Patents by Inventor Troy Murphy

Troy Murphy 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).

  • Process and materials for coiling z-filter media; and/or closing flutes of filter media; and, products
    Patent number: 8496774
    Abstract: Approaches to providing z-filter media constructions are provided. Preferred corrugated media, filter constructions having such corrugated media, and filter systems using such filter constructions are provided. Also, preferred methods of forming filter constructions are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Schrage, Eugene Lensing, Donald Mork, Troy Murphy, Jeff Rahlf, Gregory Reichter, Daniel Risch
  • Seal arrangement for filter element; filter element assembly; and, methods
    Patent number: 8409316
    Abstract: A filter cartridge arrangement is provided which includes a media pack comprising Z-filter media, a preform and a housing seal member. Improvements in the preform and seal member are described which include: a single beveled surface of the seal member to facilitate installation; and, an inside region of the seal member having a tip adjacent in inwardly directed lip of the preform, to control flash during molding. A variety of media pack configurations and features are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Benny Kevin Nelson, Sheldon Anderson, Thomas G. Miller, Ross Norman Anderson, John Orlin Kirkwold, Kevin Schrage, Troy Murphy, Donald Raymond Mork, Richard J. Osendorf
  • SEAL, ARRANGEMENT FOR FILTER ELEMENT; FILTER ELEMENT ASSEMBLY; AND, METHODS
    Publication number: 20120297743
    Abstract: A filter element arrangement is provided which includes a media pack comprising Z-filter media, a preform and an overmold sealing a portion of the interface between the preform and the media pack, and also forming an air cleaner seal for the filter element. The overmold preferably comprises molded, foamed, polyurethane. A variety of media pack shapes can be used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2012
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Applicant: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Schrage, Troy Murphy, Donald Raymond Mork
  • Process and materials for coiling z-filter media; and/or closing flutes of filter media; and, products
    Publication number: 20120285610
    Abstract: Approaches to providing z-filter media constructions are provided. Preferred corrugated media, filter constructions having such corrugated media, and filter systems using such filter constructions are provided. Also, preferred methods of forming filter constructions are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Applicant: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: KEVIN J. SCHRAGE, Eugene Lensing, Donald Raymond Mork, Troy Murphy, Jeff S. Rahlf, Gregory L. Reichter, Daniel T. Risch
  • Seal, arrangement for filter element; filter element assembly; and, methods
    Patent number: 8241384
    Abstract: A filter element arrangement is provided which includes a media pack comprising Z-filter media, a preform and an overmold sealing a portion of the interface between the preform and the media pack, and also forming an air cleaner seal for the filter element. The overmold preferably comprises molded, foamed, polyurethane. A variety of media pack shapes can be used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Schrage, Troy Murphy, Donald Raymond Mork
  • Process and materials for coiling z-filter media, and/or closing flutes of filter media; and, products
    Patent number: 8226786
    Abstract: Approaches to providing z-filter media constructions are provided. Preferred corrugated media, filter constructions having such corrugated media, and filter systems using such filter constructions are provided. Also, preferred methods of forming filter constructions are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin J. Schrage, Eugene Lensing, Donald Raymond Mork, Troy Murphy, Jeff S. Rahlf, Gregory L. Reichter, Daniel T. Risch
  • SEAL, ARRANGEMENT FOR FILTER ELEMENT; FILTER ELEMENT ASSEMBLY; AND, METHODS
    Publication number: 20110203241
    Abstract: A filter element arrangement is provided which includes a media pack comprising Z-filter media, a preform and an overmold sealing a portion of the interface between the preform and the media pack, and also forming an air cleaner seal for the filter element. The overmold preferably comprises molded, foamed, polyurethane. A variety of media pack shapes can be used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2011
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Applicant: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Schrage, Troy Murphy, Donald Raymond Mork
  • Seal arrangement for filter element; filter element assembly; and, methods
    Patent number: 7935166
    Abstract: A filter element arrangement is provided which includes a media pack comprising Z-filter media, a preform and an overmold sealing a portion of the interface between the preform and the media pack, and also forming an air cleaner seal for the filter element. The overmold preferably comprises molded, foamed, polyurethane. A variety of media pack shapes can be used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Schrage, Troy Murphy, Donald Raymond Mork
  • Seal arrangement for filter element; filter element assembly; and, methods
    Patent number: 7931724
