Patents by Inventor Steven A. Carter

Steven A. Carter 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).

  • Publication number: 20250058261
    Abstract: According to the present disclosure, features, components and techniques useable for providing air cleaner arrangements are provided. Many of the features relate to an axial seal arrangement provided on a filter cartridge. A typical filter cartridge, for use with these features, is a filter cartridge having opposite flow ends. Example media arrangements that fit this characterization are described. Seal arrangements provided with an axial housing sealing engagement surface are shown. A seal arrangement is provided. Also, air cleaner assemblies having advantageous features therein are provided. Further, air cleaner housings are described, with selected, preferred features for engagement with filter cartridges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2024
    Publication date: February 20, 2025
    Inventors: Steven A. Carter, Stephen M. Martin, Gert Proost
  • Patent number: 12145093
    Abstract: According to the present disclosure, features, components and techniques useable for providing air cleaner arrangements are provided. Many of the features relate to an axial seal arrangement provided on a filter cartridge. A typical filter cartridge, for use with these features, is a filter cartridge having opposite flow ends. Example media arrangements that fit this characterization are described. Seal arrangements provided with an axial housing sealing engagement surface are shown. A seal arrangement is provided. Also, air cleaner assemblies having advantageous features therein are provided. Further, air cleaner housings are described, with selected, preferred features for engagement with filter cartridges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2024
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven A. Carter, Stephen M. Martin, Gert Proost
  • Publication number: 20240082770
    Abstract: According to the present disclosure, features, components and techniques useable for providing air cleaner arrangements are provided. Many of the features relate to an axial seal arrangement provided on a filter cartridge. A typical filter cartridge, for use with these features, is a filter cartridge having opposite flow ends. Example media arrangements that fit this characterization are described. Seal arrangements provided with an axial housing sealing engagement surface are shown. A seal arrangement is provided. Also, air cleaner assemblies having advantageous features therein are provided. Further, air cleaner housings are described, with selected, preferred features for engagement with filter cartridges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Steven A. Carter, Stephen M. Martin, Gert Proost
  • Patent number: 11772026
    Abstract: According to the present disclosure, features, components and techniques useable for providing air cleaner arrangements are provided. Many of the features relate to an axial seal arrangement provided on a filter cartridge. A typical filter cartridge, for use with these features, is a filter cartridge having opposite flow ends. Example media arrangements that fit this characterization are described. Seal arrangements provided with an axial housing sealing engagement surface are shown. A seal arrangement is provided. Also, air cleaner assemblies having advantageous features therein are provided. Further, air cleaner housings are described, with selected, preferred features for engagement with filter cartridges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven A. Carter, Stephen M. Martin, Gert Proost
  • Publication number: 20220088526
    Abstract: According to the present disclosure, features, components and techniques useable for providing air cleaner arrangements are provided. Many of the features relate to an axial seal arrangement provided on a filter cartridge. A typical filter cartridge, for use with these features, is a filter cartridge having opposite flow ends. Example media arrangements that fit this characterization are described. Seal arrangements provided with an axial housing sealing engagement surface are shown. A seal arrangement is provided. Also, air cleaner assemblies having advantageous features therein are provided. Further, air cleaner housings are described, with selected, preferred features for engagement with filter cartridges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2021
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Inventors: Steven A. Carter, Stephen M. Martin, Gert Proost
  • Patent number: 11123672
    Abstract: According to the present disclosure, features, components and techniques useable for providing air cleaner arrangements are provided. Many of the features relate to an axial seal arrangement provided on a filter cartridge. A typical filter cartridge, for use with these features, is a filter cartridge having opposite flow ends. Example media arrangements that fit this characterization are described. Seal arrangements provided with an axial housing sealing engagement surface are shown. A seal arrangement is provided. Also, air cleaner assemblies having advantageous features therein are provided. Further, air cleaner housings are described, with selected, preferred features for engagement with filter cartridges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven A. Carter, Stephen M. Martin, Gert Proost
  • Publication number: 20190321766
    Abstract: According to the present disclosure, features, components and techniques useable for providing air cleaner arrangements are provided. Many of the features relate to an axial seal arrangement provided on a filter cartridge. A typical filter cartridge, for use with these features, is a filter cartridge having opposite flow ends. Example media arrangements that fit this characterization are described. Seal arrangements provided with an axial housing sealing engagement surface are shown. A seal arrangement is provided. Also, air cleaner assemblies having advantageous features therein are provided. Further, air cleaner housings are described, with selected, preferred features for engagement with filter cartridges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Inventors: Steven A. Carter, Stephen M. Martin, Gert Proost
