Patents by Inventor Edward James Kreitinger

Edward James Kreitinger 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).

  • Latch arrangements; air cleaners with the latch arrangement; and methods
    Patent number: 6022055
    Abstract: Latch arrangements for mounting on a first housing section to secure the first housing section to a second housing section are provided. The arrangements are particularly well adapted for utilization with air cleaner housings. Several designs described comprise bent wire arrangements having a first handle segment formed from a single piece of bent wire, and a latch or hook segment formed from a second piece of bent wire. Preferred configurations for utilization with plastic housing sections, are provided. An alternate latch arrangement, comprising a single molded latch member, is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2000
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul R. Coulonvaux, Thomas G. Miller, Edward James Kreitinger
  • Latch arrangement
    Patent number: D399119
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1998
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas G. Miller, Edward James Kreitinger