Patents by Inventor Michael R. Sexsmith

Michael R. Sexsmith 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).

  • End cap retention device
    Patent number: 9925480
    Abstract: Provided is a filter assembly including at least one end cap and at least one retainer mechanically locked to the end cap in a cavity and defining a region into which the bonding agent can flow to form a mechanical interlock with the retainer. Even if the bonding agent does not fully adhere to the end cap, the filter media will be secured in the end cap via the mechanical interlock of the bonding agent and retainer, thereby preventing end cap separation from the element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: Parker-Hannifin Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth M. Luther, Michael R. Sexsmith
  • END CAP RETENTION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20150021256
    Abstract: Provided is a filter assembly including at least one end cap and at least one retainer mechanically locked to the end cap in a cavity and defining a region into which the bonding agent can flow to form a mechanical interlock with the retainer. Even if the bonding agent does not fully adhere to the end cap, the filter media will be secured in the end cap via the mechanical interlock of the bonding agent and retainer, thereby preventing end cap separation from the element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2012
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Applicant: Parker-Hannifin Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth M. Luther, Michael R. Sexsmith