Patents by Inventor Daniel DOTZLER

Daniel DOTZLER 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: 20230287991
    Abstract: A vent assembly has a housing defining a cavity, a first end, a second end, a vent opening, a valve opening, and a coupling structure towards the second end. The housing defines a valve opening and a vent opening. A vent is coupled to the housing across the vent opening, and a one-way relief valve is sealably disposed on the housing across a valve opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2023
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Inventors: Jacob Sanders, Michael J. Hebert, Daniel Dotzler, Koen Gatz
  • Patent number: 11692644
    Abstract: A vent assembly has a housing defining a cavity, a first end, a second end, and a coupling structure towards the second end. A mounting surface is positioned between the first end and the second end within the cavity and defines a valve opening and a vent opening. A vent is coupled to the mounting surface across the vent opening, and an umbrella valve is sealably disposed on the mounting surface across a valve opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Jacob Sanders, Michael J. Hebert, Daniel Dotzler, Koen Gatz
  • Publication number: 20230081385
    Abstract: The technology disclosed herein relates to a vent assembly having a vent housing that defines a first airflow pathway, a second airflow pathway, and a third airflow pathway. The first airflow pathway is configured for fluid communication with an interior of an enclosure. The second airflow pathway is configured for fluid communication with the external environment, and the third airflow pathway extends between the first airflow pathway and the second airflow pathway. A membrane is coupled to the vent housing such that the second airflow pathway and the third airflow pathway are in communication through the membrane. Coalescing filter media is disposed within the vent housing such that the third airflow pathway and the first airflow pathway are in communication through the coalescing filter media. The vent assembly defines a spacing region between the coalescing media and the membrane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2022
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Inventors: Jonathan Lauden, Michael J. Hebert, Daniel Dotzler, Daniel Little
  • Patent number: 11395985
    Abstract: The technology disclosed herein relates to a vent assembly having a vent housing that defines a first airflow pathway, a second airflow pathway, and a third airflow pathway. The first airflow pathway is configured for fluid communication with an interior of an enclosure. The second airflow pathway is configured for fluid communication with the external environment, and the third airflow pathway extends between the first airflow pathway and the second airflow pathway. A membrane is coupled to the vent housing such that the second airflow pathway and the third airflow pathway are in communication through the membrane. Coalescing filter media is disposed within the vent housing such that the third airflow pathway and the first airflow pathway are in communication through the coalescing filter media. The vent assembly defines a spacing region between the coalescing media and the membrane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan Lauden, Michael J. Hebert, Daniel Dotzler, Daniel Little
  • Patent number: 11344835
    Abstract: The technology disclosed herein relates to a filter assembly. The filter assembly has a double-sided adhesive layer having a first side and a second side and defining a filter opening. A first membrane extends over the filter opening and is directly coupled to the first side of the double-sided adhesive layer about the filter opening. An adsorbent element is directly coupled to the first membrane, where the adsorbent element and the first membrane are coextensive. A second membrane encapsulates the first membrane and the adsorbent element. The second membrane is directly coupled to the first side of the double-sided adhesive layer around the first membrane and adsorbent element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger Peet, Daniel Dotzler
  • Patent number: 11285420
    Abstract: A vent assembly (100) has a vent body (110) defining a first end (104) and a second end (106), a central axis extending from the first end to the second end, and an inner surface defining a cavity. A first retainer extends across the cavity towards the first end of the vent body, and a second retainer (140) extends across the cavity towards the second end of the vent body. The first retainer defines a first retainer opening extending to a first radial distance from the central axis, and the second retainer defines a second retainer opening extending to a second radial distance from the central axis, where the second radial distance is greater than the first radial distance. Coalescing filter media is disposed in the cavity between the first retainer and the second retainer. The coalescing filter media, the cavity, the first retainer, and the second retainer cumulatively define an airflow pathway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Shannon Lees, Daniel Dotzler, Michael J. Hebert
  • Publication number: 20210324969
