公开(公告)号：US07867387B2

公开(公告)日：2011-01-11

申请号：US11937700

申请日：2007-11-09

Applicant: Zemin Jiang ,  Wassem Abdalla ,  Jeffrey B. Sharp ,  Hendrik Amirkhanian ,  Jeff Husband ,  Abby True-Dahl

Inventor： Zemin Jiang ,  Wassem Abdalla ,  Jeffrey B. Sharp ,  Hendrik Amirkhanian ,  Jeff Husband ,  Abby True-Dahl

IPC: B01D29/88 ,  B01D21/30 ,  B01D27/00 ,  B01D29/00 ,  B01D35/00

CPC classification number: B01D35/157 ,  B01D29/21 ,  B01D29/58 ,  B01D35/1576 ,  B01D36/003 ,  B01D2201/295 ,  B01D2201/316 ,  B01D2201/4046

Abstract: A “no filter, no run” filtration system that is designed to verify that a filter cartridge is present to safe-guard against damage to fuel injectors, associated fuel components, etc. and engine malfunctions. Fuel flow to the engine is prevented altogether or permitted in an amount insufficient to allow engine operation if a filter cartridge is not installed, and an appropriately designed filter cartridge is required to be used in order to permit sufficient fuel flow for engine operation. In one embodiment, a flow restriction valve is provided that includes a ball.

Abstract translation: 设计用于验证过滤器滤芯的“无过滤器，不运行”过滤系统，以防止燃油喷射器，相关燃料部件等的损坏和发动机故障。 如果没有安装过滤器滤芯，则总共阻止燃料流入发动机或允许不足以允许发动机运行的量，并且需要使用适当设计的过滤器滤芯，以便允许发动机运转的足够的燃料流量。 在一个实施例中，提供了包括球的流量限制阀。

公开(公告)号：US07857974B2

公开(公告)日：2010-12-28

申请号：US11851180

申请日：2007-09-06

Applicant: Zemin Jiang

Inventor： Zemin Jiang

IPC: B01D27/14 ,  B01D35/00 ,  B01D35/30 ,  B01D27/00

CPC classification number: B01D35/153 ,  B01D29/21 ,  B01D29/58 ,  B01D36/003 ,  B01D2201/298 ,  B01D2201/316 ,  B01D2201/4084

Abstract: A filter cartridge for use in filtering fluids, for example fuel, lubrication, hydraulic and other liquids, as well as air. The filter cartridge is a filter-in-filter design with an inner filter and an outer filter. The inner filter and the outer filter, for example the bottom end plates thereof, are connected to each other via a snap fit connection mechanism. During manufacture, the inner filter can be inserted into the outer filter, with the snap fit connection mechanism retaining the inner filter in the outer filter.

Abstract translation: 用于过滤流体的滤筒，例如燃料，润滑，液压和其它液体，以及空气。 过滤器滤芯是一种过滤器滤芯，内置过滤器和外部过滤器。 内部过滤器和外部过滤器（例如其底端板）通过卡扣配合连接机构彼此连接。 在制造过程中，内部过滤器可以插入外部过滤器中，卡扣式连接机构将内部过滤器保持在外部过滤器中。

公开(公告)号：US07153422B2

公开(公告)日：2006-12-26

申请号：US10956408

申请日：2004-09-30

Applicant: Peter K. Herman ,  Harold R. Martin ,  Ismail C. Bagci ,  Abby True-Dahl ,  Scott Towsley ,  Zemin Jiang

Inventor： Peter K. Herman ,  Harold R. Martin ,  Ismail C. Bagci ,  Abby True-Dahl ,  Scott Towsley ,  Zemin Jiang

IPC: B01D27/04

CPC classification number: F02M25/00 ,  B01D27/00 ,  B01D37/025 ,  F02M37/22

Abstract: The present invention provides a filter assembly containing a filter element and a container as a depot for a liquid additive. The container can include an inlet and an outlet, which are configured to allow a liquid to flow into the container mix with the contained additive and then flow out into the system. It has been observed that a liquid flowing through a filter assembly exhibits a pressure gradient within the filter. Consequently, the inlets and outlets to the container can be positioned to take advantage of the pressure gradient to enhance the addition of the additive to the liquid in the filter assembly.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种过滤器组件，其包含过滤元件和作为液体添加剂的储存器的容器。 容器可以包括入口和出口，其构造成允许液体与所含添加剂一起流入容器混合物，然后流出到系统中。 已经观察到，流过过滤器组件的液体在过滤器内呈现压力梯度。 因此，容器的入口和出口可以被定位以利用压力梯度来增强添加剂添加到过滤器组件中的液体。

