Patents by Inventor Kevin C. South
Kevin C. South 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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Patent number: 8920648Abstract: Improvements to “no filter, no run” fluid filtration systems are described. In one example, a filter includes a movable pin cage that has a first pre-installation position adjacent the bottom end plate and is temporarily connected thereto by a snap connection system, and a second position adjacent the upper end plate where it performs a valve interaction function. In another example, a filter includes non-centered valve pins that are rotatable relative to an upper end plate of the filter.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2010Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: Cummins Filtration IP Inc.Inventors: Chad M. Thomas, Eric R. Burgan, Philip S. Hall, Carey A. Curt, Kevin C. South, Jeffrey A. Husband, Chad T. Brummitt
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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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Publication number: 20140217259Abstract: A mounting assembly is described that has an interface designed to increase the stress margin of at least the module side of the assembly, for example in a liquid filtration module, and to increase ease of assembling its mounting components. The interface reduces the failure of the mounting assembly at least on the module side, so that if failure of the mounting assembly occurs, such an occurrence is less likely to be at the interface and on the module side, thereby reducing the need to replace more complex and expensive components that may be on the module side. Generally, the mounting assembly includes a mounting interface and a mounting bracket connectable to the mounting interface. A retention component is configured to maintain connection of the mounting interface to the mounting bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2014Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: Cummins Filtration IP, Inc.Inventors: Rahul B. Kallurwar, Kevin C. South, Charles W. Hawkins, Ismail C. Bagci, Philip S. Hall
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Patent number: 8695940Abstract: A mounting assembly is described that has an interface designed to increase the stress margin of at least the module side of the assembly, for example in a liquid filtration module, and to increase ease of assembling its mounting components. The interface reduces the failure of the mounting assembly at least on the module side, so that if failure of the mounting assembly occurs, such an occurrence is less likely to be at the interface and on the module side, thereby reducing the need to replace more complex and expensive components that may be on the module side. Generally, the mounting assembly includes a mounting interface and a mounting bracket connectable to the mounting interface. A retention component is configured to maintain connection of the mounting interface to the mounting bracket.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2010Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Cummins Filtration IP, Inc.Inventors: Rahul B. Kallurwar, Kevin C. South, Charles W. Hawkins, Ismail C. Bagci, Philip S. Hall
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Publication number: 20130087497Abstract: A filter within a filter cartridge design is described that includes a sealing structure on an endplate of an outer filter element. Generally, the sealing structure includes an annular flange on the endplate that can directly seal against an interior surface of a housing when the filter cartridge is assembled for use. During filtration, the annular flange prevents a working fluid from bypassing the outer filter element. The sealing flange can seal with the housing in a press fit engagement.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2012Publication date: April 11, 2013Applicant: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC.Inventors: Aaron M. WELLS, Terry W. SHULTS, Ismail C. BAGCI, Dean OLSON, Zemin JIANG, Kevin C. SOUTH, Peter K. HERMAN, Hendrik N. AMIRKHANIAN, Jeffrey B. SHARP, David P. GENTER, Norman C. BLIZARD, Melvin Douglas MCCORMICK, Jeffrey A. HUSBAND, Wassem ABDALLA, Michael J. CONNOR, Barry M. VERDEGAN, Donna BUTLER, Chad T. BRUMMITT
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Patent number: 8333890Abstract: A filter within a filter cartridge design is described that includes a sealing structure on an endplate of an outer filter element. Generally, the sealing structure includes an annular flange on the endplate that can directly seal against an interior surface of a housing when the filter cartridge is assembled for use. During filtration, the annular flange prevents a working fluid from bypassing the outer filter element. The sealing flange can seal with the housing in a press fit engagement.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2009Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: Cummins Filtration IP, Inc.Inventors: Aaron M. Wells, Terry W. Shults, Ismail C. Bagci, Dean Olson, Zemin Jiang, Kevin C. South, Peter K. Herman, Hendrik Amirkhanian, Jeffrey B. Sharp, David P. Genter, Norman C. Blizard, Melvin Douglas McCormick, Jeffrey A. Husband, Wassem Abdalla, Michael J. Connor, Barry M. Verdegan, Donna Butler, Chad T. Brummitt
