Larry B Michels

US Patent:

6544412, Apr 8, 2003

Filed:

Oct 23, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/045573

Inventors:

Larry Dean Michels - Olney IL
John D. Gaither - West Salem IL

Assignee:

Champion Laboratories, Inc. - Albion IL

International Classification:

B01D 35147

US Classification:

210130, 210149, 210440, 210137

Abstract:

A thermal sensitive material is disposed between a spring valve and an end cap of an oil filter (FIG. ). Upon reaching a predetermined pressure, e. g. when the media of the oil filter becomes clogged, an opening in the end cap opens to allow the oil to bypass the filter media. However, the thermal sensitive material precludes bypass flow through the end cap (e. g. during initial operation of the engine when a pressure surge may occur) until a predetermined oil temperature is attained.

US Patent:

6585887, Jul 1, 2003

Filed:

Mar 28, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/820267

Inventors:

Larry Dean Michels - Olney IL
John D. Gaither - West Salem IL
Richard Schwarzlose - West Salem IL

Assignee:

Champion Laboratories, Inc. - West Salem IL

International Classification:

B01D 35147

US Classification:

210130, 210132, 210440, 210DIG 17, 210136, 137340

Abstract:

An oil filter includes a housing having an end plate attached to the open end thereof. The end plate includes an outlet opening and inlet openings An anti-drainback valve is provided adjacent the end plate. A filter element having an end cap at each end is positioned within the housing. The end cap remote from the end plate includes a plurality of openings spaced from a closed central portion A spring valve cooperates with the end cap and the interior wall of the housing to alternately allow and disallow oil flow through the end cap openings depending upon the differential pressure across the end cap The spring valve and the end cap can be operationally interengage to provide a relatively flat profile. Depressions (FIG. ) may be included between the arms of the spring valve to provide a flow path should the spring valve be flattened against the housing during operation of the filter.

US Patent:

7175761, Feb 13, 2007

Filed:

Nov 18, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/715682

Inventors:

Kris S. Stanhope - Browns IL, US
Ronald L. Kinkade - West Salem IL, US
Kent C. Stanhope - Albion IL, US
Larry Dean Michels - Olney IL, US
John W. Stockhowe - Carmi IL, US

Assignee:

Champion Laboratories, Inc. - Albion IL

International Classification:

B01D 35/147

US Classification:

210130, 210136, 210420, 2104331, 210443, 210450

Abstract:

A filter assembly has a housing open at one end, with an annular filter media/core assembly disposed in the housing. An end plate having at least two inlet openings and an outlet opening is disposed in the open end of the housing. The end plate is affixed to a lid which is secured to the end of the housing. A combination valve is retained between the filter media/core assembly and the end plate. The combination valve has a first portion that cooperates with the first inlet opening in the end plate and a second portion cooperating with the second inlet opening. In use fluid will pass through the first inlet opening, the filter media/core assembly and be discharged from the housing through the outlet opening. When the filter media begins to clog, pressure will build and upon attainment of a predetermined pressure the second portion will open the second inlet opening and fluid flow can pass through the second inlet opening to the outlet opening, for discharge from the filter assembly and return to the engine, thereby bypassing the filter media. A spring is disposed between the end of the filter media remote from the end plate and the housing for biasing the filter media/core assembly toward the end plate to retain the combination valve in place.

US Patent:

57728810, Jun 30, 1998

Filed:

Nov 8, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/746430

Inventors:

John W. Stockhowe - Carmi IL
Larry Dean Michels - Olney IL

Assignee:

Champion Laboratories, Inc. - Albion IL

International Classification:

B01D 2708

US Classification:

210440

Abstract:

A plastic oil filter comprises a cup-shaped shell with an open end. The shell contains an annular filter media with an elongated opening therethrough. A backplate is positioned in the open end of the shell. An elongated core is positioned in the opening in the filter media. The core is hollow and has a plurality of openings in the walls thereof. A plurality of longitudinally spaced annular rings are formed on the outer surface of the core. Fluid to be filtered can pass through openings in the backplate into the space between the shell and the filter media, through the filter media to be filtered, through the openings in the walls of the core, into the flow passage in the core, and exit from the filter through the flow passage in the core. Sealing washers are provided at each end of the filter media for preventing undesired flow between the core and the ID of the respective sealing washers. Spring structure is formed on the core.

