Patents by Inventor Jon T. Immel

Jon T. Immel 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: 20220023781
    Abstract: A filter pulsation dampening device has a replaceable filter element including a plurality of baffles disposed next to each other or a flexible valve that is disposed proximate a baffle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2021
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey R. Ries, Jon T. Immel, Javier A. Rodriguez
  • Publication number: 20220001307
    Abstract: An integrated seal member includes an at least partially annular body defining a longitudinal axis, a radial direction, and a circumferential direction. The at least partially annular body includes a top annular mounting portion, a sealing portion including at least one top sealing feature and at least one bottom sealing feature, and a connecting portion that extends at least radially outwardly from the top annular mounting portion to the sealing portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2020
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Jon T. Immel, Stephen Ellis Oedewaldt, Jeffrey R. Ries, Gregory Owen Potts, Joseph J. Every, Darrell Lee Morehouse, III, Philip Carl Spengler
  • Patent number: 11207619
    Abstract: A filter pulsation dampening device has a replaceable filter element including a plurality of baffles disposed next to each other or a flexible valve that is disposed proximate a baffle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey R. Ries, Jon T Immel, Javier A Rodriguez
  • Publication number: 20210331097
    Abstract: An integrated seal member includes an at least partially annular body defining a longitudinal axis, a radial direction, and a circumferential direction. The at least partially annular body includes a mounting portion, a sealing portion including at least one top sealing feature and at least one bottom sealing feature, and an apertured connecting portion that extends radially outwardly from the mounting portion to the sealing portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2020
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Jon T. Immel, Stephen Ellis Oedewaldt, Jeffrey R. Ries, Gregory Owen Potts, Jay Hamilton Cline, Joseph J. Every, Darrell Lee Morehouse, III
  • Patent number: 11130082
    Abstract: A filter pulsation dampening device has a replaceable filter element including a plurality of baffles disposed next to each other or a flexible valve that is disposed proximate a baffle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey R. Ries, Jon T Immel, Javier A Rodriguez
  • Publication number: 20210260507
    Abstract: A filter element includes a bottom open end joined to a center tube opposite the top open end. The bottom open end defines a radially outer surface and a radially inner surface that is in communication with the central reservoir of the filter element. A locking feature is disposed proximate to the bottom open end. The locking feature includes an entrance slot that is disposed on the radially inner surface of the center tube extending axially from the bottom open end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2020
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey R. Ries, Jon T. Immel, Darrell Lee Morehouse, III, Stephen Ellis Oedewaldt, Philip Carl Spengler
  • Publication number: 20210260508
    Abstract: A filter element includes a bottom open end joined to a center tube opposite the top open end. The bottom open end defines a radially outer surface and a radially inner surface that is in communication with the central reservoir of the filter element. A first locking feature is disposed proximate to the bottom open end. The locking feature includes an entrance slot that is disposed on the radially inner surface of the center tube extending axially from the bottom open end. A similar or identical second locking feature is disposed proximate to the top open end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2020
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey R. Ries, Jon T. Immel, Darrell Lee Morehouse, III, Stephen Ellis Oedewaldt, Philip Carl Spengler
  • Publication number: 20210260502
    Abstract: A method of assembling a canister filter system includes inserting a first filter component into a second filter component, and continuing the insertion until a first tab of either the first filter component or the second filter component contacts the other of the first filter component and the second filter component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2020
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Darrell Lee Morehouse, III, Jon T. Immel, Jeffrey R. Ries, Stephen Ellis Oedewaldt, Philip Carl Spengler
  • Publication number: 20210138371
    Abstract: A filter pulsation dampening device has a replaceable filter element including a plurality of baffles disposed next to each other or a flexible valve that is disposed proximate a baffle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2019
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey R. Ries, Jon T Immel, Javier A Rodriguez
  • Publication number: 20210138370
    Abstract: A filter pulsation dampening device has a replaceable filter element including a plurality of baffles disposed next to each other or a flexible valve that is disposed proximate a baffle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2019
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey R. Ries, Jon T. Immel, Javier A. Rodriguez
  • Publication number: 20210077924
    Abstract: A filter element has a positioning and sealing feature including a shelf surface facing downwardly along the longitudinal axis that is spaced longitudinally away a predetermined distance from the bottom open end of the filter element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2019
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Jon T. Immel, Jeffrey R. Ries, Javier A. Rodriguez
  • Publication number: 20210039030
    Abstract: An air intake system may include an engine air cleaner having a dust valve. The intake system may be configured for arrangement on the engine. The dust valve may also be operable to open or close based on operating characteristics of the engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2019
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Philip C. Spengler, Jeffrey R. Ries, Jon T. Immel, Javier A. Rodríguez
  • Publication number: 20200391142
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a filter element for use in a fluid filter system is disclosed herein. The filter element comprises a filter medium having a longitudinal axis between a first end and a second end, and an end cap assembly attached to the first end of the filter medium. The end cap assembly includes a first end cap aligned with the longitudinal axis and proximate to the first end of the filter medium; a first member concentric with and disposed radially apart from the first end cap and the filter medium and axially between the first end cap and the second end of the filter medium; and a plurality of arms connecting the first end cap with the first member, each arm configured to align the filter element with respect to the container and base plate by absorbing alignment discrepancies between at least the base plate and container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2019
    Publication date: December 17, 2020
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Jon T. Immel, Darrell L. Morehouse, III, Jeffrey R. Ries, Javier A. Rodriguez
  • Publication number: 20160209204
    Abstract: A method for quality testing a tube bundle is provided. The tube bundle includes a plurality of tubes. The method includes providing a collimated light source and a receiving screen at a first end and a second end of the tube bundle respectively. The second end of the tube bundle is distal from the first end of the tube bundle. The method further includes directing a light beam through the tube bundle, wherein the light beam enters the tube bundle at an incident light intensity. The method includes passing the light beam through each of the plurality of tubes. The method also includes measuring, on the receiving screen, a received light intensity of the light beam exiting each of the plurality of tubes. The method further includes comparing the received light intensity with the incident light intensity, and determining a quality of the tube bundle based on the comparison.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2015
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Umesh S. Patil, Douglas A. Rebinsky, Jon T. Immel, Michael S. Schertz