Patents by Inventor Daniel P. Pokorney

Daniel P. Pokorney 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).

  • Surface coated filter and method
    Patent number: 11925892
    Abstract: A filter element is provided. The filter element includes a filter media pack including an outer surface. The outer surface extending between a first flow face and a second flow face. The filter element also includes a polymeric coating applied to the outer surface of the filter media pack, wherein the polymeric coating is not a molded structure. In embodiments, the polymeric coating covers at least 25% of a span between the first flow face and the second flow face and has an average thickness of between 0.005 and 0.100 in. In other embodiments, the polymeric coating has a surface roughness of at least 50 ?in to provide an outer gripping surface. A method and system for applying the polymeric coating to the filter element are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Baldwin Filters, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy L. Krull, Matthew K. Epperson, Daniel P. Pokorney, Michael J. Von Seggern
  • SURFACE COATED FILTER AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20230158439
    Abstract: A filter element is provided. The filter element includes a filter media pack including an outer surface. The outer surface extending between a first flow face and a second flow face. The filter element also includes a polymeric coating applied to the outer surface of the filter media pack, wherein the polymeric coating is not a molded structure. In embodiments, the polymeric coating covers at least 25% of a span between the first flow face and the second flow face and has an average thickness of between 0.005 and 0.100 in. In other embodiments, the polymeric coating has a surface roughness of at least 50 pin to provide an outer gripping surface. A method and system for applying the polymeric coating to the filter element are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2023
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Applicant: Baldwin Filters, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy L. Krull, Matthew K. Epperson, Daniel P. Pokorney, Michael J. Von Seggern
  • Surface coated filter method
    Patent number: 11583796
    Abstract: A filter element is provided. The filter element includes a filter media pack including an outer surface. The outer surface extending between a first flow face and a second flow face. The filter element also includes a polymeric coating applied to the outer surface of the filter media pack, wherein the polymeric coating is not a molded structure. In embodiments, the polymeric coating covers at least 25% of a span between the first flow face and the second flow face and has an average thickness of between 0.005 and 0.100 in. In other embodiments, the polymeric coating has a surface roughness of at least 50 ?in to provide an outer gripping surface. A method and system for applying the polymeric coating to the filter element are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: Baldwin Filters, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy L. Krull, Matthew K. Epperson, Daniel P. Pokorney, Michael J. Von Seggern
  • SURFACE COATED FILTER METHOD
    Publication number: 20190105593
    Abstract: A filter element is provided. The filter element includes a filter media pack including an outer surface. The outer surface extending between a first flow face and a second flow face. The filter element also includes a polymeric coating applied to the outer surface of the filter media pack, wherein the polymeric coating is not a molded structure. In embodiments, the polymeric coating covers at least 25% of a span between the first flow face and the second flow face and has an average thickness of between 0.005 and 0.100 in. In other embodiments, the polymeric coating has a surface roughness of at least 50 ?in to provide an outer gripping surface. A method and system for applying the polymeric coating to the filter element are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2017
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Applicant: Baldwin Filters, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy L. Krull, Matthew K. Epperson, Daniel P. Pokorney, Michael J. Von Seggern
  • SEALING FOR LIQUID FILTER
    Publication number: 20100044293
    Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to a fluid filter having a mounting member such as a nut plate which may take the form of a nut plate assembly carrying a seal member. An annular bead is formed into the canister and engages the seal member. The seal member is disposed between the nut plate and the canister.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2009
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Applicant: Baldwin Filters, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory J. Fisher, Daniel P. Pokorney