Patents by Inventor Michael J. Von Seggern
Michael J. Von Seggern 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: 11925892Abstract: A filter element is provided. The filter element includes a filter media pack including an outer surface. The outer surface extending between a first flow face and a second flow face. The filter element also includes a polymeric coating applied to the outer surface of the filter media pack, wherein the polymeric coating is not a molded structure. In embodiments, the polymeric coating covers at least 25% of a span between the first flow face and the second flow face and has an average thickness of between 0.005 and 0.100 in. In other embodiments, the polymeric coating has a surface roughness of at least 50 ?in to provide an outer gripping surface. A method and system for applying the polymeric coating to the filter element are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2023Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: Baldwin Filters, Inc.Inventors: Timothy L. Krull, Matthew K. Epperson, Daniel P. Pokorney, Michael J. Von Seggern
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Patent number: 11801462Abstract: Filter elements and filter systems are provided. The filter element allows for a reversed flow of fluid through the filter element when flowing from a first port to a second port of a filter head of the filter system. The filter element includes a standpipe in a central cavity of a tube of filter media that is fluidly connected with an exterior of the tube of filter media by a radial flow conduit and an axial flow tube.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2023Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: Baldwin Filters, Inc.Inventors: Farrell Calcaterra, Jonathan D. Moore, Tetyana V. Gilbert, Michael J. Von Seggern
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Publication number: 20230264122Abstract: Filter elements and filter systems are provided. The filter element allows for a reversed flow of fluid through the filter element when flowing from a first port to a second port of a filter head of the filter system. The filter element includes a standpipe in a central cavity of a tube of filter media that is fluidly connected with an exterior of the tube of filter media by a radial flow conduit and an axial flow tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2023Publication date: August 24, 2023Applicant: Baldwin Filters, Inc.Inventors: Farrell Calcaterra, Jonathan D. Moore, Tetyana V. Gilbert, Michael J. Von Seggern
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Publication number: 20230158439Abstract: A filter element is provided. The filter element includes a filter media pack including an outer surface. The outer surface extending between a first flow face and a second flow face. The filter element also includes a polymeric coating applied to the outer surface of the filter media pack, wherein the polymeric coating is not a molded structure. In embodiments, the polymeric coating covers at least 25% of a span between the first flow face and the second flow face and has an average thickness of between 0.005 and 0.100 in. In other embodiments, the polymeric coating has a surface roughness of at least 50 pin to provide an outer gripping surface. A method and system for applying the polymeric coating to the filter element are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2023Publication date: May 25, 2023Applicant: Baldwin Filters, Inc.Inventors: Timothy L. Krull, Matthew K. Epperson, Daniel P. Pokorney, Michael J. Von Seggern
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Patent number: 11583796Abstract: A filter element is provided. The filter element includes a filter media pack including an outer surface. The outer surface extending between a first flow face and a second flow face. The filter element also includes a polymeric coating applied to the outer surface of the filter media pack, wherein the polymeric coating is not a molded structure. In embodiments, the polymeric coating covers at least 25% of a span between the first flow face and the second flow face and has an average thickness of between 0.005 and 0.100 in. In other embodiments, the polymeric coating has a surface roughness of at least 50 ?in to provide an outer gripping surface. A method and system for applying the polymeric coating to the filter element are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2017Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: Baldwin Filters, Inc.Inventors: Timothy L. Krull, Matthew K. Epperson, Daniel P. Pokorney, Michael J. Von Seggern
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Patent number: 11331611Abstract: A filter media block and filter element incorporating same are provided. Methods of forming a filter media block and filter element are also provided. The filter media block includes a block of filter media and an outer permeable layer. The outer layer provides support for the block of filter media.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2020Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: Baldwin Filters, Inc.Inventors: Timothy L. Krull, Michael J. Von Seggern, Jeffrey E.D. Rogers
