Patents by Inventor Wayne R. W. Bishop
Wayne R. W. Bishop 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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Publication number: 20110232244Abstract: Z-filter media pack arrangements and methods for providing them are described. The preferred arrangements have a cured-in-place jacket around an outside of a coiled z-filter media combination. The preferred cured-in-place jacket is a mold-in-place overmold which includes, integral therein, a housing seal arrangement. Preferably a cured-in-place center core is used, most preferably one that has opposite concave ends with seal arrangements configured to seal a lead end portion of the coiled z-filter media combination.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2011Publication date: September 29, 2011Applicant: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: KEVIN J. SCHRAGE, Eugene Lensing, Jeff S. Rahlf, Wayne R.W. Bishop, Gregory L. Reichter, Benny K. Nelson, Rodger I. Spears, Bruce R. Crenshaw, Vladimir Kladnitsky
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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: 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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Patent number: 7967886Abstract: Z-filter media pack arrangements and methods for providing them are described. Certain aspects concern a cured-in-place seal on an outside of a coiled z-filter media combination. Other aspects concern a cured-in-place center core, most preferably one that has opposite concave ends with seal arrangements configured to seal a lead end portion of the coiled z-filter media combination.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2005Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: Kevin J. Schrage, Eugene Lensing, Jeff S. Rahlf, Wayne R. W. Bishop, Gregory L. Reichter, Benny K. Nelson, Rodger I. Spears, Bruce R. Crenshaw, Vladimir Kladnitsky
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Patent number: 7905936Abstract: An air cleaner and preferred components for an air cleaner are provided. In one arrangement, the air cleaner includes a band or cassette component, configured for removably receiving a z-filter media pack therein, during use. In another arrangement, the band is permanently mounted of the media pack. Air cleaner arrangements configured for use of the cassette or band therewith included an arrangement with a central housing section for receipt of the main filter cartridge and cassette, and which has thereon a mounting arrangement with 3 mountable sides. Preferred precleaner arrangements and outlet tube arrangements can be secured to the center housing section.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2005Date of Patent: March 15, 2011Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: Paul R. Coulonvaux, Johan G. Dewit, Cary Donald Olson, Thomas G. Miller, Marty A. Barris, Wayne R.W. Bishop, Donald F. Engel, Steven Campbell, Johan Fobe
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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: 20100115897Abstract: A filter cartridge, a safety element and fluid cleaner assembly are described. The fluid cleaner assembly generally includes a housing having a cover and a primary fluid cleaner section. The filter cartridge generally comprises z-filter media, arranged in a straight through configuration. Preferred cartridges include a 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. Preferred features are described. Methods of assembly and use are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2010Publication date: May 13, 2010Applicant: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: William J. Krisko, Wayne R. W. Bishop, Steven S. Gieseke, Benny K. Nelson
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Publication number: 20100107577Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2010Publication date: May 6, 2010Applicant: 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: 7691166Abstract: 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: June 25, 2008Date of Patent: April 6, 2010Assignee: 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: 7674308Abstract: A filter cartridge, a safety element and fluid cleaner assembly are described. The fluid cleaner assembly generally includes a housing having a cover and a primary fluid cleaner section. The filter cartridge generally comprises z-filter media, arranged in a straight through configuration. Preferred cartridges include a 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. Preferred features are described. Methods of assembly and use are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2005Date of Patent: March 9, 2010Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: William J. Krisko, Wayne R. W. Bishop, Steven S. Gieseke, Benny K. Nelson
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Patent number: 7645310Abstract: 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: February 13, 2009Date of Patent: January 12, 2010Assignee: 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: 7615091Abstract: 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: April 30, 2007Date of Patent: November 10, 2009Assignee: 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: 20090211450Abstract: A filter arrangement includes a filter media pack having a side wall. A ring is oriented around and against the side wall of the filter media pack. The ring includes a band having an interior surface oriented against the side wall of the filter media pack and an opposite exterior surface. A first seal member is secured to the exterior surface of the band. The first seal member is oriented radially from the filter media pack. The filter media pack includes Z-media having an inlet flow face and an opposite outlet flow face. An air cleaner including a housing with a filter element operably installed therein is provided. Methods of installing, filtering, and servicing are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2006Publication date: August 27, 2009Applicant: DONALDSON COMPANY, INC.Inventors: Wade Stephen Mosset, John David Kuhn, Susan Rae Brady, Donald Duane Larson, Wayne R.W. Bishop
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Publication number: 20090151311Abstract: An air filter arrangement is disclosed. The air filter arrangement includes strips of media comprising fluted sheets secured to facing sheets and forming inlet and outlet flutes secured to one another in a stack. Media pack arrangements including such stacked media with peripheral, perimeter, housing seal arrangements are described. Also described are air cleaners including the filter cartridges. Methods of assembly and use are also provided. Also, systems of use are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2006Publication date: June 18, 2009Applicant: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: Gregory L. Reichter, Wayne R.W. Bishop, Benny Kevin Nelson, Darrel Wegner, Bruce R. Crenshaw, Vladimir Kladnitsky, Thomas G. Miller, Donald Raymond Mork, Kevin J. Schrage, Richard J. Osendorf, Bradley A. Kuempel, Thomas John Lundgren, Jordan S. Flagstad
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Publication number: 20090145093Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2009Publication date: June 11, 2009Applicant: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: William Joseph Krisko, Wayne R.W. Bishop, Steven Scott Gieseke, Carolyn J. Finnerty, David W. Nelson
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Publication number: 20090064646Abstract: An air filter arrangement is (300) disclosed. The air filter arrangement includes strips of media comprising corrugated sheets secured to facing sheets and forming inlet and outlet flutes secured to one another in a stack. Media pack arrangements including such stacked media with a molding arrangement to secure and seal opposite side edges of the media strips, are described. Also described are filter cartridges including such media pack (301) and air cleaners including the filter cartridges. Methods of assembly and use are also provided. Also, systems of use are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2005Publication date: March 12, 2009Applicant: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: Gregory L. Reichter, Wayne R.W. Bishop, Benny Kevin Nelson, Darrel Wegner, Bruce R. Crenshaw, Vladimir Kladnitsky, Thomas G. Miller, Donald Raymond Mork, Kevin J. Schrage, Richard J. Osendorf, Bradley A. Kuempel, Thomas John Lundgren
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Patent number: 7491254Abstract: 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: February 2, 2006Date of Patent: February 17, 2009Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: William Joseph Krisko, Wayne R. W. Bishop, Steven Scott Gieseke, Carolyn J. Finnerty, David W. Nelson
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Publication number: 20080307759Abstract: An air cleaner arrangement is shown. The air cleaner arrangement includes a serviceable filter cartridge comprising strips of media arranged in a stacked configuration. The strips of media each comprise a corrugated sheet secured to a facing sheet. A preferred filter cartridge positioned within the air cleaner arrangement, is depicted.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2006Publication date: December 18, 2008Applicant: DONALDSON COMPANY INC,Inventors: Gregory L. Reichter, Wayne R.W. Bishop, Benny Kevin Nelson, Darrel Wegner, Bruce R. Crenshaw, Vladimir Kladnitsky, Donald Raymond Mork, Kevin J. Schrage, Richard J. Osendorf, Bradley A. Kuempel, Thomas John Lundgren, Jordan S. Flagstad