Patents by Inventor Michael Lynn Hill

Michael Lynn Hill 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).

  • Systems and methods for securing a sealing member on a filter assembly
    Patent number: 11247149
    Abstract: A filter assembly comprises a filter housing defining an internal volume, a filter element positioned within the internal volume, and a gasket retainer. An outer edge of the gasket retainer is coupled to a top end of the filter housing, and an inner rim thereof forms a gasket retainer ledge. The filter assembly further comprises a retainer loop comprising a retainer loop main body. A plurality of retainer arms extend axially from the retainer loop main body towards the gasket retainer. Each of the plurality of retainer arms comprise a retainer arm ledge extending radially towards the retainer loop main body and snap-fit to the gasket retainer ledge. A retainer loop sidewall extends from the main body away from the gasket retainer. An outer surface of the retainer loop sidewall defines a curvature. A sealing member is removably positioned around the outer surface of the retainer loop sidewall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC.
    Inventors: Luke Shewchuk, Michael Lynn Hill, Mark Holzmann
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SECURING A SEALING MEMBER ON A FILTER ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20210113942
    Abstract: A filter assembly comprises a filter housing defining an internal volume, a filter element positioned within the internal volume, and a gasket retainer. An outer edge of the gasket retainer is coupled to a top end of the filter housing, and an inner rim thereof forms a gasket retainer ledge. The filter assembly further comprises a retainer loop comprising a retainer loop main body. A plurality of retainer arms extend axially from the retainer loop main body towards the gasket retainer. Each of the plurality of retainer arms comprise a retainer arm ledge extending radially towards the retainer loop main body and snap-fit to the gasket retainer ledge. A retainer loop sidewall extends from the main body away from the gasket retainer. An outer surface of the retainer loop sidewall defines a curvature. A sealing member is removably positioned around the outer surface of the retainer loop sidewall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2019
    Publication date: April 22, 2021
    Applicant: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC.
    Inventors: Luke Shewchuk, Michael Lynn Hill, Mark Holzmann