Patents by Inventor Roberto Merckx

Roberto Merckx 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).

  • Publication number: 20090094951
    Abstract: An air cleaner assembly is described and shown which includes a housing having an air flow inlet, an air flow outlet and a housing body and access cover. A serviceable filter cartridge is positioned within the housing. A projection/receiver arrangement providing for engagement between the cartridge and the access cover is provided. The projection/receiver arrangement can be configured in a manner that inhibits both cantilevered motion and rotational motion of the cartridge, once installed. An example projection/receiver arrangement is provided, which includes a serpentine receiving groove on the access cover and a serpentine projection on the filter cartridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2008
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Applicant: Donaldson Company, Inc
    Inventors: Michel Baseotto, Roberto Merckx, Julien Dils, Paul Coulonvaux
  • Publication number: 20090049814
    Abstract: An air cleaner assembly and components therefor are provided. Features are described providing for a cantilevered support of a filter cartridge contained therein, and also, in some examples anti-rotational support. Also, a supported housing seal is shown. A filter cartridge arrangement is described and shown. Methods of assembly and use are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2008
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Applicant: Donaldson Company, Inc
    Inventors: Michel Baseotto, Roberto Merckx, Julien Dils, Paul Coulonvaux