Patents by Inventor Steven Scott Gieseke
Steven Scott 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).
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Patent number: 8608818Abstract: A filter arrangement includes a media construction comprising a corrugated sheet secured to a flat sheet rolled into a coiled construction. A frame and a first seal member are provided. The frame secures the first seal member to the coiled construction. The first seal member is preferably oriented to form a radial seal with a housing. A second seal member is secured to the outer annular surface of the coiled construction. The second seal member includes a gasket extension having first and second opposite ends; an attachment portion; and a protrusion extending from the attachment portion. The second seal member is preferably oriented to form an axial seal with a housing. Air cleaners preferably utilizing filter arrangements as described herein operably installed within housings. Methods of installing, filtering, assembling, and servicing preferably include arrangements as described herein.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2012Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: Jian Xu, John David Kuhn, Edward J. Kreitinger, Wayne R. W. Bishop, Steven Scott Gieseke
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Patent number: 8486174Abstract: A filter pack includes a filter construction and a sealing system for sealing the construction within a duct or housing. The filter construction has first and second opposite flow faces and is configured for a straight-through flow. The sealing system includes a frame construction and a compressible seal member. The compressible seal member is molded around a portion of the frame construction. The compressible seal member is sufficiently compressible to form a radial seal between and against the frame construction and a surface of a housing when the filter pack is inserted within the housing.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2012Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: Steven Scott Gieseke, Carolyn J. Finnerty
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Patent number: 8449638Abstract: A filter arrangement includes a filter element, a frame construction secured to the filter element, and a handle member secured to the filter element. In preferred embodiments, the handle member is secured to the frame construction. Preferably, the filter element includes a central core member, wherein fluted filter media is coiled around the central core member. Preferably, the central core member includes a plurality of corrugations, wherein the corrugations mateably engage at least some flutes. Preferably, the handle member is integral with the central core member, and also includes a fastening member for connection to a frame construction on the filter element. Methods for cleaning air and servicing an air cleaner preferably include constructions as described herein.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2011Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: Steven Scott Gieseke, William M. Juliar, Edward A. Steinbrueck, Wayne R. W. Bishop, Patrick Golden, Wayne C. Musselman
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Publication number: 20130097983Abstract: A filter arrangement includes a media construction comprising a corrugated sheet secured to a flat sheet rolled into a coiled construction. A frame and a first seal member are provided. The frame secures the first seal member to the coiled construction. The first seal member is preferably oriented to form a radial seal with a housing. A second seal member is secured to the outer annular surface of the coiled construction. The second seal member includes a gasket extension having first and second opposite ends; an attachment portion; and a protrusion extending from the attachment portion. The second seal member is preferably oriented to form an axial seal with a housing. Air cleaners preferably utilizing filter arrangements as described herein operably installed within housings. Methods of installing, filtering, assembling, and servicing preferably include arrangements as described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2012Publication date: April 25, 2013Applicant: Donaldson Company Inc.Inventors: Jian Xu, John David Kuhn, Edward J. Kreitinger, Wayne R.W. Bishop, Steven Scott Gieseke
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Publication number: 20120311980Abstract: A filter pack includes a filter construction and a sealing system for sealing the construction within a duct or housing. The filter construction has first and second opposite flow faces and is configured for a straight-through flow. The sealing system includes a frame construction and a compressible seal member. The compressible seal member is molded around a portion of the frame construction. The compressible seal member is sufficiently compressible to form a radial seal between and against the frame construction and a surface of a housing when the filter pack is inserted within the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2012Publication date: December 13, 2012Applicant: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: Steven Scott Gieseke, Carolyn J. Finnerty
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Patent number: 8246708Abstract: A filter pack includes a filter construction and a sealing system for sealing the construction within a duct or housing. The filter construction has first and second opposite flow faces and is configured for a straight-through flow. The sealing system includes a frame construction and a compressible seal member. The compressible seal member is molded around a portion of the frame construction. The compressible seal member is sufficiently compressible to form a radial seal between and against the frame construction and a surface of a housing when the filter pack is inserted within the housing.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2011Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: Steven Scott Gieseke, Carolyn J. Finnerty
