Patents by Inventor Michael H. McLean

Michael H. McLean 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: 12078135
    Abstract: A multipart fuel filter element includes a cartridge body having a plurality of through bores radially offset with respect to a centerline. An inlet end cap adjacent a first cartridge face includes an inlet aperture centrally aligned with the centerline and a plurality of distribution apertures aligned with and directing fuel to the plurality of through bores. An outlet end cap adjacent a second cartridge face includes an outlet aperture also aligned with the centerline and a plurality of reception aperture that are aligned with the through bores to receive fuel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2024
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Adrienne M. Brasche, Michael H. McLean, Kenneth C. Adams, Benjamin R. Tower
  • Publication number: 20230109534
    Abstract: A multipart fuel filter element includes a cartridge body having a plurality of through bores radially offset with respect to a centerline. An inlet end cap adjacent a first cartridge face includes an inlet aperture centrally aligned with the centerline and a plurality of distribution apertures aligned with and directing fuel to the plurality of through bores. An outlet end cap adjacent a second cartridge face includes an outlet aperture also aligned with the centerline and a plurality of reception aperture that are aligned with the through bores to receive fuel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2021
    Publication date: April 6, 2023
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Adrienne M. Brasche, Michael H. McLean, Kenneth C. Adams, Benjamin R. Tower