Patents by Inventor Wayne R. W. Bishop

Wayne R. W. Bishop 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: 8652228
    Abstract: A filter element, a safety element and fluid cleaner assembly. The fluid cleaner assembly generally includes a housing having a cover and a primary fluid cleaner section. The element generally comprises z-filter media, arranged in a straight through configuration, and an axial seal gasket positioned to extend continuously around at outer perimeter of the straight through flow construction. The fluid cleaner assembly can have a precleaner positioned therein. Methods of assembly and use are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph William Krisko, Wayne R. W. Bishop, Steven Scott Gieseke, Carolyn J. Finnerty, David W. Nelson
  • Patent number: 8608818
    Abstract: A filter arrangement includes a media construction comprising a corrugated sheet secured to a flat sheet rolled into a coiled construction. A frame and a first seal member are provided. The frame secures the first seal member to the coiled construction. The first seal member is preferably oriented to form a radial seal with a housing. A second seal member is secured to the outer annular surface of the coiled construction. The second seal member includes a gasket extension having first and second opposite ends; an attachment portion; and a protrusion extending from the attachment portion. The second seal member is preferably oriented to form an axial seal with a housing. Air cleaners preferably utilizing filter arrangements as described herein operably installed within housings. Methods of installing, filtering, assembling, and servicing preferably include arrangements as described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Jian Xu, John David Kuhn, Edward J. Kreitinger, Wayne R. W. Bishop, Steven Scott Gieseke
  • Publication number: 20130239530
    Abstract: An air filter arrangement is disclosed. The air filter arrangement includes media comprising corrugated media secured to facing media and forming inlet and outlet flutes secured to one another. Media pack arrangements including such media are described. Also described are filter cartridges including such media packs and air cleaners including the filter cartridges. Advantageous housing seal arrangements having a pinch seal member and forming a trough are described. Methods of assembly and use are also provided. Also, systems of use are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: Donaldson Company Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory L. REICHTER, Wayne R.W. BISHOP, Benny Kevin NELSON, Darrel WEGNER, Bruce R. CRENSHAW, Vladimir KLADNITSKY, Thomas G. MILLER, Donald Raymond MORK, Kevin J. SCHRAGE, Richard J. OSENDORF, Bradley A. KUEMPEL, Thomas John LUNDGREN
  • Publication number: 20130239529
    Abstract: An air filter arrangement is disclosed. The air filter arrangement includes strips of media comprising fluted sheets secured to facing sheets and forming inlet and outlet flutes secured to one another in a stack. Media pack arrangements including such stacked media with peripheral, perimeter, housing seal arrangements are described. Also described are air cleaners including the filter cartridges. Methods of assembly and use are also provided. Also, systems of use are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory L. Reichter, Wayne R.W. Bishop, Benny Kevin Nelson, Darrel Wegner, Bruce R. Crenshaw, Vladimir Kladnitsky, Thomas G. Miller, Donald Raymond Mork, Kevin J. Schrage, Richard J. Osendorf, Bradley A. Kuempel, Thomas John Lundgren, Jordan S. Flagstad
  • Patent number: 8496723
    Abstract: An air cleaner arrangement is shown. The air cleaner arrangement includes a serviceable filter cartridge comprising strips of media arranged in a stacked configuration. The strips of media each comprise a corrugated sheet secured to a facing sheet. A preferred filter cartridge positioned within the air cleaner arrangement, is depicted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory L. Reichter, Wayne R. W. Bishop, Benny Kevin Nelson, Darrel Wegner, Bruce R. Crenshaw, Vladimir Kladnitsky, Donald Raymond Mork, Kevin J. Schrage, Richard J. Osendorf, Bradley A. Kuempel, Thomas John Lundgren, Jordan S. Flagstad
  • Patent number: 8449638
    Abstract: A filter arrangement includes a filter element, a frame construction secured to the filter element, and a handle member secured to the filter element. In preferred embodiments, the handle member is secured to the frame construction. Preferably, the filter element includes a central core member, wherein fluted filter media is coiled around the central core member. Preferably, the central core member includes a plurality of corrugations, wherein the corrugations mateably engage at least some flutes. Preferably, the handle member is integral with the central core member, and also includes a fastening member for connection to a frame construction on the filter element. Methods for cleaning air and servicing an air cleaner preferably include constructions as described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Scott Gieseke, William M. Juliar, Edward A. Steinbrueck, Wayne R. W. Bishop, Patrick Golden, Wayne C. Musselman
  • Publication number: 20130097983
    Abstract: A filter arrangement includes a media construction comprising a corrugated sheet secured to a flat sheet rolled into a coiled construction. A frame and a first seal member are provided. The frame secures the first seal member to the coiled construction. The first seal member is preferably oriented to form a radial seal with a housing. A second seal member is secured to the outer annular surface of the coiled construction. The second seal member includes a gasket extension having first and second opposite ends; an attachment portion; and a protrusion extending from the attachment portion. The second seal member is preferably oriented to form an axial seal with a housing. Air cleaners preferably utilizing filter arrangements as described herein operably installed within housings. Methods of installing, filtering, assembling, and servicing preferably include arrangements as described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2012
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Applicant: Donaldson Company Inc.