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Publication number: 20210379522Abstract: A filter cartridge and filter assembly using the filter cartridge is provided. The filter cartridge having a contoured end member to angularly orient and/or axially orient the filter cartridge, and particularly a seal thereof, relative to a filter housing. The filter housing is reconfigurable to allow it to be used in different locations having different spatial configurations.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2021Publication date: December 9, 2021Applicant: Parker-Hannifin CorporationInventors: Michael J. Von Seggern, Brian T. Ehrenberg, James R. Manley, Randel D. Harbur, Trenton Yendra, Daniel L. Copley, John Nichols, Jason L. Tate
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Patent number: 11136947Abstract: A filter cartridge and filter assembly using the filter cartridge is provided. The filter cartridge having a contoured end member to angularly orient and/or axially orient the filter cartridge, and particularly a seal thereof, relative to a filter housing. The filter housing is reconfigurable to allow it to be used in different locations having different spatial configurations.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2018Date of Patent: October 5, 2021Assignee: Parker-Hannifin CorporationInventors: Michael J. Von Seggern, Trenton Yendra, Daniel Copley, John Nichols, Jason LaMarr Tate, Brian T. Ehrenberg
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Publication number: 20210001258Abstract: A filter media block and filter element incorporating same are provided. Methods of forming a filter media block and filter element are also provided. The filter media block includes a block of filter media and an outer permeable layer. The outer layer provides support for the block of filter media.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2020Publication date: January 7, 2021Applicant: Baldwin Filters, Inc.Inventors: Timothy L. Krull, Michael J. Von Seggern, Jeffrey E.D. Rogers
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Patent number: 10814263Abstract: A filter media block and filter element incorporating same are provided. Methods of forming a filter media block and filter element are also provided. The filter media block includes a block of filter media and an outer permeable layer. The outer layer provides support for the block of filter media.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2016Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignee: Baldwin Filters, Inc.Inventors: Timothy L. Krull, Michael J. Von Seggern, Jeffrey E. D. Rogers
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Publication number: 20200269168Abstract: A filter system and filters and housing components for use in the filter system are provided. The filter system includes at least one filter received within a housing having a cover and a housing body. The filter includes at least one latch tab engaged by the cover to secure the cover. First and second seals seal the system. The latch tab extends axially beyond a catch of the housing body. A filter system is also provided that includes a pre-cleaner through which fluid moves in a first direction different than a second direction as the fluid flows through the filters thereof. Methods of servicing the filter system are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2020Publication date: August 27, 2020Applicant: Baldwin Filters, Inc.Inventors: Timothy L. Krull, Trenton Yendra, Jeffrey E.D. Rogers, Jason LaMarr Tate, Brian T. Ehrenberg, Michael J. Von Seggern
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Patent number: 10682597Abstract: A filter system and filters and housing components for use in the filter system are provided. The filter system includes at least one filter received within a housing having a cover and a housing body. The filter includes at least one latch tab engaged by the cover to secure the cover. First and second seals seal the system. The latch tab extends axially beyond a catch of the housing body. A filter system is also provided that includes a pre-cleaner through which fluid moves in a first direction different than a second direction as the fluid flows through the filters thereof. Methods of servicing the filter system are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2017Date of Patent: June 16, 2020Assignee: Baldwin Filters, Inc.Inventors: Timothy L. Krull, Trenton Yendra, Jeffrey E. D. Rogers, Jason LaMarr Tate, Brian T. Ehrenberg, Michael J. Von Seggern
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Patent number: 10376823Abstract: A filter element with an improved mounting frame and method of assembly are provided. The filter element includes a filter media pack with a mounting frame attached to the outer periphery of the filter media pack. The mounting frame defines a channel that holds a shut-off material for preventing leakage of an adhesive securing the mounting frame to the filter media pack. A filter element that includes a polymeric material between the filter media pack and the adhesive is also provided. The shut-off material may be pre-formed or applied in a flowable state.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2016Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: Baldwin Filters, Inc.Inventors: Timothy L. Krull, Michael J. Von Seggern, Jeffrey E. D. Rogers, Trenton Yendra
