Patents Assigned to Farm Group IP LLC
  • Patent number: 10186846
    Abstract: A system for testing an insulative material for a spark plug comprises a test spark plug having at least a center electrode and an insulator comprised of an insulative material surrounding at least a portion of the center electrode, wherein the insulator has an end that is closed, whereby the closed end of the insulator encloses an end of the center electrode. The system may further include a test engine that simulates engine conditions, wherein a conventional spark plug is installed in a first ignition port of the test engine and the test spark plug is installed in a second ignition portion of the test engine and a control system for controlling ignition signals to the test spark plug and the conventional spark plug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: Farm Group IP LLC
    Inventors: Jing Zheng, Corey Eiden, Matthew B. Below
  • Patent number: 9884278
    Abstract: A filter assembly comprises a housing open at a first end and holding a filter element therein and an end plate secured to the housing and closing the first end and enclosing the filter element within the housing. The plate includes a first inlet opening, a second inlet opening, and an outlet opening. The filter assembly further includes a fluid flow controller disposed between an end of the filter element and the end plate. The flow controller includes a valve including a first portion cooperating with the first inlet opening and a second portion cooperating with the second inlet opening. The fluid flow controller further includes a spring-loaded valve seat in communication with the valve and providing resistance to movement of the first portion of the valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: Farm Group IP, LLC
    Inventors: Gerard W. Bilski, Timothy L. Memmer
  • Patent number: 8216461
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an apparatus and method for adding a lubricating additive to a diesel fuel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Farm Group IP LLC
    Inventors: Scott J. Tabb, Ronald P. Rohrbach, Gary B. Zulauf, Peter D. Unger, Weston H. Gerwin, Daniel E. Bause, Gerard W. Bilski