    Inventors: Jian Xu, John David Kuhn, Edward J. Kreitinger, Wayne R.W. Bishop, Steven Scott Gieseke
  • Publication number: 20130019576
    Abstract: A filter cartridge, a safety element and fluid cleaner assembly are described. The fluid cleaner assembly generally includes a housing having a cover and a primary fluid cleaner section. The filter cartridge generally comprises z-filter media, arranged in a straight through configuration. Preferred cartridges include a seal gasket positioned to extend continuously around at outer perimeter of the straight through flow construction. The fluid cleaner assembly can have a precleaner positioned therein. Preferred features are described. Methods of assembly and use are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2012
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Applicant: Donaldson Company, Inc
    Inventors: William J. Krisko, Wayne R., W. Bishop, Steven S. Gieseke, Benny K. Nelson
  • Patent number: 8343245
    Abstract: Air cleaner and preferred components for an air cleaner are provided. In certain arrangements, a band is permanently mounted to the media pack, surrounding the media. Also, the cartridge is non-circular and includes a radial seal thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul R. Coulonvaux, Johan G. Dewit, Cary Donald Olson, Thomas G. Miller, Marty A. Barris, Wayne R. W. Bishop, Donald F. Engel, Steven Campbell, Johan Fobe
  • Publication number: 20120304609
    Abstract: Z-filter media pack arrangements and methods for providing them are described. The preferred arrangements have a cured-in-place jacket around an outside of a coiled z-filter media combination. The preferred cured-in-place jacket is a mold-in-place overmold which includes, integral therein, a housing seal arrangement. Preferably a cured-in-place center core is used, most preferably one that has opposite concave ends with seal arrangements configured to seal a lead end portion of the coiled z-filter media combination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2012
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicant: Donaldson Company., Inc.
    Inventors: KEVIN J. SCHRAGE, Eugene Lensing, Jeff S. Rahlf, Wayne R.W. Bishop, Gregory L. Reichter, Benny K. Nelson, Rodger I. Spears, Bruce R. Crenshaw, Vladimir Kladnitsky
  • Patent number: 8292983
    Abstract: An air filter arrangement is disclosed. The air filter arrangement includes strips of media comprising fluted sheets secured to facing sheets and forming inlet and outlet flutes secured to one another in a stack. Media pack arrangements including such stacked media with peripheral, perimeter, housing seal arrangements are described. Also described are air cleaners including the filter cartridges. Methods of assembly and use are also provided. Also, systems of use are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory L. Reichter, Wayne R. W. Bishop, Benny Kevin Nelson, Darrel Wegner, Bruce R. Crenshaw, Vladimir Kladnitsky, Thomas G. Miller, Donald Raymond Mork, Kevin J. Schrage, Richard J. Osendorf, Bradley A. Kuempel, Thomas John Lundgren, Jordan S. Flagstad
  • Patent number: 8277532
    Abstract: An air filter arrangement is (300) disclosed. The air filter arrangement includes strips of media comprising corrugated sheets secured to facing sheets and forming inlet and outlet flutes secured to one another in a stack. Media pack arrangements including such stacked media with a molding arrangement to secure and seal opposite side edges of the media strips, are described. Also described are filter cartridges including such media pack (301) and air cleaners including the filter cartridges. Methods of assembly and use are also provided. Also, systems of use are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory L. Reichter, Wayne R. W. Bishop, Benny Kevin Nelson, Darrel Wegner, Bruce R. Crenshaw, Vladimir Kladnitsky, Thomas G. Miller, Donald Raymond Mork, Kevin J. Schrage, Richard J. Osendorf, Bradley A. Kuempel, Thomas John Lundgren
  • Patent number: 8246707
    Abstract: A filter arrangement includes a media construction comprising a corrugated sheet secured to a flat sheet rolled into a coiled construction. A frame and a first seal member are provided. The frame secures the first seal member to the coiled construction. The first seal member is preferably oriented to form a radial seal with a housing. A second seal member is secured to the outer annular surface of the coiled construction. The second seal member includes a gasket extension having first and second opposite ends; an attachment portion; and a protrusion extending from the attachment portion. The second seal member is preferably oriented to form an axial seal with a housing. Air cleaners preferably utilizing filter arrangements as described herein operably installed within housings. Methods of installing, filtering, assembling, and servicing preferably include arrangements as described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Jian Xu, John David Kuhn, Edward J. Kreitinger, Wayne R. W. Bishop, Steven Scott Gieseke
  • Patent number: 8241383
    Abstract: Z-filter media pack arrangements and methods for providing them are described. The preferred arrangements have a cured-in-place jacket around an outside of a coiled z-filter media combination. The preferred cured-in-place jacket is a mold-in-place overmold which includes, integral therein, a housing seal arrangement. Preferably a cured-in-place center core is used, most preferably one that has opposite concave ends with seal arrangements configured to seal a lead end portion of the coiled z-filter media combination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin J. Schrage, Eugene Lensing, Jeff S. Rahlf, Wayne R. W. Bishop, Gregory L. Reichter, Benny K. Nelson, Rodger I. Spears, Bruce R. Crenshaw, Vladimir Kladnitsky
