Patents by Inventor Maxwell M. Craig

Maxwell M. Craig 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).

  • Fuel filter with internal vent
    Patent number: 5525225
    Abstract: A fuel filter assembly employs a base which mounts a disposable filter cartridge. A pair of axial conduits in the base provide fluid communication between the base and the cartridge. An axial conduit and at least one baffle positioned on the axial conduit outer surface within the cartridge provide a flow path through the cartridge. An orifice located in the cartridge axial conduit provides a bleed vent which controls the size and flow rate of air bubbles in filtered fuel exiting the fuel filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 11, 1996
    Assignee: Stanadyne Automotive Corp.
    Inventors: Leon P. Janik, Maxwell M. Craig