Patents by Inventor Chad M. Thomas
Chad M. Thomas 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).
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Publication number: 20230358193Abstract: A filter monitor system (“FMS”) module is installed on the engine/vehicle and is connected to the filter systems, sensors and devices to monitor various performance parameters. The module also connects to the engine control module (“ECM”) and draws parameters from the ECM. The FMS module is capable of interfacing with various output devices such as a smartphone application, a display monitor, an OEM telematics system or a service technician's tool on a computer. The FMS module consists of hardware and software algorithms which constantly monitor filter systems and provide information to the end-user. FMS module provides necessary inputs and outputs for electronic sensors and devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2023Publication date: November 9, 2023Applicant: Cummins Filtration IP, Inc.Inventors: Abhijit Shimpi, Joseph Okoro, Andry Lesmana, Abhijeet Vaidya, Adaeze Okoye, John T. Carroll, III, Matthew L. Schneider, Barry M. Verdegan, Chad M. Thomas
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Patent number: 11739718Abstract: A filter monitor system (“FMS”) module is installed on the engine/vehicle and is connected to the filter systems, sensors and devices to monitor various performance parameters. The module also connects to the engine control module (“ECM”) and draws parameters from the ECM. The FMS module is capable of interfacing with various output devices such as a smartphone application, a display monitor, an OEM telematics system or a service technician's tool on a computer. The FMS module consists of hardware and software algorithms which constantly monitor filter systems and provide information to the end-user. FMS module provides necessary inputs and outputs for electronic sensors and devices.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2022Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC.Inventors: Abhijit Shimpi, Joseph Okoro, Andry Lesmana, Abhijeet Vaidya, Adaeze Okoye, John T. Carroll, III, Matthew L. Schneider, Barry M. Verdegan, Chad M. Thomas
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Patent number: 11680547Abstract: A filter monitor system (“FMS”) module is installed on the engine/vehicle and is connected to the filter systems, sensors and devices to monitor various performance parameters. The module also connects to the engine control module (“ECM”) and draws parameters from the ECM. The FMS module is capable of interfacing with various output devices such as a smartphone application, a display monitor, an OEM telematics system or a service technician's tool on a computer. The FMS module consists of hardware and software algorithms which constantly monitor filter systems and provide information to the end-user. FMS module provides necessary inputs and outputs for electronic sensors and devices.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2021Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC.Inventors: Abhijit Shimpi, Joseph Okoro, Andry Lesmana, Abhijeet Vaidya, Adaeze Okoye, John T. Carroll, III, Matthew L. Schneider, Barry M. Verdegan, Chad M. Thomas
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Publication number: 20220136471Abstract: A filter monitor system (“FMS”) module is installed on the engine/vehicle and is connected to the filter systems, sensors and devices to monitor various performance parameters. The module also connects to the engine control module (“ECM”) and draws parameters from the ECM. The FMS module is capable of interfacing with various output devices such as a smartphone application, a display monitor, an OEM telematics system or a service technician's tool on a computer. The FMS module consists of hardware and software algorithms which constantly monitor filter systems and provide information to the end-user. FMS module provides necessary inputs and outputs for electronic sensors and devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2022Publication date: May 5, 2022Applicant: Cummins Filtration IP, Inc.Inventors: Abhijit Shimpi, Joseph Okoro, Andry Lesmana, Abhijeet Vaidya, Adaeze Okoye, John T. Carroll,, III, Matthew L. Schneider, Barry M. Verdegan, Chad M. Thomas
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Publication number: 20210199079Abstract: A filter monitor system (“FMS”) module is installed on the engine/vehicle and is connected to the filter systems, sensors and devices to monitor various performance parameters. The module also connects to the engine control module (“ECM”) and draws parameters from the ECM. The FMS module is capable of interfacing with various output devices such as a smartphone application, a display monitor, an OEM telematics system or a service technician's tool on a computer. The FMS module consists of hardware and software algorithms which constantly monitor filter systems and provide information to the end-user. FMS module provides necessary inputs and outputs for electronic sensors and devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2021Publication date: July 1, 2021Applicant: Cummins Filtration IP, Inc.Inventors: Abhijit Shimpi, Joseph Okoro, Andry Lesmana, Abhijeet Vaidya, Adaeze Okoye, John T. Carroll,, III, Matthew L. Schneider, Barry M. Verdegan, Chad M. Thomas
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Patent number: 11015556Abstract: A filter monitor system (“FMS”) module is installed on the engine/vehicle and is connected to the filter systems, sensors and devices to monitor various performance parameters. The module also connects to the engine control module (“ECM”) and draws parameters from the ECM. The FMS module is capable of interfacing with various output devices such as a smartphone application, a display monitor, an OEM telematics system or a service technician's tool on a computer. The FMS module consists of hardware and software algorithms which constantly monitor filter systems and provide information to the end-user. FMS module provides necessary inputs and outputs for electronic sensors and devices.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2018Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC.Inventors: Abhijit Shimpi, Joseph Okoro, Andry Lesmana, Abhijeet Vaidya, Adaeze Okoye, John T. Carroll, III, Matthew L. Schneider, Barry M. Verdegan, Chad M. Thomas
