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).
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Patent number: 11890556Abstract: 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 atType: GrantFiled: December 10, 2021Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: CUMMINS FILTRATION SARLInventors: Gérard Malgorn, Stéphane Le Guyader, Charles W. Hawkins, Terry Shults
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Publication number: 20220096970Abstract: 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 atType: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2021Publication date: March 31, 2022Applicant: CUMMINS FILTRATION SARLInventors: Gérard Malgorn, Stéphane Le Guyader, Charles W. Hawkins, Terry Shults
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Patent number: 11202976Abstract: 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 atType: GrantFiled: October 10, 2017Date of Patent: December 21, 2021Assignee: CUMMINS FILTRATION SARLInventors: Gérard Malgorn, Stéphane Le Guyader, Charles W. Hawkins, Terry Shults
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Patent number: 8678202Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 2, 2013Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Cummins Filtration IP Inc.Inventors: Mark T. Wieczorek, Terry Shults, William C. Haberkamp, Jonathan Sheumaker, Barry Mark Verdegan, Christopher E. Holm, Brian W. Schwandt
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Patent number: 8590712Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 22, 2010Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: Cummins Filtration IP Inc.Inventors: Mark T. Wieczorek, Terry Shults, William C. Haberkamp, Jonathan Sheumaker, Barry M. Verdegan, Christopher E. Holm, Brian W. Schwandt
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Publication number: 20130240460Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2013Publication date: September 19, 2013Applicant: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP INC.Inventors: Mark T. Wieczorek, Terry Shults, William C. Haberkamp, Jonathan Sheumaker, Barry Mark Verdegan, Christopher E. Holm, Brian W. Schwandt
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Patent number: 8517185Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 22, 2010Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: Cummins Filtration IP, Inc.Inventors: Mark Wieczorek, Terry Shults, William Haberkamp, Jonathan Sheumaker, Barry M. Verdegan, Christopher E. Holm, Brian W. Schwandt
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Publication number: 20110168621Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2010Publication date: July 14, 2011Applicant: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC.Inventors: Mark Wieczorek, Terry Shults, William Haberkamp, Jonathan Sheumaker, Barry M. Verdegan, Christopher E. Holm, Brian W. Schwandt
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Publication number: 20110168647Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2010Publication date: July 14, 2011Applicant: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP INC.Inventors: Mark T. Wieczorek, Terry Shults, William C. Haberkamp, Jonathan Sheumaker, Barry M. Verdegan, Christopher Holm, Brian W. Schwandt
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Publication number: 20060260995Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2005Publication date: November 23, 2006Inventors: Doug McCormick, Terry Shults