end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: Cummins Filtration IP, Inc.
    Inventors: Larry T. Gunderson, Thomas A. Fosdal, Gregory J. Schoenmann, Kelly R. Schmitz