Patents by Inventor Scott G. Manke
Scott G. Manke 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: 10688430Abstract: Cleanable filters and methods of cleaning filters are described in the present application. The cleanable air filter includes a housing and a filter element installed in the housing. The filter element is configured to filter an operating fluid in a given application. The filter element is cleanable in-situ in the installed condition in the housing. The cleanable air filter further includes a cleaning fluid applicator configured to apply a cleaning fluid to the filter element while the filter element is in the installed condition in the housing such that the filter element is cleanable without being removed from the filter housing.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2019Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC.Inventors: Mark V. Holzmann, Robert A. Bannister, Budi Antony, Scott W. Schwartz, Brian W. Schwandt, Steven R. Sankbeil, Christopher E. Holm, Eric A. Janikowski, Scott G. Manke
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Publication number: 20200072365Abstract: A valve block includes a fluid-transfer plate with multiple inlet bores connecting to a common inlet channel, and multiple outlet bores connecting to a common outlet channel. The inlet bores and the outlet bores are arranged in a curved shape. The valve block also includes a pressure plate and diaphragm aligned and connected to the fluid-transfer plate in a way that allows pressurized material in the pressure plate to control the state of the channels formed by the inlet and outlet bores.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2019Publication date: March 5, 2020Applicant: Semba Biosciences, Inc.Inventors: Brian A. Harbrecht, Robert Charles Mierendorf, Scott G. Manke
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Publication number: 20200049261Abstract: An illustrative valve block includes a plate, a fluid transfer block, and a diaphragm. The plate includes a channel configured to receive a first fluid and a recess connected to the channel. The fluid transfer block includes an inlet connection configured to receive a second fluid and an outlet connection. The fluid transfer block also includes a plurality of valve inlet bores connected to the inlet connection. The plurality of valve inlet bores are distributed along at least part of a first curved shape. The fluid transfer block further includes a plurality of valve outlet bores each fluidly connected to the outlet connection. The plurality of valve outlet bores are distributed along at least part of a second curved shape. The diaphragm is between the pressure plate and the fluid transfer block. The plurality of valve inlet bores and the plurality of valve outlet bores adjoin the recess.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2019Publication date: February 13, 2020Applicant: Semba Biosciences, Inc.Inventors: Brian A. Harbrecht, Robert Charles Mierendorf, Scott G. Manke
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Patent number: 10507419Abstract: Cleanable filters and methods of cleaning filters are described in the present application. The cleanable air filter includes a housing and a filter element installed in the housing. The filter element is configured to filter an operating fluid in a given application. The filter element is cleanable in-situ in the installed condition in the housing. The cleanable air filter further includes a cleaning fluid applicator configured to apply a cleaning fluid to the filter element while the filter element is in the installed condition in the housing such that the filter element is cleanable without being removed from the filter housing.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2014Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: Cummins Filtration IP, Inc.Inventors: Mark V. Holzmann, Robert A. Bannister, Budi Antony, Scott W. Schwartz, Brian W. Schwandt, Steven R. Sankbeil, Christopher E. Holm, Eric A. Janikowski, Scott G. Manke
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Patent number: 10451188Abstract: An illustrative valve block includes a pressure plate, a fluid transfer block, and a diaphragm. The pressure plate includes a pressure channel configured to receive a pressurized first fluid and a recess in a surface of the pressure plate. The pressure channel and the recess are fluidly connected. The fluid transfer block includes an inlet connection configured to receive a second fluid and an outlet connection. The fluid transfer block also includes a plurality of valve inlet bores each fluidly connected to the inlet connection. The plurality of valve inlet bores are distributed along at least part of a first circular shape. The fluid transfer block further includes a plurality of valve outlet bores each fluidly connected to the outlet connection.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2015Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: Semba Biosciences, Inc.Inventors: Brian A. Harbrecht, Robert Charles Mierendorf, Scott G. Manke
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Publication number: 20190291035Abstract: Cleanable filters and methods of cleaning filters are described in the present application. The cleanable air filter includes a housing and a filter element installed in the housing. The filter element is configured to filter an operating fluid in a given application. The filter element is cleanable in-situ in the installed condition in the housing. The cleanable air filter further includes a cleaning fluid applicator configured to apply a cleaning fluid to the filter element while the filter element is in the installed condition in the housing such that the filter element is cleanable without being removed from the filter housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2019Publication date: September 26, 2019Applicant: Cummins Filtration IP, Inc.Inventors: Mark V. Holzmann, Robert A. Bannister, Budi Antony, Scott W. Schwartz, Brian W. Schwandt, Steven R. Sankbeil, Christopher E. Holm, Eric A. Janikowski, Scott G. Manke