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Patent number: 8246707Abstract: A filter arrangement includes a media construction comprising a corrugated sheet secured to a flat sheet rolled into a coiled construction. A frame and a first seal member are provided. The frame secures the first seal member to the coiled construction. The first seal member is preferably oriented to form a radial seal with a housing. A second seal member is secured to the outer annular surface of the coiled construction. The second seal member includes a gasket extension having first and second opposite ends; an attachment portion; and a protrusion extending from the attachment portion. The second seal member is preferably oriented to form an axial seal with a housing. Air cleaners preferably utilizing filter arrangements as described herein operably installed within housings. Methods of installing, filtering, assembling, and servicing preferably include arrangements as described herein.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2011Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: Jian Xu, John David Kuhn, Edward J. Kreitinger, Wayne R. W. Bishop, Steven Scott Gieseke
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Publication number: 20120159909Abstract: A filter arrangement includes a filter element, a frame construction secured to the filter element, and a handle member secured to the filter element. In preferred embodiments, the handle member is secured to the frame construction. Preferably, the filter element includes a central core member, wherein fluted filter media is coiled around the central core member. Preferably, the central core member includes a plurality of corrugations, wherein the corrugations mateably engage at least some flutes. Preferably, the handle member is integral with the central core member, and also includes a fastening member for connection to a frame construction on the filter element. Methods for cleaning air and servicing an air cleaner preferably include constructions as described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2011Publication date: June 28, 2012Inventors: Steven Scott Gieseke, William M. Juliar, Edward A. Steinbrueck, Wayne R. W. Bishop, Patrick Golden, Wayne C. Musselman
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Publication number: 20110302891Abstract: A filter pack includes a filter construction and a sealing system for sealing the construction within a duct or housing. The filter construction has first and second opposite flow faces and is configured for a straight-through flow. The sealing system includes a frame construction and a compressible seal member. The compressible seal member is molded around a portion of the frame construction. The compressible seal member is sufficiently compressible to form a radial seal between and against the frame construction and a surface of a housing when the filter pack is inserted within the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2011Publication date: December 15, 2011Applicant: Dondaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: Steven Scott Gieseke, Carolyn J. Finnerty
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Publication number: 20110283669Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2011Publication date: November 24, 2011Applicant: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: James R. Scott, Carolyn J. Finnerty, Steven Scott Gieseke, Douglas Lee Iddings, William M. Juliar, Gregory LaVallee
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Publication number: 20110265437Abstract: A filter arrangement includes a media construction comprising a corrugated sheet secured to a flat sheet rolled into a coiled construction. A frame and a first seal member are provided. The frame secures the first seal member to the coiled construction. The first seal member is preferably oriented to form a radial seal with a housing. A second seal member is secured to the outer annular surface of the coiled construction. The second seal member includes a gasket extension having first and second opposite ends; an attachment portion; and a protrusion extending from the attachment portion. The second seal member is preferably oriented to form an axial seal with a housing. Air cleaners preferably utilizing filter arrangements as described herein operably installed within housings. Methods of installing, filtering, assembling, and servicing preferably include arrangements as described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2011Publication date: November 3, 2011Applicant: Donaldson Company Inc.Inventors: Jian Xu, John David Kuhn, Edward J. Kreitinger, Wayne R.W. Bishop, Steven Scott Gieseke
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Patent number: 8034144Abstract: A filter pack includes a filter construction and a sealing system for sealing the construction within a duct or housing. The filter construction has first and second opposite flow faces and is configured for a straight-through flow. The sealing system includes a frame construction and a compressible seal member. The compressible seal member is molded around a portion of the frame construction. The compressible seal member is sufficiently compressible to form a radial seal between and against the frame construction and a surface of a housing when the filter pack is inserted within the housing.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2007Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: Steven Scott Gieseke, Carolyn J. Finnerty
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Patent number: 8007572Abstract: A filter arrangement includes a filter element, a frame construction secured to the filter element, and a handle member secured to the filter element. In preferred embodiments, the handle member is secured to the frame construction. Preferably, the filter element includes a central core member, wherein fluted filter media is coiled around the central core member. Preferably, the central core member includes a plurality of corrugations, wherein the corrugations mateably engage at least some flutes. Preferably, the handle member is integral with the central core member, and also includes a fastening member for connection to a frame construction on the filter element. Methods for cleaning air and servicing an air cleaner preferably include constructions as described herein.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2009Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: Steven Scott Gieseke, William M. Juliar, Edward A. Steinbrueck, Wayne R. W. Bishop, Patrick Golden, Wayne C. Musselman
