Patents by Inventor Fred Wahlquist

Fred Wahlquist 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: 11826691
    Abstract: Assemblies, features, and techniques for pulse jet air cleaner assemblies and their operation are described. Techniques described include methodology and equipment for preferred pulse jet sequencing and operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred Wahlquist, Thomas R. Olson, Jason DeGuelle
  • Patent number: 10967320
    Abstract: Pulse jet air cleaner systems, components and methods are described. The features relate to air cleaner housings that include a cartridge receiving section. Features described relate to a possible two-stage construction, a possible pulse jet accumulator section, pulse jet equipment for cleaning a filter cartridge positioned within the air cleaner; possible evacuation valve arrangements for projection of dust from the air cleaners; and other example features. Methods of assembly and use are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Gillingham, Fred Wahlquist, Thomas Olson, Charles Jensen, Ervin Fuchs, Eugene Wilson, Robert Widerski
  • Publication number: 20200398206
    Abstract: Assemblies, features, and techniques for pulse jet air cleaner assemblies and their operation are described. Techniques described include methodology and equipment for preferred pulse jet sequencing and operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2020
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Inventors: Fred Wahlquist, Thomas R. Olson, Jason DeGuelle
  • Publication number: 20200230538
    Abstract: Pulse jet air cleaner systems, components and methods are described. The features relate to air cleaner housings that include a cartridge receiving section. Features described relate to a possible two-stage construction, a possible pulse jet accumulator section, pulse jet equipment for cleaning a filter cartridge positioned within the air cleaner; possible evacuation valve arrangements for projection of dust from the air cleaners; and other example features. Methods of assembly and use are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2019
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Inventors: Gary Gillingham, Fred Wahlquist, Thomas Olson, Charles Jensen, Ervin Fuchs, Eugene Wilson, Robert Widerski
  • Patent number: 10675578
    Abstract: Assemblies, features, and techniques for pulse jet air cleaner assemblies and their operation are described. Techniques described include methodology and equipment for preferred pulse jet sequencing and operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred Wahlquist, Thomas R. Olson, Jason R. DeGuelle
  • Patent number: 10512870
    Abstract: Pulse jet air cleaner systems, components and methods are described. The features relate to air cleaner housings that include a cartridge receiving section. Features described relate to a possible two-stage construction, a possible pulse jet accumulator section, pulse jet equipment for cleaning a filter cartridge positioned within the air cleaner; possible evacuation valve arrangements for projection of dust from the air cleaners; and other example features. Methods of assembly and use are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Gillingham, Fred Wahlquist, Thomas Olson, Charles Jensen, Ervin Fuchs, Eugene Wilson, Robert Widerski
  • Publication number: 20170368489
    Abstract: Pulse jet air cleaner systems, components and methods are described. The features relate to air cleaner housings that include a cartridge receiving section. Features described relate to a possible two-stage construction, a possible pulse jet accumulator section, pulse jet equipment for cleaning a filter cartridge positioned within the air cleaner; possible evacuation valve arrangements for projection of dust from the air cleaners; and other example features. Methods of assembly and use are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Gary Gillingham, Fred Wahlquist, Thomas Olson, Charles Jensen, Ervin Fuchs, Eugene Wilson, Robert Widerski
  • Publication number: 20170341000
    Abstract: Assemblies, features, and techniques for pulse jet air cleaner assemblies and their operation are described. Techniques described include methodology and equipment for preferred pulse jet sequencing and operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Fred Wahlquist, Thomas R. Olson, Jason R. DeGuelle
  • Patent number: 9757673
    Abstract: Pulse jet air cleaner systems, components and methods are described. The features relate to air cleaner housings that include a cartridge receiving section. Features described relate to a possible two-stage construction, a possible pulse jet accumulator section, pulse jet equipment for cleaning a filter cartridge positioned within the air cleaner; possible evacuation valve arrangements for projection of dust from the air cleaners; and other example features. Methods of assembly and use are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Gillingham, Fred Wahlquist, Thomas Olson, Charles Jensen, Ervin Fuchs, Eugene Wilson, Robert Widerski
  • Publication number: 20150343362
    Abstract: Pulse jet air cleaner systems, components and methods are described. The features relate to air cleaner housings that include a cartridge receiving section. Features described relate to a possible two-stage construction, a possible pulse jet accumulator section, pulse jet equipment for cleaning a filter cartridge positioned within the air cleaner; possible evacuation valve arrangements for projection of dust from the air cleaners; and other example features. Methods of assembly and use are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2015
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Inventors: GARY GILLINGHAM, Fred Wahlquist, Thomas Olson, Charles Jensen, Ervin Fuchs, Eugene Wilson, Robert Widerski
  • Patent number: 9186612
    Abstract: Assemblies, features, and techniques for pulse jet air cleaner assemblies and their operation are described. In general, the techniques relate to: providing for advantageous dust egress arrangement from the housing; and, preferred pulse control logic. This can be advantageous in field operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred Wahlquist, Thomas Olson, Jason DeGuelle
  • Patent number: 9108135
    Abstract: Pulse jet air cleaner systems components and methods are described. The features relate to air cleaner housings that include a cartridge receiving section. Features described relate to a possible two-stage construction, a pulse jet accumulator section, pulse jet equipment for cleaning a filter cartridge positioned within the air cleaner; evacuation valve arrangements for projection of dust from the air cleaners; and other example features. Methods of assembly and use are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Gillingham, Fred Wahlquist, Thomas Olson, Charles Jensen, Ervin Fuchs, Eugene Wilson, Robert Widerski
  • Patent number: 8890745