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Patent number: 10393276Abstract: An improvement in a valve block for use with diaphragm-based valves is disclosed. The valve block includes a fluid-transfer plate with multiple small-diameter inlet bores connecting to a common inlet channel, and multiple small-diameter outlet bores connecting to a common outlet channel. The valve block also includes a pressure plate and diaphragm aligned and connected to the fluid-transfer plate in a way that allows pressurized material in the pressure plate to control the state of the channels formed by the inlet and outlet bores. The sizing and number of bores is optimized to accommodate high fluid flow rates, control fluid pressure, and enhance reliability.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2014Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: SEMBA BIOSCIENCES, INC.Inventors: Brian A. Harbrecht, Robert Charles Mierendorf, Scott G. Manke
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Publication number: 20190168154Abstract: A filter element includes first filter media, second filter media, a frame, and a seal member. The frame is coupled to the first filter media and the second filter media, the frame securing the first filter media and the second filter media into a V-shape. The seal member is attached to and extends from the frame. The seal member includes a U-shaped channel structured to receive a ridge of a housing when the filter element is installed in the housing. The seal member is structured to form a seal between the filter element and the housing when the filter element is installed in the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2017Publication date: June 6, 2019Applicant: Cummins Filtration IP, Inc.Inventors: Jessie A. KNIGHT, Scott G. MANKE, Dane P. MILLER, Jason A. SCHERCK, Robert A. BANNISTER, Gregory K. LOKEN, Scott W. SCHWARTZ
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Patent number: 10226727Abstract: A filter assembly may include a housing and a cover movably connected to the housing and movable between an open position and a closed position. The filter assembly may also include at least one projection extending from the cover towards an interior of the housing and a filter element that fits at least partially within the housing. When the cover is moved from the open position to the closed position, at least one projection interfaces with the filter element and causes the filter element to pivot within the housing, such that the at least one projection seals the filter element and the housing together when the cover is in the closed position.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2015Date of Patent: March 12, 2019Assignee: Cummins Filtration IP, Inc.Inventors: Jessie A. Knight, Scott G. Manke
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Publication number: 20180023712Abstract: An illustrative valve block includes a pressure plate, a fluid transfer block, and a diaphragm. The pressure plate includes a pressure channel configured to receive a pressurized first fluid and a recess in a surface of the pressure plate. The pressure channel and the recess are fluidly connected. The fluid transfer block includes an inlet connection configured to receive a second fluid and an outlet connection. The fluid transfer block also includes a plurality of valve inlet bores each fluidly connected to the inlet connection. The plurality of valve inlet bores are distributed along at least part of a first circular shape. The fluid transfer block further includes a plurality of valve outlet bores each fluidly connected to the outlet connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2015Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventors: Brian A. Harbrecht, Robert Charles Mierendorf, Scott G. Manke
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Publication number: 20170095761Abstract: A filter assembly may include a housing and a cover movably connected to the housing and movable between an open position and a closed position. The filter assembly may also include at least one projection extending from the cover towards an interior of the housing and a filter element that fits at least partially within the housing. When the cover is moved from the open position to the closed position, at least one projection interfaces with the filter element and causes the filter element to pivot within the housing, such that the at least one projection seals the filter element and the housing together when the cover is in the closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2015Publication date: April 6, 2017Applicant: Cummins Filtration IP, Inc.Inventors: Jessie A. Knight, Scott G. Manke
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Publication number: 20160312907Abstract: An improvement in a valve block for use with diaphragm-based valves is disclosed. The valve block includes a fluid-transfer plate with multiple small-diameter inlet bores connecting to a common inlet channel, and multiple small-diameter outlet bores connecting to a common outlet channel. The valve block also includes a pressure plate and diaphragm aligned and connected to the fluid-transfer plate in a way that allows pressurized material in the pressure plate to control the state of the channels formed by the inlet and outlet bores. The sizing and number of bores is optimized to accommodate high fluid flow rates, control fluid pressure, and enhance reliability.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2014Publication date: October 27, 2016Inventors: Robert Charles Mierendorf, Brian A. Harbrecht, Scott G. Manke
