Patents by Inventor Joseph A. Einberger

Joseph A. Einberger 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: 11890565
    Abstract: Air cleaner assemblies, components therefor, and features thereof are described. Also described are methods of assembly and use. In depicted examples, the air cleaner assemblies and components optionally use advantageous housing seal features. Methods of assembly and use are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Osendorf, Joseph Einberger
  • Patent number: 11839831
    Abstract: Filter assemblies, components therefor, and features thereof are described. Also described are methods of assembly and use. In depicted examples, the air cleaner assemblies and components use advantageous housing seal features. Also, methods of assembly and use are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc
    Inventors: Richard Osendorf, Joseph Einberger, Daniel Adamek
  • Patent number: 11666843
    Abstract: An air cleaner assembly is disclosed, along with related methods. In one aspect, the air cleaner assembly has a housing including a housing body and a removable cover that together define an interior volume for holding a filter cartridge. The housing body can include a first plurality of lugs, wherein each of the first plurality of lugs has a first engagement surface disposed at a first angle that is oblique to a rotational plane of the cover. A second plurality of lugs can be provided on the cover, wherein each of the second plurality of lugs has a second engagement surface disposed at the first angle. A lock mechanism can also be provided that is disposed on the cover, wherein the lock mechanism includes a lock member axially movable between a locked position and an unlocked position to selectively secure the cover to the housing body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel E. Adamek, Richard J. Osendorf, Benny K. Nelson, Joseph A. Einberger
  • Publication number: 20220331728
    Abstract: Air cleaner assemblies, components therefor, and features thereof are described. Also described are methods of assembly and use. In depicted examples, the air cleaner assemblies and components optionally use advantageous housing seal features. Methods of assembly and use are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2022
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Inventors: Richard Osendorf, Joseph Einberger
  • Patent number: 11331609
    Abstract: Air cleaner assemblies, components therefor, and features thereof are described. Also described are methods of assembly and use. In depicted examples, the air cleaner assemblies and components optionally use advantageous housing seal features. Methods of assembly and use are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Osendorf, Joseph Einberger
  • Publication number: 20210339178
    Abstract: An air cleaner assembly is disclosed, along with related methods. In one aspect, the air cleaner assembly has a housing including a housing body and a removable cover that together define an interior volume for holding a filter cartridge. The housing body can include a first plurality of lugs, wherein each of the first plurality of lugs has a first engagement surface disposed at a first angle that is oblique to a rotational plane of the cover. A second plurality of lugs can be provided on the cover, wherein each of the second plurality of lugs has a second engagement surface disposed at the first angle. A lock mechanism can also be provided that is disposed on the cover, wherein the lock mechanism includes a lock member axially movable between a locked position and an unlocked position to selectively secure the cover to the housing body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventors: Daniel E. Adamek, Richard J. Osendorf, Benny K. Nelson, Joseph A. Einberger
  • Patent number: 11097215
    Abstract: An air cleaner assembly is disclosed, along with related methods. In one aspect, the air cleaner assembly has a housing including a housing body and a removable cover that together define an interior volume for holding a filter cartridge. The housing body can include a first plurality of lugs, wherein each of the first plurality of lugs has a first engagement surface disposed at a first angle that is oblique to a rotational plane of the cover. A second plurality of lugs can be provided on the cover, wherein each of the second plurality of lugs has a second engagement surface disposed at the first angle. A lock mechanism can also be provided that is disposed on the cover, wherein the lock mechanism includes a lock member axially movable between a locked position and an unlocked position to selectively secure the cover to the housing body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel E. Adamek, Richard J. Osendorf, Benny K. Nelson, Joseph A. Einberger
  • Publication number: 20210069623
    Abstract: Filter assemblies, components therefor, and features thereof are described. Also described are methods of assembly and use. In depicted examples, the air cleaner assemblies and components use advantageous housing seal features. Also, methods of assembly and use are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Inventors: Richard Osendorf, Joseph Einberger, Daniel Adamek
  • Patent number: 10835850
    Abstract: Filter assemblies, components therefor, and features thereof are described. Also described are methods of assembly and use. In depicted examples, the air cleaner assemblies and components use advantageous housing seal features. Also, methods of assembly and use are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Osendorf, Joseph Einberger, Daniel Adamek
  • Publication number: 20200338486
    Abstract: Air cleaner assemblies, components therefor, and features thereof are described. Also described are methods of assembly and use. In depicted examples, the air cleaner assemblies and components optionally use advantageous housing seal features. Methods of assembly and use are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2020
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Inventors: Richard Osendorf, Joseph Einberger
  • Publication number: 20200246739