US Patent:

20230023107, Jan 26, 2023

Filed:

Oct 3, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/958626

Inventors:

- Mount Carmel IN, US
Michael Evans - Mount Carmel IL, US
Luke Turpin - Mount Carmel IL, US
Larry Dean Michels - Mount Carmel IL, US

International Classification:

A61G 3/06
A61G 3/02
A61G 3/08

Abstract:

A restraint apparatus for securing a mobility device in a vehicle includes a base configured to being mounted to a floor of the vehicle, a support coupled to the base and extending upward therefrom, and a backing plate adjustably coupled to the support. The backing plate defines a channel to provide vertical adjustment of the backing plate with respect to the support. An upper support is pivotally coupled to the backing plate, and a claw assembly is coupled to the upper support. The claw assembly includes a claw member and a latching member, where the latching member is pivotally coupled to the claw member to enable pivotal movement between an unlatched position and a latched position. A control system operably controls the pivotal movement of the latching member between its latched position to its unlatched positions. In the unlatched position, the claw assembly provides an opening for receiving the device.

US Patent:

20200214913, Jul 9, 2020

Filed:

Mar 18, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/822554

Inventors:

- Mount Carmel IL, US
Michael Evans - Mount Carmel IL, US
Luke Turpin - Mount Carmel IL, US
Larry Dean Michels - Mount Carmel IL, US

International Classification:

A61G 3/06
A61G 3/08
A61G 3/02

Abstract:

A restraint apparatus for securing a mobility device in a vehicle includes a base configured to being mounted to a floor of the vehicle, a support coupled to the base and extending upward therefrom, and a backing plate adjustably coupled to the support. The backing plate defines a channel to provide vertical adjustment of the backing plate with respect to the support. An upper support is pivotally coupled to the backing plate, and a claw assembly is coupled to the upper support. The claw assembly includes a claw member and a latching member, where the latching member is pivotally coupled to the claw member to enable pivotal movement between an unlatched position and a latched position. A control system operably controls the pivotal movement of the latching member between its latched position to its unlatched positions. In the unlatched position, the claw assembly provides an opening for receiving the device.

US Patent:

20160338888, Nov 24, 2016

Filed:

Feb 5, 2015

Appl. No.:

15/114936

Inventors:

Larry Dean MICHELS - Olney IL, US
- Mount Carmel IL, US
Larry Dean Michels - Olney IL, US

Assignee:

B & D Independence, Inc. - Mount Carmel IL

International Classification:

A61G 3/08
F16M 13/02

Abstract:

A device for securing a mobility device in a mobility vehicle or on a lifting device that is installed in or on a mobility vehicle or trailer. The securing device comprises a docking assembly including a first member fixedly attachable to the vehicle floor and a second member having a top and being vertically adjustably connected with the first member; an alignment rod connectable with the frame of a mobility device; a locking assembly including a tubular receiving member affixed to the top of the second member, having an opening at one end to a receiving passageway that is sized and configured to receive the alignment rod therein and having a top and a bottom and defining a slot in the top and registration opening in the bottom, the locking assembly further including a locking pin assembly mounted to the second member and operable to extend through the registration opening and lockingly engage with the alignment rod; and a guide assembly for aligning the mobility device into position for locking engagement with the receiving member.

US Patent:

20160264024, Sep 15, 2016

Filed:

Nov 4, 2014

Appl. No.:

15/034362

Inventors:

Larry Dean Michels - Olney IL, US
Jonathan D. Decker - Mount Carmel IL, US
John A. Evans - Mount Carmel IL, US

International Classification:

B60N 2/24
B60N 2/08
B60N 2/02
B60N 2/07

Abstract:

A transfer seat base for a vehicle, including a rail frame having rails; a carriage frame positioned to ride along the rails and configured for receipt of a seat mounted thereto; a powered motive mechanism for, upon actuation, longitudinally moving the carriage frame along the rails between a forward driving position and a rearward occupant transfer position; a locking mechanism operable upon cessation of actuation of the motive mechanism to automatically lock the carriage frame against longitudinal movement at various positions between the forward driving position and rearward occupant transfer position.