Patents by Inventor Eivind Stenersen
Eivind Stenersen 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: 11946396Abstract: An easily serviceable liquid filter assembly having a housing with a drain to provide draining of fluid (e.g., liquid) from the housing. The filter assembly has a fluid inlet to receive dirty fluid into the housing, a fluid outlet to expel filtered fluid from the housing, and a drain, when open, to expel unfiltered (dirty) fluid from the housing. By removing a cover from the housing, the filter element opens the drain so that all fluid in the housing can be directly collected or can flow into the oil pan to be collected with the fluid present in the pan. All fluid, now in the drain pan, can be drained and collected in a disposable container such as a plastic pouch, which can be recycled. The filter element can be removed from the housing via the removed cover.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2021Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: LUBRICATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Eivind Stenersen, Adam Sylvester, Matt Olund, Justin Brinkman
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Publication number: 20220074326Abstract: An easily serviceable liquid filter assembly having a housing with a drain to provide draining of fluid (e.g., liquid) from the housing. The filter assembly has a fluid inlet to receive dirty fluid into the housing, a fluid outlet to expel filtered fluid from the housing, and a drain, when open, to expel unfiltered (dirty) fluid from the housing. By removing a cover from the housing, the filter element opens the drain so that all fluid in the housing can be directly collected or can flow into the oil pan to be collected with the fluid present in the pan. All fluid, now in the drain pan, can be drained and collected in a disposable container such as a plastic pouch, which can be recycled. The filter element can be removed from the housing via the removed cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2021Publication date: March 10, 2022Inventors: Eivind STENERSEN, Adam SYLVESTER, Matt OLUND, Greg BRAWLEY
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Patent number: 9273585Abstract: This disclosure relates to a method for controlling a system for regenerating a diesel particulate filter. The method includes monitoring an engine run time that has lapsed since a previous regeneration event. The method also includes monitoring backpressure behind the diesel particulate filter. The method further includes triggering a regeneration flag if the engine run time that lapsed since the previous regeneration event reaches a predetermined time limit and the backpressure exceeds a minimum value.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2014Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: John Hiemstra, Eivind Stenersen, Wenzhong Zhang, Allan T. Hovda, Gary Dale Reeves, Josh Kundert, Wayne M. Wagner, Todd R. Taubert, Derek Hiemstra, Scott Peters
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Publication number: 20150107231Abstract: This disclosure relates to a method for controlling a system for regenerating a diesel particulate filter. The method includes monitoring an engine run time that has lapsed since a previous regeneration event. The method also includes monitoring backpressure behind the diesel particulate filter. The method further includes triggering a regeneration flag if the engine run time that lapsed since the previous regeneration event reaches a predetermined time limit and the backpressure exceeds a minimum value.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2014Publication date: April 23, 2015Inventors: John Hiemstra, Eivind Stenersen, Wenzhong Zhang, Allan T. Hovda, Gary Dale Reeves, Josh Kundert, Wayne M. Wagner, Todd R. Taubert
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Patent number: 8776502Abstract: This disclosure relates to a method for controlling a system for regenerating a diesel particulate filter. The method includes monitoring an engine run time that has lapsed since a previous regeneration event. The method also includes monitoring backpressure behind the diesel particulate filter. The method further includes triggering a regeneration flag if the engine run time that lapsed since the previous regeneration event reaches a predetermined time limit and the backpressure exceeds a minimum value.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2009Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: John Hiemstra, Eivind Stenersen, Wenzhong Zhang, Allan T. Hovda, Gary Dale Reeves, Josh Kundert, Wayne M. Wagner, Todd R. Taubert
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Patent number: 8061129Abstract: An exhaust system for use with a diesel engine includes a diesel particulate filter configured to capture particulate matter exhausted from the diesel engine, a first sensor operable to detect a particulate matter accumulation level within the diesel particulate filter, and a second sensor operable to detect an ambient temperature of an environment surrounding the diesel particulate filter. The exhaust system also includes a control module electrically coupled to the first sensor, the second sensor, and the diesel particulate filter. The control module is operable to adjust a first regeneration threshold based on the detected ambient temperature. The control module is also operable to initiate regeneration of the diesel particulate filter when the detected particulate matter accumulation level reaches the first regeneration threshold.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2009Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: Thermo King Corporation and Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: Jill N. Irlbeck, Erich Albert Lucht, John Hiemstra, Allan T. Hovda, John Jacob Shaw, Gary Reeves, Greg Truckenbrod, Wenzhong Zhang, John Wiese, Eivind Stenersen, Scott Peters, Derek Hiemstra, Josh Kundert
