Patents by Inventor Brian M Palmer

Brian M Palmer 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).

  • Publication number: 20230277964
    Abstract: A filtration system having an undulated interlocking housing-endplate interface geometry is described. In the filtration system, a filter element endplate and a filter housing component (e.g., a shell housing, a filter mounting head, etc.) meet at an interface. The filter housing component includes an undulating or repeating pattern that meshes with a matching undulating or repeating pattern on the endplate of the filter element. The undulating or repeating pattern prevents the filter element from freely rotating with respect to the filter housing component of the filtration system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2023
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Applicant: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC.
    Inventors: Philip M. Ouweleen, Zemin Jiang, Ted S. Loftis, Karthik Kothakota, Mano Raj Sekar, Mark J. Johnson, Aaron M. Wells, Robert A. Bannister, Joshua Crooks, Brian M. Palmer, Sean M. Grabein, Conner D. Oren
  • Patent number: 11724220
    Abstract: A filtration system having an undulated interlocking housing-endplate interface geometry is described. In the filtration system, a filter element endplate and a filter housing component (e.g., a shell housing, a filter mounting head, etc.) meet at an interface. The filter housing component includes an undulating or repeating pattern that meshes with a matching undulating or repeating pattern on the endplate of the filter element. The undulating or repeating pattern prevents the filter element from freely rotating with respect to the filter housing component of the filtration system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC.
    Inventors: Philip M. Ouweleen, Zemin Jiang, Ted S. Loftis, Karthik Kothakota, Mano Raj Sekar, Mark J. Johnson, Aaron M. Wells, Robert A. Bannister, Joshua Crooks, Brian M. Palmer, Sean M. Grabein, Connor D. Oren
  • Publication number: 20230219023
    Abstract: A fuel-water separator includes a cartridge assembly and a bowl. The cartridge assembly receives a fuel-water mixture and provides a fuel. The cartridge assembly includes an endplate. The bowl is configured to store water separated from the fuel-water mixture. The bowl is coupled to the endplate. The endplate includes an air vent that receives air from the bowl. The air vent establishes a pressure equilibrium within the bowl and the cartridge assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2023
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Applicant: Cummins Filtration IP, Inc.
    Inventors: Mrinmayee Balasaheb Pokharkar, Nilesh Bhaskar Nagare, Gregory D. Shope, Bharath Siddaramanna Onkarappa, Brian M. Palmer
  • Publication number: 20230219018
    Abstract: A fuel water separator comprises a housing that defines an internal volume that receives a mixture. The fuel water separator further comprises a filter element that is positioned within the internal volume. The filter element comprises a first endplate and a second endplate that is located opposite the first endplate. The filter element further comprises a filter media that is coupled to the first endplate and the second endplate. The filter media is structured to separate a dispersed phase from a continuous phase of the mixture. The filter element further comprises a collection sump that is located below the first and second endplate and structured to receive the dispersed phase. The filter element further comprises a retention barrier disposed above the collection sump. The retention barrier comprises a drain opening structured to discharge the dispersed phase through the retention barrier into the collection sump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2023
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Applicant: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC.
    Inventors: Mark T. Wieczorek, Joshua Ryan Hendrixson, Gregory D. Shope, Brian M. Palmer
  • Patent number: 11623169
    Abstract: A fuel-water separator includes a cartridge assembly and a bowl. The cartridge assembly receives a fuel-water mixture and provides a fuel. The cartridge assembly includes an endplate. The bowl is configured to store water separated from the fuel-water mixture. The bowl is coupled to the endplate. The endplate includes an air vent that receives air from the bowl. The air vent establishes a pressure equilibrium within the bowl and the cartridge assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC.
    Inventors: Mrinmayee Balasaheb Pokharkar, Nilesh Bhaskar Nagare, Gregory D. Shope, Bharath Siddaramanna Onkarappa, Brian M. Palmer
  • Patent number: 11612834
    Abstract: A fuel water separator comprises a housing that defines an internal volume that receives a mixture. The fuel water separator further comprises a filter element that is positioned within the internal volume. The filter element comprises a first endplate and a second endplate that is located opposite the first endplate. The filter element further comprises a filter media that is coupled to the first endplate and the second endplate. The filter media is structured to separate a dispersed phase from a continuous phase of the mixture. The filter element further comprises a collection sump that is located below the first and second endplate and structured to receive the dispersed phase. The filter element further comprises a retention barrier disposed above the collection sump. The retention barrier comprises a drain opening structured to discharge the dispersed phase through the retention barrier into the collection sump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC
    Inventors: Mark T. Wieczorek, Joshua Ryan Hendrixson, Gregory D. Shope, Brian M. Palmer
  • Publication number: 20210283539
    Abstract: A fuel-water separator includes a cartridge assembly and a bowl. The cartridge assembly receives a fuel-water mixture and provides a fuel. The cartridge assembly includes an endplate. The bowl is configured to store water separated from the fuel-water mixture. The bowl is coupled to the endplate. The endplate includes an air vent that receives air from the bowl. The air vent establishes a pressure equilibrium within the bowl and the cartridge assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2021
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Applicant: Cummins Filtration IP, Inc.
