Patents by Inventor Gerard W. Bilski
Gerard W. Bilski 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: 10258910Abstract: A filter assembly comprises a housing open at a first end and holding a filter element therein and an end plate secured to the housing and closing the first end and enclosing the filter element within the housing. The plate includes a first inlet opening, a second inlet opening, and an outlet opening. The filter assembly further includes a fluid flow controller disposed between an end of the filter element and the end plate. The flow controller includes a valve including a first portion cooperating with the first inlet opening and a second portion cooperating with the second inlet opening. The fluid flow controller further includes a spring-loaded valve seat in communication with the valve and providing resistance to movement of the first portion of the valve.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2017Date of Patent: April 16, 2019Assignee: Fram Group IP, LLCInventors: Gerard W. Bilski, Timothy L. Memmer
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Patent number: 10118112Abstract: A fluid filter such as an oil filter for a vehicle is provided. The fluid filter includes a body having a first, closed end and a second, open end. A plate is coupled to the second end, the plate having a first surface and a threaded portion having a thread pitch. A channel member has an outer edge coupled to the second end of the body, wherein the channel member defines a recess with an open side opposite the first surface of the plate. A stop member is disposed within the recess of the channel member, the stop member having a first height. A sealing member is coupled to the stop member, and the sealing member has a second height greater than the first height of the stop member.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2016Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: Fram Group IP, LLCInventors: Gerard W. Bilski, Donald W. Baldwin, Jr.
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Publication number: 20180111071Abstract: A filter assembly comprises a housing open at a first end and holding a filter element therein and an end plate secured to the housing and closing the first end and enclosing the filter element within the housing. The plate includes a first inlet opening, a second inlet opening, and an outlet opening. The filter assembly further includes a fluid flow controller disposed between an end of the filter element and the end plate. The flow controller includes a valve including a first portion cooperating with the first inlet opening and a second portion cooperating with the second inlet opening. The fluid flow controller further includes a spring-loaded valve seat in communication with the valve and providing resistance to movement of the first portion of the valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2017Publication date: April 26, 2018Inventors: Gerard W. Bilski, Timothy L. Memmer
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Patent number: 9884278Abstract: A filter assembly comprises a housing open at a first end and holding a filter element therein and an end plate secured to the housing and closing the first end and enclosing the filter element within the housing. The plate includes a first inlet opening, a second inlet opening, and an outlet opening. The filter assembly further includes a fluid flow controller disposed between an end of the filter element and the end plate. The flow controller includes a valve including a first portion cooperating with the first inlet opening and a second portion cooperating with the second inlet opening. The fluid flow controller further includes a spring-loaded valve seat in communication with the valve and providing resistance to movement of the first portion of the valve.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2015Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: Farm Group IP, LLCInventors: Gerard W. Bilski, Timothy L. Memmer
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Patent number: 9623350Abstract: An oil management system to reduce and remove the amount of soot, rust or other contaminating particles in oil used in an engine, the oil management system comprising an oil filter assembly including a filter element and an additive cartridge, the additive cartridge configured to provide a means for continuously dispersing a small quantity of additive into the oil; an oxidation prevention means to prevent or diminish oxidation of metal in the oil management system; and an oil condition monitoring sensor to measure various aspects of the oil in the oil management system.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2014Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: FRAM GROUP IP LLCInventors: Ronald P. Rohrbach, Gerard W. Bilski, Brian Artz
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Publication number: 20170007948Abstract: A fluid filter such as an oil filter for a vehicle is provided. The fluid filter includes a body having a first, closed end and a second, open end. A plate is coupled to the second end, the plate having a first surface and a threaded portion having a thread pitch. A channel member has an outer edge coupled to the second end of the body, wherein the channel member defines a recess with an open side opposite the first surface of the plate. A stop member is disposed within the recess of the channel member, the stop member having a first height. A sealing member is coupled to the stop member, and the sealing member has a second height greater than the first height of the stop member.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2016Publication date: January 12, 2017Inventors: Gerard W. Bilski, Donald W. Baldwin, JR.
