Patents by Inventor Werner Wilkendorf

Werner Wilkendorf 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: 11458421
    Abstract: A filter apparatus, in particular for the filtration of hydraulic media, includes a filter housing (4) and a filter element (30) arranged in the filter housing, Air present in the filter housing (4) can be removed from the housing by suction by a degassing device (52) that generates a negative pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: HYDAC FLUIDCARECENTER GMBH
    Inventors: Alexander Wohlers, John Otto, Werner Wilkendorf
  • Publication number: 20210283531
    Abstract: 1. Filter apparatus. 2. The invention relates to a filter apparatus, in particular for the filtration of hydraulic media, comprising a filter housing (4) and a filter element (30) arranged therein, characterized in that air present in the filter housing (4) can be removed therefrom by suction by means of a degassing device (52) that generates a negative pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2018
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Inventors: Alexander WOHLERS, John OTTO, Werner WILKENDORF
  • Patent number: 10066652
    Abstract: A filter device has a first connection (A1) to a hydraulic working circuit, an associated filter element (F1) and an additional connection (A2) by which leakage oil amounts of hydraulic components can be fed. A control apparatus (V2) can feed the leakage oil amounts from the additional connection (A2) to the filter element (F1) when a specified working pressure of the working circuit is not reached at the first connection (A1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: HYDAC FILTERTECHNIK GMBH
    Inventor: Werner Wilkendorf
  • Patent number: 9764260
    Abstract: A filtering device for fluids includes a filter housing (1) and a filter element (9) received in the filter housing. The filter element has an end cap (17) on at least one end. The end cap forms an enclosure for the corresponding end edge of the filtering material (23, 35) and is fixed on an element receiver (13) interacting with the bottom part (5) of the filter housing (1) to fix the position of the filter element (9) in its functional position. The element receiver forms a fluid path for the cleaned fluid exiting the hollow chamber (19) of the filter element (9). The element receiver (13) contains a valve arrangement (55) blocking the fluid path (35). A control device (79, 83) releasing the valve arrangement (55) in the functional position is on the end cap (17) of the filtering element (9). The end cap is fixed on the element receiver (13).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: HYDAC FILTERTECHNIK GMBH
    Inventors: Werner Wilkendorf, Volker Backes
  • Publication number: 20160017900
    Abstract: A filter device, comprising at least one first connection (A1) to a hydraulic working Circuit, with which a filter element (F1) is associated, and comprising at least one additional connection (A2), by means of which leakage oil amounts of hydraulic components can be fed, is characterised in that a control apparatus (V2) is provided, by means of which the leakage oil amounts can be fed from the additional connection (A2) to the filter element (F1) when a specified working pressure of the working Circuit is not reached at the first connection (A1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2014
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventor: Werner WILKENDORF
  • Patent number: 8480774
    Abstract: A filter device, in particular a reflux vacuum filter, has at least one filter housing (7) in which at least one filter element (3) can be accommodated. The filter element defines a longitudinal axis (25), and has at least two valve units in the form of a bypass valve (V2) and of a pre-pressurizing valve (V1). The valve units are arranged concentric to and along the longitudinal axis (25) of each filter element (3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Hydac Filtertechnik GmbH
    Inventors: Werner Wilkendorf, Stefan Marschall
  • Patent number: 8419937
    Abstract: A filter device has a cup-shaped filter housing (1), a filter element (13) in the housing and at least one end cap (21). A retaining device detachably fixes the filter element (13) along its longitudinal axis and has screwing elements (33, 41) interacting with each other and configured on the interior of the filter housing (1) and on the filter element (13). A sealing device (38) forms the seal between the filter element (13) and a housing terminating part (5) limiting the filter housing (1) at an end. The housing terminating part (5) forms an element receiving device having a fluid passage (43) concentric to the longitudinal axis (3). The fluid passage has inner screwing elements (41). A connecting piece (31) of the end cap (21) is able to be screwed into the passage using outer screwing elements (33).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Hydac Filtertechnik GmbH
    Inventors: Silke Kühnrich, Werner Wilkendorf
  • Publication number: 20130008839
    Abstract: The invention relates to a filtering device for fluids, comprising a filter housing (I). At least one filtering element (9) which is in the form of a filter cartridge and which defines a longitudinal axis (11) can be received in said filter housing. The filter cartridge has an end cap (17) on at least one end, said end cap fanning an enclosure for the corresponding end edge of the filtering material (23, 35). The end cap can be fixed on an element receiving means (13), which interacts with the bottom part (5) of the filter housing (1), in order to fix the position of the filtering element (9) in the functional position thereof. The element receiving means forms a fluid path for the cleaned fluid exiting the filtering hollow chamber (19) of the filtering element (9).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2010
