Patents by Inventor Douglas Lee Iddings
Douglas Lee Iddings 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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Patent number: 8545588Abstract: An air cleaner assembly and components therefor are described. The components include features of an air cleaner housing; advantageous main filter cartridges; and, advantageous safety filter cartridge features. Features of the main filter cartridge are provided to engage an access cover of the assembly, and a cartridge support within the housing, in a preferred manner. Methods of assembly and use are also described.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2011Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: Douglas Lee Iddings, Daniel Adamek, Thomas G. Miller, James R. Scott, Johan DeWitt
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Patent number: 8414675Abstract: According to the present disclosure an air cleaner and air filter cartridge arrangement is provided. The air filter cartridge is a removable and replaceable cartridge for use in the air cleaner. The cartridge includes, among other things, an end cap having a preferred outwardly directed radial seal and a groove. The air cleaner includes a housing with a ring projecting into an interior, positioned to project against an end of the filter cartridge, when the filter cartridge is mounted for use. Methods of assembly and installation are described.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2008Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: Douglas Lee Iddings, Jian Xu, Lloyd E. Weisert, James R. Scott
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Publication number: 20120272633Abstract: The disclosure concern air cleaners. Preferred air cleaners are shown which include a housing and a removable and replacement primary filter cartridge. Optional and advantageous features are shown. The preferred primary filter cartridge is conical in shape. A preferred optional safety or secondary filter cartridge is shown. Preferred methods of assembly and use are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2012Publication date: November 1, 2012Applicant: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: James R. Scott, Steven S. Gieseke, Douglas Lee Iddings
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Patent number: 8216335Abstract: The disclosure concern air cleaners. Preferred air cleaners are shown which include a housing and a removable and replacement primary filter cartridge. Optional and advantageous features are shown. The preferred primary filter cartridge is conical in shape. A preferred optional safety or secondary filter cartridge is shown. Preferred methods of assembly and use are provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2005Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: James R. Scott, Steven S. Gieseke, Douglas Lee Iddings
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Publication number: 20120031060Abstract: An air cleaner assembly and components therefor are described. The components include features of an air cleaner housing; advantageous main filter cartridges; and, advantageous safety filter cartridge features. Features of the main filter cartridge are provided to engage an access cover of the assembly, and a cartridge support within the housing, in a preferred manner. Methods of assembly and use are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2011Publication date: February 9, 2012Applicant: DONALDSNO COMPANY, INC.Inventors: DOUGLAS LEE IDDINGS, Daniel Adamek, Thomas G. Miller, James R. Scott, Johan DeWitt
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Publication number: 20110283669Abstract: The disclosure concern air cleaners. Preferred air cleaners are shown which include a housing and a removable and replacement primary filter cartridge. Optional and advantageous features are shown. An optional mechanical interlock, operated with a non-threaded, movement of the cartridge, is provided between the primary filter cartridge and the housing. The preferred primary filter cartridge is conical in shape. A preferred optional safety or secondary filter cartridge is shown. Preferred methods of assembly and use are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2011Publication date: November 24, 2011Applicant: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: James R. Scott, Carolyn J. Finnerty, Steven Scott Gieseke, Douglas Lee Iddings, William M. Juliar, Gregory LaVallee
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Patent number: 8038756Abstract: An air cleaner assembly and components therefor are described. The components include features of an air cleaner housing; advantageous main filter cartridges; and, advantageous safety filter cartridge features. Features of the main filter cartridge are provided to engage an access cover of the assembly, and a cartridge support within the housing, in a preferred manner. Methods of assembly and use are also described.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2008Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: Douglas Lee Iddings, Daniel Adamek, Thomas G. Miller, James R. Scott, Johan DeWitt
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Patent number: 7988757Abstract: The disclosure concern air cleaners. Preferred air cleaners are shown which include a housing and a removable and replacement primary filter cartridge. Optional and advantageous features are shown. An optional mechanical interlock, operated with a non-threaded, movement of the cartridge, is provided between the primary filter cartridge and the housing. The preferred primary filter cartridge is conical in shape. A preferred optional safety or secondary filter cartridge is shown. Preferred methods of assembly and use are provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2010Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: James R. Scott, Carolyn J. Finnerty, Steven Scott Gieseke, Douglas Lee Iddings, William M. Juliar, Gregory LaVallee
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Patent number: 7981186Abstract: According to the present disclosure an air cleaner and air filter cartridge arrangement is provided. The air filter cartridge is a removable and replaceable cartridge for use in the air cleaner. The cartridge includes, among other things, an end cap having a preferred outwardly directed radial seal and a groove. The air cleaner includes a housing with a stabilizing ring projecting into an interior, positioned to project at least partially into the groove of the filter cartridge, when the filter cartridge is mounted for use. Methods of assembly and installation are described.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2009Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: Donaldson Company Inc.Inventors: Kevin Schrage, Douglas Lee Iddings, James R. Scott
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Publication number: 20100146920Abstract: According to the present disclosure an air cleaner and air filter cartridge arrangement is provided. The air filter cartridge is a removable and replaceable cartridge for use in the air cleaner. The cartridge includes, among other things, an end cap having a preferred outwardly directed radial seal and a groove. The air cleaner includes a housing with a ring projecting into an interior, positioned to project against an end of the filter cartridge, when the filter cartridge is mounted for use. Methods of assembly and installation are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2008Publication date: June 17, 2010Applicant: Donaldson Company, IncInventors: Douglas Lee Iddings, Jian Xu, Lloyd E. Weisert, James R. Scott
