Patents by Inventor Robert E. Muse

Robert E. Muse 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).

  • Method and apparatus for making filter element, including multi-characteristic filter element
    Patent number: 8231752
    Abstract: Method and apparatus are provided for making a filter element by spinning fibers from one or more dies onto a collector, including designated combinations providing designated filter characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignees: Cummins Filtration IP Inc., Microspun Products Ltd.
    Inventors: Eric A. Janikowski, Barry M. Verdegan, Jerald J. Moy, Jacek Bodasiński, Witalis Rumiński, Leon Gradoń, Tadeusz Jaroszczyk, Robert E. Muse, Melvin Rice
  • Space optimized coalescer
    Patent number: 8114183
    Abstract: A coalescer is provided minimizing trade-offs among high removal efficiency, low pressure drop, long service life, and small size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Cummins Filtration IP Inc.
    Inventors: Brian W. Schwandt, Barry M. Verdegan, Roger L. Zoch, Jeffrey A. Fedorowicz, Kurt M. A. Badeau, Robert E. Muse, Peter K. Herman
  • Fluid filter support layer
    Patent number: 7967152
    Abstract: An apparatus, system and method to facilitate fluid flow across a filter. The apparatus includes a filtration layer coupled to a support layer to form a composite filter. The support layer includes a hydroentangled cellulosic material forming a plurality of apertures. The apertures form channels to facilitate fluid flow across the filter while the support layer provides structural support to the filtration layer to enable lateral flow while preventing pleat deformation and collapse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Cummins Filtration IP, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert E. Muse, James O. Stuart
  • FLUID FILTER SUPPORT LAYER
    Publication number: 20080061009
    Abstract: An apparatus, system and method to facilitate fluid flow across a filter. The apparatus includes a filtration layer coupled to a support layer to form a composite filter. The support layer includes a hydroentangled cellulosic material forming a plurality of apertures. The apertures form channels to facilitate fluid flow across the filter while the support layer provides structural support to the filtration layer to enable lateral flow while preventing pleat deformation and collapse.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2006
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Inventors: Robert E. Muse, James O. Stuart