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Publication number: 20100192548Abstract: An exhaust system for use with a diesel engine includes a diesel particulate filter configured to capture particulate matter exhausted from the diesel engine, a first sensor operable to detect a particulate matter accumulation level within the diesel particulate filter, and a second sensor operable to detect an ambient temperature of an environment surrounding the diesel particulate filter. The exhaust system also includes a control module electrically coupled to the first sensor, the second sensor, and the diesel particulate filter. The control module is operable to adjust a first regeneration threshold based on the detected ambient temperature. The control module is also operable to initiate regeneration of the diesel particulate filter when the detected particulate matter accumulation level reaches the first regeneration threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2009Publication date: August 5, 2010Inventors: Jill N. Irlbeck, Erich Albert Lucht, John Hiemstra, Allan T. Hovda, John Jacob Shaw, Gary Reeves, Greg Truckenbrod, Wenzhong Zhang, John Wiese, Eivind Stenersen, Scott Peters, Derek Hiemstra, Josh Kundert
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Publication number: 20100139247Abstract: This disclosure relates to a method for controlling a system for regenerating a diesel particulate filter. The method includes monitoring an engine run time that has lapsed since a previous regeneration event. The method also includes monitoring backpressure behind the diesel particulate filter. The method further includes triggering a regeneration flag if the engine run time that lapsed since the previous regeneration event reaches a predetermined time limit and the backpressure exceeds a minimum value.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2009Publication date: June 10, 2010Inventors: John Hiemstra, Eivind Stenersen, Wenzhong Zhang, Allan T. Hovda, Gary Dale Reeves, Josh Kundert, Wayne M. Wagner, Todd R. Taubert
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Patent number: 7556155Abstract: A fluid filter arrangement has a housing, a filter cartridge oriented within the housing, and a projection arrangement. The projection arrangement is oriented to space the filter cartridge from a wall of the housing in order to provide a fluid flow path between the filter cartridge and the housing wall. In some arrangements, the projection arrangement is part of an end cap. Embodiments of the projections include axial extensions, radial extensions, and angled extensions including both radial and axial components. Systems of use, methods of filtering, methods of making, and methods of servicing include arrangements of these types.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2003Date of Patent: July 7, 2009Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: David B. Harder, Philip Edward Johnson, Eivind Stenersen, Curt A. Rausch, John R. Hacker
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Publication number: 20060292426Abstract: A filter assembly for removing particulate contaminants and chemical contaminants from an incoming dirty air stream for a fuel cell. The filter assembly also includes a noise suppression element that reduces sound waves or noise emanating from any equipment, such as a compressor. The filter assembly can include a particulate filter portion for removing physical or particulate contaminants, a chemical filter portion for removing chemical contaminants, or can have both portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2006Publication date: December 28, 2006Applicant: DONALDSON COMPANY, INC.Inventors: Eivind Stenersen, William Nyman, Richard Canepa
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Patent number: 7138008Abstract: A filter assembly for removing particulate contaminants and chemical contaminants from an incoming dirty air stream for a fuel cell. The filter assembly also includes a noise suppression element that reduces sound waves or noise emanating from any equipment, such as a compressor. The filter assembly can include a particulate filter portion for removing physical or particulate contaminants, a chemical filter portion for removing chemical contaminants, or can have both portions.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2004Date of Patent: November 21, 2006Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: Eivind Stenersen, William Michael Nyman, Richard Thomas Canepa
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Publication number: 20060157403Abstract: A fluid filter arrangement has a housing, a filter cartridge oriented within the housing, and a projection arrangement. The projection arrangement is oriented to space the filter cartridge from a wall of the housing in order to provide a fluid flow path between the filter cartridge and the housing wall. In some arrangements, the projection arrangement is part of an end cap. Embodiments of the projections include axial extensions, radial extensions, and angled extensions including both radial and axial components. Systems of use, methods of filtering, methods of making, and methods of servicing include arrangements of these types.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2003Publication date: July 20, 2006Applicant: DONALDSON COMPANY, INC.Inventors: David Harder, Philip Johnson, Eivind Stenersen, Curt Rausch, John Hacker
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Patent number: 6984465Abstract: An early warning system for equipment or processes which can be permanently or temporarily damaged by contaminants coming from air moving equipment, such as a compressor, positioned upstream of air flowing through the equipment. The present invention provides a seal-leak detection arrangement that, when incorporated into air moving equipment, monitors the air passing through the air moving equipment for the presence of contaminants such as lubricant oil, which could damage the equipment downstream. At least one sensor is positioned downstream of a contaminant retaining seal within the air moving equipment. The seal-leak detection arrangement is particular useful when incorporated into systems upstream of a fuel cell.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2002Date of Patent: January 10, 2006Assignee: Donaldson Company, IncInventors: Richard Thomas Canepa, Eivind Stenersen