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Patent number: 7993422Abstract: A filter element, a safety element and fluid cleaner assembly. The fluid cleaner assembly generally includes a housing having a cover and a primary fluid cleaner section. The element generally comprises z-filter media, arranged in a straight through configuration, and an axial seal gasket positioned to extend continuously around at outer perimeter of the straight through flow construction. The fluid cleaner assembly can have a precleaner positioned therein. Methods of assembly and use are provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2010Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: William Joseph Krisko, Wayne R. W. Bishop, Steven Scott Gieseke, Carolyn J. Finnerty, David W. Nelson
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Patent number: 7988757Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 15, 2010Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: James R. Scott, Carolyn J. Finnerty, Steven Scott Gieseke, Douglas Lee Iddings, William M. Juliar, Gregory LaVallee
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Patent number: 7981187Abstract: A filter element is includes a cylindrical media pack defining a central open volume and a longitudinal axis; a first end cap having a central aperture in flow communication with the central open volume; and a second, closed end cap having a central region closing an end of the media pack central, open volume. The closed end cap includes a projection extending axially outwardly therefrom and positioned at a location intersected by the longitudinal axis. An end cover for an air cleaner includes an inner side including a central projection thereon. Preferably, the central projection comprises a wall that includes an outer perimeter defining a regular polyhedron having at least five sides. An air cleaner comprises a cylindrical filter element having a first open end cap, a second closed end cap, and a cylindrical media pack extending therebetween. The first end cap defines an internal radial seal region. The second, closed end cap has a central region including a circular recessed portion.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2009Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: Steven Scott Gieseke, Peter J. Murray
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Patent number: 7976601Abstract: A filter arrangement includes a media construction comprising a corrugated sheet secured to a flat sheet rolled into a coiled construction. A frame and a first seal member are provided. The frame secures the first seal member to the coiled construction. The first seal member is preferably oriented to form a radial seal with a housing. A second seal member is secured to the outer annular surface of the coiled construction. The second seal member includes a gasket extension having first and second opposite ends; an attachment portion; and a protrusion extending from the attachment portion. The second seal member is preferably oriented to form an axial seal with a housing. Air cleaners preferably utilizing filter arrangements as described herein operably installed within housings. Methods of installing, filtering, assembling, and servicing preferably include arrangements as described herein.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2010Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: Jian Xu, John David Kuhn, Edward J. Kreitinger, Wayne R. W. Bishop, Steven Scott Gieseke
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Publication number: 20100212271Abstract: A filter arrangement includes a filter element, a frame construction secured to the filter element, and a handle member secured to the filter element. In preferred embodiments, the handle member is secured to the frame construction. Preferably, the filter element includes a central core member, wherein fluted filter media is coiled around the central core member. Preferably, the central core member includes a plurality of corrugations, wherein the corrugations mateably engage at least some flutes. Preferably, the handle member is integral with the central core member, and also includes a fastening member for connection to a frame construction on the filter element. Methods for cleaning air and servicing an air cleaner preferably include constructions as described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: Donaldson CompanyInventors: Steven Scott Gieseke, William M. Juliar, Edward A. Steinbrueck, Wayne R.W. Bishop, Patrick Golden, Wayne C. Musselman
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Publication number: 20100186358Abstract: A filter arrangement includes a media construction comprising a corrugated sheet secured to a flat sheet rolled into a coiled construction. A frame and a first seal member are provided. The frame secures the first seal member to the coiled construction. The first seal member is preferably oriented to form a radial seal with a housing. A second seal member is secured to the outer annular surface of the coiled construction. The second seal member includes a gasket extension having first and second opposite ends; an attachment portion; and a protrusion extending from the attachment portion. The second seal member is preferably oriented to form an axial seal with a housing. Air cleaners preferably utilizing filter arrangements as described herein operably installed within housings. Methods of installing, filtering, assembling, and servicing preferably include arrangements as described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2010Publication date: July 29, 2010Applicant: Donaldson Company Inc.Inventors: Jian Xu, John David Kuhn, Edward J. Kreitinger, Wayne R.W. Bishop, Steven Scott Gieseke
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Publication number: 20100126131Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2010Publication date: May 27, 2010Applicant: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: James R. Scott, Carolyn J. Finnerty, Steven Scott Gieseke, Douglas Lee Iddings, William M. Juliar, Gregory LaVallee