公开(公告)号：US06939464B1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-06

申请号：US10315391

申请日：2002-12-10

Applicant: Zemin Jiang ,  John Clevenger

Inventor： Zemin Jiang ,  John Clevenger

IPC: B01D29/21 ,  B01D36/00 ,  B01D27/00 ,  B01D27/08 ,  B01D35/00 ,  B01D35/30 ,  B01D35/18

CPC classification number: B01D36/003 ,  B01D29/21 ,  B01D29/902 ,  B01D29/96 ,  B01D2201/291 ,  B01D2201/34

Abstract: A filter assembly includes a housing and an inner post with a fluid inlet passage extending in the housing. An outer post surrounds the inner post to define a fluid outlet passage. A filter cartridge is received around the inner post and the outer post. The filter cartridge includes a filter element. A first endplate, which defines a first opening, is attached to a first end of the filter element. A first seal is received in the first opening to seal between the inner post and the first endplate. A second endplate, which defines a second opening, is attached to a second end of the filter element. A seal is received in the second opening to seal the outer post with the second endplate. The housing and the filter cartridge define an outer cavity. The fluid inlet passage opens into the outer cavity to minimize back flushing of contaminants.

Abstract translation: 过滤器组件包括壳体和具有在壳体中延伸的流体入口通道的内部柱塞。 外柱围绕内柱以限定流体出口通道。 滤筒围绕内柱和外柱接收。 滤筒包括过滤元件。 限定第一开口的第一端板连接到过滤元件的第一端。 第一密封件被容纳在第一开口中以密封内柱和第一端板之间。 限定第二开口的第二端板连接到过滤元件的第二端。 密封件被容纳在第二开口中以用第二端板密封外部柱。 壳体和滤筒限定外腔。 流体入口通道通向外腔，以最大限度地减少污染物的反冲洗。

公开(公告)号：US06758980B2

公开(公告)日：2004-07-06

申请号：US10700211

申请日：2003-11-03

Applicant: Ted Franklin Prater ,  Zemin Jiang ,  John Scheuren ,  John W. Clevenger, Jr. ,  Barry M. Verdegan

Inventor： Ted Franklin Prater ,  Zemin Jiang ,  John Scheuren ,  John W. Clevenger, Jr. ,  Barry M. Verdegan

IPC: B01D35143

CPC classification number: B01D35/143 ,  B01D36/001 ,  B01D36/003

Abstract: A liquid filter (10) housing an annular filter element (16) has an annular space or inlet chamber (24) between the filter element and the housing and viewable through the housing such that an operator can see the level of liquid in the inlet chamber as an indication of when to replace the filter element, the higher the level of liquid in the inlet chamber the greater the pressure drop across the filter element. A change interval plugging indicator (102), preferably part of the filter element, is provided by a gas trap and pressure responsive release mechanism (104) trapping gas in the upper section (23) of the inlet chamber until a designated release pressure is reached, corresponding to a desired terminal pressure, to prevent premature plugging indication otherwise indicated by rising liquid level in the inlet chamber. Accurate and reliable calibration is enabled by separating the filtration function and the plugging indication function.

Abstract translation: 容纳环形过滤器元件（16）的液体过滤器（10）在过滤器元件和壳体之间具有环形空间或入口室（24），并且可通过壳体观察，使得操作者可以看到入口室中的液体水平 作为指示何时更换过滤器元件，入口室中的液体水平越高，过滤元件上的压降越大。 改变间隔堵塞指示器（102），优选地是过滤元件的一部分，由气体收集器和压力响应释放机构（104）提供，所述气体收集器和压力响应释放机构（104）将进入室的上部（23）中的气体捕获，直到达到指定的释放压力 ，对应于期望的端子压力，以防止过早的堵塞指示，否则由入口室中的液位上升指示。 通过分离过滤功能和堵塞指示功能可以实现精确可靠的校准。

公开(公告)号：US06610198B1

公开(公告)日：2003-08-26

申请号：US09934576

申请日：2001-08-22

Applicant: Zemin Jiang ,  Ted Franklin Prater ,  John W. Clevenger, Jr. ,  John Scheuren

Inventor： Zemin Jiang ,  Ted Franklin Prater ,  John W. Clevenger, Jr. ,  John Scheuren

IPC: B01D35143

CPC classification number: B01D35/143 ,  B01D36/001 ,  B01D36/003

Abstract: A liquid filter (10) housing an annular filter element (16) has an annular space (24) between the filter element and the housing and viewable through the housing such that an operator can see the level of liquid in the annular space as an indication of when to replace the filter element, the higher the level of liquid in the annular space the greater the pressure drop across the filter element. The rise in liquid level in the annular space is delayed for applications where the filter element is otherwise changed prematurely and has a longer life than otherwise indicated by the rising liquid level in the annular space. The delay is provided by a liquid and vapor impermeable sleeve (50) trapping vapor. In a further aspect, the sleeve is provided with apertures (70, 72, 74, 90, 92) filled by liquid-soluble buttons (76, 78, 80, 94, 96) providing filter element change interval indication, including advance sequential indication.

