Patents by Inventor Wayne M. Wagner
Wayne M. Wagner 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: 9803372Abstract: A wall panel system for attachment to a building surface includes a plurality of generally vertical supports, and a plurality of generally horizontal mounting rails interconnected with the vertical supports to define a panel mounting gridwork. The horizontal mounting rails have an upper mounting feature and a lower mounting feature, on a side opposite from the building surface. A plurality of panels each have a rear surface, an upper extrusion mounted to a top of the rear surface, and a lower extrusion mounted to a bottom of the rear surface. The upper extrusion mates with a corresponding lower mounting feature on the gridwork, and the lower extrusion mates with a corresponding upper mounting feature on the gridwork. The plurality of panels have a gap about a periphery thereof relative to any adjacent panels, whereby the panels can be non-sequentially mounted to the gridwork.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2015Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: Firestone Building Products Company, LLCInventors: Robert T. Griffiths, Wayne M. Wagner, Ryan Longtin
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Publication number: 20160102462Abstract: A wall panel system for attachment to a building surface includes a plurality of generally vertical supports, and a plurality of generally horizontal mounting rails interconnected with the vertical supports to define a panel mounting gridwork. The horizontal mounting rails have an upper mounting feature and a lower mounting feature, on a side opposite from the building surface. A plurality of panels each have a rear surface, an upper extrusion mounted to a top of the rear surface, and a lower extrusion mounted to a bottom of the rear surface. The upper extrusion mates with a corresponding lower mounting feature on the gridwork, and the lower extrusion mates with a corresponding upper mounting feature on the gridwork. The plurality of panels have a gap about a periphery thereof relative to any adjacent panels, whereby the panels can be non-sequentially mounted to the gridwork.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Applicant: Firestone Building Products Company, LLC.Inventors: Robert T. Griffiths, Wayne M. Wagner, Ryan Longtin
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Patent number: 9273585Abstract: This disclosure relates to a method for controlling a system for regenerating a diesel particulate filter. The method includes monitoring an engine run time that has lapsed since a previous regeneration event. The method also includes monitoring backpressure behind the diesel particulate filter. The method further includes triggering a regeneration flag if the engine run time that lapsed since the previous regeneration event reaches a predetermined time limit and the backpressure exceeds a minimum value.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2014Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: John Hiemstra, Eivind Stenersen, Wenzhong Zhang, Allan T. Hovda, Gary Dale Reeves, Josh Kundert, Wayne M. Wagner, Todd R. Taubert, Derek Hiemstra, Scott Peters
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Patent number: 9206610Abstract: A wall panel that can be secured along an associated wall structure is formed from a thin-walled material having a substantially uniform thickness. The wall panel includes first and second longitudinally-extending edges, and first, second and third wall portions. A first interengagement feature extends lengthwise along the first wall portion, and a second interengagement feature extends lengthwise along the second wall portion. The first and second interengagement features are dimensioned to cooperate with one another to operatively provide a non-visual indicator of a positive interengagement between two wall panels. A wall panel kit and a method of manufacture are also included.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2014Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: Firestone Building Products Company, LLCInventors: Wayne M. Wagner, Robert T. Griffiths
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Publication number: 20150107231Abstract: This disclosure relates to a method for controlling a system for regenerating a diesel particulate filter. The method includes monitoring an engine run time that has lapsed since a previous regeneration event. The method also includes monitoring backpressure behind the diesel particulate filter. The method further includes triggering a regeneration flag if the engine run time that lapsed since the previous regeneration event reaches a predetermined time limit and the backpressure exceeds a minimum value.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2014Publication date: April 23, 2015Inventors: John Hiemstra, Eivind Stenersen, Wenzhong Zhang, Allan T. Hovda, Gary Dale Reeves, Josh Kundert, Wayne M. Wagner, Todd R. Taubert
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Publication number: 20140345108Abstract: A wall panel that can be secured along an associated wall structure is formed from a thin-walled material having a substantially uniform thickness. The wall panel includes first and second longitudinally-extending edges, and first, second and third wall portions. A first interengagement feature extends lengthwise along the first wall portion, and a second interengagement feature extends lengthwise along the second wall portion. The first and second interengagement features are dimensioned to cooperate with one another to operatively provide a non-visual indicator of a positive interengagement between two wall panels. A wall panel kit and a method of manufacture are also included.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2014Publication date: November 27, 2014Inventors: Wayne M. Wagner, Robert T. Griffiths