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Publication number: 20050262818Abstract: Integrated systems, including components for control of contaminants, sound, and humidity, are provided for a fuel cell system. The integrated system combines contamination control, sound control, and water management. The contamination control system provides filtration for the intake air that provides oxygen to the fuel cell cathode; materials removed can include sub-micrometer particulate matter, salts, oils, and chemicals. The sound control system reduces the level of noise emitted from the system by attenuating, resonating, or muffling the sound emitting from the air moving equipment, such as a compressor. The contamination control system can also provide security downstream of the compressor, by filtering the air to reduce the opportunity of lubricant from reaching the fuel cell. The water management system removes liquid water when excess is present. These systems are integrated in a variety of configurations to provide compact and thorough protection for the fuel cell.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2005Publication date: December 1, 2005Applicant: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventor: Eivind Stenersen
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Patent number: 6951697Abstract: Integrated systems, including components for control of contaminants, sound, and humidity, are provided for a fuel cell system. The integrated system combines contamination control, sound control, and water management. The contamination control system provides filtration for the intake air that provides oxygen to the fuel cell cathode, materials removed can include sub-micrometer particulate matter, salts oils, and chemicals. The sound control system reduces the level of noise emitted from the system by attenuating, resonating, or muffling the sound emitting from the air compressor used to move the air. The contamination control system can also provide security downstream of the compressor, by filtering the air to reduce the opportunity of lubricant from reaching the fuel cell. The water management system removes liquid water when excess is present. These systems are integrated in a variety of configurations to provide compact and thorough protection for the fuel cell.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2002Date of Patent: October 4, 2005Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventor: Eivind Stenersen
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Publication number: 20050161386Abstract: A bowl-cartridge filter includes a filter cartridge and a bowl. The filter cartridge includes an interlock arrangement that is oriented to engage the filter bowl, when the filter cartridge is mounted in the filter bowl, and the bowl is rotated in a direction to remove the bowl-cartridge filter from a filter head. The filter bowl includes a cooperating interlock arrangement that engages the interlock arrangement on the filter cartridge. Example embodiments include cog arrangements, which include a plurality of projecting teeth. Various shapes for the teeth are possible, including house-shaped, truncated A-shaped, and pie wedged shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2005Publication date: July 28, 2005Applicant: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: Michael Gustafson, Bernard Matthys, Eivind Stenersen
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Publication number: 20050076623Abstract: A filter assembly for removing particulate contaminants and chemical contaminants from an incoming dirty air stream for a fuel cell. The filter assembly also includes a noise suppression element that reduces sound waves or noise emanating from any equipment, such as a compressor. The filter assembly can include a particulate filter portion for removing physical or particulate contaminants, a chemical filter portion for removing chemical contaminants, or can have both portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2004Publication date: April 14, 2005Applicant: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: Eivind Stenersen, William Nyman, Richard Canepa
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Publication number: 20040237488Abstract: A filter assembly including a filter head and two filter elements operably connected in parallel to the filter head for filtering fluid such as natural gas and other fuel gases. The filter assembly includes a filtering material for removal of sulfur compounds from the fluid being filtered; a first filtering material can be used for the removal of mercaptans and a second filtering material can be used for the removal of other sulfur compounds. The filter assembly includes various seals to inhibit leaking of liquid, specifically filtered liquid, from the connection of the filter elements to the filter head. The filter assembly is particularly useful for use in fuel cell systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2004Publication date: December 2, 2004Inventor: Eivind Stenersen
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Publication number: 20040232059Abstract: A bowl-cartridge filter includes a filter cartridge and a bowl. The filter cartridge includes an interlock arrangement that is oriented to engage the filter bowl, when the filter cartridge is mounted in the filter bowl, and the bowl is rotated in a direction to remove the bowl-cartridge filter from a filter head. The filter bowl includes a cooperating interlock arrangement that engages the interlock arrangement on the filter cartridge. Example embodiments include cog arrangements, which include a plurality of projecting teeth. Various shapes for the teeth are possible, including house-shaped, truncated A-shaped, and pie wedged shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2004Publication date: November 25, 2004Applicant: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Gustafson, Bernard A. Matthys, Eivind Stenersen
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Publication number: 20040226437Abstract: A system for particulate removal from fluid streams by using acoustic cavity technology. The technology can be applied to various applications, such as Diesel engine post-combustion emissions control systems, mist filtration systems, particle recovery systems, liquid degassing systems, and closed crankcase ventilation systems. An acoustic cavity can be used to replace an inertial separator, cyclone, or similar particulate removal equipment, providing a considerably lower pressure loss across the cavity compared to an inertial separator or cyclone, because an acoustic cavity does not appreciable alter the fluid flow path.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2004Publication date: November 18, 2004Inventors: Eivind Stenersen, Richard Thomas Canepa, Christopher Lee Conway, Mark Alan Gogins