Patents by Inventor Michael Jon Gustafson

Michael Jon Gustafson 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: 7886610
    Abstract: An apparatus for measuring the differential pressure of fluid in filter. The apparatus comprises a housing defining a pressure chamber. A differential pressure gauge divides the pressure chamber into first and second fluid chambers. The differential pressure gauge is arranged to measure a differential pressure between fluid in the first chamber and fluid in the second chamber. The differential pressure gauge has a variable output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Jon Gustafson, John R. Hacker
  • Patent number: 7311747
    Abstract: A generally cylindrical filter element incorporating nonsymmetrical or asymmetrical V-pleated media. The V-pleated media provides increased filter media per given filter volume, extended filter life, and a smaller filter for equivalent filter life. A smaller filter is generally beneficial for some applications such as aircraft, due to its lower weight. Various features of the filter include asymmetric variable pleat heights applied to a cylindrical or obround filter; defined pleat spacing applied to a variable pleat height element; optimal pleat density; and optimal shape of inlet and outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Eric Adamek, Michael Jon Gustafson, Jarren B. Mills, Kirk A. Schnieder, Marilyn D. Welch
  • Patent number: 7225680
    Abstract: An apparatus for measuring the differential pressure of fluid in filter. The apparatus comprises a housing defining a pressure chamber. A differential pressure gauge divides the pressure chamber into first and second fluid chambers. The differential pressure gauge is arranged to measure a differential pressure between fluid in the first chamber and fluid in the second chamber. The differential pressure gauge has a variable output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Jon Gustafson, John R. Hacker, John F. Connelly, Gus E. Breiland
  • Patent number: 6322697
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a filter assembly including an outer housing, and a removable filter insert that fits within the housing. The filter insert includes a generally cylindrical filter element. An insert body is connected to the filter element. The insert body includes a top end cap in which a top end of the filter element is potted, and a bottom end cap in which a bottom end of the filter element is potted. The insert body also includes a cylindrical liner or wall that surrounds the filter element. The cylindrical liner is spaced-apart from the filter element such that an annular flow passageway is defined between the cylindrical liner and the filter element. The outer wall is configured to prevent contaminants from escaping from the filter insert and contaminating the inside of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2001
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: John R. Hacker, Michael Jon Gustafson