Patents by Inventor Donald M. Harold

Donald M. Harold 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).

  • Patent number: 5034037
    Abstract: An engine air filter housing having an integral fluid trap to prevent liquid fuel from contacting and clogging filter elements. A fluid trap is located within a filtration chamber along the flow path of fuel from an engine flame starter. An air filter differential pressure sensing mechanism is integrally constructed in the filter housing access opening cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 23, 1991
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald M. Harold, Kevin H. Schield
  • Patent number: 4242115
    Abstract: An air cleaner assembly (10) is disclosed. The assembly (10) includes a plurality of interconnected wall members (14, 16, 18, 20) which define between them a generally ring-shaped scavenging air chamber (22). A plurality of centrifugal separators (24) are supported in the scavenging air chamber (22). Each centrifugal separator (24) includes a first tubular member (26) which has an inlet end (32) for admitting air and an outlet end (34) which is in fluid communication with the scavenging air chamber (22). Each centrifugal separator (24) also includes a mechanism (30) for swirling air passing through the first tubular member (26) and a second tubular member (28). The second tubular member (28) has an inlet end (36) adjacent the outlet end (34) of the first tubular member (26) and an outlet end (38) exterior of the scavenging air chamber (22).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 1979
    Date of Patent: December 30, 1980
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald M. Harold, Gregory A. Ufken