Patents by Inventor Johnny Craessaerts

Johnny Craessaerts 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).

  • Publication number: 20240091696
    Abstract: Air cleaner assemblies, components, and features are described. The features can be used to provide that the air cleaner assembly includes a housing and cover within which a filter cartridge having a media pack and a seal arrangement surrounding the media pack can be installed. The air cleaner assembly may also include a projection-receiver arrangement in which the filter cartridge has at least one first member and the housing has at least one second member that interacts with the first member. In one example, a portion of the seal arrangement is coplanar with the first member and a portion that is below the first member such that the first member is located between the seal arrangement and an inlet end of the filter cartridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Kristof DECOSTER, Johnny CRAESSAERTS, Johan G. DEWIT, Bart CATOOR, Tim BILLIAU, Anthonius Jan-Baptist Maria MOERS, Rui SUN, Jacob C. SAVSTROM
  • Patent number: 11857907
    Abstract: According to the present disclosure, air cleaner assemblies, housings, serviceable filter cartridges and features, components, and methods, relating thereto are disclosed. In general, the features relate to systems that are configured to aid in inhibiting an improper cartridge from being installed in an air cleaner housing, during servicing. A variety of features are characterized, and in many examples, the cartridge includes a seal arrangement having radially directed seal surface with at least a first non-wavy or non-projection/recess section and a second wavy or projection/recess section. Examples are shown and described in detail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven S. Gieseke, Thomas D. Lage, Gaozhi Jiang, Gert Proost, Johnny Craessaerts, Mathijs Verstraete, Bart Catoor
  • Patent number: 11772031
    Abstract: Air cleaner assemblies, components, and features are described. The features can be used to provide that the air cleaner assembly includes a housing and cover within which a filter cartridge having a media pack and a seal arrangement surrounding the media pack can be installed. The air cleaner assembly may also include a projection-receiver arrangement in which the filter cartridge has at least one first member and the housing has at least one second member that interacts with the first member. In one example, a portion of the seal arrangement is coplanar with the first member and a portion that is below the first member such that the first member is located between the seal arrangement and an inlet end of the filter cartridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Kristof Decoster, Johnny Craessaerts, Johan G. Dewit, Bart Catoor, Tim Billiau, Anthonius Jan-Baptist Maria Moers, Rui Sun, Jacob C. Savstrom
  • Publication number: 20230166206
    Abstract: A filter cartridge for an air cleaner assembly is disclosed. The filter cartridge can include a media pack configured for installation into an air cleaner housing, the media pack extending along a longitudinal axis between opposite inlet and outlet flow ends, the media pack defining an outer perimeter. The filter cartridge can also include a circumferential shell surrounding at least a portion of the media pack outer perimeter. A radial flange extending from the circumferential shell proximate the media pack inlet end can also be provided. The flange can define a plurality of openings that are configured to receive protrusions on a housing body of the air cleaner assembly. The interaction between the protrusions and openings operates to ensure a secure seal between the housing body and the seal member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2022
    Publication date: June 1, 2023
    Applicant: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthonius Jan-Baptist Maria MOERS, Johnny CRAESSAERTS, Bart CATOOR
  • Publication number: 20230145669
    Abstract: The invention pertains to an air filter element (100) comprising: a filter medium pack (110) comprising a filter medium, said filter medium pack having an optionally substantially planar first side (111) and an optionally substantially planar second side (112), said first side (111) and second side optionally being parallel (112); and a guiding rim (120) comprising a sealing surface having at least a radially oriented component, arranged on at least one of said first side (111) and said second side (112); wherein a circumference of the or each guiding rim comprises at least one convex portion and at least one concave portion; and wherein a contour of said filter medium pack (110) corresponds to said convex portion of said guiding rim and at least part of said concave portion. The invention also pertains to a method for producing an air filter element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2022
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Applicant: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Kristof DECOSTER, Johnny CRAESSAERTS
  • Publication number: 20230001341
    Abstract: Air cleaner assemblies, components, and features are described. The features can be used to provide that the air cleaner assembly includes a housing and cover within which primary and secondary filter cartridges, having a media pack and a seal arrangement surrounding the media pack, can be installed. The filter cartridges can include an open end cap with an axially deviating seal arrangement and a plurality of axially extending channels for engaging with ribs on the housing. The filter cartridges can also include extension members extending from the open end cap that include the axially extending channels, entirely or partially. The filter cartridges can also include a guide member extending from the extension members for providing a low friction surface against the housing during installation that allows axial force exerted by the installer to be translated into a rotational force that rotates the filter cartridge during installation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2022
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Applicant: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Kristof DECOSTER, Johnny CRAESSAERTS, Mathijs VERSTRAETE
  • Patent number: 11517840
