Patents by Inventor Mitch Bendix

Mitch Bendix 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).

  • Filter having drain valve with mechanical lock
    Patent number: 8877055
    Abstract: A filter with a drain valve is provided. The drain valve mounts within an opening of a housing of the filter. The drain valve has a knob mounted to a valve member thereof. At least one locking structure is disposed between the knob and the valve member to mechanically lock the knob to the valve member. Such a configuration reduces the likelihood that the knob will become inadvertently dislodged during operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Baldwin Filters, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Schweitzer, Mitch Bendix
  • Filter Having Drain Valve With Mechanical Lock
    Publication number: 20120091051
    Abstract: A filter with a drain valve is provided. The drain valve mounts within an opening of a housing of the filter. The drain valve has a knob mounted to a valve member thereof. At least one locking structure is disposed between the knob and the valve member to mechanically lock the knob to the valve member. Such a configuration reduces the likelihood that the knob will become inadvertently dislodged during operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2010
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: BALDWIN FILTERS, INC.
    Inventors: Stephen Schweitzer, Mitch Bendix
  • FILTER ASSEMBLY HAVING METAL MATERIAL IMPROVEMENT
    Publication number: 20120074049
    Abstract: A filter is provided with at least one metal component other than tin coated steel. A suitable metal material may be nickel flash treated steel or other than comparative metal material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: BALDWIN FILTERS, INC.
    Inventors: Arlen Petersen, Mitch Bendix