Patents by Inventor Steven Gieseke

Steven Gieseke 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: 11478741
    Abstract: The disclosure concerns air cleaners. Preferred air cleaners are shown which include a housing and a removable and replacement primary filter cartridge. Optional and advantageous features are shown. The preferred primary filter cartridge is conical in shape. A preferred optional safety or secondary filter cartridge is shown. Preferred methods of assembly and use are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Scott, Carolyn Finnerty, Steven Gieseke, Douglas Iddings, William Juliar, Gregory LaVallee
  • Publication number: 20200346156
    Abstract: The disclosure concerns air cleaners. Preferred air cleaners are shown which include a housing and a removable and replacement primary filter cartridge. Optional and advantageous features are shown. The preferred primary filter cartridge is conical in shape. A preferred optional safety or secondary filter cartridge is shown. Preferred methods of assembly and use are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2020
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Inventors: James R. Scott, Carolyn Finnerty, Steven Gieseke, Douglas Iddings, William Juliar, Gregory LaVallee
  • Patent number: 10717034
    Abstract: The disclosure concerns air cleaners. Preferred air cleaners are shown which include a housing and a removable and replacement primary filter cartridge. Optional and advantageous features are shown. The preferred primary filter cartridge is conical in shape. A preferred optional safety or secondary filter cartridge is shown. Preferred methods of assembly and use are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Scott, Carolyn Finnerty, Steven Gieseke, Douglas Iddings, William Juliar, Gregory LaVallee
  • Patent number: 10307704
    Abstract: The disclosure concerns air cleaners. Preferred air cleaners are shown which include a housing and a removable and replacement primary filter cartridge. Optional and advantageous features are shown. The preferred primary filter cartridge is conical in shape. A preferred optional safety or secondary filter cartridge is shown. Preferred methods of assembly and use are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Scott, Steven Gieseke, Douglas Iddings
  • Publication number: 20190015770
    Abstract: The disclosure concerns air cleaners. Preferred air cleaners are shown which include a housing and a removable and replacement primary filter cartridge. Optional and advantageous features are shown. The preferred primary filter cartridge is conical in shape. A preferred optional safety or secondary filter cartridge is shown. Preferred methods of assembly and use are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2018
    Publication date: January 17, 2019
    Inventors: James R. Scott, Carolyn Finnerty, Steven Gieseke, Douglas Iddings, William Juliar, Gregory LaVallee
  • Patent number: 10046260
    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 with variations therein, to advantage. These variations can be in either or both of an outer peripheral edge surface and a housing seal engagement surface. 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: April 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven K. Campbell, Steven Gieseke
  • Patent number: 10029199
    Abstract: The disclosure concerns air cleaners. Preferred air cleaners are shown which include a housing and a removable and replacement primary filter cartridge. Optional and advantageous features are shown. The preferred primary filter cartridge is conical in shape. A preferred optional safety or secondary filter cartridge is shown. Preferred methods of assembly and use are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Scott, Carolyn Finnerty, Steven Gieseke, Douglas Iddings, William Juliar, Gregory LaVallee
  • Patent number: 9919254
    Abstract: Filter cartridge arrangements, features, and methods of construction are described. Also described are filter assemblies having the filter cartridge installed therein as a removable service component. The filter cartridge generally comprises a media pack having an end with an end cap positioned thereon. The end cap includes an end cap section, a seal support and a seal member secured thereto. Methods of assembly and use are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Campbell, Steven Gieseke, Andrew Albitz
  • Patent number: 9914084
    Abstract: Filter cartridge arrangements, features, and methods of construction are described. Also described are filter assemblies having the filter cartridge installed therein as a removable service component. The filter cartridge generally comprises a media pack having an end with an end piece positioned thereon. The end piece includes an end cap section and a seal support. A seal member is secured in the end cap. Methods of assembly and use are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Campbell, Steven Gieseke, Andrew L. Albitz
  • Publication number: 20160271546
    Abstract: The disclosure concerns air cleaners. Preferred air cleaners are shown which include a housing and a removable and replacement primary filter cartridge. Optional and advantageous features are shown. The preferred primary filter cartridge is conical in shape. A preferred optional safety or secondary filter cartridge is shown. Preferred methods of assembly and use are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2016
