Patents by Inventor Roberto Merckx

Roberto Merckx 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).

  • Air cleaner arrangement with end support for cartridge; components; and, methods
    Patent number: 11975284
    Abstract: An air cleaner assembly is described and shown which includes a housing having an air flow inlet, an air flow outlet and a housing body and access cover. A serviceable filter cartridge is positioned within the housing. A projection/receiver arrangement providing for engagement between the cartridge and the housing is provided. The projection/receiver arrangement can be configured in a manner that inhibits undesired motion of the cartridge, once installed. An example projection/receiver arrangement is provided, which includes a serpentine receiving groove on the access cover and a serpentine projection on the filter cartridge. Example filter cartridge features are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Michel Baseotto, Roberto Merckx, Paul Coulonvaux, Julien Dils
  • AIR CLEANER ARRANGEMENT WITH END SUPPORT FOR CARTRIDGE; COMPONENTS; AND, METHODS
    Publication number: 20230058723
    Abstract: An air cleaner assembly is described and shown which includes a housing having an air flow inlet, an air flow outlet and a housing body and access cover. A serviceable filter cartridge is positioned within the housing. A projection/receiver arrangement providing for engagement between the cartridge and the housing is provided. The projection/receiver arrangement can be configured in a manner that inhibits undesired motion of the cartridge, once installed. An example projection/receiver arrangement is provided, which includes a serpentine receiving groove on the access cover and a serpentine projection on the filter cartridge. Example filter cartridge features are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2022
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Inventors: Michel Baseotto, Roberto Merckx, Paul Coulonvaux, Julien Dils
  • Air cleaner arrangement with end support for cartridge; components; and, methods
    Patent number: 11517842
    Abstract: An air cleaner assembly is described and shown which includes a housing having an air flow inlet, an air flow outlet and a housing body and access cover. A serviceable filter cartridge is positioned within the housing. A projection/receiver arrangement providing for engagement between the cartridge and the housing is provided. The projection/receiver arrangement can be configured in a manner that inhibits undesired motion of the cartridge, once installed. An example projection/receiver arrangement is provided, which includes a serpentine receiving groove on the access cover and a serpentine projection on the filter cartridge. Example filter cartridge features are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Michel Baseotto, Roberto Merckx, Paul Coulonvaux, Julien Dils
  • AIR CLEANER ARRANGEMENT WITH END SUPPORT FOR CARTRIDGE; COMPONENTS; AND, METHODS
    Publication number: 20200330916
    Abstract: An air cleaner assembly is described and shown which includes a housing having an air flow inlet, an air flow outlet and a housing body and access cover. A serviceable filter cartridge is positioned within the housing. A projection/receiver arrangement providing for engagement between the cartridge and the housing is provided. The projection/receiver arrangement can be configured in a manner that inhibits undesired motion of the cartridge, once installed. An example projection/receiver arrangement is provided, which includes a serpentine receiving groove on the access cover and a serpentine projection on the filter cartridge. Example filter cartridge features are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventors: Michel Baseotto, Roberto Merckx, Paul Coulonvaux, Julien Dils
  • Air cleaner arrangements; components; and, methods
    Patent number: 10786772
    Abstract: An air cleaner assembly and components therefor are provided. Features are described providing for installation of a preferred filter cartridge in a housing. A filter cartridge arrangement is described and shown. Methods of assembly and use are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Michel Baseotto, Roberto Merckx, Julien Dils, Paul Coulonvaux
  • Air cleaner arrangements; components; and, methods
    Patent number: 10751661
    Abstract: An air cleaner assembly and components therefor are described. The components include features of an air cleaner housing; advantageous main filter cartridges; and, advantageous safety filter cartridge features. Features of the main filter cartridge are provided to engage an access cover of the assembly, and a cartridge support within the housing, in a preferred manner. Methods of assembly and use are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas L. Iddings, Daniel Adamek, Thomas G. Miller, Johan G. DeWit, Michel Baseotto, Roberto Merckx, Julien Dils, Paul R. Coulonvaux, James R. Scott
