Patents Assigned to MANN+HUMMEL Filtration Technology US LLC
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Patent number: 11964227Abstract: A filter is disclosed. The filter includes a sheet of filter media defining a body having an upper portion, a lower portion, a first end surface proximate the upper portion, a second end surface proximate the lower portion, and a first side surface extending between the first and second end surfaces. One or more of the upper and lower portions define a ledge, wherein the ledge defines a third end surface arranged between the first and second end surfaces, and a second side surface extending between the first and third end surfaces; and a seal disposed upon the ledge. A method for manufacturing the seal is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2022Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: MANN+HUMMEL Filtration Technology US LLCInventors: Robert H. Ferguson, Jason LaMarr Tate, Mark A. Roll, Roland Vann Lanier, Jr., Mitchell Jerome Baker
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Patent number: 11927162Abstract: A filter assembly includes a housing, a proximal end cap, and a nut plate. The housing defines a longitudinal axis and includes an inner surface surrounding the longitudinal axis. The proximal end cap is disposed within the housing and defines a central aperture. The nut plate is disposed within the housing and includes a flange portion and an outer wall. The flange portion is disposed within the central aperture. The outer wall includes a plurality of protrusions disposed about the longitudinal axis. At least one of the plurality of protrusions engages the inner surface to prevent rotation of the nut plate relative to the housing.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2021Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: Mann+Hummel Filtration Technology US LLCInventors: Willie L. Stamey, Jr., Nikolas H. Johansen
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Patent number: 11927163Abstract: A filter element includes a first end cap, a second end cap, and a ring of filter media disposed between the first end cap and the second end cap. The ring of filter media circumscribes a central cavity. The filter element also includes an air-bleed conduit axially extending through the central cavity. The air-bleed conduit includes a first portion integrally formed with the first end cap and a second portion integrally formed with the second end cap. The second portion is configured to fluidly connect to the first portion.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2021Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: MANN+HUMMEL Filtration Technology US LLCInventors: Willie L. Stamey, Jr., Mark A. Roll, Gregory K. Rhyne
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Publication number: 20230372846Abstract: A filter assembly includes a body of filter media, a seal, and a compression ring. The body of filter media having a first end surface, a second end surface spaced apart from and opposing the first end surface, and an outer surface extending between the first end surface and the second end surface. The seal surrounds the first end surface. The compression ring is disposed about the second end surface. The compression ring includes a first channel configured to allow fluid communication between the second end surface and the outer surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2023Publication date: November 23, 2023Applicant: MANN+HUMMEL Filtration Technology US LLCInventors: Willie L. Stamey, JR., Dillan Scott Shaffer, Antonio Jose Gonzalez Arevalo
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Patent number: 11806652Abstract: A filter assembly includes a housing, a filter element, and an end cap. The housing includes an interior surface, an exterior surface, and a protrusion. The interior surface defines an interior volume. The exterior surface is opposite the interior surface. The protrusion extends from the exterior surface. The filter element is configured to be disposed at least partially in the interior volume of the housing. The end cap includes an axially-extending outer rim defining a slot configured to receive the protrusion to inhibit rotation of the end cap relative to the housing.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2021Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: MANN+HUMMEL Filtration Technology US LLCInventors: Willie L. Stamey, Jr., Mark A. Roll
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Patent number: 11759735Abstract: A filter element includes a first end cap, a second end cap, and an intermediate end cap disposed between the first end cap and the second end cap. A ring of first filter media circumscribing a first central cavity is disposed between the first end cap and the intermediate end cap. A ring of second filter media is disposed between the intermediate end cap and the second end cap. The filter element also includes an air-bleed conduit axially extending through the first central cavity and comprising a first portion integrally formed with the first end cap and a second portion integrally formed with the intermediate end cap and configured to connect to the first portion thereby forming a conduit for transmitting fluid.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2022Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: MANN+HUMMEL Filtration Technology US LLCInventors: Willie L Stamey, Jr., Mark A. Roll, Gregory K. Rhyne
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Patent number: 11752458Abstract: A filter assembly includes a body of filter media, a seal, and a compression ring. The body of filter media having a first end surface, a second end surface spaced apart from and opposing the first end surface, and an outer surface extending between the first end surface and the second end surface. The seal surrounds the first end surface. The compression ring is disposed about the second end surface. The compression ring includes a first channel configured to allow fluid communication between the second end surface and the outer surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2021Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: MANN+HUMMEL Filtration Technology US LLCInventors: Willie L. Stamey, Jr., Dillan Scott Shaffer, Antonio Jose Gonzalez Arevalo