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Inventors: JAMES R. SCOTT, CAROLYN FINNERTY, STEVEN GIESEKE, DOUGLAS IDDINGS, WILLIAM JULIAR, GREGORY LAVALLEE
  • Publication number: 20160236128
    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 with variations therein, to advantage. These variations can be in either or both of an outer peripheral edge surface and a housing seal engagement surface. 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: April 25, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: Steven K. Campbell, Steven Gieseke
  • Patent number: 9353657
    Abstract: The disclosure concern air cleaners. Preferred air cleaners are shown which include a housing and a removable and replacement primary filter cartridge. Optional and advantageous features are shown. An optional mechanical interlock, operated with a non-threaded, movement of the cartridge, is provided between the primary filter cartridge and the housing. The preferred primary filter cartridge is conical in shape. A preferred optional safety or secondary filter cartridge is shown. Preferred methods of assembly and use are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: James Scott, Carolyn Finnerty, Steven Gieseke, Douglas Iddings, William Juliar, Gregory LaVallee
  • Publication number: 20160146165
    Abstract: An air intake arrangement for an air intake system for an engine includes a first pre-cleaner arrangement having a housing with an air flow inlet to receive air to be pre-cleaned. A pre-cleaner region is constructed and arranged to remove at least some particulate from the inlet air. The first pre-cleaner arrangement further includes a vacuum flow path and a drop tube flow path. The vacuum flow path is in air flow communication with a first vacuum source to selectively put a vacuum draw through the pre-cleaner region. The drop tube flow path is in air flow communication with a drop tube to eject particulate removed from the inlet air by the pre-cleaner region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2014
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Inventors: Wade GEHLHOFF, Steven GIESEKE, Wenliang ZHOU, Michael LI, Gao Aaron HUA
  • Patent number: 9320997
    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 with variations therein, to advantage. These variations can be in both of an outer peripheral edge surface and a housing seal engagement surface. 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 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven K. Campbell, Steven Gieseke
  • Publication number: 20160045848
    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 with variations therein, to advantage. These variations can be in both of an outer peripheral edge surface and a housing seal engagement surface. 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 16, 2015
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Inventors: STEVEN K. CAMPBELL, Steven Gieseke
  • Publication number: 20150328575
    Abstract: Filter cartridge arrangements, features, and methods of construction are described. Also described are filter assemblies having the filter cartridge installed therein as a removable service component. The filter cartridge generally comprises a media pack having an end with an end cap positioned thereon. The end cap includes an end cap section, a seal support and a seal member secured thereto. Methods of assembly and use are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2015
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Inventors: STEVEN CAMPBELL, Steven Gieseke, Andrew Albitz
  • Publication number: 20150292448
    Abstract: Filter cartridge arrangements, features, and methods of construction are described. Also described are filter assemblies having the filter cartridge installed therein as a removable service component. The filter cartridge generally comprises a media pack having an end with an end piece positioned thereon. The end piece includes an end cap section and a seal support. A seal member is secured in the end cap. Methods of assembly and use are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2013
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Applicant: DONALD COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Steven Campbell, Steven Gieseke, Andrew L. Albitz
  • Publication number: 20150251123
    Abstract: The disclosure concerns air cleaners. Preferred air cleaners are shown which include a housing and a removable and replacement primary filter cartridge. Optional and advantageous features are shown. The preferred primary filter cartridge is conical in shape. A preferred optional safety or secondary filter cartridge is shown. Preferred methods of assembly and use are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventors: JAMES SCOTT, Steven Gieseke, Douglas Iddings
  • Patent number: 9039802
    Abstract: The disclosure concerns air cleaners. Preferred air cleaners are shown which include a housing and a removable and replacement primary filter cartridge. Optional and advantageous features are shown. The preferred primary filter cartridge is conical in shape. A preferred optional safety or secondary filter cartridge is shown. Preferred methods of assembly and use are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Scott, Steven Gieseke, Douglas Iddings
  • Patent number: D885545
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Gieseke, Gaozhi Jiang, Thomas D. Lage