Gene W Brown

US Patent:

7318851, Jan 15, 2008

Filed:

Nov 2, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/979876

Inventors:

Gene W. Brown - Franklin TN, US
Steven J. Merritt - Kearney NE, US

Assignee:

Baldwin Filters, Inc. - Kearney NE

International Classification:

B01D 46/00

US Classification:

55498, 55502, 55500, 55509, 55511, 55521, 55493, 454158, 95286, 95287

Abstract:

A filter element, and filter apparatus, include a filter pack, a seal member, and a seal support frame operatively connecting the seal member to the filter pack. The seal support frame includes an annular extension, which is preferably canted at an oblique angle to a longitudinal axis, for supporting the seal member. The seal support frame also preferably includes a first end thereof including the annular extension, and a second end thereof spaced from the first end thereof along the longitudinal axis, with the first and second ends of the seal support frame joined by a hub of the outer peripheral sidewall of the seal support frame to define a cavity within the seal support frame for receiving the filter pack. The first and second ends of the seal support frame, and the filter pack are preferably joined and sealed to one another by a single bead of adhesive.

US Patent:

8277531, Oct 2, 2012

Filed:

Nov 14, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/939662

Inventors:

Gene W. Brown - Franklin TN, US
Steven J. Merritt - Kearney NE, US

Assignee:

Baldwin Filters, Inc. - Kearney NE

International Classification:

B01D 46/00

US Classification:

55498, 55502, 55501, 55499

Abstract:

A filter element, and filter apparatus, include a filter pack, a seal member, and a seal support frame operatively connecting the seal member to the filter pack. The seal support frame includes an annular extension, which is preferably canted at an oblique angle to a longitudinal axis, for supporting the seal member. The seal support frame also preferably includes a first end thereof including the annular extension, and a second end thereof spaced from the first end thereof along the longitudinal axis, with the first and second ends of the seal support frame joined by a hub of the outer peripheral sidewall of the seal support frame to define a cavity within the seal support frame for receiving the filter pack. The first and second ends of the seal support frame, and the filter pack are preferably joined and sealed to one another by a single bead of adhesive.

US Patent:

8540790, Sep 24, 2013

Filed:

Apr 25, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/455349

Inventors:

Gene W. Brown - Franklin TN, US
Steven J. Merritt - Kearney NE, US

Assignee:

Baldwin Filters, Inc. - Kearney NE

International Classification:

B01D 46/00

US Classification:

55498, 55502, 55520, 55521

Abstract:

A filter element, and filter apparatus, include a filter pack, a seal member, and a seal support frame operatively connecting the seal member to the filter pack. The seal support frame includes an annular extension, which is preferably canted at an oblique angle to a longitudinal axis, for supporting the seal member. The seal support frame also preferably includes a first end thereof including the annular extension, and a second end thereof spaced from the first end thereof along the longitudinal axis, with the first and second ends of the seal support frame joined by a hub of the outer peripheral sidewall of the seal support frame to define a cavity within the seal support frame for receiving the filter pack. The first and second ends of the seal support frame, and the filter pack are preferably joined and sealed to one another by a single bead of adhesive.

US Patent:

8551375, Oct 8, 2013

Filed:

Mar 15, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/838821

Inventors:

Gene W. Brown - Franklin TN, US
Steven J. Merritt - Kearney NE, US

Assignee:

Baldwin Filters, Inc. - Kearney NE

International Classification:

B01D 46/00

US Classification:

264 465, 264DIG 48, 55DIG 5

Abstract:

A filter element, and filter apparatus, include a filter pack, a seal member, and a seal support frame operatively connecting the seal member to the filter pack. The seal support frame includes an annular extension, which is preferably canted at an oblique angle to a longitudinal axis, for supporting the seal member. The seal support frame also preferably includes a first end thereof including the annular extension, and a second end thereof spaced from the first end thereof along the longitudinal axis, with the first and second ends of the seal support frame joined by a hub of the outer peripheral sidewall of the seal support frame to define a cavity within the seal support frame for receiving the filter pack. The first and second ends of the seal support frame, and the filter pack are preferably joined and sealed to one another by a single bead of adhesive.

US Patent:

8206625, Jun 26, 2012

Filed:

Sep 13, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/231560

Inventors:

Gene W. Brown - Franklin TN, US
Steven J. Merritt - Kearney NE, US

Assignee:

Baldwin Filters, Inc. - Kearney NE

International Classification:

B01D 46/00

US Classification:

264 466, 55498, 55502, 55DIG 5, 264215, 264252, 264261, 264DIG 48

Abstract:

A filter element, and filter apparatus, include a filter pack, a seal member, and a seal support frame operatively connecting the seal member to the filter pack. The seal support frame includes an annular extension, which is preferably canted at an oblique angle to a longitudinal axis, for supporting the seal member. The seal support frame also preferably includes a first end thereof including the annular extension, and a second end thereof spaced from the first end thereof along the longitudinal axis, with the first and second ends of the seal support frame joined by a hub of the outer peripheral sidewall of the seal support frame to define a cavity within the seal support frame for receiving the filter pack. The first and second ends of the seal support frame, and the filter pack are preferably joined and sealed to one another by a single bead of adhesive.

US Patent:

20060090431, May 4, 2006

Filed:

Nov 2, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/979401

Inventors:

Gene Brown - Franklin TN, US

Assignee:

Baldwin Filters, Inc. - Kearny NE

International Classification:

B01D 50/00

US Classification:

055482000

Abstract:

A filter assembly including a combination filter element for double filtration of air or other gasses is provided. The combination filter element includes a first filter medium and a second filter medium connected together. The first filter medium has an upstream face, a spaced-apart downstream face, and a plurality of channels extending therebetween. The second filter medium is located adjacent the downstream face. Gases entering the first filter medium through the upstream face flow in the channels and, upon exiting the downstream face, are directed toward the second filter medium. To connect the first and second filter mediums, a connecting band extends about the peripheries of the mediums.

US Patent:

20060091061, May 4, 2006

Filed:

Nov 2, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/979783

Inventors:

Gene Brown - Franklin TN, US

Assignee:

Baldwin Filters, Inc. - Kearney NE

International Classification:

B01D 27/00

US Classification:

210440000

Abstract:

A filter assembly including a tubular filter housing and a removable filter element for use therein that employ a compressible seal element. The seal element connected to the rest of the filter element and located to sealingly engage the filter housing. In an aspect, a separate, rigid support member is disclosed that supports the seal element against the filter housing to improve the seal and prevent distortion of the compressible seal material. In another aspect, an end cap connecting the seal element to the rest of the filter housing includes an extending leg having improved features for retaining the seal element to the end cap. In another aspect, the seal element can be retentively received in a slotted member attached to the filter element.

US Patent:

20060091064, May 4, 2006

Filed:

Nov 2, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/979867

Inventors:

Gene Brown - Franklin TN, US
Steven Merritt - Kearney NE, US

Assignee:

Baldwin Filters, Inc. - Kearney NE

International Classification:

B01D 27/00

US Classification:

210450000

Abstract:

A sealing apparatus, for operatively and separably connecting a filter element to a filter housing in a manner that seals a juncture between the filter housing and the filter element when the filter element is installed in filter housing, includes a seal member attached to a canted annular extension of a seal support frame. Filter elements and apparatuses incorporating such a separable sealing apparatus are also provided.