Patents by Inventor John W. Wacker

John W. Wacker 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).

  • SPRAYED COATED AND MOLDED POLYMERIC LAYER WRAPPINGS FOR FILTER MEDIA
    Publication number: 20200360851
    Abstract: A method of forming a filter element having at least a portion of a filter media thereof encased in a polymeric layer comprises providing a filter media, and providing abase layer. A polymeric layer is deposited on the base layer so as to form a wrapping layer. A face of the filter media is positioned on the polymeric layer within a predetermined time. The wrapping layer is wrapped around at least a portion of the filter media. Another method of forming a filter element having at least a portion of a filter media thereof encased in a polymeric layer comprises providing a filter media. A polymeric layer is spray deposited in a mold cavity of a mold. A first face of the filter media is positioned on the polymeric layer within a predetermined time. The filter media is removed from the mold cavity with the polymeric layer attached thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2018
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Applicant: Cummins Filtration IP, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott W. Schwartz, Mark V. Holzmann, John W. Wacker, Jamie M. Zenger
  • Sealed filter element
    Patent number: 8404115
    Abstract: A filter element has filter media supported by a filter frame having differential channel depth receiving initially flowable sealing material. The filter frame has a widened mouth for receiving and funneling sealing material. A filter frame is provided with leading and trailing edge construction ensuring proper installation orientation. A filter frame is provided with removal assist construction for service personnel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Cummins Filtration IP Inc.
    Inventors: Clint A. Myers, Daniel R. Cady, Mark A. Herioux, John W. Wacker, Scott W. Schwartz, Benjamin J. Rubenzer
  • Direct Flow Filter Including an Integrated Flexible Seal
    Publication number: 20110233133
    Abstract: A direct flow filter has a first portion and second portion that are flexibly coupled along a joint that comprises a flexible sealing strip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2008
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Applicant: Cummins Filtration IP, Inc.
    Inventors: John W. Wacker, Daniel R. Cady, Clint A. Myers
  • Sealed Filter Element
    Publication number: 20110011782
    Abstract: A filter element has filter media supported by a filter frame having differential channel depth receiving initially flowable sealing material. The filter frame has a widened mouth for receiving and funneling sealing material. A filter frame is provided with leading and trailing edge construction ensuring proper installation orientation. A filter frame is provided with removal assist construction for service personnel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2009
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Applicant: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP INC.
    Inventors: Clint A. Myers, Daniel R. Cady, Mark A. Herioux, John W. Wacker, Scott W. Schwartz, Benjamin J. Rubenzer