Gregory D Shope

US Patent:

8501001, Aug 6, 2013

Filed:

Nov 5, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/265370

Inventors:

Carey A. Curt - Cookeville TN, US
Ismail C. Bagci - Cookeville TN, US
Gregory D. Shope - Cookeville TN, US
Terry W. Shults - Cookeville TN, US
Pierrick Bonzi - Tregunc, FR

Assignee:

Cummins Filtration IP, Inc. - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

B01D 24/00
B01D 17/12

US Classification:

210232, 210805, 210136, 2101673, 210194, 21032172, 2104161, 210457, 21049701, 29428

Abstract:

A fluid filter includes a filter element having a filtering media disposed between two endplates. One endplate includes an open flow passage that allows a working fluid to flow into or out of the media during operation. The other endplate includes a connection structure. A cover houses the filter element, and has an opening that is an inlet or outlet in fluid communication with the opening of the one endplate. The cover includes another fill opening proximate the other endplate. A cap is connected to the connection structure of the other endplate to close the opening of the cover. The cover is retained between the cap and other endplate. Generally, the attachment configuration between the cap and the other endplate of the filter element helps ensure that the filter element with the correct micron rating is installed in a filtration system.

US Patent:

8544158, Oct 1, 2013

Filed:

Nov 4, 2009

Appl. No.:

13/126263

Inventors:

Carey A. Curt - Cookeville TN, US
Ismail C. Bagci - Cookeville TN, US
Gregory D. Shope - Cookeville TN, US
Terry W. Shults - Cookeville TN, US
Pierrick Bonzi - Tregunc, FR

Assignee:

Cummins Filtration IP, Inc. - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

B01D 27/00
B01D 33/27

US Classification:

29428, 210805, 210136, 2101673, 210194, 21032172, 2104161, 210457, 21049701

Abstract:

A fluid filter includes a filter element having a filtering media disposed between two endplates. One endplate includes an open flow passage that allows a working fluid to flow into or out of the media during operation. The other endplate includes a connection structure. A cover houses the filter element, and has an opening that is an inlet or outlet in fluid communication with the opening of the one endplate. The cover includes another fill opening proximate the other endplate. A cap is connected to the connection structure of the other endplate to close the opening of the cover. The cover is retained between the cap and other endplate. Generally, the attachment configuration between the cap and the other endplate of the filter element helps ensure that the filter element with the correct micron rating is installed in a filtration system.

US Patent:

20080116127, May 22, 2008

Filed:

Nov 21, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/562265

Inventors:

Carey A. Curt - Cookeville TN, US
Gregory D. Shope - Cookeville TN, US

Assignee:

CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC. - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

B01D 35/027
F01M 9/00

US Classification:

2101722, 123196 R

Abstract:

A sump and filter assembly is provided that includes a sump component and a filter component operatively connected with the sump component. The sump component has an inlet receivable of fluid and a capacity for fluid. The filter component is configured to filter fluid from the sump component and has an outlet enabling release of fluid from the assembly. The sump and filter components define a fluid pathway between the inlet and outlet. The fluid pathway enables fluid entering the inlet to flow from the sump component and through the filter component to the outlet. The sump and filter combination provides an assembly that would contain most of the oil capacity function together with the filtration function in one package. As a result, a lubrication filtration system may be quickly serviced in a cleaner environment.

US Patent:

20090242816, Oct 1, 2009

Filed:

May 14, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/152373

Inventors:

Jeffrey A. Husband - Cookeville TN, US
Chad T. Brummitt - Algood TN, US
Gregory Shope - Cookeville TN, US
Wassem Abdalla - Cookeville TN, US

Assignee:

CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC. - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

F16L 37/091
F16K 51/00

US Classification:

2511499, 251143

Abstract:

A valve assembly that is useable with a fuel filter housing to control the flow of fuel through the fuel filter housing. The valve assembly comprises two primary parts that are connected together via a snap connection, and when the valve assembly is installed on the fuel filter housing, means on the fuel filter housing prevent disconnection of the snap connection. One or both of the primary parts of the valve assembly can be provided with a tamper evident feature that will indicate whether someone has tried to remove or disassemble the valve assembly.