Abstract translation: 容纳环形过滤器元件（16）的液体过滤器（10）在过滤器元件和壳体之间具有环形空间（24），并且可通过壳体观察，使得操作者可以看到环形空间中的液体的水平作为指示 当更换过滤器元件时，环形空间中的液体水平越高，过滤器元件上的压降越大。 在过滤器元件过早改变并且具有比由环形空间中的上升液位指示的寿命更长的应用的情况下，环形空间中的液面的上升被延迟。 该延迟是由不透气体的液体和不透气的套管（50）捕获蒸气来提供的。 在另一方面，套筒设置有由液体可移动按钮（76,78,80,94,96）填充的孔（70,72,74,90,92），其提供过滤元件改变间隔指示，包括提前顺序指示 。

公开(公告)号：US06533926B2

公开(公告)日：2003-03-18

申请号：US09827378

申请日：2001-04-05

Applicant: Charles Hawkins ,  Ismail Bagci ,  Zemin Jiang

Inventor： Charles Hawkins ,  Ismail Bagci ,  Zemin Jiang

IPC: B01D35143

CPC classification number: B01D35/143 ,  B01D29/21 ,  B01D29/96 ,  B01D2201/291 ,  B01D2201/4046

Abstract: A replaceable filter cartridge includes an end plate 106 having a data component 107 electrically coupled to an pair of concentric circuit rings 108, 109. The data component may include a sensor, data chip, or resistor and is configured to provide filtration information to a remote station when the filter cartridge is positioned within the housing of a filtration assembly such that the circuit rings connect with electrical contacts in the housing.

Abstract translation: 可替换的滤筒包括端板106，端板106具有电耦合到一对同心电路环108,109的数据部件107.数据部件可以包括传感器，数据芯片或电阻器，并且被配置为向远程 过滤器滤芯定位在过滤组件的壳体内，使得电路环与外壳中的电触点相连接。

公开(公告)号：US5958237A

公开(公告)日：1999-09-28

申请号：US26214

申请日：1997-02-19

Applicant: Alexis Cort ,  Zemin Jiang ,  Dwight S. Suiter

Inventor： Alexis Cort ,  Zemin Jiang ,  Dwight S. Suiter

IPC: B01D29/11 ,  B01D35/153 ,  B01D36/00 ,  F02M37/14 ,  F02M37/22 ,  B01D35/26 ,  B01D35/02

CPC classification number: F02M37/221 ,  B01D29/111 ,  B01D35/153 ,  B01D36/006 ,  F02M37/14 ,  B01D2201/301 ,  F02M2037/225

Abstract: A fuel filter constructed and arranged for fuel-water separation which is designed with an integral fuel pump includes a unitary housing designed with a fuel filter cavity for receipt of a fuel filter cartridge, and a pump receptacle cavity for receipt of a fuel pump. A separating wall is disposed between the fuel filter cavity and the fuel pump cavity and this wall defines a flow passageway for fuel flow communication between the fuel pump and the fuel filter. Included as part of the fuel filter assembly is a lid designed to attach over the fuel filter cavity of the unitary housing and a lid designed to attach over the pump receptacle cavity of the unitary housing. The combining of the fuel filter cartridge and the cooperating fuel pump within the same unitary casting provides design efficiencies and economies.

Abstract translation: 一种用于燃料 - 水分离器构造和布置的燃料过滤器，其被设计为具有一体的燃料泵，包括设计有用于接收燃料过滤器滤芯的燃料过滤器腔的单一壳体和用于接收燃料泵的泵容腔。 分隔壁设置在燃料过滤器腔和燃料泵腔之间，并且该壁限定用于燃料泵和燃料过滤器之间的燃料流连通的流动通道。 作为燃料过滤器组件的一部分包括设计成附接在整体式壳体的燃料过滤器空腔上的盖和设计成附接在整体式壳体的泵容纳腔上的盖。 在相同的单一铸件内组合燃料过滤器滤芯和配合的燃油泵提供了设计效率和经济性。

