Patents by Inventor Alan Rosenfeld

Alan Rosenfeld 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: 9500164
    Abstract: Disclosed are various exemplary embodiments of an air filter element for a machine. The air filter element may include a generally rectangular body with a rounded bottom surface, where the generally rectangular body may be configured to be inserted into a filter housing in a first direction. The filter element may also include an inlet opening at a top surface opposite to the bottom surface of the generally rectangular body, where the inlet opening may face in a direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction. The filter element may also include a front surface facing substantially in the first direction and defining a discharge opening and a rear surface opposite to the front surface of the generally rectangular body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: Caterpillar, Inc.
    Inventors: Shawn Ryon, Mark Alan Rosenfeld
  • Publication number: 20160061159
    Abstract: Disclosed are various exemplary embodiments of an air filter element for a machine. The air filter element may include a generally rectangular body with a rounded bottom surface, where the generally rectangular body may be configured to be inserted into a filter housing in a first direction. The filter element may also include an inlet opening at a top surface opposite to the bottom surface of the generally rectangular body, where the inlet opening may face in a direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction. The filter element may also include a front surface facing substantially in the first direction and defining a discharge opening and a rear surface opposite to the front surface of the generally rectangular body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2014
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.
    Inventors: Shawn RYON, Mark Alan ROSENFELD
  • Publication number: 20160052371
    Abstract: Disclosed are various exemplary embodiments of an air cleaner assembly for a machine. The air cleaner assembly may include a filter housing and a filter element. The filter housing may include a mating surface extending in a first plane and defining a filter opening thereon. The filter housing also includes a filter engaging member associated with the mating surface. The filter element may include a filter frame extending generally in a second plane and defining an opening for receiving a filter medium. The filter element may also include a sealing member disposed in the filter frame around the opening and configured to seal around the opening when the filter frame is brought into contact with the mating surface. The filter element may further include a blade extending from the filter frame and configured to engage with the filter engaging member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2014
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.
    Inventors: Mark Taylor Allott, Mark Alan Rosenfeld, Beverly Marie Rasmussen, Philip Spengler, Jacquelynn Rae Baum
  • Patent number: 9228545
    Abstract: A pre-cleaner for use with an internal combustion engine includes a base having a substantially planar interior surface, a scavenge port, and a plurality of separators extending substantially perpendicularly from the interior surface. The pre-cleaner also includes a baffle removably connected to the base, the baffle having a plurality of separator features configured to mate with the plurality of separators. The pre-cleaner further includes a deck disposed between the interior surface and the baffle. The deck is positioned at an acute angle relative to the interior surface such that a first portion of the deck is disposed closer to the interior surface than a second portion of the deck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Alan Rosenfeld, Bobby Jene Kinsey, Jr., Jeffrey Ries
  • Publication number: 20150040354
    Abstract: The holder is a Aluminum pole with a looped rope that has apertures and allows the thumb buttons to hold the tool in place allowing the tools that cleans swimming pools to be carried or stored.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2013
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Inventor: Earl Alan Rosenfeld
  • Publication number: 20140260129
    Abstract: A pre-cleaner for use with an internal combustion engine includes a base having a substantially planar interior surface, a scavenge port, and a plurality of separators extending substantially perpendicularly from the interior surface. The pre-cleaner also includes a baffle removably connected to the base, the baffle having a plurality of separator features configured to mate with the plurality of separators. The pre-cleaner further includes a deck disposed between the interior surface and the baffle. The deck is positioned at an acute angle relative to the interior surface such that a first portion of the deck is disposed closer to the interior surface than a second portion of the deck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.
    Inventors: Mark Alan Rosenfeld, Bobby Jene Kinsey, JR., Jeffrey Ries
  • Patent number: 8517187
    Abstract: A sanitary toothbrush holder is disclosed. In place of traditional vertical toothbrush placement one or more toothbrushes can be secured on two oppositely positioned drying rack arms extending forward of the base of an upright rear panel of the holder. Pairs of alternating in depth slots along the length of each one of the drying arms permits an operator to position at least one toothbrush within at least one pair of slots at an angle to the horizontal for enhanced moisture drainage therefrom, with the alternating slot arrangement preventing bristle portion cross contamination when two or more toothbrushes are secured on the holder. Provisions are also provided for a toiletry shelf, and removable wall mounting of the holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Inventors: George Westphal, Alan Rosenfeld