  • Air cleaner arrangement with end support for cartridge; components; and, methods
    Patent number: 10710017
    Abstract: An air cleaner assembly is described and shown which includes a housing having an air flow inlet, an air flow outlet and a housing body and access cover. A serviceable filter cartridge is positioned within the housing. A projection/receiver arrangement providing for engagement between the cartridge and the housing is provided. The projection/receiver arrangement can be configured in a manner that inhibits undesired motion of the cartridge, once installed. An example projection/receiver arrangement is provided, which includes a serpentine receiving groove on the access cover and a serpentine projection on the filter cartridge. Example filter cartridge features are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Michel Baseotto, Roberto Merckx, Paul Coulonvaux, Julien Dils
  • Air Cleaner Arrangements; Components; and, Methods
    Publication number: 20190193014
    Abstract: An air cleaner assembly and components therefor are described. The components include features of an air cleaner housing; advantageous main filter cartridges; and, advantageous safety filter cartridge features. Features of the main filter cartridge are provided to engage an access cover of the assembly, and a cartridge support within the housing, in a preferred manner. Methods of assembly and use are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2019
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventors: Douglas L. Iddings, Daniel Adamek, Thomas G. Miller, Johan G. DeWit, Michel Baseotto, Roberto Merckx, Julien Dils, Paul R. Coulonvaux, James R. Scott
  • Air cleaner arrangements; components; and methods
    Patent number: 10245544
    Abstract: An air cleaner assembly and components therefor are described. The components include features of an air cleaner housing; advantageous main filter cartridges; and, advantageous safety filter cartridge features. Features of the main filter cartridge are provided to engage an access cover of the assembly, and a cartridge support within the housing, in a preferred manner. Methods of assembly and use are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas Iddings, Daniel Adamek, Thomas Miller, Johan DeWit, Michel Baseotto, Roberto Merckx, Julien Dils, Paul Coulonvaux
  • AIR CLEANER ARRANGEMENTS; COMPONENTS; AND, METHODS
    Publication number: 20190076772
    Abstract: An air cleaner assembly and components therefor are provided. Features are described providing for installation of a preferred filter cartridge in a housing. A filter cartridge arrangement is described and shown. Methods of assembly and use are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2018
    Publication date: March 14, 2019
    Inventors: Michel Baseotto, Roberto Merckx, Julien Dils, Paul Coulonvaux
  • Air cleaner arrangements; components; and, methods
    Patent number: 10124285
    Abstract: An air cleaner assembly and components therefor are provided. Features are described providing for installation of a preferred filter cartridge in a housing. A filter cartridge arrangement is described and shown. Methods of assembly and use are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Michel Baseotto, Roberto Merckx, Julien Dils, Paul Coulonvaux
  • AIR CLEANER ARRANGEMENT WITH END SUPPORT FOR CARTRIDGE; COMPONENTS; AND, METHODS
    Publication number: 20170326492
    Abstract: An air cleaner assembly is described and shown which includes a housing having an air flow inlet, an air flow outlet and a housing body and access cover. A serviceable filter cartridge is positioned within the housing. A projection/receiver arrangement providing for engagement between the cartridge and the housing is provided. The projection/receiver arrangement can be configured in a manner that inhibits undesired motion of the cartridge, once installed. An example projection/receiver arrangement is provided, which includes a serpentine receiving groove on the access cover and a serpentine projection on the filter cartridge. Example filter cartridge features are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2017
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Inventors: Michel Baseotto, Roberto Merckx, Paul Coulonvaux, Julien Dils
  • Air cleaner arrangements with end support for cartridge; components; and, methods
    Patent number: 9718019
    Abstract: Air cleaner assemblies are described and shown. A serviceable filter cartridge is positioned within a housing. A unique axial projection arrangement is positioned on the cartridge, and it can be used as part of a projection/receiver arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Michel Baseotto, Roberto Merckx, Paul Coulonvaux, Julien Dils
