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).

  • Patent number: 8608818
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Jian Xu, John David Kuhn, Edward J. Kreitinger, Wayne R. W. Bishop, Steven Scott Gieseke
  • Patent number: 8486174
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Scott Gieseke, Carolyn J. Finnerty
  • Patent number: 8449638
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Scott Gieseke, William M. Juliar, Edward A. Steinbrueck, Wayne R. W. Bishop, Patrick Golden, Wayne C. Musselman
  • Publication number: 20130097983
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2012
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Applicant: Donaldson Company Inc.
    Inventors: Jian Xu, John David Kuhn, Edward J. Kreitinger, Wayne R.W. Bishop, Steven Scott Gieseke
  • Publication number: 20120311980
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2012
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Applicant: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Scott Gieseke, Carolyn J. Finnerty
  • Patent number: 8246708
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Scott Gieseke, Carolyn J. Finnerty
  • Patent number: 8246707
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Jian Xu, John David Kuhn, Edward J. Kreitinger, Wayne R. W. Bishop, Steven Scott Gieseke
  • Publication number: 20120159909
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2011
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Inventors: Steven Scott Gieseke, William M. Juliar, Edward A. Steinbrueck, Wayne R. W. Bishop, Patrick Golden, Wayne C. Musselman
  • Publication number: 20110302891
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2011
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Applicant: Dondaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Scott Gieseke, Carolyn J. Finnerty
  • Publication number: 20110283669
    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: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Scott, Carolyn J. Finnerty, Steven Scott Gieseke, Douglas Lee Iddings, William M. Juliar, Gregory LaVallee
  • Publication number: 20110265437
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2011
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Applicant: Donaldson Company Inc.
    Inventors: Jian Xu, John David Kuhn, Edward J. Kreitinger, Wayne R.W. Bishop, Steven Scott Gieseke
  • Patent number: 8034144
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Scott Gieseke, Carolyn J. Finnerty
  • Patent number: 8007572
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Scott Gieseke, William M. Juliar, Edward A. Steinbrueck, Wayne R. W. Bishop, Patrick Golden, Wayne C. Musselman
  • Patent number: 7993422
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: William Joseph Krisko, Wayne R. W. Bishop, Steven Scott Gieseke, Carolyn J. Finnerty, David W. Nelson
  • Patent number: 7988757
    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: January 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Scott, Carolyn J. Finnerty, Steven Scott Gieseke, Douglas Lee Iddings, William M. Juliar, Gregory LaVallee
  • Patent number: 7981187
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Scott Gieseke, Peter J. Murray
  • Patent number: 7976601
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Jian Xu, John David Kuhn, Edward J. Kreitinger, Wayne R. W. Bishop, Steven Scott Gieseke
  • Publication number: 20100212271
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2009
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Applicant: Donaldson Company
    Inventors: Steven Scott Gieseke, William M. Juliar, Edward A. Steinbrueck, Wayne R.W. Bishop, Patrick Golden, Wayne C. Musselman
  • Publication number: 20100186358
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2010
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Applicant: Donaldson Company Inc.
    Inventors: Jian Xu, John David Kuhn, Edward J. Kreitinger, Wayne R.W. Bishop, Steven Scott Gieseke
  • Publication number: 20100126131
    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: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2010
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Applicant: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Scott, Carolyn J. Finnerty, Steven Scott Gieseke, Douglas Lee Iddings, William M. Juliar, Gregory LaVallee