Patents by Inventor Gert Louis WILLEMS

Gert Louis WILLEMS 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: 10661208
    Abstract: Fluid filtration systems and methods for servicing thereof are disclosed. The fluid filtration system includes a filter cartridge, a fluid transfer pump, and a valve assembly that can be selectively operated and positioned to achieve a normal filtration mode of operation, a fuel drain mode of operation, and a water drain mode of operation. In the normal mode, the filter cartridge is in an installed position, the pump is rotated in a first direction, and the valve is placed in a first position. In the fuel drain mode, the filter cartridge is in a service position, the pump is rotated in a second direction, and the valve is placed in a second position. In the water drain mode, the filter cartridge is in an installed position, the pump is rotated in the second direction, and the valve is placed in the first position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Gert Louis Willems, Joost Peeten
  • Patent number: 10428776
    Abstract: A fluid filter cartridge has a first filter element and a second filter element. The first and second filter elements are arranged consecutively along a longitudinal extension of the fluid filter cartridge. The first filter element has two opposite end faces, one of the end faces being covered by a connection end cap and the other end face being covered by a first end cap. The second filter element has an end face being covered by the connection end cap and another end face covered by a second end cap. At least one port is at the connection end cap in fluid communication with at least one of the first filter element and second filter element. A central axis of the connection end cap orthogonal to a main extension plane of the connection end cap is offset in relation to a central axis of the first end cap orthogonal to a main extension plane of the first end cap and/or a central axis of the second end cap orthogonal to a main extension plane of the second end cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Gert Louis Willems, Joost Peeten
  • Publication number: 20180133631
    Abstract: Fluid filtration systems and methods for servicing thereof are disclosed. The fluid filtration system includes a filter cartridge, a fluid transfer pump, and a valve assembly that can be selectively operated and positioned to achieve a normal filtration mode of operation, a fuel drain mode of operation, and a water drain mode of operation. In the normal mode, the filter cartridge is in an installed position, the pump is rotated in a first direction, and the valve is placed in a first position. In the fuel drain mode, the filter cartridge is in a service position, the pump is rotated in a second direction, and the valve is placed in a second position. In the water drain mode, the filter cartridge is in an installed position, the pump is rotated in the second direction, and the valve is placed in the first position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2016
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Inventors: Gert Louis WILLEMS, Joost PEETEN
  • Publication number: 20170204821
    Abstract: Fluid filter cartridges, in particular fuel filter cartridges, fluid filter arrangements, and methods for servicing a fluid filter arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2015
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Inventors: Gert Louis WILLEMS, Joost PEETEN
  • Patent number: D810860
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Gert Louis Willems