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Publication number: 20120261323Abstract: A filter apparatus is described that has a torque limiting device, which may be a clutch mechanism, and which provides a protective function for a filter, so as to protect a filter from being over tightened and to thereby prevent damage to filter components. The clutch mechanism can also eliminate or reduce the need for torque measurement of certain filter components. The clutch mechanism can be located on one of the fluid filter, a filter head which engages the fluid filter, or a combination of both the fluid filter and the filter head.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2012Publication date: October 18, 2012Applicant: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC.Inventors: Kurt M.A. BADEAU, Travis E. GOODLUND, Bryan J. BENZ, Bryan P. STEFFEN, Ismail C. BAGCI, Aaron M. WELLS, Rahul B. KALLURWAR, James L. EICKHOFF, Chirag D. PARIKH, Gregory W. HOVERSON, Kevin C. SOUTH, Scott G. MANKE
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Patent number: 8177967Abstract: A disposable, spin-on fluid filter for mounting to a fluid-directing head includes a molded housing having a closed base and a sidewall defining a hollow cavity. Filtering media is positioned within the hollow cavity and a nutplate is joined to the housing so as to enclose the filtering media. The nutplate includes a plurality of inlet flow openings and a lobed sleeve extending into the filtering media. An endplate is joined to the filtering media including a flange portion and a sleeve portion. The fluid filter includes an elastomeric valve having a first portion positioned between the flange portion and the inlet flow openings and a second portion positioned between the sleeve portion and the lobed sleeve. The valve provides an anti-drain back capability and in cooperation with the lobed sleeve provides a filtering media by-pass capability.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2004Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: Cummins Filtration IP, Inc.Inventors: Ismail C. Bagci, Kevin C. South, Gregory W. Hoverson, Byron Andrew Pardue, Peter K. Herman, Chris A. Schoonover, Patrick J. Galecki
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Patent number: 8105483Abstract: An improved water sensor and method for retaining a water sensor to a filter housing are described herein. A snap-fit connection is utilized to secure the water sensor to the filter housing. In one embodiment, the snap-fit connection is achieved using non-metallic components.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2008Date of Patent: January 31, 2012Assignee: Cummins Filtration IP, Inc.Inventors: Kevin C. South, Charles W. Hawkins
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Patent number: 8096423Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 21, 2010Date of Patent: January 17, 2012Assignee: Cummins Filtration IP, Inc.Inventors: Loick Menez, Kelly R. Schmitz, Gerard Malgorn, Ismail C. Bagci, Kevin C. South, Jeffrey B. Sharp
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Patent number: 8083074Abstract: A filter assembly where the filter cartridge is secured to the nutplate and a seal is provided between the filter cartridge and the nutplate. The sealing relationship between the filter cartridge and the nutplate is maintained during use of the filter assembly without using a spring engaged with the filter cartridge that biases the filter cartridge into engagement with the nutplate.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2008Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Assignee: Cummins Filtration IP, Inc.Inventors: Kevin C. South, Ismail C. Bagci, James L. Eickhoff
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Patent number: 8080159Abstract: A filter apparatus for filtering fluid in an internal combustion engine, the filter apparatus including annular full flow filter media extending axially between a first end and a second end. The full flow filter media surrounds a reinforcing member which extends axially between the first end and the second end and includes a plurality of axially spaced apart circumferential connecting segments. The circumferential connecting segments extend between a plurality of substantially axially extending ribs which connect the reinforcing member to a radially inwardly spaced bypass tube. The reinforcing member also includes a plurality of flow apertures defined by the connecting segments and the ribs.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2008Date of Patent: December 20, 2011Assignee: Cummins Filtration IP, Inc.Inventors: Kevin C. South, Abhijit Shimpi, Ismail Bagci, Lee Currier
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Publication number: 20110089104Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2010Publication date: April 21, 2011Applicant: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC.Inventors: Loick Menez, Kelly R. Schmitz, Gerard Malgorn, Ismail C. Bagci, Kevin C. South, Jeffrey B. Sharp
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Patent number: 7882961Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 31, 2007Date of Patent: February 8, 2011Assignee: Cummins Filtration IP, Inc.Inventors: Loick Menez, Kelly R. Schmitz, Gerard Malgorn, Ismail C. Bagci, Kevin C. South, Jeffrey B. Sharp
