Patents by Inventor Terry Shults

Terry Shults 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: 11890556
    Abstract: A filter cartridge (1) comprising a filter medium (2) of cylindrical shape defining a central axis (3), a first flange (4), said first flange (4) being a flange plate which comprises a central opening (5) defining a fluid outlet, a first face (4a) and a second face (4b) opposite the first face (4a), said face (2) being fixed to the second face (4b) of the first flange (4), and a filtering medium (6) extending from said first face (4a) along the central axis and projecting outwardly from said central opening (5), said cylindrical extension (6) having an outer face (6a) and an inner face (6b); characterized in that said cylindrical extension (6) is traversed by at least one vent (7), and in that a first joint element (8) is provided at a first position of the cylindrical extension (6) and a second sealing element (9) is provided on a second position of the cylindrical extension (6), the first joint element (8) being axially offset from the second joint member (9) with respect to the central axis so that said at
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: CUMMINS FILTRATION SARL
    Inventors: Gérard Malgorn, Stéphane Le Guyader, Charles W. Hawkins, Terry Shults
  • Publication number: 20220096970
    Abstract: A filter cartridge (1) comprising a filter medium (2) of cylindrical shape defining a central axis (3), a first flange (4), said first flange (4) being a flange plate which comprises a central opening (5) defining a fluid outlet, a first face (4a) and a second face (4b) opposite the first face (4a), said face (2) being fixed to the second face (4b) of the first flange (4), and a filtering medium (6) extending from said first face (4a) along the central axis and projecting outwardly from said central opening (5), said cylindrical extension (6) having an outer face (6a) and an inner face (6b); characterized in that said cylindrical extension (6) is traversed by at least one vent (7), and in that a first joint element (8) is provided at a first position of the cylindrical extension (6) and a second sealing element (9) is provided on a second position of the cylindrical extension (6), the first joint element (8) being axially offset from the second joint member (9) with respect to the central axis so that said at
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Applicant: CUMMINS FILTRATION SARL
    Inventors: Gérard Malgorn, Stéphane Le Guyader, Charles W. Hawkins, Terry Shults
  • Patent number: 11202976
    Abstract: A filter cartridge (1) comprising a filter medium (2) of cylindrical shape defining a central axis (3), a first flange (4), said first flange (4) being a flange plate which comprises a central opening (5) defining a fluid outlet, a first face (4a) and a second face (4b) opposite the first face (4a), said face (2) being fixed to the second face (4b) of the first flange (4), and a filtering medium (6) extending from said first face (4a) along the central axis and projecting outwardly from said central opening (5), said cylindrical extension (6) having an outer face (6a) and an inner face (6b); characterized in that said cylindrical extension (6) is traversed by at least one vent (7), and in that a first joint element (8) is provided at a first position of the cylindrical extension (6) and a second sealing element (9) is provided on a second position of the cylindrical extension (6), the first joint element (8) being axially offset from the second joint member (9) with respect to the central axis so that said at
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: CUMMINS FILTRATION SARL
    Inventors: Gérard Malgorn, Stéphane Le Guyader, Charles W. Hawkins, Terry Shults
  • Patent number: 8678202
    Abstract: Disclosed are modular filter-in-filter elements, namely an outer filter element and an inner filter element which may be assembled to form a filter cartridge for use in separation methods and systems. The outer filter element typically functions as a coalescing element and the inner element typically functions as a particulate filter element. The disclosed filter cartridges may be structured for separating water from a hydrocarbon-based liquid fuel as the fuel moves through the cartridge from outside to inside.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Cummins Filtration IP Inc.
