Patents by Inventor Ross Norman Anderson

Ross Norman Anderson 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: 11117085
    Abstract: A filter cartridge arrangement is provided which includes a media pack comprising Z-filter media, a preform and a housing seal member. Improvements in the preform and seal member are described which include: a single beveled surface of the seal member to facilitate installation; and, an inside region of the seal member having a tip adjacent in inwardly directed lip of the preform, to control flash during molding. A variety of media pack configurations and features are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Benny Kevin Nelson, Sheldon Anderson, Thomas Miller, Ross Norman Anderson, John Orlin Kirkwold, Kevin Schrage, Troy Murphy, Donald Raymond Mork, Richard J. Osendorf
  • Publication number: 20200222846
    Abstract: A filter cartridge arrangement is provided which includes a media pack comprising Z-filter media, a preform and a housing seal member. Improvements in the preform and seal member are described which include: a single beveled surface of the seal member to facilitate installation; and, an inside region of the seal member having a tip adjacent in inwardly directed lip of the preform, to control flash during molding. A variety of media pack configurations and features are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2019
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventors: Benny Kevin Nelson, Sheldon Anderson, Thomas Miller, Ross Norman Anderson, John Orlin Kirkwold, Kevin Schrage, Troy Murphy, Donald Raymond Mork, Richard J. Osendorf
  • Patent number: 10507423
    Abstract: A filter cartridge arrangement is provided which includes a media pack comprising Z-filter media, a preform and a housing seal member. Improvements in the preform and seal member are described which include: a single beveled surface of the seal member to facilitate installation; and, an inside region of the seal member having a tip adjacent in inwardly directed lip of the preform, to control flash during molding. A variety of media pack configurations and features are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Benny Kevin Nelson, Sheldon Anderson, Thomas Miller, Ross Norman Anderson, John Orlin Kirkwold, Kevin Schrage, Troy Murphy, Donald Raymond Mork, Richard J. Osendorf
  • Publication number: 20180015406
    Abstract: A filter cartridge arrangement is provided which includes a media pack comprising Z-filter media, a preform and a housing seal member. Improvements in the preform and seal member are described which include: a single beveled surface of the seal member to facilitate installation; and, an inside region of the seal member having a tip adjacent in inwardly directed lip of the preform, to control flash during molding. A variety of media pack configurations and features are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2017
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventors: Benny Kevin Nelson, Sheldon Anderson, Thomas Miller, Ross Norman Anderson, John Orlin Kirkwood, Kevin Schrage, Troy Murphy, Donald Raymond Mork, Richard J. Osendorf
  • Patent number: 9718021
    Abstract: A filter cartridge arrangement is provided which includes a media pack comprising Z-filter media, a preform and a housing seal member. Improvements in the preform and seal member are described which include: a single beveled surface of the seal member to facilitate installation; and, an inside region of the seal member having a tip adjacent in inwardly directed lip of the preform, to control flash during molding. A variety of media pack configurations and features are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Benny Kevin Nelson, Sheldon Anderson, Thomas G. Miller, Ross Norman Anderson, John Orlin Kirkwold, Kevin Schrage, Troy Murphy, Donald Raymond Mork, Richard J. Osendorf
  • Publication number: 20150343364
    Abstract: A filter cartridge arrangement is provided which includes a media pack comprising Z-filter media, a preform and a housing seal member. Improvements in the preform and seal member are described which include: a single beveled surface of the seal member to facilitate installation; and, an inside region of the seal member having a tip adjacent in inwardly directed lip of the preform, to control flash during molding. A variety of media pack configurations and features are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2015
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Applicant: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Benny Kevin Nelson, Sheldon Anderson, Thomas G. Miller, Ross Norman Anderson, John Orlin Kirkwold, Kevin Schrage, Troy Murphy, Donald Raymond Mork, Richard J. Osendorf
  • Patent number: 8945268
    Abstract: A filter cartridge arrangement is provided which includes a media pack comprising Z-filter media, a preform and a housing seal member. Improvements in the preform and seal member are described which include: a single beveled surface of the seal member to facilitate installation; and, an inside region of the seal member having a tip adjacent in inwardly directed lip of the preform, to control flash during molding. A variety of media pack configurations and features are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Benny Kevin Nelson, Sheldon Anderson, Thomas G. Miller, Ross Norman Anderson, John Orlin Kirkwold, Kevin Schrage, Troy Murphy, Donald Raymond Mork, Richard J. Osendorf