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Publication number: 20110006646Abstract: A mounting assembly is described that has an interface designed to increase the stress margin of at least the module side of the assembly, for example in a liquid filtration module, and to increase ease of assembling its mounting components. The interface reduces the failure of the mounting assembly at least on the module side, so that if failure of the mounting assembly occurs, such an occurrence is less likely to be at the interface and on the module side, thereby reducing the need to replace more complex and expensive components that may be on the module side. Generally, the mounting assembly includes a mounting interface and a mounting bracket connectable to the mounting interface. A retention component is configured to maintain connection of the mounting interface to the mounting bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2010Publication date: January 13, 2011Applicant: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC.Inventors: Rahul B. Kallurwar, Kevin C. South, Charles W. Hawkins, Ismail C. Bagci, Philip S. Hall
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Publication number: 20100213115Abstract: Improvements to “no filter, no run” fluid filtration systems are described. In one example, a filter includes a movable pin cage that has a first pre-installation position adjacent the bottom end plate and is temporarily connected thereto by a snap connection system, and a second position adjacent the upper end plate where it performs a valve interaction function. In another example, a filter includes non-centered valve pins that are rotatable relative to an upper end plate of the filter.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2010Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP INC.Inventors: Chad M. Thomas, Eric R. Burgan, Philip S. Hall, Carey A. Curt, Kevin C. South, Jeffrey A. Husband, Chad T. Brummitt
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Publication number: 20100200490Abstract: A fluid filter device is described, where a flow attachment member provides a unique interface between the filtering element and a filter head. The fluid filter described herein generally provides a flow structure that is localized and sealed. The flow attachment member is configured to communicate fluid into and out of the fluid filter, and is configured to localize fluid flow both into and out of the fluid filter within a separating structure of the flow attachment member. The flow attachment member further includes a seal structure configured to substantially prevent or at least confine leakage to a localized area away from proximity of the edges of the housing. A composite filter head is described that has integrally molded inlet and outlet fittings.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2010Publication date: August 12, 2010Applicant: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC.Inventors: Harold R. Martin, Rahul Kallurwar, James L. Eickhoff, Ismail C. Bagci, Jeffrey A. Husband, Aaron M. Wells, Kevin C. South
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Publication number: 20100126928Abstract: A filter assembly where the filter cartridge is secured to the nutplate and a seal is provided between the filter cartridge and the nutplate. The sealing relationship between the filter cartridge and the nutplate is maintained during use of the filter assembly without using a spring engaged with the filter cartridge that biases the filter cartridge into engagement with the nutplate.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2008Publication date: May 27, 2010Applicant: Cummins Filtration IP Inc.Inventors: Kevin C. South, Ismail C. Bagci, James L. Eickhoff
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Publication number: 20100122952Abstract: A filter cartridge is provided. The filter cartridge includes a first end plate connected to a first end of a filter media, a second end plate connected to a second end of the filter media and a centering device. The centering device is located towards the second end of the filter media for aligning a pin of the first end plate into a hole of a filter housing. The centering device also includes first ribs at first opposing ends of the centering device and second ribs at second opposing ends of the centering device, the first and second ribs protruding inwardly toward the center of a centering device hole. The length of the first ribs towards the center of the centering device hole and the length of the second ribs towards the center of the centering device hole are designed to align with a cross-sectional shape of the standpipe hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2008Publication date: May 20, 2010Applicant: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP INC.Inventors: Kevin C. South, Charles W. Hawkins
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Publication number: 20100101993Abstract: A filter within a filter cartridge design is described that includes a sealing structure on an endplate of an outer filter element. Generally, the sealing structure includes an annular flange on the endplate that can directly seal against an interior surface of a housing when the filter cartridge is assembled for use. During filtration, the annular flange prevents a working fluid from bypassing the outer filter element. The sealing flange can seal with the housing in a press fit engagement.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2009Publication date: April 29, 2010Applicant: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP INC.Inventors: Aaron M. Wells, Terry W. Shults, Ismail C. Bagci, Dean Olson, Zemin Jiang, Kevin C. South, Peter K. Herman, Hendrik Amirkhanian, Jeffrey B. Sharp, David P. Genter, Norman C. Blizard, Melvin Douglas McCormick, Jeffrey A. Husband, Wassem Abdalla, Michael J. Connor, Barry M. Verdegan, Donna Butler, Chad T. Brummitt