  • Patent number: 10315147
    Abstract: According to the present disclosure, features, components and techniques useable for providing air cleaner arrangements are provided. Many of the features relate to an axial seal arrangement provided on a filter cartridge. A typical filter cartridge, for use with these features, is a filter cartridge having opposite flow ends. Example media arrangements that fit this characterization are described. Seal arrangements provided with an axial housing sealing engagement surface are shown. A seal arrangement is provided. Also, air cleaner assemblies having advantageous features therein are provided. Further, air cleaner housings are described, with selected, preferred features for engagement with filter cartridges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven A. Carter, Stephen M. Martin, Gert Proost
  • Publication number: 20170266601
    Abstract: According to the present disclosure, features, components and techniques useable for providing air cleaner arrangements are provided. Many of the features relate to an axial seal arrangement provided on a filter cartridge. A typical filter cartridge, for use with these features, is a filter cartridge having opposite flow ends. Example media arrangements that fit this characterization are described. Seal arrangements provided with an axial housing sealing engagement surface are shown. A seal arrangement is provided. Also, air cleaner assemblies having advantageous features therein are provided. Further, air cleaner housings are described, with selected, preferred features for engagement with filter cartridges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Inventors: Steven A. CARTER, Stephen M. MARTIN, Gert PROOST
  • Patent number: 6340375
    Abstract: An improved air cleaner arrangement is provided. The preferred air cleaner is wedge shaped, and is constructed as a “no-housing” arrangement. The arrangement includes first and second end caps, with pleated media extending therebetween. The preferred arrangement includes an angled mounting flange, for mounting beneath the hood of a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2002
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Rocco A. DePietro, III, Steven A. Carter, James K. Elfstrand
  • Patent number: 6059851
    Abstract: An improved air cleaner arrangement is provided. The preferred air cleaner is wedge shaped, and is constructed as a "no-housing" arrangement. The arrangement includes first and second end caps, with pleated media extending therebetween. The preferred arrangement includes an angled mounting flange, for mounting beneath the hood of a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2000
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Rocco A. DePietro, III, Steven A. Carter, James K. Elfstrand
  • Patent number: 6044825
    Abstract: A fuel vaporizer and method of fuel vaporization are described for use with a fuel such as propane, that is know to tend to liquefy at low temperatures and to vaporize at high temperatures. The vaporizer and method described pertain to a series of internal walls and cavities which promote heat-exchange and transfers heat from a fluid engine coolant to the fuel. The transfer of heat and vaporization of fluid occurs by virtue of movement of the fuel through a series of countercurrent passages created by the walls and cavities, with increasing cross-sectional dimensions in the passages to accomodate the expansion of fuel from the liquid to the gaseous state. The heat is transferred by conduction across a metallic interface which forms part of the vaporizer and which separates the fuel from the coolant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2000
    Assignee: GFI Control Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven A. Carter, Michael Knappers, Neil M. Khadim
  • Patent number: 5902364
    Abstract: A conical filter device inserts into a duct having flow passing from upstream to downstream. The filter device includes fluted filter media having flutes formed therein and a housing. The filter forms a seal between the outer edge of the filter at the downstream side and the housing. The upstream face of the filter is conical shaped in a first embodiment and frusto-conical in a second embodiment with the housing roughly corresponding to the shape of the filter. The filter elements are formed by winding layers of filter media to form a circular cross-section. The elements are moved axially as they are wound or placed on a shaping form while the sealant is still pliable to shape the element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 11, 1999
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph C. Tokar, Gary R. Gillingham, Wayne M. Wagner, Daniel T. Risch, Jim C. Rothman, Fred H. Wahlquist, Edward A. Steinbrueck, Steven A. Carter
  • Patent number: D396098
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1998
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary R. Gillingham, Wayne M. Wagner, Joseph C. Tokar, Daniel T. Risch, Jim C. Rothman, Steven A. Carter
  • Patent number: D399944
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1998
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary R. Gillingham, Wayne M. Wagner, Joseph C. Tokar, Daniel T. Risch, Jim C. Rothman, Steven A. Carter
  • Patent number: D418592
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2000
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Rocco A. DePietro, III, Steven A. Carter, James K. Elfstrand
  • Patent number: D428128
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2000
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary R. Gillingham, Wayne M. Wagner, Joseph C. Tokar, Daniel T. Risch, Jim C. Rothman, Steven A. Carter