    Abstract: A filter element arrangement is provided which includes a media pack including Z-filter media, a preform and an overmold sealing a portion of the interface between the preform and the media pack, and also forming an air cleaner seal for the filter element. The overmold preferably comprises molded, foamed, polyurethane. A variety of media pack shapes can be used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin J. Schrage, Troy Murphy, Donald Raymond Mork
  • Seal arrangement for filter element; Filter element assembly; and, methods
    Publication number: 20090266041
    Abstract: A filter cartridge arrangement is provided which includes a media pack comprising Z-filter media, a preform and a housing seal member. Improvements in the preform and seal member are described which include: a single beveled surface of the seal member to facilitate installation; and, an inside region of the seal member having a tip adjacent in inwardly directed lip of the preform, to control flash during molding. A variety of media pack configurations and features are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2009
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Applicant: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Schrage, Troy Murphy, Donald Raymond Mork, Ross Norman Anderson, Thomas G. Miller, Sheldon Anderson, John Orlin Kirkwood
  • Seal arrangement for filter element; filter element assembly; and, methods
    Publication number: 20090255227
    Abstract: A filter element arrangement is provided which includes a media pack comprising Z-filter media, a preform and an overmold sealing a portion of the interface between the preform and the media pack, and also forming an air cleaner seal for the filter element. The overmold preferably comprises molded, foamed, polyurethane. A variety of media pack shapes can be used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2009
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Applicant: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Schrage, Troy Murphy, Donald Raymond Mork
  • Seal arrangement for filter element; filter element assembly; and, methods
    Publication number: 20090241494
    Abstract: A filter element arrangement is provided which includes a media pack comprising Z-filter media, a preform and an overmold sealing a portion of the interface between the preform and the media pack, and also forming an air cleaner seal for the filter element. The overmold preferably comprises molded, foamed, polyurethane. A variety of media pack shapes can be used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2009
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Applicant: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Schrage, Troy Murphy, Donald Raymond Mork
  • Seal arrangement for filter element; filter element assembly; and, methods
    Publication number: 20080264020
    Abstract: A filter element arrangement is provided which includes a media pack comprising Z-filter media, a preform and an overmold sealing a portion of the interface between the preform and the media pack, and also forming an air cleaner seal for the filter element. The overmold preferably comprises molded, foamed, polyurethane. A variety of media pack shapes can be used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2008
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Applicant: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Schrage, Troy Murphy, Donald Raymond Mork
  • Seal arrangement for filter element; filter element assembly; and, methods
    Patent number: 7396376
    Abstract: A filter element arrangement is provided which includes a media pack comprising Z-filter media, a preform and an overmold sealing a portion of the interface between the preform and the media pack, and also forming an air cleaner seal for the filter element. The overmold preferably comprises molded, foamed, polyurethane. A variety of media pack shapes can be used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2008
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Schrage, Troy Murphy, Donald Raymond Mork
  • Process and materials for coiling z-filter media, and/or closing flutes of filter media; and, products
    Publication number: 20070039296
    Abstract: Approaches to providing z-filter media constructions are provided. Preferred corrugated media, filter constructions having such corrugated media, and filter systems using such filter constructions are provided. Also, preferred methods of forming filter constructions are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2004
    Publication date: February 22, 2007
    Applicant: Donaldson Company Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Schrage, Eugene Lensing, Donald Mork, Troy Murphy, Jeff Rahlf, Gregory Reichter, Daniel Risch
  • Seal arrangement for filter element; filter element assembly; and, methods
    Publication number: 20050166561
    Abstract: A filter element arrangement is provided which includes a media pack comprising Z-filter media, a preform and an overmold sealing a portion of the interface between the preform and the media pack, and also forming an air cleaner seal for the filter element. The overmold preferably comprises molded, foamed, polyurethane. A variety of media pack shapes can be used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2004
    Publication date: August 4, 2005
    Inventors: Kevin Schrage, Troy Murphy, Donald Mork
  • Table
    Patent number: D484335
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Inventor: Timothy Troy Murphy
  • Bench
    Patent number: D487980
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Inventor: Timothy Troy Murphy