    Inventors: Mrinmayee Balasaheb Pokharkar, Nilesh Bhaskar Nagare, Gregory D. Shope, Bharath Siddaramanna Onkarappa, Brian M. Palmer
  • Patent number: 11077393
    Abstract: A fuel-water separator includes a cartridge assembly and a bowl. The cartridge assembly receives a fuel-water mixture and provides a fuel. The cartridge assembly includes an endplate. The bowl is configured to store water separated from the fuel-water mixture. The bowl is coupled to the endplate. The endplate includes an air vent that receives air from the bowl. The air vent establishes a pressure equilibrium within the bowl and the cartridge assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC.
    Inventors: Mrinmayee Balasaheb Pokharkar, Nilesh Bhaskar Nagare, Gregory D. Shope, Bharath Siddaramanna Onkarappa, Brian M. Palmer
  • Publication number: 20210146278
    Abstract: A fuel water separator comprises a housing that defines an internal volume that receives a mixture. The fuel water separator further comprises a filter element that is positioned within the internal volume. The filter element comprises a first endplate and a second endplate that is located opposite the first endplate. The filter element further comprises a filter media that is coupled to the first endplate and the second endplate. The filter media is structured to separate a dispersed phase from a continuous phase of the mixture. The filter element further comprises a collection sump that is located below the first and second endplate and structured to receive the dispersed phase. The filter element further comprises a retention barrier disposed above the collection sump. The retention barrier comprises a drain opening structured to discharge the dispersed phase through the retention barrier into the collection sump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2018
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Applicant: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC.
    Inventors: Mark T. Wieczorek, Joshua Ryan Hendrixson, Gregory D. Shope, Brian M. Palmer
  • Publication number: 20200384395
    Abstract: A filtration system having an undulated interlocking housing-endplate interface geometry is described. In the filtration system, a filter element endplate and a filter housing component (e.g., a shell housing, a filter mounting head, etc.) meet at an interface. The filter housing component includes an undulating or repeating pattern that meshes with a matching undulating or repeating pattern on the endplate of the filter element. The undulating or repeating pattern prevents the filter element from freely rotating with respect to the filter housing component of the filtration system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2018
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Applicant: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC.
    Inventors: Philip M. Ouweleen, Zemin Jiang, Ted S. Loftis, Karthik Kothakota, Mano Raj Sekar, Mark J. Johnson, Aaron M. Wells, Robert A. Bannister, Joshua Crooks, Brian M. Palmer, Sean M. Grabein, Connor D. Oren
  • Publication number: 20200222836
    Abstract: A fuel-water separator includes a cartridge assembly and a bowl. The cartridge assembly receives a fuel-water mixture and provides a fuel. The cartridge assembly includes an endplate. The bowl is configured to store water separated from the fuel-water mixture. The bowl is coupled to the endplate. The endplate includes an air vent that receives air from the bowl. The air vent establishes a pressure equilibrium within the bowl and the cartridge assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2018
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Applicant: Cummins Filtration IP, Inc.
    Inventors: Mrinmayee Balasaheb Pokharkar, Nilesh Bhaskar Nagare, Gregory D. Shope, Bharath Siddaramanna Onkarappa, Brian M. Palmer
  • Patent number: 7414247
    Abstract: Apparatus and assemblies for a borehole survey instrument are provided. A radiation detector includes a photo-detector, and a scintillator optically coupled to the photo-detector wherein the scintillator is formed in at least one of a cylindrical segment shape and a truncated frustocylindrical shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2008
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: James Richard Williams, Brian M. Palmer
  • Publication number: 20080011957
    Abstract: Apparatus and assemblies for a borehole survey instrument are provided. A radiation detector includes a photo-detector, and a scintillator optically coupled to the photo-detector wherein the scintillator is formed in at least one of a cylindrical segment shape and a truncated frustocylindrical shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2006
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Inventors: James Richard Williams, Brian M. Palmer
  • Patent number: 7170061
    Abstract: A radiation detector includes a housing, a crystal and a photomultiplier tube supported in the housing. A plurality of elongated, flat plastic or ceramic springs are located radially between the crystal and photomultiplier tube and the housing, and at least one additional spring is located at one end of the crystal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Lucas Lemar Clarke, James R. Williams, Brian M Palmer, Jeffrey Louis Johanning, Keith David Jones, Andrew E Shalhoub
  • Patent number: 4474015
    Abstract: For the controlled cooling of specimens which are at least partially of liquid form, especially biological specimens, it is important that crystallization at the freezing point takes place locally, without supercooling, and preferably with absorption of the latent heat of fusion. At a temperature which is a predetermined amount above a given critical temperature for the specimen, e.g. its freezing point, a Peltier effect module is energized to effect supplementary cooling at a local area, for example one end of the specimen. The Peltier effect module and the specimen in its container supported in a sample holder are relatively movable. Preferably, the module is displaced, this being initiated by the insertion and removal of the sample holder, preferably by direct mechanical engagement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 1982
    Date of Patent: October 2, 1984
    Assignee: Planer Products Limited
    Inventors: Michael J. Christmas, Brian M. Palmer