    Abstract: An air cleaner assembly is disclosed, along with related methods. In one aspect, the air cleaner assembly has a housing including a housing body and a removable cover that together define an interior volume for holding a filter cartridge. The housing body can include a first plurality of lugs, wherein each of the first plurality of lugs has a first engagement surface disposed at a first angle that is oblique to a rotational plane of the cover. A second plurality of lugs can be provided on the cover, wherein each of the second plurality of lugs has a second engagement surface disposed at the first angle. A lock mechanism can also be provided that is disposed on the cover, wherein the lock mechanism includes a lock member axially movable between a locked position and an unlocked position to selectively secure the cover to the housing body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2019
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Inventors: Daniel E. Adamek, Richard J. Osendorf, Benny K. Nelson, Joseph A. Einberger
  • Patent number: 10576403
    Abstract: Air cleaner assemblies, components therefor, and features thereof are described. Also described are methods of assembly and use. In depicted examples, the air cleaner assemblies and components optionally use advantageous housing seal features. Methods of assembly and use are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Osendorf, Joseph Einberger
  • Patent number: 10518204
    Abstract: An air cleaner assembly is disclosed, along with related methods. In one aspect, the air cleaner assembly has a housing including a housing body and a removable cover that together define an interior volume for holding a filter cartridge. The housing body can include a first plurality of lugs, wherein each of the first plurality of lugs has a first engagement surface disposed at a first angle that is oblique to a rotational plane of the cover. A second plurality of lugs can be provided on the cover, wherein each of the second plurality of lugs has a second engagement surface disposed at the first angle. A lock mechanism can also be provided that is disposed on the cover, wherein the lock mechanism includes a lock member axially movable between a locked position and an unlocked position to selectively secure the cover to the housing body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel E. Adamek, Richard J. Osendorf, Benny K. Nelson, Joseph A. Einberger
  • Publication number: 20190232206
    Abstract: Filter assemblies, components therefor, and features thereof are described. Also described are methods of assembly and use. In depicted examples, the air cleaner assemblies and components use advantageous housing seal features. Also, methods of assembly and use are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Richard Osendorf, Joseph Einberger, Daniel Adamek
  • Patent number: 10258913
    Abstract: Filter assemblies, components therefor, and features thereof are described. Also described are methods of assembly and use. In depicted examples, the air cleaner assemblies and components use advantageous housing seal features. Also, methods of assembly and use are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Osendorf, Joseph Einberger, Daniel Adamek
  • Publication number: 20180361292
    Abstract: An air cleaner assembly is disclosed, along with related methods. In one aspect, the air cleaner assembly has a housing including a housing body and a removable cover that together define an interior volume for holding a filter cartridge. The housing body can include a first plurality of lugs, wherein each of the first plurality of lugs has a first engagement surface disposed at a first angle that is oblique to a rotational plane of the cover. A second plurality of lugs can be provided on the cover, wherein each of the second plurality of lugs has a second engagement surface disposed at the first angle. A lock mechanism can also be provided that is disposed on the cover, wherein the lock mechanism includes a lock member axially movable between a locked position and an unlocked position to selectively secure the cover to the housing body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: Daniel E. Adamek, Richard J. Osendorf, Benny K. Nelson, Joseph A. Einberger
  • Patent number: 10029198
    Abstract: An air cleaner assembly is disclosed, along with related methods. In one aspect, the air cleaner assembly has a housing including a housing body and a removable cover that together define an interior volume for holding a filter cartridge. The housing body can include a first plurality of lugs, wherein each of the first plurality of lugs has a first engagement surface disposed at a first angle that is oblique to a rotational plane of the cover. A second plurality of lugs can be provided on the cover, wherein each of the second plurality of lugs has a second engagement surface disposed at the first angle. A lock mechanism can also be provided that is disposed on the cover, wherein the lock mechanism includes a lock member axially movable between a locked position and an unlocked position to selectively secure the cover to the housing body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Eric Adamek, Richard J. Osendorf, Benny K. Nelson, Joseph A. Einberger
  • Publication number: 20170232374
    Abstract: Air cleaner assemblies, components therefor, and features thereof are described. Also described are methods of assembly and use. In depicted examples, the air cleaner assemblies and components optionally use advantageous housing seal features. Methods of assembly and use are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2017
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventors: Richard Osendorf, Joseph Einberger
  • Patent number: 9636615
    Abstract: Air cleaner assemblies, components therefor, and features thereof are described. Also described are methods of assembly and use. In depicted examples, the air cleaner assemblies and components optionally use advantageous housing seal features. Also, an advantageous resonator/sonic choke arrangement, which is optional and which can be used without the advantageous housing seal, is described. Methods of assembly and use are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Osendorf, Joseph Einberger
  • Publication number: 20170036150
    Abstract: Filter assemblies, components therefor, and features thereof are described. Also described are methods of assembly and use. In depicted examples, the air cleaner assemblies and components use advantageous housing seal features. Also, methods of assembly and use are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2016
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Inventors: RICHARD OSENDORF, JOSEPH EINBERGER, DANIEL ADAMEK