Patents by Inventor Eric R. Burgan
Eric R. Burgan 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: 11906038Abstract: An automatic transmission shifter mechanism that is selectable between an automatic transmission mode and a manual shifting mode, including a shifter assembly, a pin attached to the shifter assembly, a first slotted plate to selectively receive a first portion of the shifter assembly, and a detent plate configured to receive the pin at different gear positions, wherein selected shifter assembly positions in the automatic transmission mode are maintained by the pin being located within a corresponding detent of the detent plate, and wherein movement of the first portion of the shifter assembly into the first slotted plate causes the pin to move out of range of detents in the detent plate such that an operator can shift between drive gears in the manual shifting mode.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2020Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: LOKAR, INC.Inventors: Kevin Ford, Scott Thiel, Eric R. Burgan
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Patent number: 11285411Abstract: An air management device for a filter assembly includes a top portion, a bottom portion, a plurality of frame members that connect the top portion to the bottom portion so as to define an inner cavity, and an air management valve. The air management valve includes a base portion, an intake valve, and an exhaust valve. The base portion is provided at the bottom portion. The intake valve extends into the inner cavity from the base portion towards the top portion. The intake valve includes an elongated opening that extends along a longitudinal length of the in-take valve. The exhaust valve extends into the inner cavity from the base portion towards the top portion. The intake valve is configured to intake air through the elongated opening and the amount of air introduced through the elongated opening varies based on a fluid level present within the air management device.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2016Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC.Inventors: Eric R. Burgan, Paul A. Hayes, Braxton M. Burgan
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Patent number: 11149701Abstract: A filtration monitoring system is an electronic system control module installed on an internal combustion engine or within a vehicle powered by the internal combustion engine. The filtration monitoring system monitors the health and status of the filtration systems present on the engine. The filtration monitoring system tracks filter loading patterns and predicts remaining service life of the filters by running smart algorithms based on sensor feedback (e.g., pressure sensor feedback, fluid quality characteristic sensor feedback, etc.). In some arrangements, the described filtration monitoring systems provide feedback as to whether a genuine (i.e., authorized, OEM approved, etc.) or unauthorized filter cartridge is installed in a given filtration system. The filtration monitoring system may be retrofit into an existing internal combustion engine or vehicle that does not already have a filtration monitoring system.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2018Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC.Inventors: Amit Dhingra, Bharadwaj Prabhala, Abhijeet Vaidya, Abhijit Shimpi, Eric R. Burgan
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Publication number: 20210102624Abstract: An automatic transmission shifter mechanism that is selectable between an automatic transmission mode and a manual shifting mode, including a shifter assembly, a pin attached to the shifter assembly, a first slotted plate to selectively receive a first portion of the shifter assembly, and a detent plate configured to receive the pin at different gear positions, wherein selected shifter assembly positions in the automatic transmission mode are maintained by the pin being located within a corresponding detent of the detent plate, and wherein movement of the first portion of the shifter assembly into the first slotted plate causes the pin to move out of range of detents in the detent plate such that an operator can shift between drive gears in the manual shifting mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2020Publication date: April 8, 2021Inventors: Kevin Ford, Scott Thiel, Eric R. Burgan
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Publication number: 20190209951Abstract: An air management device for a filter assembly includes a top portion, a bottom portion, a plurality of frame members that connect the top portion to the bottom portion so as to define an inner cavity, and an air management valve. The air management valve includes a base portion, an intake valve, and an exhaust valve. The base portion is provided at the bottom portion. The intake valve extends into the inner cavity from the base portion towards the top portion. The intake valve includes an elongated opening that extends along a longitudinal length of the in-take valve. The exhaust valve extends into the inner cavity from the base portion towards the top portion. The intake valve is configured to intake air through the elongated opening and the amount of air introduced through the elongated opening varies based on a fluid level present within the air management device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2016Publication date: July 11, 2019Applicant: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC.Inventors: Eric R. Burgan, Paul A. HAYES, Braxton M. BURGAN
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Publication number: 20180335368Abstract: A filtration monitoring system is an electronic system control module installed on an internal combustion engine or within a vehicle powered by the internal combustion engine. The filtration monitoring system monitors the health and status of the filtration systems present on the engine. The filtration monitoring system tracks filter loading patterns and predicts remaining service life of the filters by running smart algorithms based on sensor feedback (e.g., pressure sensor feedback, fluid quality characteristic sensor feedback, etc.). In some arrangements, the described filtration monitoring systems provide feedback as to whether a genuine (i.e., authorized, OEM approved, etc.) or unauthorized filter cartridge is installed in a given filtration system. The filtration monitoring system may be retrofit into an existing internal combustion engine or vehicle that does not already have a filtration monitoring system.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2018Publication date: November 22, 2018Applicant: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC.Inventors: Amit Dhingra, Bharadwaj Prabhala, Abhijeet Vaidya, Abhijit Shimpi, Eric R. Burgan
