Patents by Inventor Matt R. Branscomb

Matt R. Branscomb 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).

  • Filter cartridge and system using linear actuation
    Patent number: 8709246
    Abstract: A filter cartridge for a filtration system including an outer shell having a first end and a second end, an inlet and an outlet located on the first end, and at least one cam track located on the outer shell. The cam track including a first opposing surface and a second opposing surface forming a channel having an entry portion and an exit portion. The first opposing surface including a locating detent. The second opposing surface including a first advancing cam positioned before an indexing stop and a second advancing cam positioned after the indexing stop in a direction of travel from the entry portion to the exit portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventor: Matt R. Branscomb
  • FILTER CARTRIDGES AND MANIFOLDS FOR LINEAR MOTION INSTALLATION
    Publication number: 20130341261
    Abstract: Described are filter cartridges having an inlet opening and an outlet opening on the stem of the filter cartridges, which permit the permit the entry and exit, respectively, of a fluid in one or more radial directions perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the stem. These filter cartridges are suitable for use in filtration systems that allow users to install the filter cartridges by a straight line push motion and remove the filter cartridges by a straight line pull motion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2012
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Maki, Jeremy A. Schmoll, Tyan M. Renner, Matt R. Branscomb, David W. Lachermeier, Richard A. Kirchner
  • FILTER CARTRIDGE AND SYSTEM USING LINEAR ACTUATION
    Publication number: 20110174705
    Abstract: A filter cartridge for a filtration system including an outer shell having a first end and a second end, an inlet and an outlet located on the first end, and at least one cam track located on the outer shell. The cam track including a first opposing surface and a second opposing surface forming a channel having an entry portion and an exit portion. The first opposing surface including a locating detent. The second opposing surface including a first advancing cam positioned before an indexing stop and a second advancing cam positioned after the indexing stop in a direction of travel from the entry portion to the exit portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2009
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Inventor: Matt R. Branscomb