Patents Assigned to Donaldson Company, Inc.
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Patent number: 11612845Abstract: An air filtration media pack is provided having a plurality of layers of single facer media. The layer of single facer media includes a fluted sheet, a facing sheet, and a plurality of flutes extending between the fluted sheet and the facing sheet and having a flute length extending from a first face of the filtration media pack to a second face of the filtration media pack. A first portion of the plurality of flutes are closed to unfiltered air flowing into the first portion of the plurality of flutes, and a second portion of the plurality of flutes are closed to unfiltered air from flowing out of the second portion of the plurality of flutes so that air passing into one of the first face and the second face of the media pack and out the other of the first face and the second face of the media pack passes through media to provide filtration of the air. The fluted sheet includes repeating internal peaks facing toward the facing sheet and repeating external peaks facing away from the facing sheet.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2020Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: Gary J. Rocklitz, Robert M. Rogers, Ming Ouyang, Anitha M. Mathew
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Patent number: 11608764Abstract: A dosing and mixing arrangement includes a mixing tube having a constant diameter along its length. At least a first portion of the mixing tube includes a plurality of apertures. The arrangement also includes a swirl structure for causing exhaust flow to swirl outside of the first portion of the mixing tube in one direction along a flow path that extends at least 270 degrees around a central axis of the mixing tube. The arrangement is configured such that the exhaust enters an interior of the mixing tube through the apertures as the exhaust swirls along the flow path. The exhaust entering the interior of the mixing tube through the apertures has a tangential component that causes the exhaust to swirl around the central axis within the interior of the mixing tube. The arrangement also includes a doser for dispensing a reactant into the interior of the mixing tube.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2021Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: Korneel De Rudder, Corine Chauvin
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Patent number: 11602706Abstract: A removable filter assembly for filtering a fluid having a particulate or a contaminant and configured to engage a filter housing having a center post. The removable filter assembly includes a filter element adapted to remove at least one of the particulate or contaminate from the fluid, wherein the filter element includes an interior wall defining a passage having a first end and a second end. A container arrangement includes a channel and an outer wall in contact with the filter element at the first end of the passage, wherein the outer wall defines an outer profile extending from the first end of the passage toward the second end of the passage. The channel defines an inner wall configured to provide a relatively fluid tight seal with the center post. The container arrangement is adapted to capture at least one of the particulate or contaminate from the fluid. The outer wall of the container arrangement can include a plurality of radially aligned ribs.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2019Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: Christian L. Newton, Jason A. Wells
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Patent number: 11596893Abstract: Embodiments include an air filtration media element comprising a plurality of layers of fluted media, each layer comprising a facing sheet and a fluted sheet, the fluted sheet comprising a first plurality of flutes and a second plurality of flutes, the first and second plurality of flutes being arranged in a parallel flow configuration; wherein the first and second plurality of flutes exhibit regular repeating differences in flute shape, flute size, flute height, flute width, cross-flute area, or filter media.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2019Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: Daniel E. Adamek, Scott M. Brown, Mark A. Sala
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Publication number: 20230062732Abstract: An air cleaner assembly for filtering intake air for a power plant can include a filter cartridge disposed within a housing of the air cleaner assembly, a precleaner assembly including at least one particle separator for separating particulates from an airflow stream and a scavenge port for discharging the separated particulates, the precleaner assembly being located upstream of the filter cartridge, a scavenge system for evacuating the separated particulates out of the scavenge port, the scavenge system including an electric motor coupled to an fan, an input sensor generating an input signal relating to a parameter associated with one or more of the precleaner assembly, the air cleaner assembly, a power plant receiving air from the air cleaner assembly, and a vehicle associated with the power plant, and a controller for operating the speed of the scavenge system based on the input signal from the input sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2021Publication date: March 2, 2023Applicant: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: Jason P. MCCONNELL, John R.L. NUMRICH, Nathan D. NEUDECKER, David J. BURTON, Anthonius Jan-Baptist Maria MOERS, Tim BILLIAU, Kristof DECOSTER, Surgey BONDARENKO, Gwenole STOUTHUYSEN
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Patent number: 11578431Abstract: The present disclosure provides a unique method of making a fine fiber that is formed from a composition including an epoxy and a polymer component including a 4-vinyl pyridine-containing polymer. The present disclosure also provides a unique method of coating a fine fiber with a composition including an epoxy and a polymer component including a 4-vinyl pyridine-containing polymer. The present disclosure further provides fine fibers wherein the entirety of the fiber is formed from a composition including an epoxy and a polymer component including a 4-vinyl pyridine-containing polymer. Also provided are filter media and filter substrates including the fine fibers.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2021Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventor: Suresh Laxman Shenoy