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Inventors: Werner Wilkendorf, Volker Backes
  • Publication number: 20110168619
    Abstract: The invention relates to a filter device having a cup-shaped filter housing (1), comprising a filter element (13) held therein and having at least one end cap (21), and a retaining device serving for the detachable fixing of the filter element (13) along the longitudinal axis (3) thereof, said retaining device comprising screwing elements (33, 41) interacting with each other and configured on the interior of the filter housing (1) and on the filter element (13), and having a sealing device (38) forming the seal between the filter element (13) and a housing terminating part (5) limiting the filter housing (1) at an end, characterized in that the housing terminating part (5) forms an element receiving device having a fluid passage (43) that is concentric to the longitudinal axis (3), said fluid passage comprising inner screwing elements (41), a connecting piece (31) of the end cap (21) able to be screwed into said passage using outer screwing elements (33), and that the sealing device has a sealing element (38)
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2009
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventors: Silke Kühnrich, Werner Wilkendorf
  • Publication number: 20100257824
    Abstract: The invention relates to a filter device, in particular a reflux vacuum filter, having at least one filter housing (7) in which at least one filter element (3) can be accommodated, the filter element defining a longitudinal axis (25), and having at least two valve units, particularly in the form of a bypass valve (V2) and of a pre-pressurizing valve (V1). The invention is characterized in that the valve units are arranged concentric to the longitudinal axis (25) of each filter element (3) along said longitudinal axis (25).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2008
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Inventors: Werner Wilkendorf, Stefan Marschall
  • Patent number: 7591490
    Abstract: A coupling device provides a quick-release coupling of hose-like or tubular pipes to a connecting part at an outlet for a pressurized fluid. The connecting part has a locating face against which the end face of a flange positioned at the end of the pipe can be pressed by means of clamping screws. A sealing element is held between the flange and locating face. The clamping screws are anchored in the connecting part. The locating face of the connecting part is embodied by the base of a recess surrounding the outlet. The flange, at the end of the pipe, is housed in the recess such that the edge of the recess secures the flange against radial displacement. The clamping screws directly cooperate with the face of the flange opposite the end face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignee: Hydac Filtertechnik GmbH
    Inventor: Werner Wilkendorf
  • Patent number: 7354076
    Abstract: A fitting for formation of a fluid-conducting connection on a container (1) of plastic, in particular a tank for receiving a fluid, specifically a hydraulic fluid, has a connection part in the form of a hollow element (5) with a jacket (21). The jacket extends along a longitudinal axis of the hollow element (5) between its ends (7, 23). The hollow element (5) is embedded in the plastic of the wall (3) of the container (1). An open end (7) of the hollow element (5) on the edge of an opening (9) in the container (1) and at least one partial area of the jacket (21) of the hollow element (5) are enclosed by the plastic of the wall (3) of the container (1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: Hydac Filtertechnik GmbH
    Inventor: Werner Wilkendorf
  • Patent number: 7279091
    Abstract: A filter device has a filter housing (10) receiving a first filter element (12), through which a medium may flow in a given direction, and has a bypass device (22). Along with the first filter element (12), a second filter element (32) is provided. The filter elements are arranged in series, one behind the other, in the direction of flow. When the bypass device (22) is activated, the second filter element (32), immediately following in the direction of flow, filters the medium. The second filter element thus takes over the main filtration of the medium on actuation and operation of the bypass device, since the first filter element is essentially no longer available for a filtration process due to the bypass device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2007
    Assignee: Hydac Filtertechnik GmbH.
    Inventors: Norbert Sann, Werner Wilkendorf
  • Patent number: 7232158
    Abstract: A fitting 5 forms of a fluid-conducting connection in an opening in a plastic wall 3 of a container 1, a tank in particular, for receiving a fluid, a hydraulic fluid in particular. The fitting has a connecting element 17 embedded on the edge of the opening in the plastic of the wall 3 of the container and provided with fasteners 15 accessible from the exterior of the container 1 by which a connection part 11 of the fitting 5 may be mounted on the connecting element 17.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2007
    Assignee: Hydac Filtertechnik GmbH.
