Patents by Inventor John Ruddock

John Ruddock 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: 7175030
    Abstract: A filter element for hydrocarbon emissions in, e.g., marine diesel engine applications, comprises a wound mat received within a filter bag. An annular end cap is bonded to one end of the wound mat, and is sealed around its periphery to a bag ring at the open end of the bag. The bag ring is then received and retained in a seat ring in the housing. The exhaust as stream from the engine is directed through an opening in the end cap and through the wound mat and bag for removal of hydrocarbons and contaminants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Assignee: Parker-Hannifin Corporation
    Inventors: Ronald E. Fall, John Ruddock
  • Publication number: 20060201872
    Abstract: A filter element for hydrocarbon emissions in, e.g., marine diesel engine applications, comprises a wound mat received within a filter bag. An annular end cap is bonded to one end of the wound mat, and is sealed around its periphery to a bag ring at the open end of the bag. The bag ring is then received and retained in a seat ring in the housing. The exhaust as stream from the engine is directed through an opening in the end cap and through the wound mat and bag for removal of hydrocarbons and contaminants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2006
    Publication date: September 14, 2006
    Inventors: RONALD FALL, JOHN RUDDOCK
  • Patent number: 7073670
    Abstract: A filter element for hydrocarbon emissions in, e.g., marine diesel engine applications, comprises a wound mat received within a filter bag. An annular end cap is bonded to one end of the wound mat, and is sealed around its periphery to a bag ring at the open end of the bag. The bag ring is then received and retained in a seat ring in the housing. The exhaust gas stream from the engine is directed through an opening in the end cap and through the wound mat and bag for removal of hydrocarbons and contaminants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2006
    Assignee: Parker-Hannifin Corporation
    Inventors: Ronald E. Fall, John Ruddock
  • Publication number: 20030038073
    Abstract: A filter element for hydrocarbon emissions in, e.g., marine diesel engine applications, comprises a wound mat received within a filter bag. An annular end cap is bonded to one end of the wound mat, and is sealed around its periphery to a bag ring at the open end of the bag. The bag ring is then received and retained in a seat ring in the housing. The exhaust gas stream from the engine is directed through an opening in the end cap and through the wound mat and bag for removal of hydrocarbons and contaminants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2002
    Publication date: February 27, 2003
    Inventors: Ronald E. Fall, John Ruddock