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Patent number: 10357731Abstract: A filter including a filter media pack, first and second preform members and first and second adhesives is provided. The first preform member is disposed over the media pack. The first preform member has a wall defining a well. The wall defines a notch. The first adhesive in the well attaches the first preform member to the filter media pack. The first adhesive has a contact region disposed in the notch. The second preform member is disposed over the first preform member. The second adhesive bonds the first preform member over the first preform member. The second adhesive engages with the first adhesive at the contact region.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2016Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Assignee: Baldwin Filters, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Von Seggern, Jeffrey E.D. Rogers
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Publication number: 20190105593Abstract: A filter element is provided. The filter element includes a filter media pack including an outer surface. The outer surface extending between a first flow face and a second flow face. The filter element also includes a polymeric coating applied to the outer surface of the filter media pack, wherein the polymeric coating is not a molded structure. In embodiments, the polymeric coating covers at least 25% of a span between the first flow face and the second flow face and has an average thickness of between 0.005 and 0.100 in. In other embodiments, the polymeric coating has a surface roughness of at least 50 ?in to provide an outer gripping surface. A method and system for applying the polymeric coating to the filter element are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2017Publication date: April 11, 2019Applicant: Baldwin Filters, Inc.Inventors: Timothy L. Krull, Matthew K. Epperson, Daniel P. Pokorney, Michael J. Von Seggern
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Publication number: 20180372036Abstract: A filter cartridge and filter assembly using the filter cartridge is provided. The filter cartridge having a contoured end member to angularly orient and/or axially orient the filter cartridge, and particularly a seal thereof, relative to a filter housing. The filter housing is reconfigurable to allow it to be used in different locations having different spatial configurations.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2018Publication date: December 27, 2018Applicant: Parker-Hannifin CorporationInventors: Michael J. Von Seggern, Trenton Yendra, Daniel Copley, John Nichols, Jason LaMarr Tate, Brian T. Ehrenberg
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Publication number: 20180361293Abstract: A filter element with an improved mounting frame and method of assembly are provided. The filter element includes a filter media pack with a mounting frame attached to the outer periphery of the filter media pack. The mounting frame defines a channel that holds a shut-off material for preventing leakage of an adhesive securing the mounting frame to the filter media pack. A filter element that includes a polymeric material between the filter media pack and the adhesive is also provided. The shut-off material may be pre-formed or applied in a flowable state.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2016Publication date: December 20, 2018Applicant: Baldwin Filters, Inc.Inventors: Timothy L. Krull, Michael J. Von Seggern, Jeffrey E. D. Rogers, Trenton Yendra
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Publication number: 20180333668Abstract: A filter media block and filter element incorporating same are provided. Methods of forming a filter media block and filter element are also provided. The filter media block includes a block of filter media and an outer permeable layer. The outer layer provides support for the block of filter media.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2016Publication date: November 22, 2018Applicant: Baldwin Filters, Inc.Inventors: Timothy L. Krull, Michael J. Von Seggern, Jeffrey E.D. Rogers
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Publication number: 20180169555Abstract: A filter including a filter media pack, first and second preform members and first and second adhesives is provided. The first preform member is disposed over the media pack. The first preform member has a wall defining a well. The wall defines a notch. The first adhesive in the well attaches the first preform member to the filter media pack. The first adhesive has a contact region disposed in the notch. The second preform member is disposed over the first preform member. The second adhesive bonds the first preform member over the first preform member. The second adhesive engages with the first adhesive at the contact region.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Applicant: Baldwin Filters, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Von Seggern, Jeffrey E.D. Rogers
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Publication number: 20180111079Abstract: An air filter element fits upon an air cleaner housing with a bar element that is received into the outlet face of the air filter element. The air filter element has a receiver extending into the outlet face to accommodate the bar. In the case of a deep pleated pack for the filter element, a widened split may be provided to accommodate the bar. A protective member that can be provided as part of a basket may project into the outlet face to protect the air filter element pack at the receiver.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2017Publication date: April 26, 2018Applicant: Baldwin Filters, Inc.Inventors: Jason LaMarr Tate, Brian T. Ehrenberg, John Michlitsch, David P. Duryea, Trenton Yendra, Michael J. Von Seggern