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Publication number: 20230219020Abstract: A filter assembly includes a ring of filter media, a first end cap, a second end cap, a first seal, and a second seal. The first end cap is coupled to a first end of the filter media. The second end cap is coupled to a second end of the filter media and includes (i) a radially extending portion having a first opening and (ii) a first axially extending portion having a stepped ledge defining a first inner diameter. The first seal is supported by the second end cap and includes a second opening defining a second inner diameter that is less than the first inner diameter. The second seal is supported by the second end cap and includes a third opening defining a third inner diameter that is greater than the first and second inner diameters. The stepped ledge is disposed between the first seal and the second seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2023Publication date: July 13, 2023Applicant: MANN+HUMMEL Filtration Technology US LLCInventors: Willie L. Stamey, JR., Mark A. Roll
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Patent number: 11623168Abstract: A filter assembly includes a ring of filter media, a first end cap, a second end cap, a first seal, and a second seal. The first end cap is coupled to a first end of the filter media. The second end cap is coupled to a second end of the filter media and includes (i) a radially extending portion having a first opening and (ii) a first axially extending portion having a stepped ledge defining a first inner diameter. The first seal is supported by the second end cap and includes a second opening defining a second inner diameter that is less than the first inner diameter. The second seal is supported by the second end cap and includes a third opening defining a third inner diameter that is greater than the first and second inner diameters. The stepped ledge is disposed between the first seal and the second seal.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2019Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: MANN+HUMMEL Filtration Technology US LLCInventors: Willie L. Stamey, Jr., Mark A. Roll
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Patent number: 11617973Abstract: A sub-component of a replaceable filter element that is interfacably sealing a standpipe includes an end cap, said second end cap defining a first central opening; a central tube extending from the first central opening of the second end cap, wherein the central tube defines an inner surface, an outer surface and a top surface, wherein the top surface defines a second central opening, wherein the central tube includes an actuator excluding keys, free ends, or projections; and a standpipe seal disposed proximate the top surface of the central tube, wherein the standpipe seal defines a third central opening.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2021Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: MANN+HUMMEL Filtration Technology US LLCInventors: Willie L. Stamey, Jr., Mark A. Roll, Robert H. Ferguson
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Patent number: 11517845Abstract: A filter is disclosed. The filter includes a sheet of filter media defining a body having an upper portion, a lower portion, a first end surface proximate the upper portion, a second end surface proximate the lower portion, and a first side surface extending between the first and second end surfaces. One or more of the upper and lower portions define a ledge, wherein the ledge defines a third end surface arranged between the first and second end surfaces, and a second side surface extending between the first and third end surfaces; and a seal disposed upon the ledge. A method for manufacturing the seal is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2019Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: MANN+HUMMEL Filtration Technology US LLCInventors: Robert H. Ferguson, Jason LaMarr Tate, Mark A. Roll, Roland Vann Lanier, Jr., Mitchell Jerome Baker
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Publication number: 20220339560Abstract: A fluid filter assembly includes a housing, a proximal end cap, and a nut plate. The housing defines a longitudinal axis and includes an inner surface. The inner surface surrounds the longitudinal axis and defines a hook portion. The proximal end cap is disposed within the housing and includes a flange engaging the inner surface of the housing. The nut plate is disposed within the housing and includes a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end engages the hook portion of the housing. The distal end engages the proximal end cap.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2022Publication date: October 27, 2022Applicant: MANN+HUMMEL Filtration Technology US LLCInventors: James Michael Glazewski, Matthew Robert Hudson, David Brent Harrelson
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Publication number: 20220314149Abstract: A filter element includes a first end cap, a second end cap, and an intermediate end cap disposed between the first end cap and the second end cap. A ring of first filter media circumscribing a first central cavity is disposed between the first end cap and the intermediate end cap. A ring of second filter media is disposed between the intermediate end cap and the second end cap. The filter element also includes an air-bleed conduit axially extending through the first central cavity and comprising a first portion integrally formed with the first end cap and a second portion integrally formed with the intermediate end cap and configured to connect to the first portion thereby forming a conduit for transmitting fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2022Publication date: October 6, 2022Applicant: MANN+HUMMEL Filtration Technology US LLCInventors: Willie L. Stamey,, JR., Mark A. Roll, Gregory K. Rhyne
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Patent number: 11413559Abstract: A fluid filter assembly includes a housing, a proximal end cap, and a nut plate. The housing defines a longitudinal axis and includes an inner surface. The inner surface surrounds the longitudinal axis and defines a hook portion. The proximal end cap is disposed within the housing and includes a flange engaging the inner surface of the housing. The nut plate is disposed within the housing and includes a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end engages the hook portion of the housing. The distal end engages the proximal end cap.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2019Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: MANN+HUMMEL Filtration Technology US LLCInventors: James Michael Glazewski, Matthew Robert Hudson, David Brent Harrelson