    Abstract: A filter cartridge for an air cleaner assembly is disclosed. The filter cartridge can include a media pack configured for installation into an air cleaner housing, the media pack extending along a longitudinal axis between opposite inlet and outlet flow ends, the media pack defining an outer perimeter. The filter cartridge can also include a circumferential shell surrounding at least a portion of the media pack outer perimeter. A radial flange extending from the circumferential shell proximate the media pack inlet end can also be provided. The flange can define a plurality of openings that are configured to receive protrusions on a housing body of the air cleaner assembly. The interaction between the protrusions and openings operates to ensure a secure seal between the housing body and the seal member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthonius Jan-Baptist Maria Moers, Johnny Craessaerts, Bart Catoor
  • Patent number: 11517844
    Abstract: The invention pertains to an air filter element comprising: a filter medium pack comprising a filter medium, said filter medium pack having an optionally substantially planar first side and an optionally substantially planar second side, said first side and second side optionally being parallel; and a guiding rim comprising a sealing surface having at least a radially oriented component, arranged on at least one of said first side and said second side, wherein a circumference of the or each guiding rim comprises at least one convex portion and at least one concave portion; and wherein a contour of said filter medium pack corresponds to said convex portion of said guiding rim and at least part of said concave portion. The invention also pertains to a method for producing an air filter element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Kristof Decoster, Johnny Craessaerts
  • Publication number: 20220347618
    Abstract: According to the present disclosure, air cleaner assemblies, housings, serviceable filter cartridges and features, components, and methods, relating thereto are disclosed. In general, the features relate to systems that are configured to aid in inhibiting an improper cartridge from being installed in an air cleaner housing, during servicing. A variety of features are characterized, and in many examples, the cartridge includes a seal arrangement having radially directed seal surface with at least a first non-wavy or non-projection/recess section and a second wavy or projection/recess section. Examples are shown and described in detail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2022
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Inventors: Steven S. Gieseke, Thomas D. Lage, Gaozhi Jiang, Gert Proost, Johnny Craessaerts, Mathijs Verstraete, Bart Catoor
  • Patent number: 11426691
    Abstract: Air cleaner assemblies, components, and features are described. The features can be used to provide that the air cleaner assembly includes a housing and cover within which primary and secondary filter cartridges, having a media pack and a seal arrangement surrounding the media pack, can be installed. The filter cartridges can include an open end cap with an axially deviating seal arrangement and a plurality of axially extending channels for engaging with ribs on the housing. The filter cartridges can also include extension members extending from the open end cap that include the axially extending channels, entirely or partially. The filter cartridges can also include a guide member extending from the extension members for providing a low friction surface against the housing during installation that allows axial force exerted by the installer to be translated into a rotational force that rotates the filter cartridge during installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Kristof Decoster, Johnny Craessaerts, Mathijs Verstraete
  • Patent number: 11420147
    Abstract: According to the present disclosure, air cleaner assemblies, housings, serviceable filter cartridges and features, components, and methods, relating thereto are disclosed. In general, the features relate to systems that are configured to aid in inhibiting an improper cartridge from being installed in an air cleaner housing, during servicing. A variety of features are characterized, and in many examples, the cartridge includes a seal arrangement having radially directed seal surface with at least a first non-wavy or non-projection/recess section and a second wavy or projection/recess section. Examples are shown and described in detail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven S. Gieseke, Thomas D. Lage, Gaozhi Jiang, Gert Proost, Johnny Craessaerts, Mathijs Verstraete, Bart Catoor
  • Patent number: 11369912
    Abstract: A filter cartridge includes a media pack having first and second opposite flow faces; the media pack comprising flutes extending in a direction between the inlet flow face and the outlet flow face; a frame mounted on the second flow face of the media pack; a seal support section extending from the base member; and first and second opposite and spaced blades extending from the base member and in a different direction from the base member as the seal support section. The first and second blades are embedded within the media pack through the second flow face. A seal member is oriented against the seal support section. The filter cartridge can be removably oriented in a cassette. The cassette and filter cartridge are removably oriented in an air cleaner housing. The cassette may include lugs to help position the cartridge in sealing engagement with the air cleaner housing. In another embodiment, the filter cartridge is cassette-free and includes a cartridge-handle projecting therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Johan G. Dewit, Johnny Craessaerts, Andreas Hoeniges
  • Publication number: 20220155774
    Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to filter restriction indicator (100) for a filtration system. In an embodiment, a filter restriction indicator (100) can have an electronics control cartridge (800) including an internal spacer frame (304), a first circuit board (346), a second circuit board (302) disposed over the first circuit board (346), and a pressure sensor (336) in electrical communication with the first circuit board (346). A filter fluid tube (318) defines a filter fluid channel (348) in fluid communication with the pressure sensor (336). The internal spacer frame (304) can secure the first circuit board (346) at a fixed distance from the second circuit board (302). A lower housing (108) defines an ambient pressure port (310). A cap (102) defines an interior volume (332) into which the electronics control cartridge fits (800).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2020
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Inventors: Isaac Laffey, Danny W. Miller, Eric Ward, Michael Lockert, David Gutman, Mathijs Verstraete, Johnny Craessaerts
