Mitchell C Baker

US Patent:

7041158, May 9, 2006

Filed:

May 14, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/437242

Inventors:

Donald Troy Chilton - Gastonia NC, US
Mitchell Jerome Baker - Lincolnton NC, US

Assignee:

Wix Filtration Corp. - Gastonia NC

International Classification:

B01D 46/02
B01D 50/00

US Classification:

95273, 55482, 55498, 55499, 55500, 55501, 55502, 55510, 55511, 55DIG 5

Abstract:

The end cap () comprises a cylindrical gasket-type fitting formed of soft, malleable material. The end cap () is connected to the end of an air filter () with an adhesive (). The end cap has a general “U” shaped end portion that encases one end of the air filter (), and includes a locking tab (). The locking tab () is formed on the end cap's () interior lip to assist in holding the end cap () in place. Pre-molded air filter end caps () are primarily designed for use in safety air filters () for heavy motor vehicle applications, specifically, off road vehicles such as bulldozers, bob cats, transfer trucks, and the like.

US Patent:

7588619, Sep 15, 2009

Filed:

Nov 28, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/564007

Inventors:

Donald T. Chilton - Gastonia NC, US
Jason L. Tate - Bessemer City NC, US
Mitchell J. Baker - Lincolnton NC, US

Assignee:

Wix Filtration Corp. - Gastonia NC

International Classification:

B01D 46/52

US Classification:

55521, 553853, 55486, 55488, 55489, 55498, 55520, 55DIG 5

Abstract:

A filter media including a first sheet having an inner surface and an outer surface, a second sheet having an inner surface and an outer surface, wherein the inner surface of the first sheet and the inner surface of the second sheet at least in part define at least two fluid channels between the first sheet and the second sheet to define a filter media having a first axial end and a second axial end, wherein the at least two fluid channels extend between the first axial end and the second axial end, and wherein, interior to said axial ends, the first and second sheets define at least one opening between a first one of said at least two fluid channels and a second one of said at least two fluid channels such that fluid can uninterruptedly flow between the first one of said at least two fluid channels and the second one of the at least two fluid channels, and further wherein the at least two fluid channels and the at least one opening are at least defined in part by a surface characteristic of the first sheet and a surface characteristic of the second sheet.

US Patent:

20100038305, Feb 18, 2010

Filed:

Aug 15, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/192651

Inventors:

Robert H. Ferguson - Gastonia NC, US
Jason L. Tate - Bessemer City NC, US
Mark A. Roll - Bessemer City NC, US
Mitchell J. Baker - Lincolnton NC, US

International Classification:

B01D 29/07
B29C 70/84
B01D 29/21

US Classification:

210455, 210485, 210495, 2104943, 2104931, 210483, 21049701, 156184

Abstract:

A filter is disclosed. The filter includes a sheet of filter media defining a body having an upper portion, a lower portion, a first end surface proximate the upper portion, a second end surface proximate the lower portion, and a first side surface extending between the first and second end surfaces. One or more of the upper and lower portions define a ledge, wherein the ledge defines a third end surface arranged between the first and second end surfaces, and a second side surface extending between the first and third end surfaces; and a seal disposed upon the ledge. A method for manufacturing the seal is also disclosed.

US Patent:

20130032521, Feb 7, 2013

Filed:

Aug 2, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/196486

Inventors:

Mitchell J. Baker - Dallas NC, US

Assignee:

Wix Filtration Corp LLC - Gastonia NC

International Classification:

B01D 35/30
B32B 37/02
B29C 45/14

US Classification:

210232, 210455, 264259, 264267, 264261

Abstract:

A sub-assembly () is disclosed. The sub-assembly () includes an endcap (a) connected to a seal member (). The endcap () includes a body (), an outer circumferential lip () connected to a first end of the body (), and an inner circumferential lip () connected to a second end of the body (). The inner circumferential lip () of the endcap () includes an upper portion () extending away from and beyond a top surface () of the body () and a lower portion () extending away from and beyond a bottom surface () of the body (). The seal member () includes a body (), and a circumferential lip () connected to the body () of the seal member (). The body () of the seal member () includes a top surface () and a bottom surface (). The top surface () of the body () of the seal member () includes a recess (). The lower portion () formed by the inner circumferential lip () of the endcap () is arranged within the recess (). A portion () of a filter assembly () is also disclosed. A method for manufacturing at least a sub-assembly () of a filter assembly () is also disclosed. A method for manufacturing at least a portion () of a filter assembly () is also disclosed.

US Patent:

20130206669, Aug 15, 2013

Filed:

Mar 14, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/804315

Inventors:

Wix Filtration Corp LLC - , US
Mitchell Jerome Baker - Dallas NC, US

Assignee:

Wix Filtration Corp LLC - Gastonia NC

International Classification:

B01D 35/30
B29C 39/10

US Classification:

210232, 210541, 210435, 264259

Abstract:

A sub-assembly is disclosed. The sub-assembly includes an endcap connected to a seal member. The endcap includes a body, an outer circumferential lip connected to a first end of the body, and an inner circumferential lip body connected to a second end of the body. The inner circumferential lip body defines a groove. The inner circumferential lip body extends away from and beyond a top surface of the body and a lower portion extending away from and beyond a bottom surface of the body of the endcap. The seal member includes a body, and a circumferential lip connected to the body of the seal member. The body of the seal member includes a top surface and a bottom surface. The top surface of the body of the seal member includes a recess. The inner circumferential lip body of the endcap is arranged within the recess of the seal member. A portion of a filter assembly is also disclosed. A method for manufacturing at least a sub-assembly of a filter assembly is also disclosed. A method for manufacturing at least a portion of a filter assembly is also disclosed.

US Patent:

20230112814, Apr 13, 2023

Filed:

Dec 5, 2022

Appl. No.:

18/061961

Inventors:

- Gastonia NC, US
Jason LaMarr Tate - Bessemer City NC, US
Mark A. Roll - Bessemer City NC, US
Mitchell Jerome Baker - Dallas NC, US

International Classification:

B01D 46/52

Abstract:

A filter is disclosed. The filter includes a sheet of filter media defining a body having an upper portion, a lower portion, a first end surface proximate the upper portion, a second end surface proximate the lower portion, and a first side surface extending between the first and second end surfaces. One or more of the upper and lower portions define a ledge, wherein the ledge defines a third end surface arranged between the first and second end surfaces, and a second side surface extending between the first and third end surfaces; and a seal disposed upon the ledge. A method for manufacturing the seal is also disclosed.

US Patent:

20190308127, Oct 10, 2019

Filed:

May 20, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/416988

Inventors:

- Gastonia NC, US
Jason LaMarr Tate - Bessemer City NC, US
Mark A. Roll - Bessemer City NC, US
Mitchell Jerome Baker - Dallas NC, US

Assignee:

MANN+HUMMEL Filtration Technology US LLC - Gastonia NC

International Classification:

B01D 46/52

Abstract:

A filter is disclosed. The filter includes a sheet of filter media defining a body having an upper portion, a lower portion, a first end surface proximate the upper portion, a second end surface proximate the lower portion, and a first side surface extending between the first and second end surfaces. One or more of the upper and lower portions define a ledge, wherein the ledge defines a third end surface arranged between the first and second end surfaces, and a second side surface extending between the first and third end surfaces; and a seal disposed upon the ledge. A method for manufacturing the seal is also disclosed.