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Patent number: 10119886Abstract: A filtration monitoring system is an electronic system control module installed on an internal combustion engine or within a vehicle powered by the internal combustion engine. The filtration monitoring system monitors the health and status of the filtration systems present on the engine. The filtration monitoring system tracks filter loading patterns and predicts remaining service life of the filters by running smart algorithms based on sensor feedback (e.g., pressure sensor feedback, fluid quality characteristic sensor feedback, etc.). In some arrangements, the described filtration monitoring systems provide feedback as to whether a genuine (i.e., authorized, OEM approved, etc.) or unauthorized filter cartridge is installed in a given filtration system. The filtration monitoring system may be retrofit into an existing internal combustion engine or vehicle that does not already have a filtration monitoring system.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2015Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC.Inventors: Amit Dhingra, Bharadwaj Prabhala, Abhijeet Vaidya, Abhijit Shimpi, Eric R. Burgan
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Patent number: 10094347Abstract: A filter cartridge includes a filter media defining an interior space, and having a first end and a second end, a first end plate connected to the first end, and a second end plate connected to the second end. A pin is connected to the second end plate and extends downwardly into the interior space. The pin defines a flow passage therethrough that communicates the interior space with an outside of the filter cartridge.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2011Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Assignee: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC.Inventors: Wassem Abdalla, Eric R. Burgan, Gerard Malgorn
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Publication number: 20170173505Abstract: A filtration monitoring system is an electronic system control module installed on an internal combustion engine or within a vehicle powered by the internal combustion engine. The filtration monitoring system monitors the health and status of the filtration systems present on the engine. The filtration monitoring system tracks filter loading patterns and predicts remaining service life of the filters by running smart algorithms based on sensor feedback (e.g., pressure sensor feedback, fluid quality characteristic sensor feedback, etc.). In some arrangements, the described filtration monitoring systems provide feedback as to whether a genuine (i.e., authorized, OEM approved, etc.) or unauthorized filter cartridge is installed in a given filtration system. The filtration monitoring system may be retrofit into an existing internal combustion engine or vehicle that does not already have a filtration monitoring system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2015Publication date: June 22, 2017Applicant: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC.Inventors: Amit Dhingra, Bharadwaj Prabhala, Abhijeet Vaidya, Abhijit Shimpi, Eric R. Burgan
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Patent number: 9163596Abstract: A thermal recirculation valve (TRV) is described that provides for effective fuel module heating during cold operation to mitigate fuel waxing or gelling issues. The TRV allows for the control of heated return fuel flow into the module dependent upon the module's outlet fuel temperature without the return fuel directly contacting the wax element. The wax element is isolated from direct contact with the higher temperature return fuel through use of an elastomeric seal which prevents return fuel from directly contacting the wax element. In addition, the wax element is positioned in the fuel outlet of the module.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2013Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignee: Cummins Filtration IP, Inc.Inventors: Andrew J. Fisher, Eric R. Burgan, J Bradley Groom
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Patent number: 8968565Abstract: Improvements to “no filter, no run” fluid filtration systems are described. In one example, a filter includes a movable pin cage that has a first pre-installation position adjacent the bottom end plate and is temporarily connected thereto by a snap connection system, and a second position adjacent the upper end plate where it performs a valve interaction function. In another example, a filter includes non-centered valve pins that are rotatable relative to an upper end plate of the filter.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2014Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: Cummins Filtration IP, Inc.Inventors: Chad M. Thomas, Eric R. Burgan, Philip S. Hall, Carey A. Curt, Kevin C. South, Jeffrey A. Husband, Chad T. Brummitt
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Publication number: 20150001144Abstract: Improvements to “no filter, no run” fluid filtration systems are described. In one example, a filter includes a movable pin cage that has a first pre-installation position adjacent the bottom end plate and is temporarily connected thereto by a snap connection system, and a second position adjacent the upper end plate where it performs a valve interaction function. In another example, a filter includes non-centered valve pins that are rotatable relative to an upper end plate of the filter.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2014Publication date: January 1, 2015Applicant: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC.Inventors: Chad M. Thomas, Eric R. Burgan, Philip S. Hall, Carey A. Curt, Kevin C. South, Jeffrey A. Husband, Chad T. Brummitt
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Patent number: 8920648Abstract: Improvements to “no filter, no run” fluid filtration systems are described. In one example, a filter includes a movable pin cage that has a first pre-installation position adjacent the bottom end plate and is temporarily connected thereto by a snap connection system, and a second position adjacent the upper end plate where it performs a valve interaction function. In another example, a filter includes non-centered valve pins that are rotatable relative to an upper end plate of the filter.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2010Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: Cummins Filtration IP Inc.Inventors: Chad M. Thomas, Eric R. Burgan, Philip S. Hall, Carey A. Curt, Kevin C. South, Jeffrey A. Husband, Chad T. Brummitt