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Publication number: 20190120157Abstract: A filter monitor system (“FMS”) module is installed on the engine/vehicle and is connected to the filter systems, sensors and devices to monitor various performance parameters. The module also connects to the engine control module (“ECM”) and draws parameters from the ECM. The FMS module is capable of interfacing with various output devices such as a smartphone application, a display monitor, an OEM telematics system or a service technician's tool on a computer. The FMS module consists of hardware and software algorithms which constantly monitor filter systems and provide information to the end-user. FMS module provides necessary inputs and outputs for electronic sensors and devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Applicant: Cummins Filtration IP, Inc.Inventors: Abhijit Shimpi, Joseph Okoro, Andry Lesmana, Abhijeet Vaidya, Adaeze Okoye, John T. Carroll, III, Matthew L. Schneider, Barry M. Verdegan, Chad M. Thomas
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Patent number: 10184415Abstract: A filter monitor system (“FMS”) module is installed on the engine/vehicle and is connected to the filter systems, sensors and devices to monitor various performance parameters. The module also connects to the engine control module (“ECM”) and draws parameters from the ECM. The FMS module is capable of interfacing with various output devices such as a smartphone application, a display monitor, an OEM telematics system or a service technician's tool on a computer. The FMS module consists of hardware and software algorithms which constantly monitor filter systems and provide information to the end-user. FMS module provides necessary inputs and outputs for electronic sensors and devices.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2014Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC.Inventors: Abhijit Shimpi, Joseph Okoro, Andry Lesmana, Abhijeet Vaidya, Adaeze Okoye, John T. Carroll, III, Matthew L. Schneider, Barry M. Verdegan, Chad M. Thomas
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Patent number: 9776114Abstract: Disclosed are systems, methods, and algorithms for monitoring and indicating filter life. In particular, the disclosed systems, methods, and algorithms may be utilized for monitoring and indicating the useful life of a filter in an internal combustion engine.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2015Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: Cummins Filtration IP, Inc.Inventors: Barry M. Verdegan, Chad M. Thomas, Peter K. Herman
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Patent number: 9675909Abstract: An upper endcap of a fuel filter cartridge includes a skirt, an axially extending pin surrounded by the skirt, and a plurality of ribs that define fluid flow channels leading to the pin. The pin is extendable through an axially facing fuel inlet opening at the upper end of a standpipe for actuating a valve to an open position allowing fuel to flow through the axially facing inlet opening and into the standpipe. The valve can include a hole that receives the pin therein to help stabilize the valve when the valve is actuated open.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2013Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC.Inventors: Chad M. Thomas, Eric Burgan, Mark J. Johnson, Jeffrey A. Husband
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Patent number: 9597616Abstract: A connection between a fluid filter and a head is described that permits quick connection/disconnection between the two without requiring disconnection of fluid lines from the head. The head includes a lock to connect inlet and outlet fluid lines to a fluid filter using a non-threaded attachment method. The lock that retains the head to the fluid filter is flexible to allow for connection and disconnection. The head has fluid inlet and outlet ports to which fluid lines attach to flow unfiltered fluid into and filtered fluid out of the fluid filter when the head is connected to the fluid filter. The head closes the fluid filter, which has a protrusion with adjacent passageways that guide and separate unfiltered from filtered fluid.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2013Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC.Inventors: Joel M. Blunt, Ricky England, Chad T. Brummitt, Gregory Shope, Rahul Kallurwar, Philip S. Hall, Chad M. Thomas
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Publication number: 20160273471Abstract: A filter monitor system (“FMS”) module is installed on the engine/vehicle and is connected to the filter systems, sensors and devices to monitor various performance parameters. The module also connects to the engine control module (“ECM”) and draws parameters from the ECM. The FMS module is capable of interfacing with various output devices such as a smartphone application, a display monitor, an OEM telematics system or a service technician's tool on a computer. The FMS module consists of hardware and software algorithms which constantly monitor filter systems and provide information to the end-user. FMS module provides necessary inputs and outputs for electronic sensors and devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2014Publication date: September 22, 2016Applicant: Cummins Filtration IP, Inc.Inventors: Abhijit Shimpi, Joseph Okoro, Andry Lesmana, Abhijeet Vaidya, Adaeze Okoye, John T. Carroll, III, Matthew L. Schneider, Barry M. Verdegan, Chad M. Thomas
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Publication number: 20150328568Abstract: Disclosed are systems, methods, and algorithms for monitoring and indicating filter life. In particular, the disclosed systems, methods, and algorithms may be utilized for monitoring and indicating the useful life of a filter in an internal combustion engine.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2015Publication date: November 19, 2015Applicant: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC.Inventors: Barry M. Verdegan, Chad M. Thomas, Peter K. Herman
