Patents by Inventor Shawn M. Ryon

Shawn M. Ryon 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: 11666844
    Abstract: A filtration device may include an adapter, a filter element, and a housing. The adapter may include a collar having an upper rim and a lower rim, a plurality of locking tabs extending from the upper rim, and a plurality of snap members extending from the lower rim. The filter element may include a casing and a plurality of receptacles connected to and arranged around a first outer surface of the casing. The plurality of receptacles are configured to receive the plurality of locking tabs. The housing, which is configured to receive the filter element, includes a shell and a plurality of ramp members that are connected to a second outer surface of the shell. The plurality of ramp members are configure to engage the plurality of snap members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Sean Finn, Shawn M. Ryon, David J. Colantoni
  • Publication number: 20220096986
    Abstract: A filtration device may include an adapter, a filter element, and a housing. The adapter may include a collar having an upper rim and a lower rim, a plurality of locking tabs extending from the upper rim, and a plurality of snap members extending from the lower rim. The filter element may include a casing and a plurality of receptacles connected to and arranged around a first outer surface of the casing. The plurality of receptacles are configured to receive the plurality of locking tabs. The housing, which is configured to receive the filter element, includes a shell and a plurality of ramp members that are connected to a second outer surface of the shell. The plurality of ramp members are configure to engage the plurality of snap members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Sean FINN, Shawn M. RYON, David J. COLANTONI
  • Patent number: 9675920
    Abstract: An apparatus for partially blocking airflow in a precleaner for an internal combustion engine may include a stationary barrier configured to be mounted in a precleaner. The apparatus may further include a movable barrier coupled to the stationary barrier and configured to move between an open position and a closed position in response to changes in an air flow rate through the precleaner. When the air flow rate through the precleaner reaches a threshold air flow rate, the movable barrier may move from the closed position toward the open position, and when the air flow rate through the precleaner drops below the threshold air flow rate, the movable barrier may move from the open position toward the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy S. Finn, Shawn M. Ryon
  • Patent number: 9441583
    Abstract: An air filter assembly for a machine is disclosed. The air filter may have a filter medium, and a side wall connected to the filter medium on a first side of the filter medium. The side wall may have a first engagement feature and a second engagement feature. At least one of the first engagement feature and the second engagement feature may project from the side wall. The first engagement feature and the second engagement feature may be configured to slidingly engage a filter housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy S. Finn, Shawn M. Ryon
  • Publication number: 20160177893
    Abstract: An apparatus for partially blocking airflow in a precleaner for an internal combustion engine may include a stationary barrier configured to be mounted in a precleaner. The apparatus may further include a movable barrier coupled to the stationary barrier and configured to move between an open position and a closed position in response to changes in an air flow rate through the precleaner. When the air flow rate through the precleaner reaches a threshold air flow rate, the movable barrier may move from the closed position toward the open position, and when the air flow rate through the precleaner drops below the threshold air flow rate, the movable barrier may move from the open position toward the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.
    Inventors: Timothy S. FINN, Shawn M. RYON
  • Publication number: 20150345438
    Abstract: An air filter assembly for a machine is disclosed. The air filter may have a filter medium, and a side wall connected to the filter medium on a first side of the filter medium. The side wall may have a first engagement feature and a second engagement feature. At least one of the first engagement feature and the second engagement feature may project from the side wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2014
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy S. Finn, Shawn M. Ryon