  • Patent number: 8409316
    Abstract: A filter cartridge arrangement is provided which includes a media pack comprising Z-filter media, a preform and a housing seal member. Improvements in the preform and seal member are described which include: a single beveled surface of the seal member to facilitate installation; and, an inside region of the seal member having a tip adjacent in inwardly directed lip of the preform, to control flash during molding. A variety of media pack configurations and features are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Benny Kevin Nelson, Sheldon Anderson, Thomas G. Miller, Ross Norman Anderson, John Orlin Kirkwold, Kevin Schrage, Troy Murphy, Donald Raymond Mork, Richard J. Osendorf
  • Publication number: 20090301045
    Abstract: A filter cartridge arrangement is provided which includes a media pack comprising Z-filter media, a preform and a housing seal member. Improvements in the preform and seal member are described which include: a single beveled surface of the seal member to facilitate installation; and, an inside region of the seal member having a tip adjacent in inwardly directed lip of the preform, to control flash during molding. A variety of media pack configurations and features are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2006
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Applicant: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Benny Kevin Nelson, Sheldon Anderson, Thomas G. Miller, Ross Norman Anderson, John Orlin Kirkwood
  • Publication number: 20090266041
    Abstract: A filter cartridge arrangement is provided which includes a media pack comprising Z-filter media, a preform and a housing seal member. Improvements in the preform and seal member are described which include: a single beveled surface of the seal member to facilitate installation; and, an inside region of the seal member having a tip adjacent in inwardly directed lip of the preform, to control flash during molding. A variety of media pack configurations and features are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2009
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Applicant: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Schrage, Troy Murphy, Donald Raymond Mork, Ross Norman Anderson, Thomas G. Miller, Sheldon Anderson, John Orlin Kirkwood
  • Patent number: 6517598
    Abstract: A filter element is provided including a media construction including a corrugated sheet secured to a flat sheet rolled into a coiled construction. The filter element includes a mounting flange secured to the coiled construction. The mounting flange projects radially from the outer, annular surface of the coiled construction. The mounting flange defines at least one fastener socket to allow for axial mounting of the filter element into a housing. An air cleaner includes a housing with filter elements, as described herein, operably installed within. Preferably, the filter element is sealed within suitable housings with a seal, such as a radially directed seal. Preferably, the filter element is secured to the housing by axial mounting of the mounting flange to the housing using fasteners. Methods for installing, assembling, using, and servicing are provided herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2003
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Ross Norman Anderson, Wayne R. W. Bishop, Steven Scott Gieseke
  • Publication number: 20020185008
    Abstract: A filter element is provided comprising a media construction comprising a corrugated sheet secured to a flat sheet rolled into a coiled construction. The filter element includes a mounting flange secured to the coiled construction. The mounting flange projects radially from the outer, annular surface of the coiled construction. The mounting flange defines at least one fastener socket to allow for axial mounting of the filter element into a housing. An air cleaner includes a housing with filter elements, as described herein, operably installed within. Preferably, the filter element is sealed within suitable housings with a seal, such as a radially directed seal. Preferably, the filter element is secured to the housing by axial mounting of the mounting flange to the housing using fasteners. Methods for installing, assembling, using, and servicing are provided herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2001
    Publication date: December 12, 2002
    Inventors: Ross Norman Anderson, Wayne R.W. Bishop, Steven Scott Gieseke
  • Patent number: D460169
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2002
    Assignee: Donaldson Company Inc.
    Inventors: Ross Norman Anderson, Wayne R. W. Bishop, Steven Scott Gieseke, Thomas John Lundgren
  • Patent number: D484584
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Ross Norman Anderson, Bradley A. Kuempel