    Inventor: Werner Wilkendorf
  • Patent number: 7232518
    Abstract: A filter device includes at least one filter unit (10), connectable to a hydraulic circuit (14), with at least one supply line (16), one discharge line (18), and at least one cooling unit (22). The cooling unit is connected to a secondary branch line (20), is connected to the hydraulic unit (14) parallel to the supply line (16), and is supplied with a hydraulic medium by a switching device (24) once a predetermined temperature threshold value of the hydraulic medium to be cooled is attained. A permanent supply (36) for the cooling unit (22) is provided in the direction of flow of the hydraulic medium in the supply line (18) before the switching device (24). This permanent supply (36), connected in parallel to the switching device (24), flows into the secondary branch line (20) to control the volume flow in reverse flow according to the fluid temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2007
    Assignee: Hydac Filtertechnik GmbH
    Inventor: Werner Wilkendorf
  • Publication number: 20060157977
    Abstract: 1. Fitting for formation of a fluid-conducting connection 2. A fitting for formation of a fluid-conducting connection on a container (1) of plastic, in particular a tank for receiving a fluid, specifically a hydraulic fluid, having a connection part in the form of a hollow element (5) with a jacket (21) which extends along a longitudinal axis of the hollow element (5) between the ends (7, 23) thereof, which hollow element (5) is embedded in the plastic of the wall (3) of the container (1) so that an open end (7) of the hollow element (5) on the edge of an opening (9) in the container (1) and at least one partial area of the jacket (21) of the hollow element (5) are enclosed by the plastic of the wall (3) of the container (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2005
    Publication date: July 20, 2006
    Inventor: Werner Wilkendorf
  • Publication number: 20060049626
    Abstract: 1. Fitting for formation of a fluid-conducting connection 2. A fitting 5 for formation of a fluid-conducting connection on an opening in a wall 3 made of plastic of a container 1, a tank in particular, for receiving a fluid, a hydraulic fluid in particular, having a connecting element 17 which is embedded on the edge of the opening in the plastic of the wall 3 of the container and which is provided with fastening means 15 accessible from the exterior of the container 1 by means of which a connection part 11 of the fitting 5 may be mounted on the connecting element 17.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2005
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Inventor: Werner Wilkendorf
  • Patent number: 6733666
    Abstract: A filtering device, especially a suction return filter includes a filter housing having two useful connections and a tank connection, and accommodates at least one filter element. The filter housing also provided with three return valves, two of which are held in the closing position by spring loads. All of the return valves are combined as a module at one end of the filter housing. The remaining return valve is configured as an integral constituent part of one of the spring-loaded return valves, has an opposite opening direction relative to it, and is not spring loaded. This arrangement enables the return valve unit to have a compact arrangement which can be structurally easily connected to the filter housing at a central point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2004
    Assignee: Hydac Filtertechnik GmbH
    Inventors: Werner Wilkendorf, Holger Erich Wegmann
  • Publication number: 20040074827
    Abstract: The invention relates to a filter device with a filter housing (10) and a first filter element (12), arranged therein through which a medium may flow in a given direction and with a bypass device (22). Along with the first filter element (12), a further second filter element (32) is provided, said filter elements (32) are arranged in series, one behind the other, in the direction of flow and, on the bypass device (22) being activated, the further filter element (32), immediately following in the direction of flow, carries out a filtration of the medium. The further filter element thus takes over the main filtration of the medium on actuation and operation of the bypass device as the first filter element is essentially no longer available for a filtration process due to the bypass device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2003
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Inventors: Norbert Sann, Werner Wilkendorf
  • Publication number: 20040011714
    Abstract: The invention relates to a filter device provided with at least one filter unit (10), which can be connected to a hydraulic circuit (14), with at least one supply (18) and one discharge line (18), and with at least one cooling unit (22). Said cooling unit is connected to a secondary branch line (20), is connected to the hydraulic unit (14) in a manner that is parallel to the supply line (18), and is supplied with a hydraulic medium by means of a switching device (24) once a predetermined temperature threshold value of the hydraulic medium to be cooled is attained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2003
    Publication date: January 22, 2004
    Inventor: Werner Wilkendorf