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Publication number: 20100126131Abstract: The disclosure concern air cleaners. Preferred air cleaners are shown which include a housing and a removable and replacement primary filter cartridge. Optional and advantageous features are shown. An optional mechanical interlock, operated with a non-threaded, movement of the cartridge, is provided between the primary filter cartridge and the housing. The preferred primary filter cartridge is conical in shape. A preferred optional safety or secondary filter cartridge is shown. Preferred methods of assembly and use are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2010Publication date: May 27, 2010Applicant: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: James R. Scott, Carolyn J. Finnerty, Steven Scott Gieseke, Douglas Lee Iddings, William M. Juliar, Gregory LaVallee
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Patent number: 7662203Abstract: The disclosure concern air cleaners. Preferred air cleaners are shown which include a housing and a removable and replacement primary filter cartridge. Optional and advantageous features are shown. An optional mechanical interlock, operated with a non-threaded, movement of the cartridge, is provided between the primary filter cartridge and the housing. The preferred primary filter cartridge is conical in shape. A preferred optional safety or secondary filter cartridge is shown. Preferred methods of assembly and use are provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2006Date of Patent: February 16, 2010Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: James R. Scott, Carolyn J. Finnerty, Steven Scott Gieseke, Douglas Lee Iddings, William M. Juliar, Gregory LaVallee
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Publication number: 20090249756Abstract: According to the present disclosure an air cleaner and air filter cartridge arrangement is provided. The air filter cartridge is a removable and replaceable cartridge for use in the air cleaner. The cartridge includes, among other things, an end cap having a preferred outwardly directed radial seal and a groove. The air cleaner includes a housing with a stabilizing ring projecting into an interior, positioned to project at least partially into the groove of the filter cartridge, when the filter cartridge is mounted for use. Methods of assembly and installation are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2009Publication date: October 8, 2009Applicant: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: Kevin Schrage, Douglas Lee Iddings, James R. Scott
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Patent number: 7537631Abstract: The disclosure concern air cleaners. Preferred air cleaners are shown which include a housing and a removable and replacement primary filter cartridge. Optional and advantageous features are shown. The preferred primary filter cartridge is conical in shape. A preferred optional safety or secondary filter cartridge is shown. Preferred methods of assembly and use are provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2005Date of Patent: May 26, 2009Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: James R. Scott, Carolyn J. Finnerty, Steven Scott Gieseke, Douglas Lee Iddings, William M. Juliar, Gregory LaVallee, Kevin Schrage
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Patent number: 7524349Abstract: According to the present disclosure an air cleaner and air filter cartridge arrangement is provided. The air filter cartridge is a removable and replaceable cartridge for use in the air cleaner. The cartridge includes, among other things, an end cap having a preferred outwardly directed radial seal and a groove. The air cleaner includes a housing with a stabilizing ring projecting into an interior, positioned to project at least partially into the groove of the filter cartridge, when the filter cartridge is mounted for use. Methods of assembly and installation are described.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2006Date of Patent: April 28, 2009Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: Kevin Schrage, Douglas Lee Iddings, James R. Scott
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Publication number: 20090100813Abstract: An air cleaner assembly and components therefor are described. The components include features of an air cleaner housing; advantageous main filter cartridges; and, advantageous safety filter cartridge features. Features of the main filter cartridge are provided to engage an access cover of the assembly, and a cartridge support within the housing, in a preferred manner. Methods of assembly and use are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2008Publication date: April 23, 2009Applicant: Donaldson Company, IncInventors: Douglas Lee Iddings, Daniel Adamek, Thomas G. Miller, James R. Scott, Johan DeWitt
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Publication number: 20080190082Abstract: The disclosure concern air cleaners. Preferred air cleaners are shown which include a housing and a removable and replacement primary filter cartridge. Optional and advantageous features are shown. The preferred primary filter cartridge is conical in shape. A preferred optional safety or secondary filter cartridge is shown. Preferred methods of assembly and use are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2005Publication date: August 14, 2008Applicant: DONALDSON COMPANY, INC.Inventors: James R. Scott, Steven S. Gieseke, Douglas Lee Iddings
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Patent number: 7070642Abstract: The disclosure concern air cleaners. Preferred air cleaners are shown which include a housing and a removable and replacement primary filter cartridge. Optional and advantageous features are shown. An optional mechanical interlock, operated with a non-threaded, movement of the cartridge, is provided between the primary filter cartridge and the housing. The preferred primary filter cartridge is conical in shape. A preferred optional safety or secondary filter cartridge is shown. Preferred methods of assembly and use are provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2003Date of Patent: July 4, 2006Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: James R. Scott, Carolyn J. Finnerty, Steven Scott Gieseke, Douglas Lee Iddings, William M. Juliar, Gregory LaVallee
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Publication number: 20040134171Abstract: The disclosure concern air cleaners. Preferred air cleaners are shown which include a housing and a removable and replacement primary filter cartridge. Optional and advantageous features are shown. An optional mechanical interlock, operated with a non-threaded, movement of the cartridge, is provided between the primary filter cartridge and the housing. The preferred primary filter cartridge is conical in shape. A preferred optional safety or secondary filter cartridge is shown. Preferred methods of assembly and use are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2003Publication date: July 15, 2004Inventors: James R. Scott, Carolyn J. Finnerty, Steven Scott Gieseke, Douglas Lee Iddings, William M. Juliar, Gregory LaVallee
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Patent number: D513314Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2003Date of Patent: December 27, 2005Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: Douglas Lee Iddings, James R. Scott, William Michael Juliar, Steven Scott Gieseke