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Patent number: 11400396Abstract: A filter element includes a first end cap, a second end cap, and an intermediate end cap disposed between the first end cap and the second end cap. A ring of first filter media circumscribing a first central cavity is disposed between the first end cap and the intermediate end cap. A ring of second filter media is disposed between the intermediate end cap and the second end cap. The filter element also includes an air-bleed conduit axially extending through the first central cavity and comprising a first portion integrally formed with the first end cap and a second portion integrally formed with the intermediate end cap and configured to connect to the first portion thereby forming a conduit for transmitting fluid.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2020Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: MANN+HUMMEL Filtration Technology US LLCInventors: Willie Luther Stamey, Jr., Mark A. Roll, Gregory K. Rhyne
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Patent number: 11318398Abstract: One aspect of the disclosure provides a filter element including a first end cap, a second end cap, a ring of filter media and an annular seal. The first end cap defines a cylindrical collar that circumscribes a first central opening and includes a substantially planar first outer surface that extends radially outward from the cylindrical collar to an outer peripheral edge. The second end cap defines a second central opening substantially coaxial with the first central opening. The ring of filter media is disposed between the first end cap and the second end cap, and circumscribes a central cavity in fluid communication with the first central opening and the second central opening. The annular seal is disposed upon the first outer surface of the first end cap and around the cylindrical collar. The annular seal extends axially way from the first outer surface.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2020Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Assignee: MANN+HUMMEL Filtration Technology US LLCInventors: Willie Luther Stamey, Jr., Mark A. Roll, Gregory K. Rhyne
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Patent number: 11161068Abstract: A filter assembly includes a body of filter media, a seal, and a compression ring. The body of filter media having a first end surface, a second end surface spaced apart from and opposing the first end surface, and an outer surface extending between the first end surface and the second end surface. The seal surrounds the first end surface. The compression ring is disposed about the second end surface. The compression ring includes a first channel configured to allow fluid communication between the second end surface and the outer surface.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2020Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: MANN+HUMMEL Filtration Technology US LLCInventors: Willie L. Stamey, Jr., Dillan Scott Shaffer, Antonio Jose Gonzalez Arevalo
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Patent number: 10918981Abstract: A valve includes a deformable portion connected to a rigid portion. A portion of a surface of a frustoconical body of the rigid portion is disposed adjacent a portion of a surface of a frustoconical body of the deformable portion. A portion of a surface of an upper axially-extending portion of the rigid portion is disposed adjacent a portion of a surface of an upper axially-extending portion of the deformable portion. A portion of the surface of the frustoconical body of the deformable portion that is not disposed adjacent a portion of the surface of the frustoconical body of the rigid portion defines a circumferential void. The circumferential void is in fluid communication with a plurality of upstream radial bypass passages extending through the frustoconical body of the rigid portion.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2017Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: MANN+HUMMEL Filtration Technology US LLCInventor: Sheldon A. Minto
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Patent number: 10920724Abstract: A filter assembly includes a housing, a proximal end cap, and a nut plate. The housing defines a longitudinal axis and includes an inner surface surrounding the longitudinal axis. The proximal end cap is disposed within the housing and defines a central aperture. The nut plate is disposed within the housing and includes a flange portion and an outer wall. The flange portion is disposed within the central aperture. The outer wall includes a plurality of protrusions disposed about the longitudinal axis. At least one of the plurality of protrusions engages the inner surface to prevent rotation of the nut plate relative to the housing.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2017Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: MANN+HUMMEL Filtration Technology US LLCInventors: Willie L. Stamey, Jr., Nikolas H. Johansen
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Patent number: 10807026Abstract: A filter element includes a first end cap, a second end cap, and an intermediate end cap disposed between the first end cap and the second end cap. A ring of first filter media circumscribing a first central cavity is disposed between the first end cap and the intermediate end cap. A ring of second filter media is disposed between the intermediate end cap and the second end cap. The filter element also includes an air-bleed conduit axially extending through the first central cavity and comprising a first portion integrally formed with the first end cap and a second portion integrally formed with the intermediate end cap and configured to connect to the first portion thereby forming a conduit for transmitting fluid.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2015Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: MANN+HUMMEL Filtration Technology US LLCInventors: Willie L. Stamey, Jr., Mark A. Roll, Gregory K. Rhyne