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Publication number: 20160193554Abstract: 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: March 11, 2016Publication date: July 7, 2016Applicant: 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: 9308475Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 12, 2012Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: 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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Publication number: 20150343361Abstract: Cleanable filters and methods of cleaning filters are described in the present application. The cleanable air filter includes a housing and a filter element installed in the housing. The filter element is configured to filter an operating fluid in a given application. The filter element is cleanable in-situ in the installed condition in the housing. The cleanable air filter further includes a cleaning fluid applicator configured to apply a cleaning fluid to the filter element while the filter element is in the installed condition in the housing such that the filter element is cleanable without being removed from the filter housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2014Publication date: December 3, 2015Applicant: Cummins Filtration IP, Inc.Inventors: Mark V. Holzmann, Robert A. Bannister, Budi Antony, Scott W. Schwartz, Brian W. Schwandt, Steven R. Sankbeil, Christopher E. Holm, Eric A. Janikowski, Scott G. Manke
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Patent number: 8636259Abstract: A carriage holder for support of an apparatus includes identical upper and lower support plates having on their outer edge a number of indentations corresponding to the number of apparatus to be supported, said indentations providing aligned radial horizontal grasping surfaces on one side of said apparatus. The carriage holder also includes a series of vertical spring pivot pins joining said upper and lower support plates, adjacent to each said indentation, each such pin bearing a torsion spring loaded retractable clamp member to provide grasping surfaces in retracted position opposite to the grasping surfaces of said indentations. The carriage holder also includes an unobstructed aperture in each of said aligned support plates for mounting said carriage holder on a shaft. The carriage holder further includes a locking mechanism to hold said carriage in a fixed position on the shaft.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2011Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Semba Biosciences, Inc.Inventors: Scott G. Manke, Brian A. Harbrecht, Anthony Charles Grabski, Robert Charles Mierendorf, James L. Rane
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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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Publication number: 20120012719Abstract: A carriage holder for support of an apparatus includes identical upper and lower support plates having on their outer edge a number of indentations corresponding to the number of apparatus to be supported, said indentations providing aligned radial horizontal grasping surfaces on one side of said apparatus. The carriage holder also includes a series of vertical spring pivot pins joining said upper and lower support plates, adjacent to each said indentation, each such pin bearing a torsion spring loaded retractable clamp member to provide grasping surfaces in retracted position opposite to the grasping surfaces of said indentations. The carriage holder also includes an unobstructed aperture in each of said aligned support plates for mounting said carriage holder on a shaft. The carriage holder further includes a locking mechanism to hold said carriage in a fixed position on the shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2011Publication date: January 19, 2012Inventors: Scott G. Manke, Brian A. Harbrecht, Anthony Charles Grabski, Robert Charles Mierendorf, James L. Rane
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Patent number: 7841489Abstract: A container having a knit line. The container comprises a body defining a partially enclosed volume having an access opening defined by a neck, the neck defining a pocket. An insert is coupled to the neck. The insert comprises an outer wall configured to fit within the opening of the container and defining the periphery of the insert. The outer wall has an upper edge and a lower edge, with the upper edge including an annular lip extending radially outward to prevent the insert from being pushed too far into or through the neck. The tooth extends from the lip and is configured to insert into a notch defined by the neck of the container. An upstanding spout is located within the outer wall. A bottom wall connects the lower edge of the outer wall and the spout to form a channel between the outer wall and the spout.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2004Date of Patent: November 30, 2010Assignee: Masterchem Industries, LLCInventors: Mark A. Gilbertson, Scott G. Manke
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Patent number: D884866Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2018Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC.Inventors: Jessie A. Knight, Scott G. Manke