    Inventors: Mark T. Wieczorek, Terry Shults, William C. Haberkamp, Jonathan Sheumaker, Barry Mark Verdegan, Christopher E. Holm, Brian W. Schwandt
  • Patent number: 8590712
    Abstract: Disclosed are modular filter-in-filter elements, namely an outer filter element and an inner filter element which may be assembled to form a filter cartridge for use in separation methods and systems. The outer filter element typically functions as a coalescing element and the inner element typically functions as a particulate filter element. The disclosed filter cartridges may be structured for separating water from a hydrocarbon-based liquid fuel as the fuel moves through the cartridge from outside to inside.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Cummins Filtration IP Inc.
    Inventors: Mark T. Wieczorek, Terry Shults, William C. Haberkamp, Jonathan Sheumaker, Barry M. Verdegan, Christopher E. Holm, Brian W. Schwandt
  • Publication number: 20130240460
    Abstract: Disclosed are modular filter-in-filter elements, namely an outer filter element and an inner filter element which may be assembled to form a filter cartridge for use in separation methods and systems. The outer filter element typically functions as a coalescing element and the inner element typically functions as a particulate filter element. The disclosed filter cartridges may be structured for separating water from a hydrocarbon-based liquid fuel as the fuel moves through the cartridge from outside to inside.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP INC.
    Inventors: Mark T. Wieczorek, Terry Shults, William C. Haberkamp, Jonathan Sheumaker, Barry Mark Verdegan, Christopher E. Holm, Brian W. Schwandt
  • Patent number: 8517185
    Abstract: A water separator and particulate filter with a first or outer stage configured to coalesce water from fluid such as fuel, and a second or inner stage configured to separate coalesced water from the fluid and also remove fine solid contaminants from the fluid. The coalescing stage includes a pleated cylinder of polymeric media. The pleated cylinder has pleat valleys and downstream pleat tips, and release sites defined at the downstream pleat tips. The separator stage includes a non-pleated cylinder of polymeric media surrounding and in contact with outer pleat tips of a multi-layer pleated cylinder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Cummins Filtration IP, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Wieczorek, Terry Shults, William Haberkamp, Jonathan Sheumaker, Barry M. Verdegan, Christopher E. Holm, Brian W. Schwandt
  • Publication number: 20110168621
    Abstract: A water separator and particulate filter with a first or outer stage configured to coalesce water from fluid such as fuel, and a second or inner stage configured to separate coalesced water from the fluid and also remove fine solid contaminants from the fluid. The coalescing stage includes a pleated cylinder of polymeric media. The pleated cylinder has pleat valleys and downstream pleat tips, and release sites defined at the downstream pleat tips. The separator stage includes a non-pleated cylinder of polymeric media surrounding and in contact with outer pleat tips of a multi-layer pleated cylinder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2010
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC.
    Inventors: Mark Wieczorek, Terry Shults, William Haberkamp, Jonathan Sheumaker, Barry M. Verdegan, Christopher E. Holm, Brian W. Schwandt
  • Publication number: 20110168647
    Abstract: Disclosed are modular filter-in-filter elements, namely an outer filter element and an inner filter element which may be assembled to form a filter cartridge for use in separation methods and systems. The outer filter element typically functions as a coalescing element and the inner element typically functions as a particulate filter element. The disclosed filter cartridges may be structured for separating water from a hydrocarbon-based liquid fuel as the fuel moves through the cartridge from outside to inside.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2010
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP INC.
    Inventors: Mark T. Wieczorek, Terry Shults, William C. Haberkamp, Jonathan Sheumaker, Barry M. Verdegan, Christopher Holm, Brian W. Schwandt
  • Publication number: 20060260995
    Abstract: A filtered flow-through fitting with an associated system and method are disclosed. The filtered flow-through fitting may include a fitting having a first opening and a second opening connected in fluid communication, a securing mechanism for securing the fitting within a cavity, and a filter extending outwardly from the first opening. The filtered flow-through fitting and associated system and method provide the benefits of allowing an engine component to be quickly and easily replaced, while providing additional protection to the engine's fluid systems by providing an additional layer of particulate matter filtration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2005
    Publication date: November 23, 2006
    Inventors: Doug McCormick, Terry Shults