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Patent number: 9539531Abstract: A method and apparatus for dispersing an additive from an additive cartridge disposed in a housing of an oil filter is provided. The method including the steps of: using stagnation pressure to disperse the additive from the additive cartridge; and regulating a flow rate of the additive from the additive cartridge by restricting an inlet opening of an outlet path of the additive cartridge, wherein a portion of the outlet path is formed in a surface of a first piece of a two piece connector providing fluid communication between and an interior and an exterior of the additive cartridge.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2014Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: Fram Group IP, LLCInventors: Gerard W. Bilski, Ronald P. Rohrbach, Zafar Hussain
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Patent number: 9486718Abstract: A fluid filter such as an oil filter for a vehicle is provided. The fluid filter includes a body having a first, closed end and a second, open end. A plate is coupled to the second end, the plate having a first surface and a threaded portion having a thread pitch. A channel member has an outer edge coupled to the second end of the body, wherein the channel member defines a recess with an open side opposite the first surface of the plate. A stop member is disposed within the recess of the channel member, the stop member having a first height. A sealing member is coupled to the stop member, and the sealing member has a second height greater than the first height of the stop member.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2014Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: Fram Group IP LLCInventors: Gerard W. Bilski, Donald W. Baldwin, Jr.
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Publication number: 20150238885Abstract: A filter assembly comprises a housing open at a first end and holding a filter element therein and an end plate secured to the housing and closing the first end and enclosing the filter element within the housing. The plate includes a first inlet opening, a second inlet opening, and an outlet opening. The filter assembly further includes a fluid flow controller disposed between an end of the filter element and the end plate. The flow controller includes a valve including a first portion cooperating with the first inlet opening and a second portion cooperating with the second inlet opening. The fluid flow controller further includes a spring-loaded valve seat in communication with the valve and providing resistance to movement of the first portion of the valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2015Publication date: August 27, 2015Inventors: Gerard W. Bilski, Timothy L. Memmer
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Publication number: 20150219226Abstract: A filter assembly comprises a housing open at one end and holding a filter element therein and a plate closing the open end of the housing and enclosing the filter element within the housing. The plate includes at least two first inlet openings, at least two second inlet openings, and a central outlet opening. The filter assembly further includes a fluid flow controller disposed between an end of the filter element and the plate. The flow controller includes a relief valve comprising a first portion cooperating with the first inlet openings and a second portion cooperating with the second inlet openings; and biasing means operatively connected to the relief valve and providing resistance to movement of the second portion of the relief valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2015Publication date: August 6, 2015Inventors: Gerard W. Bilski, Michael Herald, Daniel Auxter, Gary J. Osterfeld, John D. Gaither, Zafar Hussain, Jake D. Whitman
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Patent number: 8926845Abstract: A method and apparatus for dispersing an additive from an additive cartridge disposed in a housing of an oil filter is provided. The method including the steps of: using stagnation pressure to disperse the additive from the additive cartridge; and regulating a flow rate of the additive from the additive cartridge by restricting an inlet opening of an outlet path of the additive cartridge, wherein a portion of the outlet path is formed in a surface of a first piece of a two piece connector providing fluid communication between and an interior and an exterior of the additive cartridge.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2010Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: Fram Group IP LLCInventors: Gerard W. Bilski, Ronald Rohrbach, Zafar Hussain
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Publication number: 20140246380Abstract: An oil management system to reduce and remove the amount of soot, rust or other contaminating particles in oil used in an engine, the oil management system comprising an oil filter assembly including a filter element and an additive cartridge, the additive cartridge configured to provide a means for continuously dispersing a small quantity of additive into the oil; an oxidation prevention means to prevent or diminish oxidation of metal in the oil management system; and an oil condition monitoring sensor to measure various aspects of the oil in the oil management system.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2014Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: Fram Group IP LLCInventors: Ronald P. Rohrbach, Gerard W. Bilski, Brian Artz