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Patent number: 8800231Abstract: A wall panel that can be secured along an associated wall structure is formed from a thin-walled material having a substantially uniform thickness. The wall panel includes first and second longitudinally-extending edges, and first, second and third wall portions. A first interengagement feature extends lengthwise along the first wall portion, and a second interengagement feature extends lengthwise along the second wall portion. The first and second interengagement features are dimensioned to cooperate with one another to operatively provide a non-visual indicator of a positive interengagement between two wall panels. A wall panel kit and a method of manufacture are also included.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2012Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Firestone Building Products Company, LLCInventors: Wayne M. Wagner, Robert T. Griffiths
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Patent number: 8776502Abstract: This disclosure relates to a method for controlling a system for regenerating a diesel particulate filter. The method includes monitoring an engine run time that has lapsed since a previous regeneration event. The method also includes monitoring backpressure behind the diesel particulate filter. The method further includes triggering a regeneration flag if the engine run time that lapsed since the previous regeneration event reaches a predetermined time limit and the backpressure exceeds a minimum value.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2009Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: John Hiemstra, Eivind Stenersen, Wenzhong Zhang, Allan T. Hovda, Gary Dale Reeves, Josh Kundert, Wayne M. Wagner, Todd R. Taubert
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Patent number: 8769938Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a diesel exhaust treatment device including a catalytic converter positioned upstream from a diesel particulate filter. An electric heater is positioned between the catalytic converter and the diesel particulate filter. A shore station can be used to provide power and combustion air to the diesel exhaust treatment device during regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2012Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: Wayne M. Wagner, John T. Herman, Mary J. Lorenzen, Wenzhong Zhang
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Patent number: 8584425Abstract: A mounting clip and wall panel assembly is dimensioned for securement along an associated wall structure. The wall panel is formed from a thin-walled material having a substantially uniform thickness. The wall panel has a longitudinally-extending length, and includes first and second longitudinally-extending edges with a mounting wall portion extending lengthwise along the first edge. The mounting clip includes a fastener portion dimensioned for securement along the associated wall structure, and a panel-engaging portion configured to interengage the mounting wall portion of the wall panel. A mounting clip and wall panel kit, and a method of assembly are also included.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2012Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Firestone Building Products Company, LLCInventors: Wayne M. Wagner, Robert T. Griffiths
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Patent number: 8460442Abstract: Fluted filter media includes filter material having a plurality of flutes formed therein having alternating ends of adjacent flutes closed to force fluid through filter material. A first embodiment of the filter media includes tapered flutes which have the open ends of the flutes larger in cross-section than the closed flutes, wherein the upstream open flutes converge toward the downstream end and the upstream closed end flutes diverge toward the downstream end. A second embodiment includes filter media which is asymmetric formed with dissimilar upstream and downstream flute cross-sections with larger flute openings to the upstream side of the filter. A third embodiment includes filter media with an upstream edge crushed to improve flow at the upstream edge. A fourth embodiment includes filter media with the upstream sealing material recessed from the upstream edge for reducing effects from blockages at the upstream edge of the filter.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2012Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: Wayne M. Wagner, Gary R. Gillingham, Joseph C. Tokar, Daniel T. Risch, Jim C. Rothman, Fred H. Wahlquist, Bernard A. Matthys, Gregory L. Reichter, Stephen W. Sabelko, Bryan D. Patten
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Publication number: 20120312167Abstract: Fluted filter media includes filter material having a plurality of flutes formed therein having alternating ends of adjacent flutes closed to force fluid through filter material. A first embodiment of the filter media includes tapered flutes which have the open ends of the flutes larger in cross-section than the closed flutes, wherein the upstream open flutes converge toward the downstream end and the upstream closed end flutes diverge toward the downstream end. A second embodiment includes filter media which is asymmetric formed with dissimilar upstream and downstream flute cross-sections with larger flute openings to the upstream side of the filter. A third embodiment includes filter media with an upstream edge crushed to improve flow at the upstream edge. A fourth embodiment includes filter media with the upstream sealing material recessed from the upstream edge for reducing effects from blockages at the upstream edge of the filter.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2012Publication date: December 13, 2012Applicant: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: Wayne M. Wagner, Gary R. Gillingham, Joseph C. Tokar, Daniel T. Risch, Jim C. Rothman, Fred H. Wahlquist, Bernard A. Matthys, Gregory L. Reichter, Stephen W. Sabelko, Bryan D. Patten
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Publication number: 20120291895Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a diesel exhaust treatment device including a catalytic converter positioned upstream from a diesel particulate filter. An electric heater is positioned between the catalytic converter and the diesel particulate filter. A shore station can be used to provide power and combustion air to the diesel exhaust treatment device during regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2012Publication date: November 22, 2012Applicant: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: Wayne M. Wagner, John T. Herman, Mary J. Lorenzen, Wenzhong Zhang
