Patents by Inventor Robert Kanovitz

Robert Kanovitz 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: 5711872
    Abstract: A reusable oil filter assembly adapted for use in filtering the lubricating oil of an engine configured to receive an oil filter, including a filter housing having an open end and a closed end, a filter mount disposed between the filter housing and the engine for receiving the unfiltered oil from the engine and returning filtered oil to the engine. The filter mount includes a first plate, a second plate, and an anti-drain back seal disposed between the first plate and the second plate. The anti-drain back seal prevents both the oil disposed in the engine from flowing out into the filter assembly and the oil disposed in the filter assembly from flowing into the engine when the engine is turned off. The first plate, the second plate and the anti-drain back seal arefittingly, rather than integrally, mated together, thus facilitating service, repair and replacement of the assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 27, 1998
    Inventors: John A. Jones, Robert Kanovitz