    Abstract: A method of detecting an object includes receiving first reflected radio frequency (RF) signals from a region using an antenna and generating a first backscattering signature of the region from the first reflected RF signals. The method further includes receiving second reflected RF signals from the region subsequent to receiving the first reflected RF signals and generating at least one second backscattering signature of the region from the second reflected RF signals. The method further includes detecting a difference between the first backscattering signature and the second backscattering signature, and providing a warning indication in response to the difference between the first backscattering signature and the second backscattering signature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Gary Fred Wahlquist, Kuang-Yuh Wu
  • Publication number: 20130106643
    Abstract: A method of detecting an object includes receiving first reflected radio frequency (RF) signals from a region using an antenna and generating a first backscattering signature of the region from the first reflected RF signals. The method further includes receiving second reflected RF signals from the region subsequent to receiving the first reflected RF signals and generating at least one second backscattering signature of the region from the second reflected RF signals. The method further includes detecting a difference between the first backscattering signature and the second backscattering signature, and providing a warning indication in response to the difference between the first backscattering signature and the second backscattering signature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2011
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicant: RAYTHEON COMPANY
    Inventors: Gary Fred Wahlquist, Kuang-Yuh Wu
  • Patent number: 8262762
    Abstract: Methods, techniques, and constructions are provided for use to apply an evacuation valve arrangement on an air cleaner assembly that is configured for pulse jet operation. An example evacuation valve arrangement is provided which comprises a valve member in the form of a sleeve that extends completely around a sidewall portion of an air cleaner housing of a pulse jet air cleaner. Examples are depicted in which the sidewall portion can comprise: a portion of a housing sidewall section that surrounds an installed filter cartridge, in use; a portion of an access cover; or, a drop tube secured to a portion of the housing, for example either on an access cover or on another portion of a housing. Specific features and alternatives are described. Also, methods of assembly and operation are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Olson, Gary Gillingham, Fred Wahlquist
  • Publication number: 20110252964
    Abstract: Assemblies, features, and techniques for pulse jet air cleaner assemblies and their operation are described. In general, the techniques relate to: providing for advantageous dust egress arrangement from the housing; and, preferred pulse control logic. This can be advantageous in field operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2011
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Applicant: Donaldson Company Inc.
    Inventors: Fred Wahlquist, Thomas Olson, Jason DeGuelle
  • Publication number: 20110185893
    Abstract: Methods, techniques, and constructions are provided for use to apply an evacuation valve arrangement on an air cleaner assembly that is configured for pulse jet operation. An example evacuation valve arrangement is provided which comprises a valve member in the form of a sleeve that extends completely around a sidewall portion of an air cleaner housing of a pulse jet air cleaner. Examples are depicted in which the sidewall portion can comprise: a portion of a housing sidewall section that surrounds an installed filter cartridge, in use; a portion of an access cover; or, a drop tube secured to a portion of the housing, for example either on an access cover or on another portion of a housing. Specific features and alternatives are described. Also, methods of assembly and operation are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2011
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas R. Olson, Gary Gillingham, Fred Wahlquist
  • Patent number: 7927396
    Abstract: Methods, techniques, and constructions are provided for use to apply an evacuation valve arrangement on an air cleaner assembly that is configured for pulse jet operation. An example evacuation valve arrangement is provided which comprises a valve member in the form of a sleeve that extends completely around a sidewall portion of an air cleaner housing of a pulse jet air cleaner. Examples are depicted in which the sidewall portion can comprise: a portion of a housing sidewall section that surrounds an installed filter cartridge, in use; a portion of an access cover; or, a drop tube secured to a portion of the housing, for example either on an access cover or on another portion of a housing. Specific features and alternatives are described. Also, methods of assembly and operation are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas R. Olson, Gary Gillingham, Fred Wahlquist
  • Publication number: 20090308034
    Abstract: Methods, techniques, and constructions are provided for use to apply an evacuation valve arrangement on an air cleaner assembly that is configured for pulse jet operation. An example evacuation valve arrangement is provided which comprises a valve member in the form of a sleeve that extends completely around a sidewall portion of an air cleaner housing of a pulse jet air cleaner. Examples are depicted in which the sidewall portion can comprise: a portion of a housing sidewall section that surrounds an installed filter cartridge, in use; a portion of an access cover; or, a drop tube secured to a portion of the housing, for example either on an access cover or on another portion of a housing. Specific features and alternatives are described. Also, methods of assembly and operation are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2009
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Inventors: Thomas R. Olson, Gary Gillingham, Fred Wahlquist
  • Publication number: 20070186774
    Abstract: A V-pack filter includes a frame construction having a first frame structure and a second frame structure. The V-pack filter also includes first and second panel sections mounted in extension between the first and second frame structures. The first panel section has first and second ends. The second panel section has third and fourth ends. The first and third ends have a first distance therebetween while the second and fourth ends have a second distance therebetween. The second distance is generally greater than the first distance. The first and second panel sections and the second frame structure define an air flow aperture. A seal arrangement circumscribes the air flow aperture and projects outwardly from the second frame structure. The first frame structure defines a first receiver indent. Assemblies and methods are also included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2007
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Applicant: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Gillingham, Stan Koehler, William Krisko, Thomas Miller, Winston Olson, Fred Wahlquist, Ervin Fuchs, Eugene Wilson