  • Patent number: 11007462
    Abstract: An air cleaner assembly, a main filter element, a safety element, combinations and methods for servicing an air cleaner assembly are provided according to the present invention. The air cleaner assembly includes an air cleaner housing and a main filter element. The air cleaner housing includes a safety liner that supports the main filter element, and can be configured to help reduce the tendency of the main filter element to rotate during use of the air cleaner assembly. A safety element having two open ends, for use with such an assembly is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Coulonvaux, Johnny Craessaerts
  • Publication number: 20210101104
    Abstract: Air cleaner assemblies, components, and features are described. The features can be used to provide that the air cleaner assembly includes a housing and cover within which a filter cartridge having a media pack and a seal arrangement surrounding the media pack can be installed. The air cleaner assembly may also include a projection-receiver arrangement in which the filter cartridge has at least one first member and the housing has at least one second member that interacts with the first member. In one example, a portion of the seal arrangement is coplanar with the first member and a portion that is below the first member such that the first member is located between the seal arrangement and an inlet end of the filter cartridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventors: Kristof DECOSTER, Johnny CRAESSAERTS, Johan G. DEWIT, Bart CATOOR, Tim BILLIAU, Anthonius Jan-Baptist Maria MOERS, Rui SUN, Jacob C. SAVSTROM
  • Publication number: 20210046416
    Abstract: According to the present disclosure, air cleaner assemblies, housings, serviceable filter cartridges and features, components, and methods, relating thereto are disclosed. In general, the features relate to systems that are configured to aid in inhibiting an improper cartridge from being installed in an air cleaner housing, during servicing. A variety of features are characterized, and in many examples, the cartridge includes a seal arrangement having radially directed seal surface with at least a first non-wavy or non-projection/recess section and a second wavy or projection/recess section. Examples are shown and described in detail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Inventors: Steven S. Gieseke, Thomas D. Lage, Gaozhi Jiang, Gert Proost, Johnny Craessaerts, Mathijs Verstraete, Bart Catoor
  • Patent number: 10835852
    Abstract: Air cleaner assemblies, components, and features are described. The features can be used to provide that the air cleaner assembly includes a housing and cover within which a filter cartridge having a media pack and a seal arrangement surrounding the media pack can be installed. The air cleaner assembly may also include a projection-receiver arrangement in which the filter cartridge has at least one first member and the housing has at least one second member that interacts with the first member. In one example, a portion of the seal arrangement is coplanar with the first member and a portion that is below the first member such that the first member is located between the seal arrangement and an inlet end of the filter cartridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Kristof Decoster, Johnny Craessaerts, Johan G. Dewit, Bart Catoor, Tim Billiau, Anthonius Jan-Baptist Maria Moers, Rui Sun, Jacob C. Savstrom
  • Publication number: 20200324237
    Abstract: A filter cartridge for an air cleaner assembly is disclosed. The filter cartridge can include a media pack configured for installation into an air cleaner housing, the media pack extending along a longitudinal axis between opposite inlet and outlet flow ends, the media pack defining an outer perimeter. The filter cartridge can also include a circumferential shell surrounding at least a portion of the media pack outer perimeter. A radial flange extending from the circumferential shell proximate the media pack inlet end can also be provided. The flange can define a plurality of openings that are configured to receive protrusions on a housing body of the air cleaner assembly. The interaction between the protrusions and openings operates to ensure a secure seal between the housing body and the seal member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2018
    Publication date: October 15, 2020
    Applicant: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthonius Jan-Baptist Maria MOERS, Johnny CRAESSAERTS, Bart CATOOR
  • Patent number: 10758859
    Abstract: According to the present disclosure, air cleaner assemblies, housings, serviceable filter cartridges and features, components, and methods, relating thereto are disclosed. In general, the features relate to systems that are configured to aid in inhibiting an improper cartridge from being installed in an air cleaner housing, during servicing. A variety of features are characterized, and in many examples, the cartridge includes a seal arrangement having radially directed seal surface with at least a first non-wavy or non-projection/recess section and a second wavy or projection/recess section. Examples are shown and described in detail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven S. Gieseke, Thomas D. Lage, Gaozhi Jiang, Gert Proost, Johnny Craessaerts, Mathijs Verstraete, Bart Catoor
  • Publication number: 20200246741
    Abstract: A filter cartridge includes a media pack having first and second opposite flow faces; the media pack comprising flutes extending in a direction between the inlet flow face and the outlet flow face; a frame mounted on the second flow face of the media pack; a seal support section extending from the base member; and first and second opposite and spaced blades extending from the base member and in a different direction from the base member as the seal support section. The first and second blades are embedded within the media pack through the second flow face. A seal member is oriented against the seal support section. The filter cartridge can be removably oriented in a cassette. The cassette and filter cartridge are removably oriented in an air cleaner housing. The cassette may include lugs to help position the cartridge in sealing engagement with the air cleaner housing. In another embodiment, the filter cartridge is cassette-free and includes a cartridge-handle projecting therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2020
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Inventors: Johan G. Dewit, Johnny Craessaerts, Andreas Hoeniges