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Publication number: 20230042655Abstract: A precleaner arrangement for separating a portion of entrained material from air flow air entering an engine air cleaner. The precleaner arrangement includes a precleaner housing and at least a first flexible air deflection vane with a fixed portion secured to the precleaner housing and a deflectable portion. The deflectable portion includes a curved section extending from the fixed portion and a tail section extending from the curved section. The deflectable portion is configured to deflect in response to a sufficient air flow rate change through the precleaner arrangement, in use. Some arrangements will also include a second stage, outlet vane assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2022Publication date: February 9, 2023Applicant: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: John H. CHASTAIN, JR., Daryl L. QUAM, Eric P. O'Hara
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Patent number: 11571641Abstract: A filter element, for use filtering liquids such as fuel, includes a first section of filter media, an optional layer of coalescer media, and a section of barrier media. The first section and optional coalescer filter media are held between opposite first and second end caps. The second end cap is integrated with the barrier filter media. The barrier media extends at least part way into an interior of the first section and can be conical in shape.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2019Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: Scott A. Betcher, Kenneth P. Skaja, Paul R. Hennen, Gwenolé Stouthuysen, Brian Tucker, David B. Harder
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Patent number: 11565206Abstract: A filter and filter media configured and arranged for placement in a fuel stream is disclosed. The filter and filter media allow for filtering of liquid fuels, such as diesel fuel. In certain embodiments the filter media includes a media fiber (such as glass) and a binder fiber (such as bicomponent) that combine to create a media structure having low solidity and relatively low compressibility, and which contain a pore structure that avoids premature fouling of the filter by fuel degradation products.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2019Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: Derek O. Jones, Keh B. Dema, Stephen M. Larsen, Mike J. Madsen, Andrew J. Dallas, Yehya A. Elsayed, Chuanfang Yang
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Patent number: 11554338Abstract: Air cleaner assemblies, components therefor, and features thereof are described. Also described are methods of assembly and use. In depicted examples, the air cleaner assemblies and components optionally use advantageous housing seal features. Methods of assembly and use are described.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2017Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: Daniel E. Adamek, Benny K. Nelson, William Vanaudenhove, Antoine Decugniere
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Patent number: 11547960Abstract: A filter arrangement includes first and second media packs with a support core in between. The support core includes a first ring at one end and, optionally, second ring at an opposite end. In some arrangements, at least a first member and second member extend from the first ring while being engagement-free to each other. In some arrangements, no more than a first member extends from the first ring, while being engagement-free relative to itself.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2021Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: Philip Edward Johnson, Jonathan George Parsons
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Publication number: 20230001341Abstract: Air cleaner assemblies, components, and features are described. The features can be used to provide that the air cleaner assembly includes a housing and cover within which primary and secondary filter cartridges, having a media pack and a seal arrangement surrounding the media pack, can be installed. The filter cartridges can include an open end cap with an axially deviating seal arrangement and a plurality of axially extending channels for engaging with ribs on the housing. The filter cartridges can also include extension members extending from the open end cap that include the axially extending channels, entirely or partially. The filter cartridges can also include a guide member extending from the extension members for providing a low friction surface against the housing during installation that allows axial force exerted by the installer to be translated into a rotational force that rotates the filter cartridge during installation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2022Publication date: January 5, 2023Applicant: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: Kristof DECOSTER, Johnny CRAESSAERTS, Mathijs VERSTRAETE
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Patent number: 11534324Abstract: A filter assembly for an enclosure, particularly for an ostomy bag, is described having an enclosure side, a first layer which is gas permeable, and an adsorbent layer comprising adsorbent particles dispersed in a fine fiber web. The enclosure side of the filter assembly includes an adhesive zone in which adhesive is present having an outer adhesive perimeter and a weld area surrounding at least a portion of the adhesive zone, where the filter assembly is heat-sealable to the enclosure at the weld area. A method of assembly is also described.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2020Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: Lloyd G. Keleny, Veli E. Kalayci, Michael J. Hebert, Yehya A. Elsayed, David W. Mulder, Andrew J. Dallas