US Patent:

20090242820, Oct 1, 2009

Filed:

Mar 28, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/058225

Inventors:

Jeffrey A. HUSBAND - Cookeville TN, US
Chad T. BRUMMITT - Algood TN, US
Gregory SHOPE - Cookeville TN, US

Assignee:

CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC. - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

F16K 1/32

US Classification:

251356

Abstract:

A valve assembly that is useable with a fuel filter housing to control the flow of fuel through the fuel filter housing. The valve assembly comprises two primary parts that are connected together via a snap connection, and when the valve assembly is installed on the fuel filter housing, means on the fuel filter housing prevent disconnection of the snap connection. One or both of the primary parts of the valve assembly can be provided with a tamper evident feature that will indicate whether someone has tried to remove or disassemble the valve assembly.

US Patent:

20110259088, Oct 27, 2011

Filed:

Apr 22, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/092197

Inventors:

Andrew FISHER - Cookeville TN, US
Gregory D. SHOPE - Cookeville TN, US
Mark T. WIECZOREK - Cookeville TN, US
Chad M. THOMAS - Cookeville MN, US

Assignee:

Cummins Filtration IP, Inc. - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

G01N 33/18

US Classification:

73 6143

Abstract:

A water detection system in a fuel delivery system of an engine that helps to limit the occurrence of water related corrosion or damage to various engine components by detecting if a fuel supply has a high level of water content, and providing a notice that appropriate action should be taken. The system includes a fuel filtration module, a water sensor to sense high water content of a fuel supply, and a control device connected to the water sensor and receiving inputs therefrom relating to the water sensed by the sensor. The system also includes an indication source connected to the control device for communicating that a problem with the fuel exists if high water content is detected.

US Patent:

20130285678, Oct 31, 2013

Filed:

Apr 17, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/864694

Inventors:

Sainath Reddy Racha - Cookeville TN, US
Gregory D. Shope - Cookeville TN, US
Yiming Z. Jiang - Cookeville TN, US

Assignee:

Cummins Filtration IP, Inc. - Columbus IN

International Classification:

G01N 27/02
G01N 27/04
B01D 35/143

US Classification:

324656, 210251, 324693

Abstract:

A filter assembly has a qualified filter element that filters fuel, o filter housing for the qualified filter element and a water-in-fuel sensor that senses presence of water in the filter housing. An electrical resistance of the water-in-fuel sensor changes based upon whether the qualified filter element is installed in the housing. A filter assembly can also have a plurality of magnetic elements disposed on at least one of the filter housing and the qualified filter element. A plurality of wires are disposed on at least the other of the filter housing and the qualified filter element. The control circuit determines that the qualified filter element is installed in the filter housing based on a change in the electrical current in the plurality of wires.

US Patent:

20230050414, Feb 16, 2023

Filed:

Oct 31, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/977454

Inventors:

- Columbus IN, US
- Saline MI, US
Jayant Singh - Pune, IN
Gregory D. Shope - Cookeville TN, US
Zdzislaw Chajec - Saline MI, US
Robert Polkus - Redford MI, US
David Hipwood - Northville MI, US

Assignee:

CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC. - Columbus IN
DAVCO Technology, LLC - Saline MI

International Classification:

B01D 35/30
B01D 29/11
B01D 35/14
B01D 46/00
B01D 46/24

Abstract:

Various example embodiments relate to a filtration system. The filtration system comprises a housing having a first housing end and a second housing end. The housing defines a central compartment therein. The housing comprises a key slot disposed on the first housing end and a housing key element protruding from the first housing end toward the second housing end. The filtration system further comprises a filter element positioned within the central compartment of the housing. The filter element has a first filter end and a second filter end. The filter element includes filter media and an endplate disposed on the first filter end. The endplate includes a central endplate opening, a key element configured for engagement with the key slot, and an installation guidance element formed along the central endplate opening. The installation guidance element is configured for engagement with the housing key element.