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Publication number: 20140000727Abstract: A thermal recirculation valve (TRV) is described that provides for effective fuel module heating during cold operation to mitigate fuel waxing or gelling issues. The TRV allows for the control of heated return fuel flow into the module dependent upon the module's outlet fuel temperature without the return fuel directly contacting the wax element. The wax element is isolated from direct contact with the higher temperature return fuel through use of an elastomeric seal which prevents return fuel from directly contacting the wax element. In addition, the wax element is positioned in the fuel outlet of the module.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2013Publication date: January 2, 2014Inventors: Andrew J. FISHER, Eric R. BURGAN, J. Bradley GROOM
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Patent number: 8216470Abstract: A filter cartridge is described that is designed to accommodate for example dual stage filtration. The filter cartridge has an endplate structure formed of a heat cured material, such as polyurethane, where at least one of the top end and the bottom end of the outer filter and the inner filter are embedded within the heat cured material. The heat cured material can provide an endplate structure that is convenient for manufacture and that has one or more sealing surfaces to seal with a housing that the filter cartridge is assembled with. For example, the heat cured material of the endplate can seal non-filtered fluid from filtered fluid that has passed through each of the filtration stages available in the cartridge.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2009Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: Cummins Filtration IP, Inc.Inventors: Wassem Abdalla, Ricky England, Sainath R. Racha, Eric R. Burgan, Jeffrey A. Husband
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Publication number: 20120024771Abstract: A filter cartridge includes a filter media defining an interior space, and having a first end and a second end, a first end plate connected to the first end, and a second end plate connected to the second end. A pin is connected to the second end plate and extends downwardly into the interior space. The pin defines a flow passage threrethrough that communicates the interior space with an outside of the filter cartridge.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2011Publication date: February 2, 2012Applicant: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC.Inventors: Wassem ABDALLA, Eric R. BURGAN, Gerard MALGORN
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Publication number: 20100294712Abstract: A filter cartridge is described that is designed to accommodate for example dual stage filtration. The filter cartridge has an endplate structure formed of a heat cured material, such as polyurethane, where at least one of the top end and the bottom end of the outer filter and the inner filter are embedded within the heat cured material. The heat cured material can provide an endplate structure that is convenient for manufacture and that has one or more sealing surfaces to seal with a housing that the filter cartridge is assembled with. For example, the heat cured material of the endplate can seal non-filtered fluid from filtered fluid that has passed through each of the filtration stages available in the cartridge.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2009Publication date: November 25, 2010Applicant: Cummins Filtration IP Inc.Inventors: Wassem Abdalla, Ricky England, Sainath R. Racha, Eric R. Burgan, Jeffrey A. Husband
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Publication number: 20100294707Abstract: A filter cartridge is described that is designed to accommodate multi-stage filtration, for example dual stage filtration. A filter cartridge includes an outer filter with an endplate and an inner filter arranged within the central axis of the outer filter and that includes an endplate. The endplate of the outer filter includes an outer portion and an inner portion substantially surrounded by the outer portion. The inner portion is axially positioned relative to the outer portion and distal to the inner and outer filters relative to the outer portion. The inner portion includes an upwardly extending flange. The endplate of the inner filter includes a downwardly extending flange. The endplates of the outer and inner filters are arranged in a snap fit connection through engagement of the upwardly extending and the downwardly extending flanges. The endplate structure can provide a filter cartridge with filters of generally equal lengths.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2009Publication date: November 25, 2010Applicant: Cummins Filtration IP Inc.Inventors: Wassem Abdalla, Ricky England, Sainath R. Racha, Eric R. Burgan, Jeffrey A. Husband
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Publication number: 20100213115Abstract: Improvements to “no filter, no run” fluid filtration systems are described. In one example, a filter includes a movable pin cage that has a first pre-installation position adjacent the bottom end plate and is temporarily connected thereto by a snap connection system, and a second position adjacent the upper end plate where it performs a valve interaction function. In another example, a filter includes non-centered valve pins that are rotatable relative to an upper end plate of the filter.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2010Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP INC.Inventors: Chad M. Thomas, Eric R. Burgan, Philip S. Hall, Carey A. Curt, Kevin C. South, Jeffrey A. Husband, Chad T. Brummitt
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Patent number: 5758888Abstract: A container (10) and dolly (14) assembly, comprising a container having a planar rearward side (18) and a lid (12) that is pivotally coupled to one of the container handles (34) and pivots thereabout into a vertical orientation against the container (10). Retention flanges (45, 80) of the container (10) and the lid (12), respectively, overlap to lock the lid in the open position. A dolly (14) is provided having upwardly directed tine members (118, 122) that engage container flanges (58, 60) as the container is lowered upon the dolly to latch the container and dolly together. A pivotal foot pedal (38) is disclosed, operable to laterally move one dolly tine member (122) and thereby facilitate disengagement of both container flanges (58, 60) from the dolly tine members (118, 120).Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 1995Date of Patent: June 2, 1998Assignee: Rubbermaid Commercial Products Inc.Inventors: Eric R. Burgan, Donald C. Presnell, Harold E. Ruckman