    Abstract: A vent assembly has a housing defining a cavity, a first end, a second end, and a coupling structure towards the second end. A mounting surface is positioned between the first end and the second end within the cavity and defines a valve opening and a vent opening. A vent is coupled to the mounting surface across the vent opening, and an umbrella valve is sealably disposed on the mounting surface across a valve opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2021
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Inventors: Jacob Sanders, Michael J. Hebert, Daniel Dotzler, Koen Gatz
  • Patent number: 11077748
    Abstract: A shutoff vent is disclosed. A main body has a first end and a second end. The main body defines a first opening towards the first end, a second opening towards the second end, and a mating port between the first opening and the second opening. The first opening and the second opening are in communication through the mating port to define a gas passageway. A translatable plug is disposed within the main body, and the gas passageway extends past the translatable plug. The translatable plug is configured to reversibly translate towards the second end to sealably obstruct the mating port. In some examples, the translatable plug is configured to translate towards the second end when force is applied to the translatable plug from the first end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Hebert, Alexandra M. Boyat, Daniel Dotzler, Joseph M. Block
  • Patent number: 11047508
    Abstract: A vent assembly has a housing defining a cavity, a first end, a second end, and a coupling structure towards the second end. A mounting surface is positioned between the first end and the second end within the cavity and defines a valve opening and a vent opening. A vent is coupled to the mounting surface across the vent opening, and an umbrella valve is sealably disposed on the mounting surface across a valve opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Jacob Sanders, Michael J. Hebert, Daniel Dotzler, Koen Gatz
  • Publication number: 20200398203
    Abstract: The technology disclosed herein relates to a vent assembly having a vent housing that defines a first airflow pathway, a second airflow pathway, and a third airflow pathway. The first airflow pathway is configured for fluid communication with an interior of an enclosure. The second airflow pathway is configured for fluid communication with the external environment, and the third airflow pathway extends between the first airflow pathway and the second airflow pathway. A membrane is coupled to the vent housing such that the second airflow pathway and the third airflow pathway are in communication through the membrane. Coalescing filter media is disposed within the vent housing such that the third airflow pathway and the first airflow pathway are in communication through the coalescing filter media. The vent assembly defines a spacing region between the coalescing media and the membrane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2020
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Inventors: Jonathan Lauden, Michael J. Hebert, Daniel Dotzler, Daniel Little
  • Patent number: 10717031
    Abstract: The technology disclosed herein relates to a vent assembly having a vent housing that defines a first airflow pathway, a second airflow pathway, and a third airflow pathway. The first airflow pathway is configured for fluid communication with an interior of an enclosure. The second airflow pathway is configured for fluid communication with the external environment, and the third airflow pathway extends between the first airflow pathway and the second airflow pathway. A membrane is coupled to the vent housing such that the second airflow pathway and the third airflow pathway are in communication through the membrane. Coalescing filter media is disposed within the vent housing such that the third airflow pathway and the first airflow pathway are in communication through the coalescing filter media. The vent assembly defines a spacing region between the coalescing media and the membrane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan Lauden, Michael J. Hebert, Daniel Dotzler, Daniel Little
  • Patent number: 10639579
    Abstract: The technology disclosed herein relates to a tank vent having a housing and a pleated, vapor-permeable microporous membrane. The housing defines a first vapor passageway configured for direct communication with a tank interior and a second vapor passageway configured for direct communication with the atmosphere. The housing also defines a tank mounting surface is mountable to a tank housing and a media mounting surface. The microporous membrane is sealed to the media mounting surface and defines a tubular structure such that the first vapor passageway and the second vapor passageway are in communication through the microporous membrane. Other embodiments including methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert O. Nelson, Daniel Dotzler, Thomas P. J. De Leeuw
  • Publication number: 20200061506
