Patents by Inventor Thomas De Paepe

Thomas De Paepe 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).

  • Pressure regulation control assembly; crankcase ventilation filter assembly including pressure regulation control assembly; components; and, methods
    Patent number: 8617277
    Abstract: A pressure control valve assembly, (i.e. pressure regulator valve assembly) is described which is configured for at least a two stage operation including: a first stage in which flow is allowed through two sections of the valve frame; and, a second stage in which the valve member is biased against one of the sections of the valve frame and not the second section. Specific example features and configurations are depicted and described. A crankcase ventilation filter assembly including the pressure control valve assembly is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas De Paepe, Gert Willems
  • Pressure Regulation Control Assembly; Crankcase Ventilation Filter Assembly Including Pressure Regulation Control Assembly; Components; and, Methods
    Publication number: 20110023425
    Abstract: A pressure control valve assembly, (i.e. pressure regulator valve assembly) is described which is configured for at least a two stage operation including: a first stage in which flow is allowed through two sections of the valve frame; and, a second stage in which the valve member is biased against one of the sections of the valve frame and not the second section. Specific example features and configurations are depicted and described. A crankcase ventilation filter assembly including the pressure control valve assembly is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2010
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Applicant: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas De Paepe, Gert Willems