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Patent number: 11517844Abstract: The invention pertains to an air filter element comprising: a filter medium pack comprising a filter medium, said filter medium pack having an optionally substantially planar first side and an optionally substantially planar second side, said first side and second side optionally being parallel; and a guiding rim comprising a sealing surface having at least a radially oriented component, arranged on at least one of said first side and said second side, wherein a circumference of the or each guiding rim comprises at least one convex portion and at least one concave portion; and wherein a contour of said filter medium pack corresponds to said convex portion of said guiding rim and at least part of said concave portion. The invention also pertains to a method for producing an air filter element.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2017Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: Kristof Decoster, Johnny Craessaerts
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Patent number: 11517842Abstract: An air cleaner assembly is described and shown which includes a housing having an air flow inlet, an air flow outlet and a housing body and access cover. A serviceable filter cartridge is positioned within the housing. A projection/receiver arrangement providing for engagement between the cartridge and the housing is provided. The projection/receiver arrangement can be configured in a manner that inhibits undesired motion of the cartridge, once installed. An example projection/receiver arrangement is provided, which includes a serpentine receiving groove on the access cover and a serpentine projection on the filter cartridge. Example filter cartridge features are described.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2020Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: Michel Baseotto, Roberto Merckx, Paul Coulonvaux, Julien Dils
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Patent number: 11517840Abstract: A filter cartridge for an air cleaner assembly is disclosed. The filter cartridge can include a media pack configured for installation into an air cleaner housing, the media pack extending along a longitudinal axis between opposite inlet and outlet flow ends, the media pack defining an outer perimeter. The filter cartridge can also include a circumferential shell surrounding at least a portion of the media pack outer perimeter. A radial flange extending from the circumferential shell proximate the media pack inlet end can also be provided. The flange can define a plurality of openings that are configured to receive protrusions on a housing body of the air cleaner assembly. The interaction between the protrusions and openings operates to ensure a secure seal between the housing body and the seal member.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2018Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: Anthonius Jan-Baptist Maria Moers, Johnny Craessaerts, Bart Catoor
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Patent number: 11511224Abstract: A filtration media pack including a plurality of layers of filter media is disclosed. The media pack includes fluted sheets and a facing sheet, with a plurality of flutes extending between the fluted sheets and the facing sheets. In an embodiment, the fluted sheet includes a plurality of protrusions that contact the facing sheet.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2020Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventor: Scott M. Brown
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Patent number: 11511223Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a new quick-connect, bayonet-type coupling arrangement for use with connecting a filter cartridge or element to a fluid-consuming machine. Advantageously, the features of the coupling arrangement can be provided while simultaneously maintaining backward compatibility with screw-thread based systems by modifying the screw thread on the end cap so as to include judicially arranged non-interfering segments. Accordingly, the disclosed fluid filter elements can not only be installed on systems according to the present disclosure but also on prior-art systems presenting a thread-based connector.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2018Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventor: Antoine Decugniere
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Patent number: 11504664Abstract: An adapter (1) for use in a dedicated coupling system (2) for releasably coupling an air filter cartridge (20) and a housing (36) of a dedicated air filter assembly (34), the adapter (1) comprising: a first surface area (4) being rotatably coupleable with a housing-side coupling element (6) of the coupling system (2), and a second surface area (8) preferably being non-rotatably coupleable. Cartridges, components, features and methods are described.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2018Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: Sebastien Olivier Bessone, Paul Gerard Gallais, Frederic Jean Jordi Miralles
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Patent number: 11504663Abstract: Thermoplastic bicomponent binder fiber can be combined with other media, fibers and other filtration components to form a thermally bonded filtration media. The filtration media can be used in filter units, such as breather caps. Such filter units can be placed in the stream of a mobile fluid and can remove a particulate and/or fluid mist load from the mobile stream. The unique combination of media fiber, bicomponent binder fiber and other filtration additives and components provide a filtration media having unique properties in filtration applications.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2020Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: Robert M. Rogers, Keh B. Dema, Brad E. Kahlbaugh, Linda M. Olson, Chuanfang Yang, Gregory L. LaVallee, Timothy D. Sporre, Joe Israel, Paul L. Kojetin, Derek O. Jones, Michael A. Madden