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Publication number: 20140238921Abstract: A fluid filter such as an oil filter for a vehicle is provided. The fluid filter includes a body having a first, closed end and a second, open end. A plate is coupled to the second end, the plate having a first surface and a threaded portion having a thread pitch. A channel member has an outer edge coupled to the second end of the body, wherein the channel member defines a recess with an open side opposite the first surface of the plate. A stop member is disposed within the recess of the channel member, the stop member having a first height. A sealing member is coupled to the stop member, and the sealing member has a second height greater than the first height of the stop member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: Fram Group IP LLCInventors: Gerard W. Bilski, Donald W. Baldwin
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Publication number: 20140150335Abstract: A method and apparatus for dispersing an additive from an additive cartridge disposed in a housing of an oil filter is provided. The method including the steps of: using stagnation pressure to disperse the additive from the additive cartridge; and regulating a flow rate of the additive from the additive cartridge by restricting an inlet opening of an outlet path of the additive cartridge, wherein a portion of the outlet path is formed in a surface of a first piece of a two piece connector providing fluid communication between and an interior and an exterior of the additive cartridge.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2014Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: Fram Group IP LLCInventors: Gerard W. Bilski, Ronald P. Rohrbach, Zafar Hussain
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Patent number: 8685243Abstract: A fluid filter such as an oil filter for a vehicle is provided. The fluid filter includes a body. A plate is coupled to one end of the body, the plate having a first surface and a threaded portion having a thread pitch. A seal is disposed adjacent the plate, the plate having a second surface opposite the plate. A stop member is disposed adjacent the plate, the stop member having a third surface offset from the second surface.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2013Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: Fram Group IP LLCInventors: Gerard W. Bilski, Michael S. Lynch
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Patent number: 8658047Abstract: A method for dispersing an additive from an additive cartridge disposed in a housing of an oil filter is provided herein, the method includes using stagnation pressure to disperse the additive from the additive cartridge; and regulating a flow rate of the additive from the additive cartridge by restricting an inlet opening of an outlet tube of the additive cartridge.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2011Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Fram Group IP LLCInventors: Gerard W. Bilski, Zafar Hussain
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Publication number: 20130134084Abstract: A fluid filter is disclosed herein, the fluid filter having a cylindrical body with a plurality of flutes disposed around its outer circumference, a cap coupled for rotation with the body having a plurality of projections disposed to engage the plurality of flutes, wherein the plurality of projections rotate past the plurality of flutes when a torque exceeding a threshold is applied to the cap.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2011Publication date: May 30, 2013Inventors: Gerard W. Bilski, Michael S. Lynch
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Patent number: 8216461Abstract: Disclosed herein is an apparatus and method for adding a lubricating additive to a diesel fuel.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2011Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: Farm Group IP LLCInventors: Scott J. Tabb, Ronald P. Rohrbach, Gary B. Zulauf, Peter D. Unger, Weston H. Gerwin, Daniel E. Bause, Gerard W. Bilski
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Patent number: 8171774Abstract: A hydrocarbon liquid-seal device is provided. The device includes first and second conduits in fluid communication with each other such that the first and second conduits define a flow path therethrough configured to pass a hydrocarbon vapor. The first and second conduits are in a spaced relationship and are not rigidly coupled to one another for isolating a vibration or movement respectively therein. The device further includes a liquid disposed within a space between first and second end portions of the first and second conduits, respectively, such that the liquid blocks the space between the first and second end portions and seals the hydrocarbon vapor in the flow path.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2008Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: FRAM Group IP LLCInventor: Gerard W. Bilski
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Publication number: 20110277374Abstract: Disclosed herein is an apparatus and method for adding a lubricating additive to a diesel fuel.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2011Publication date: November 17, 2011Inventors: Scott J. Tabb, Ronald P. Rohrbach, Gary B. Zulauf, Peter D. Unger, Weston H. Gerwin, Daniel E. Bause, Gerard W. Bilski