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Patent number: 9061224Abstract: Systems, methods, and algorithms for monitoring and indicating filter life of an internal combustion engine, hydraulic systems, and other machines are useful. The systems, methods, and algorithms may be used to provide an indication alert to a user that the filter is approaching an end-of-useful-life condition.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2011Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Assignee: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP INC.Inventors: Barry M. Verdegan, Chad M. Thomas, Peter K. Herman
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Patent number: 8968565Abstract: Improvements to “no filter, no run” fluid filtration systems are described. In one example, a filter includes a movable pin cage that has a first pre-installation position adjacent the bottom end plate and is temporarily connected thereto by a snap connection system, and a second position adjacent the upper end plate where it performs a valve interaction function. In another example, a filter includes non-centered valve pins that are rotatable relative to an upper end plate of the filter.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2014Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: Cummins Filtration IP, Inc.Inventors: Chad M. Thomas, Eric R. Burgan, Philip S. Hall, Carey A. Curt, Kevin C. South, Jeffrey A. Husband, Chad T. Brummitt
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Publication number: 20150001144Abstract: Improvements to “no filter, no run” fluid filtration systems are described. In one example, a filter includes a movable pin cage that has a first pre-installation position adjacent the bottom end plate and is temporarily connected thereto by a snap connection system, and a second position adjacent the upper end plate where it performs a valve interaction function. In another example, a filter includes non-centered valve pins that are rotatable relative to an upper end plate of the filter.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2014Publication date: January 1, 2015Applicant: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC.Inventors: Chad M. Thomas, Eric R. Burgan, Philip S. Hall, Carey A. Curt, Kevin C. South, Jeffrey A. Husband, Chad T. Brummitt
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Patent number: 8920648Abstract: Improvements to “no filter, no run” fluid filtration systems are described. In one example, a filter includes a movable pin cage that has a first pre-installation position adjacent the bottom end plate and is temporarily connected thereto by a snap connection system, and a second position adjacent the upper end plate where it performs a valve interaction function. In another example, a filter includes non-centered valve pins that are rotatable relative to an upper end plate of the filter.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2010Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: Cummins Filtration IP Inc.Inventors: Chad M. Thomas, Eric R. Burgan, Philip S. Hall, Carey A. Curt, Kevin C. South, Jeffrey A. Husband, Chad T. Brummitt
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Patent number: 8764984Abstract: A parallel flow filter-in-filter design for a filter system is provided. The filter-in-filter design provides two distinctly parallel or independent flow paths within a filter assembly in a single housing or shell. The filter assembly includes a first outer filter element radially spaced apart from a second inner filter element. A centertube and a funnel shaped passageway housed within the centertube are provided in a space between the first outer filter element and the second inner filter element. The centertube and funnel shaped passageway work in tandem to provide two distinct parallel or independent flow paths within the filter assembly. The funnel shaped passageway is provided generally below the second inner filter element within the centertube.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2012Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Cummins Filtration IP, Inc.Inventors: Carey A. Curt, Chad M. Thomas, Mark J. Johnson, Stephen L. Fallon
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Publication number: 20140102967Abstract: A connection between a fluid filter and a head is described that permits quick connection/disconnection between the two without requiring disconnection of fluid lines from the head. The head includes a lock to connect inlet and outlet fluid lines to a fluid filter using a non-threaded attachment method. The lock that retains the head to the fluid filter is flexible to allow for connection and disconnection. The head has fluid inlet and outlet ports to which fluid lines attach to flow unfiltered fluid into and filtered fluid out of the fluid filter when the head is connected to the fluid filter. The head closes the fluid filter, which has a protrusion with adjacent passageways that guide and separate unfiltered from filtered fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC.Inventors: Joel M. BLUNT, Ricky ENGLAND, Chad T. BRUMMITT, Gregory SHOPE, Rahul KALLURWAR, Philip S. HALL, Chad M. THOMAS
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Publication number: 20130306540Abstract: An upper endcap of a fuel filter cartridge includes a skirt, an axially extending pin surrounded by the skirt, and a plurality of ribs that define fluid flow channels leading to the pin. The pin is extendable through an axially facing fuel inlet opening at the upper end of a standpipe for actuating a valve to an open position allowing fuel to flow through the axially facing inlet opening and into the standpipe. The valve can include a hole that receives the pin therein to help stabilize the valve when the valve is actuated open.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2013Publication date: November 21, 2013Applicant: Cummins Filtration IP, Inc.Inventors: Chad M. Thomas, Eric Burgan, Mark J. Johnson, Jeffrey A. Husband