Patents by Inventor Michael E. Yost
Michael E. Yost 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).
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Patent number: 9937448Abstract: A sock style filter is disclosed that incorporates the embossing of filtration media to create rigid raised geometry embodiments that prevent collapse between the upper and lower filtration media sides of the filter to maintain and ensure a flow passage of fluid inside the filter for flow to the pump or downstream system. The embossed rigid embodiments keep the filtration media from collapsing under suction and eliminates the use of secondary inserted structures; such as a plastic comb or folded net, or injection mold plastic ribs or bones onto or around the filtration media.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2015Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: Kuss Filtration Inc.Inventors: Michael E. Yost, Tracie L. Stutzman, Gary L. Rickle, William Nichelson
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Publication number: 20170173500Abstract: The present disclosure provides a filter and a method of forming the filter which includes two layers of filtering media and outer plastic ribs that form a flat structure. When the ribs are moved towards each other, the two layers of filtration media are separated apart to form a cylindrical filtration structure for mounting to a connecting unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2016Publication date: June 22, 2017Applicant: Kuss Filtration Inc.Inventors: Scott A Salsburey, Michael E. Yost
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Publication number: 20160339363Abstract: A sock style filter is disclosed that incorporates the embossing of filtration media to create rigid raised geometry embodiments that prevent collapse between the upper and lower filtration media sides of the filter to maintain and ensure a flow passage of fluid inside the filter for flow to the pump or downstream system. The embossed rigid embodiments keep the filtration media from collapsing under suction and eliminates the use of secondary inserted structures; such as a plastic comb or folded net, or injection mold plastic ribs or bones onto or around the filtration media.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2015Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventors: Michael E. Yost, Tracie L. Stutzman, Gary L. Rickle, William Nichelson
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Patent number: 8715497Abstract: An in-tank fluid filter has a filter body made of porous material and a plastic outlet port attached to the filter body for connecting the filter to a pump. A plastic retainer is integrally formed on the outlet port, the retainer comprising a tab extending in a plane perpendicular to the flow axis, the tab having a first surface proximate the pump and a second surface remote from the pump, the tab having an aperture extending from the first surface to the second surface with an effective cross-section at the first surface that is larger than the post cross-section and that is reduced toward the second surface to an effective cross-section that is smaller than the post cross-section.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2012Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Kuss Filtration Inc.Inventors: Travis Schnipke, Michael E. Yost, Gary L. Rickle, Joseph Wendahl
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Publication number: 20120248021Abstract: An in-tank fluid filter has a filter body made of porous material and a plastic outlet port attached to the filter body for connecting the filter to a pump. A plastic retainer is integrally formed on the outlet port, the retainer comprising a tab extending in a plane perpendicular to the flow axis, the tab having a first surface proximate the pump and a second surface remote from the pump, the tab having an aperture extending from the first surface to the second surface with an effective cross-section at the first surface that is larger than the post cross-section and that is reduced toward the second surface to an effective cross-section that is smaller than the post cross-section.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2012Publication date: October 4, 2012Applicant: KUSS FILTRATION INC.Inventors: Travis Schnipke, Michael E. Yost, Gary L. Rickle, Joseph Wendahl
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Patent number: 7217361Abstract: A filter includes first and second axially spaced end caps having filter media extending axially between the end caps and extending in a closed-loop around a perimeter defining a hollow interior communicating with an axial flow opening through one of the end caps. One or more columns extend axially in the hollow interior between the end caps and are laterally spaced from the axial flow opening and have hollow sub-interiors for receiving one or more posts extending axially thereinto from a base for mounting the filter to the base in axial compression and with a wiper seal.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2003Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Assignee: Fleetguard, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Connor, Rebecca Beier, Jessie Alan Knight, Michael E. Yost, Edwin A. Castellanos, Gary L. Rickle
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Patent number: 6740236Abstract: A fuel filter includes features adapted to collect and drain static electrical charges occasioned by the passage of fuel therethrough. The filter includes a two-piece plastic housing having an end cap and a cylindrical portion with an end defining inlet and outlet fittings. The filter element is cylindrical and includes an outer perforated metal shell, an intermediate pleated paper filter and an inner perforated metal shell. Both metal shells are secured and electrically coupled to an electrically conductive end cap. The electrically conductive end cap is electrically and mechanically connected to a conductive, circular spring. The spring engages a ground pin which extends through the cylindrical portion of the housing and may be connected to a suitable ground to drain off static electrical charges generated by fuel flowing through the filter.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2001Date of Patent: May 25, 2004Assignee: Kuss CorporationInventors: Gary L. Rickle, Michael E. Yost
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Publication number: 20030057146Abstract: A fuel filter includes features adapted to collect and drain static electrical charges occasioned by the passage of fuel therethrough. The filter includes a two-piece plastic housing having an end cap and a cylindrical portion with an end defining inlet and outlet fittings. The filter element is cylindrical and includes an outer perforated metal shell, an intermediate pleated paper filter and an inner perforated metal shell. Both metal shells are secured and electrically coupled to an electrically conductive end cap. The electrically conductive end cap is electrically and mechanically connected to a conductive, circular spring. The spring engages a ground pin which extends through the cylindrical portion of the housing and may be connected to a suitable ground to drain off static electrical charges generated by fuel flowing through the filter.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2001Publication date: March 27, 2003Inventors: Gary L. Rickle, Michael E. Yost
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Patent number: 5820754Abstract: A filter ring for use around the circumferential fuel and timing fluid inlets of a diesel engine fuel injector or similar fluid conducting body. In a first preferred embodiment, the filter ring includes first and second semi-annular, band-shaped filter portions, an integrally formed hinge for pivotally interconnecting the filter portions, and a snap latch mechanism for releasably connecting the opposite ends of the filter portions. In a second preferred embodiment, the filter ring includes a pair of substantially identical snap latch mechanisms for detachably interconnecting the filter portions. The snap latch mechanism is formed from a bead or projection that extends substantially along the entire height of the end of one of the filter portions, and a complimentarily shaped groove on the end of the other filter portion.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 1997Date of Patent: October 13, 1998Assignee: Kuss CorporationInventors: Daniel G. Cassidy, Michael E. Yost, Robert A. Avers
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Patent number: 5807483Abstract: A filter ring is provided that is particularly adapted for use around the circumferential fuel and timing fluid inlets of a diesel engine fuel injector. The filter ring includes first and second semi-annular, band-shaped filter portions, an integrally formed hinge means for pivotally interconnecting the filter portions, and a snap latch mechanism for detachably connecting the opposite ends of the filter portions. The snap latch mechanism is formed from a bead that extends substantially along the entire length of one of the filter portion ends, and a complementarily-shaped groove on the end of the other filter portion. The thickness of the bead and groove is less than the thickness of the opposite ends of the band-shaped filter portions so that the inner diameter of the resulting filter ring seats securely around a complementarily-shaped annular recess in the fuel injector.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 1995Date of Patent: September 15, 1998Assignee: Kuss CorporationInventors: Daniel G. Cassidy, Michael E. Yost, Robert A. Avers