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Publication number: 20120247049Abstract: A wall panel that can be secured along an associated wall structure is formed from a thin-walled material having a substantially uniform thickness. The wall panel includes first and second longitudinally-extending edges, and first, second and third wall portions. A first interengagement feature extends lengthwise along the first wall portion, and a second interengagement feature extends lengthwise along the second wall portion. The first and second interengagement features are dimensioned to cooperate with one another to operatively provide a non-visual indicator of a positive interengagement between two wall panels. A wall panel kit and a method of manufacture are also included.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2012Publication date: October 4, 2012Applicant: FIRESTONE BUILDING PRODUCTS COMPANY, LLCInventors: Wayne M. Wagner, Robert T. Griffiths
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Publication number: 20120247052Abstract: A mounting clip and wall panel assembly is dimensioned for securement along an associated wall structure. The wall panel is formed from a thin-walled material having a substantially uniform thickness. The wall panel has a longitudinally-extending length, and includes first and second longitudinally-extending edges with a mounting wall portion extending lengthwise along the first edge. The mounting clip includes a fastener portion dimensioned for securement along the associated wall structure, and a panel-engaging portion configured to interengage the mounting wall portion of the wall panel. A mounting clip and wall panel kit, and a method of assembly are also included.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2012Publication date: October 4, 2012Applicant: FIRESTONE BUILDING PRODUCTS COMPANY, LLCInventors: Wayne M. Wagner, Robert T. Griffiths
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Patent number: 8268053Abstract: Fluted filter media includes filter material having a plurality of flutes formed therein having alternating ends of adjacent flutes closed to force fluid through filter material. A first embodiment of the filter media includes tapered flutes which have the open ends of the flutes larger in cross-section than the closed flutes, wherein the upstream open flutes converge toward the downstream end and the upstream closed end flutes diverge toward the downstream end. A second embodiment includes filter media which is asymmetric formed with dissimilar upstream and downstream flute cross-sections with larger flute openings to the upstream side of the filter. A third embodiment includes filter media with an upstream edge crushed to improve flow at the upstream edge. A fourth embodiment includes filter media with the upstream sealing material recessed from the upstream edge for reducing effects from blockages at the upstream edge of the filter.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2008Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: Wayne M. Wagner, Gary R. Gillingham, Joseph C. Tokar, Daniel T. Risch, Jim C. Rothman, Fred H. Wahlquist, Bernard A. Matthys, Gregory L. Reichter, Stephen W. Sabelko, Bryan D. Patten
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Patent number: 8256060Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a pulse cleaner for cleaning a diesel exhaust aftertreatment device. The pulse cleaner includes a cabinet, a diesel exhaust aftertreatment device mount positioned within the cabinet for mounting the diesel exhaust aftertreatment device during pulse cleaning, and a collection filter positioned within the cabinet for collecting material displaced from the diesel exhaust aftertreatment device during cleaning. The pulse cleaner can be equipped with features such as an exhaust aftertreatment device core temperature sensor, an air flow concentrator or an air swirling vane. The pulse cleaner can also include adapters for providing system compatibility with different styles of exhaust aftertreatment devices.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2008Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: Wayne M. Wagner, Mary Joanne Lorenzen, John T. Herman
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Patent number: 8191327Abstract: A wall panel system includes at least one wall panel, each edge of the panel having a flange. At least one flange, and preferably two opposing flanges, have at least one slot therein. Each slot is mated with a clip having a unique shape that allows the clip to be inserted into the slot and secured therein without the use of fasteners and strictly due to its shape. The clip may then be attached to a building surface or intermediary mounting apparatus by a fastener to secure the wall panel thereto.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2009Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Assignee: Firestone Building Products Company, LLCInventors: Robert T. Griffiths, Wayne M. Wagner
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Patent number: 8117832Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a diesel exhaust treatment device including a catalytic converter positioned upstream from a diesel particulate filter. An electric heater is positioned between the catalytic converter and the diesel particulate filter. A shore station can be used to provide power and combustion air to the diesel exhaust treatment device during regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2007Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: Wayne M. Wagner, John T. Herman, Mary J. Lorenzen, Wenzhong Zhang
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Publication number: 20100319331Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a diesel exhaust treatment device including a catalytic converter positioned upstream from a diesel particulate filter. An electric heater is positioned between the catalytic converter and the diesel particulate filter. A shore station can be used to provide power and combustion air to the diesel exhaust treatment device during regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2010Publication date: December 23, 2010Inventors: Wayne M. Wagner, Joanne Wagner, John T. Herman, Mary J. Lorenzen, Wenzhong Zhang