  • Publication number: 20120159909
    Abstract: A filter arrangement includes a filter element, a frame construction secured to the filter element, and a handle member secured to the filter element. In preferred embodiments, the handle member is secured to the frame construction. Preferably, the filter element includes a central core member, wherein fluted filter media is coiled around the central core member. Preferably, the central core member includes a plurality of corrugations, wherein the corrugations mateably engage at least some flutes. Preferably, the handle member is integral with the central core member, and also includes a fastening member for connection to a frame construction on the filter element. Methods for cleaning air and servicing an air cleaner preferably include constructions as described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2011
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Inventors: Steven Scott Gieseke, William M. Juliar, Edward A. Steinbrueck, Wayne R. W. Bishop, Patrick Golden, Wayne C. Musselman
  • Publication number: 20120031058
    Abstract: Air cleaner and preferred components for an air cleaner are provided. In certain arrangements, a band is permanently mounted to the media pack, surrounding the media. Also, the cartridge is non-circular and includes a radial seal thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2011
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Applicant: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul R. Coulonvaux, Johan G. Dewit, Cary Donald Olson, Thomas G. Miller, Marty A. Barris, Wayne R.W. Bishop, Donald F. Engel, Steven Campbell, Johan Fobe
  • Patent number: 8101003
    Abstract: A filter cartridge, a safety element and fluid cleaner assembly are described. The fluid cleaner assembly generally includes a housing having a cover and a primary fluid cleaner section. The filter cartridge generally comprises z-filter media, arranged in a straight through configuration. Preferred cartridges include a seal gasket positioned to extend continuously around at outer perimeter of the straight through flow construction. The fluid cleaner assembly can have a precleaner positioned therein. Preferred features are described. Methods of assembly and use are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: William J. Krisko, Wayne R. W. Bishop, Steven S. Gieseke, Benny Nelson
  • Patent number: 8083825
    Abstract: A filter arrangement includes a filter media pack having a side wall. A ring is oriented around and against the side wall of the filter media pack. The ring includes a band having an interior surface oriented against the side wall of the filter media pack and an opposite exterior surface. A first seal member is secured to the exterior surface of the band. The first seal member is oriented radially from the filter media pack. The filter media pack includes Z-media having an inlet flow face and an opposite outlet flow face. An air cleaner including a housing with a filter element operably installed therein is provided. Methods of installing, filtering, and servicing are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Wade Stephen Mosset, John David Kuhn, Susan Rae Brady, Donald Duane Larson, Wayne R. W. Bishop
  • Publication number: 20110296806
    Abstract: A filter element, a safety element and fluid cleaner assembly. The fluid cleaner assembly generally includes a housing having a cover and a primary fluid cleaner section. The element generally comprises z-filter media, arranged in a straight through configuration, and an axial seal gasket positioned to extend continuously around at outer perimeter of the straight through flow construction. The fluid cleaner assembly can have a precleaner positioned therein. Methods of assembly and use are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2011
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Inventors: JOSEPH WILLIAM KRISKO, WAYNE R.W. BISHOP, STEVEN SCOTT GIESEKE, CAROLYN J. FINNERTY, DAVID W. NELSON
  • Publication number: 20110265437
    Abstract: A filter arrangement includes a media construction comprising a corrugated sheet secured to a flat sheet rolled into a coiled construction. A frame and a first seal member are provided. The frame secures the first seal member to the coiled construction. The first seal member is preferably oriented to form a radial seal with a housing. A second seal member is secured to the outer annular surface of the coiled construction. The second seal member includes a gasket extension having first and second opposite ends; an attachment portion; and a protrusion extending from the attachment portion. The second seal member is preferably oriented to form an axial seal with a housing. Air cleaners preferably utilizing filter arrangements as described herein operably installed within housings. Methods of installing, filtering, assembling, and servicing preferably include arrangements as described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2011
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Applicant: Donaldson Company Inc.
    Inventors: Jian Xu, John David Kuhn, Edward J. Kreitinger, Wayne R.W. Bishop, Steven Scott Gieseke