  • AIR CLEANER ARRANGEMENTS; COMPONENTS; AND, METHODS
    Publication number: 20160288039
    Abstract: An air cleaner assembly and components therefor are provided. Features are described providing for installation of a preferred filter cartridge in a housing. A filter cartridge arrangement is described and shown. Methods of assembly and use are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2016
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Inventors: MICHEL BASEOTTO, ROBERTO MERCKX, JULIEN DILS, PAUL COULONVAUX
  • Air cleaner arrangements with internal and external support for cartridge; components; and, methods
    Patent number: 9238189
    Abstract: An air cleaner assembly and components therefor are provided. Features are described providing for a cantilevered support of a filter cartridge contained therein, and also, in some examples anti-rotational support. Also, a supported housing seal is shown. A filter cartridge arrangement is described and shown. Methods of assembly and use are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Michel Baseotto, Roberto Merckx, Julien Dils, Paul Coulonvaux
  • Air cleaner arrangements with end support for cartridge; components; and, methods
    Publication number: 20150101297
    Abstract: Air cleaner assemblies are described and shown. A serviceable filter cartridge is positioned within a housing. A unique axial projection arrangement is positioned on the cartridge, and it can be used as part of a projection/receiver arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2014
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventors: Michel BASEOTTO, Roberto MERCKX, Paul COULONVAUX, Julien DILS
  • Air cleaner arrangements with end support for cartridge; components; and, methods
    Patent number: 8814973
    Abstract: An air cleaner assembly is described and shown which includes a housing having an air flow inlet, an air flow outlet and a housing body and access cover. A serviceable filter cartridge is positioned within the housing. A projection/receiver arrangement providing for engagement between the cartridge and the access cover is provided. The projection/receiver arrangement can be configured in a manner that inhibits both cantilevered motion and rotational motion of the cartridge, once installed. An example projection/receiver arrangement is provided, which includes a serpentine receiving groove on the access cover and a serpentine projection on the filter cartridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Michel Baseotto, Roberto Merckx, Julien Dils, Paul Coulonvaux
  • Air cleaner arrangements; components; and, methods
    Patent number: 8480778
    Abstract: An air cleaner assembly and components therefor are provided. Features are described providing for a cantilevered support of a filter cartridge contained therein, and also, in some examples anti-rotational support. Also, a supported housing seal is shown. A filter cartridge arrangement is described and shown. Methods of assembly and use are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Inventors: Michel Baseotto, Roberto Merckx, Julien Dils, Paul Coulonvaux
  • Air cleaner arrangments with end support for cartridge; components; and, methods
    Patent number: 8292984
    Abstract: An air cleaner assembly is described and shown which includes a housing having an air flow inlet, an air flow outlet and a housing body and access cover. A serviceable filter cartridge is positioned within the housing. A projection/receiver arrangement providing for engagement between the cartridge and the access cover is provided. The projection/receiver arrangement can be configured in a manner that inhibits both cantilevered motion and rotational motion of the cartridge, once installed. An example projection/receiver arrangement is provided, which includes a serpentine receiving groove on the access cover and a serpentine projection on the filter cartridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Michel Baseotto, Roberto Merckx, Julien Dils, Paul Coulonvaux
  • Air cleaner arrangements with internal and external support for cartridge; components; and, methods
    Patent number: 8066791
    Abstract: An air cleaner assembly and components therefor are provided. Features are described providing for a cantilevered support of a filter cartridge contained therein, and also, in some examples anti-rotational support. Also, a supported housing seal is shown. A filter cartridge arrangement is described and shown. Methods of assembly and use are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Michel Baseotto, Roberto Merckx, Julien Dils, Paul Coulonvaux