公开(公告)号：US5846417A

公开(公告)日：1998-12-08

申请号：US897334

申请日：1997-07-21

Applicant: Zemin Jiang ,  Charles Hawkins

Inventor： Zemin Jiang ,  Charles Hawkins

IPC: B01D29/15 ,  B01D35/143 ,  B01D36/00 ,  F02M37/22 ,  B01D35/153 ,  B01D27/10

CPC classification number: F02M37/22 ,  B01D29/15 ,  B01D35/143 ,  B01D36/003 ,  B01D2201/301 ,  B01D2201/316 ,  B01D2201/4046

Abstract: A self-closing centerpost for a fluid filter includes a centerpost body which is constructed and arranged with a hollow interior so as to provide a fluid passageway. The fluid filter is designed for fuel and the hollow centerpost body includes an outer wall which defines a pair of flow apertures. These flow apertures are in flow communication with the fluid passageway in order to deliver fluid to the outlet port of the fluid filter. A control valve is positioned within the hollow interior and is designed with a pair of oppositely-disposed blocking portions which are disposed over the flow apertures when the flow control valve is in its normally closed (spring-biased) condition. In this closed condition, fuel is unable to enter the hollow centerpost body and is thus unable to be delivered to the engine. A biasing spring maintains the flow control valve in this closed condition until such time as a filtering element is installed at which point the endplate of the filtering element is used as the means to push down on a plunger portion of the flow control valve. Once the spring biasing force is exceeded by downward movement of the control valve, the blocking portions move away from the flow apertures so as to move the flow control valve into an open condition and permit fuel to flow through the flow apertures.

Abstract translation: 用于流体过滤器的自闭式中心柱包括中心柱体，其构造并布置有中空的内部，以便提供流体通道。 流体过滤器设计用于燃料，中空的中心柱体包括限定一对流动孔的外壁。 这些流动孔与流体通道流体连通，以将流体输送到流体过滤器的出口。 控制阀位于中空内部，并且设计成具有一对相对设置的阻挡部分，当流量控制阀处于其常闭（弹簧偏置）状态时，它们设置在流动孔的上方。 在这种关闭状态下，燃料不能进入中空的中心柱体，因此不能被输送到发动机。 偏压弹簧将流量控制阀保持在该关闭状态，直到安装过滤元件的时间为止，过滤元件的端板用作将流量控制阀的柱塞部分推下的装置。 一旦通过控制阀的向下运动超过了弹簧偏压力，阻塞部分就离开流动孔而移动，以使流量控制阀移动到打开状态并使燃料流过流动孔。

公开(公告)号：US5556440A

公开(公告)日：1996-09-17

申请号：US326756

申请日：1994-10-20

Applicant: Gene Mullins ,  Zemin Jiang ,  Art P. Piccirilli

Inventor： Gene Mullins ,  Zemin Jiang ,  Art P. Piccirilli

IPC: B01D46/24

CPC classification number: B01D46/2414 ,  B01D2271/022 ,  B01D2271/027

Abstract: A filter seal for a substantially cylindrical air filter includes an integrally molded, polyurethane member which is configured with two primary portions. One portion is an annular body which is formed with an annular receiving channel, like a potting shell, which in turn is sized so as to receive one end of a corresponding filter element. The other portion is an annular sealing lip which is disposed in spaced relation to the receiving channel. This sealing lip includes a specific geometry providing both a ribbed, radial-sealing surface and a convex, axial-sealing surface. The radial-sealing surface provides sealing contact with a generally cylindrical outlet portion of the housing in which the filter element is placed in tension while axial sealing is achieved by compression of the axial-sealing surface against a generally planar surface of the housing. In addition to these two modes of sealing engagement, when the unit is in operation as part of a vehicle, differential pressure forces cause the sealing lip to press more tightly against the housing so as to enhance the sealing. The molding process which completes the fabrication of the filter seal concurrently bonds the filter seal to the filter element.

Abstract translation: 用于大致圆柱形的空气过滤器的过滤器密封件包括一体模制的聚氨酯构件，其被构造成具有两个主要部分。 一个部分是环形体，其形成有环形接收通道，类似于灌封壳，其又被设计成接收相应的过滤元件的一端。 另一部分是与接收通道隔开设置的环形密封唇。 该密封唇包括提供肋状径向密​​封表面和凸形轴向密封表面的特定几何形状。 径向密封表面提供与壳体的大致圆柱形出口部分的密封接触，其中过滤元件被放置在张力中，同时通过将轴向密封表面压靠在壳体的大致平坦的表面上来实现轴向密封。 除了这两种密封接合方式之外，当该单元作为车辆的一部分运行时，差压力使得密封唇更紧密地压靠在壳体上以增强密封。 完成过滤器密封件的制造的模制过程同时将过滤器密封件与过滤元件结合。