    Abstract: A vent assembly (100) has a vent body (110) defining a first end (104) and a second end (106), a central axis extending from the first end to the second end, and an inner surface defining a cavity. A first retainer extends across the cavity towards the first end of the vent body, and a second retainer (140) extends across the cavity towards the second end of the vent body. The first retainer defines a first retainer opening extending to a first radial distance from the central axis, and the second retainer defines a second retainer opening extending to a second radial distance from the central axis, where the second radial distance is greater than the first radial distance. Coalescing filter media is disposed in the cavity between the first retainer and the second retainer. The coalescing filter media, the cavity, the first retainer, and the second retainer cumulatively define an airflow pathway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2018
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventors: Shannon Lees, Daniel Dotzler, Michael J. Hebert
  • Publication number: 20200061511
    Abstract: The technology disclosed herein relates to a filter assembly. The filter assembly has a double-sided adhesive layer having a first side and a second side and defining a filter opening. A first membrane extends over the filter opening and is directly coupled to the first side of the double-sided adhesive layer about the filter opening. An adsorbent element is directly coupled to the first membrane, where the adsorbent element and the first membrane are coextensive. A second membrane encapsulates the first membrane and the adsorbent element. The second membrane is directly coupled to the first side of the double-sided adhesive layer around the first membrane and adsorbent element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2019
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventors: Roger Peet, Daniel Dotzler
  • Publication number: 20200032924
    Abstract: A vent assembly has a housing defining a cavity, a first end, a second end, and a coupling structure towards the second end. A mounting surface is positioned between the first end and the second end within the cavity and defines a valve opening and a vent opening. A vent is coupled to the mounting surface across the vent opening, and an umbrella valve is sealably disposed on the mounting surface across a valve opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2018
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventors: Jacob Sanders, Michael J. Hebert, Daniel Dotzler, Koen Gatz
  • Publication number: 20190054821
    Abstract: A shutoff vent is disclosed. A main body has a first end and a second end. The main body defines a first opening towards the first end, a second opening towards the second end, and a mating port between the first opening and the second opening. The first opening and the second opening are in communication through the mating port to define a gas passageway. A translatable plug is disposed within the main body, and the gas passageway extends past the translatable plug. The translatable plug is configured to reversibly translate towards the second end to sealably obstruct the mating port. In some examples, the translatable plug is configured to translate towards the second end when force is applied to the translatable plug from the first end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2017
    Publication date: February 21, 2019
    Inventors: Michael J. Hebert, Alexandra M. Boyat, Daniel Dotzler, Joseph M. Block
  • Publication number: 20180021713
    Abstract: The technology disclosed herein relates to a vent assembly having a vent housing that defines a first airflow pathway, a second airflow pathway, and a third airflow pathway. The first airflow pathway is configured for fluid communication with an interior of an enclosure. The second airflow pathway is configured for fluid communication with the external environment, and the third airflow pathway extends between the first airflow pathway and the second airflow pathway. A membrane is coupled to the vent housing such that the second airflow pathway and the third airflow pathway are in communication through the membrane. Coalescing filter media is disposed within the vent housing such that the third airflow pathway and the first airflow pathway are in communication through the coalescing filter media. The vent assembly defines a spacing region between the coalescing media and the membrane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2016
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: Jonathan Lauden, Michael J. Hebert, Daniel Dotzler, Daniel Little
  • Publication number: 20170304763
    Abstract: The technology disclosed herein relates to a tank vent having a housing and a pleated, vapor-permeable microporous membrane. The housing defines a first vapor passageway configured for direct communication with a tank interior and a second vapor passageway configured for direct communication with the atmosphere. The housing also defines a tank mounting surface is mountable to a tank housing and a media mounting surface. The microporous membrane is sealed to the media mounting surface and defines a tubular structure such that the first vapor passageway and the second vapor passageway are in communication through the microporous membrane. Other embodiments including methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2015
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventors: Robert O. NELSON, Daniel DOTZLER, Thomas P. J. DE LEEUW