Patents by Inventor Donald J. Beyer

Donald J. Beyer 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).

  • Device for removing the filter medium from the spool of an oil filter and method of use
    Patent number: 6581498
    Abstract: A device for removing the filter medium from the spool of an oil filter, includes a spindle assembly having (1) a spindle which is shaped and dimensioned to receive the hole in the first end of the spool, (2) a plurality of bearings, and (3) a cutter. A holder/crank having a rotational rim is attached to the spool of the oil filter and locked in place. The holder/crank and spool are then installed in the spindle assembly so that the spindle engages the hole in the spool and rim engages the plurality of bearings. The holder/crank is then rotated as the cutter is brought to bear against the filter medium so that a circumferential cut is made through the filter medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Inventor: Donald J. Beyer
  • Device for removing the filter medium from the spool of an oil filter and method of use
    Publication number: 20030084760
    Abstract: A device for removing the filter medium from the spool of an oil filter, includes a spindle assembly having (1) a spindle which is shaped and dimensioned to receive the hole in the first end of the spool, (2) a plurality of bearings, and (3) a cutter. A holder/crank having a rotational rim is attached to the spool of the oil filter and locked in place. The holder/crank and spool are then installed in the spindle assembly so that the spindle engages the hole in the spool and rim engages the plurality of bearings. The holder/crank is then rotated as the cutter is brought to bear against the filter medium so that a circumferential cut is made through the filter medium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2001
    Publication date: May 8, 2003
    Inventor: Donald J. Beyer
  • Holder for an oil filter
    Patent number: 6517063
    Abstract: A holder for an oil filter includes a container having an open top and a base having an upper surface. An upwardly opening socket is disposed upon the upper surface. The socket is shaped and dimensioned to receive the head portion of the oil filter. Once the oil filter is inserted into the holder, retaining means hold the oil filter firmly in place. The holder and oil filter may then be placed in a vice, and the filter cut open in accordance with established procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2003
    Inventor: Donald J. Beyer
  • Holder for an oil filter and method of use
    Publication number: 20020174529
    Abstract: A holder for an oil filter includes a container having an open top and a base having an upper surface. An upwardly opening socket is disposed upon the upper surface. The socket is shaped and dimensioned to receive the head portion of the oil filter. Once the oil filter is inserted into the holder, retaining means hold the oil filter firmly in place. The holder and oil filter may then be placed in a vice, and the filter cut open in accordance with established procedures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2001
    Publication date: November 28, 2002
    Inventor: Donald J. Beyer