Patents by Inventor Karl S. Morgan

Karl S. Morgan 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: 20240110619
    Abstract: A manifold may include a manifold body and a cap. The manifold body may define a manifold inlet including a first filter holder configured to receive a first filter, a second filter holder having an enclosable open end, the second filter holder configured to receive a second filter through the enclosable open end, a pump interface having an interface inlet and an interface outlet, a manifold outlet, an inlet passageway fluidly coupling the manifold inlet to the interface inlet, an intermediary passageway fluidly coupling the interface outlet to the second filter holder, and an outlet passageway fluidly coupling the second filter holder to the manifold outlet. The cap may be configured to enclose the enclosable open end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2022
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Lev PEKARSKY, Ibrahim A. KHALIL, Karl S. MORGAN, Eric Alan SAARI
  • Patent number: 11826682
    Abstract: Flow control elements (FCEs) and fluid apparatus including the same are described. In embodiments the flow control elements (FCE) include a body that includes a front side, a back side, a left side, and a right side. The body further includes a base region, an upper region, and an intermediate region between the base region and the upper region. The FCE is configured to move in response to a fluid flow (or, more specifically, a pressure differential across the FCE) to regulate a flow of fluid past the FCE. In embodiments the FCE is included in a fluid apparatus for a vehicle, such as but not limited to a suction filter for a vehicle transmission.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: FILTRAN LLC
    Inventors: Lev Pekarsky, Ibrahim Khalil, Karl S. Morgan, Eric Alan Saari
  • Publication number: 20230067418
    Abstract: Flow control elements (FCEs) and fluid apparatus including the same are described. In embodiments the flow control elements (FCE) include a body that includes a front side, a back side, a left side, and a right side. The body further includes a base region, an upper region, and an intermediate region between the base region and the upper region. The FCE is configured to move in response to a fluid flow (or, more specifically, a pressure differential across the FCE) to regulate a flow of fluid past the FCE. In embodiments the FCE is included in a fluid apparatus for a vehicle, such as but not limited to a suction filter for a vehicle transmission.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2021
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Inventors: Lev PEKARSKY, Ibrahim KHALIL, Karl S. MORGAN, Eric Alan SAARI
  • Patent number: 10612274
    Abstract: A thermally actuated lock for an appliance incorporates a fusible material that holds a spring-loaded bolt in retraction. Temperatures that would indicate an appliance fire allow the bolt to extend between the housing and appliance door to lock the appliance door in a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Kurt A. Kuehn, Karl S. Morgan, Michael W. Davis, Richard R. Herzog, Chong B. Wong, Robert Dam, John G. Drelicharz
  • Publication number: 20150013998
    Abstract: A thermally actuated lock for an appliance incorporates a fusible material that holds a spring-loaded bolt in retraction. Temperatures that would indicate an appliance fire allow the bolt to extend between the housing and appliance door to lock the appliance door in a closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2013
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventors: Kurt A. Kuehn, Karl S. Morgan, Michael W. Davis, Richard R. Herzog, Chong B. Wong, Robert Dam, John G. Drelicharz
  • Publication number: 20120140440
    Abstract: An inductive lighting assembly for an appliance is provided. The appliance includes a cabinet, a liner installed in the cabinet, and at least one shelf mounted in the cabinet. The inductive lighting assembly includes a coil locator channel recessed into the cabinet, a primary coil mounted proximate to the coil locator channel, a shelf having a projection coupled thereto; the projection configured to be at least partially inserted into the coil locator channel to separate a metallic object placed on the shelf from the primary coil by a predetermined distance, and a secondary coil mounted in the projection, the primary coil transferring power to the secondary coil through inductive power transfer, the secondary coil being electrically connected to a light assembly installed in the appliance. A refrigerator including an inductive lighting system is also provided herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2010
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Robert Dam, Michael W. Hartley, Karl S. Morgan, Richard R. Herzog, Chong B. Wong, John G. Drelicharz
  • Patent number: 8123313
    Abstract: A system for dampening an opening motion of a door includes a frame, an access door and at least one dampening member. The access door is rotatably secured to the frame. The access door is configured to be moved with respect to the frame between closed and completely open positions. The at least one dampening member is secured to the access door or the frame. The dampening member(s) dampens movement of the access door toward the completely open position over a range of motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Karl S. Morgan, Robert Dam, Richard R. Herzog, Kurt A. Kuehn, Alberto Bassi
  • Patent number: 8118332
    Abstract: A latch device including a latch strike retention assembly adapted for press-fit insertion into a panel opening and retention within the panel opening upon melting of any plastic components. The latch strike retention assembly includes a generally “U” shaped spring member having spring legs operatively connected to bushings arranged in converging opposing relation to one another and adapted to engage and retain a strike member disposed in opposing relation to the strike retention assembly. The spring member is held within a bracket member of substantially “U” shaped cross section. The bracket member is disposed in transverse orientation to the spring member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Karl S. Morgan, Robert Dam, Mike Davis
  • Publication number: 20090300884
    Abstract: A system for dampening an opening motion of a door includes a frame, an access door and at least one dampening member. The access door is rotatably secured to the frame. The access door is configured to be moved with respect to the frame between closed and completely open positions. The at least one dampening member is secured to the access door or the frame. The dampening member(s) dampens movement of the access door toward the completely open position over a range of motion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2009
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Inventors: KARL S. MORGAN, Robert Dam, Richard R. Herzog, Kurt A. Kuehn, Alberto Bassi
  • Publication number: 20090260198
    Abstract: A latch device including a latch strike retention assembly adapted for press-fit insertion into a panel opening and retention within the panel opening upon melting of any plastic components. The latch strike retention assembly includes a generally “U” shaped spring member having spring legs operatively connected to bushings arranged in converging opposing relation to one another and adapted to engage and retain a strike member disposed in opposing relation to the strike retention assembly. The spring member is held within a bracket member of substantially “U” shaped cross section. The bracket member is disposed in transverse orientation to the spring member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2009
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Inventors: KARL S. MORGAN, ROBERT DAM, MIKE DAVIS