Thomas W Olson

US Patent:

7323029, Jan 29, 2008

Filed:

Feb 10, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/776662

Inventors:

Randall Allen Engelland - Farmington MN, US
Thomas Richard Olson - Prior Lake MN, US
Gary Ray Gillingham - Prior Lake MN, US
Jim C. Rothman - Burnsville MN, US
Richard Lawrence Suydam - River Falls WI, US

Assignee:

Donaldson Company, Inc. - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

B01D 46/24

US Classification:

55502, 553853, 55498, 55488, 55503, 55504, 55506, 55507, 55510, 55480, 55481, 123198 E

Abstract:

An air cleaner arrangement or assembly is provided. The air cleaner arrangement includes a serviceable filter cartridge. The air cleaner assembly also includes an arrangement for positioning the filter cartridge into a preferred, sealing, orientation and for securing the filter cartridge in that location. Preferred serviceable filter cartridges are provided, as well as methods of assembly and use.

US Patent:

7351270, Apr 1, 2008

Filed:

Feb 10, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/776303

Inventors:

Randall Allen Engelland - Farmington MN, US
Thomas Richard Olson - Prior Lake MN, US
Gary Ray Gillingham - Prior Lake MN, US
Jim C. Rothman - Mendota Heights MN, US
Richard Lawrence Suydam - River Falls WI, US

Assignee:

Donaldson Company, Inc. - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

B01D 46/24

US Classification:

55502, 553853, 55498, 55488, 55503, 55504, 55506, 55507, 55510, 55480, 55481, 123198 E

Abstract:

An air cleaner arrangement or assembly is provided. The air cleaner arrangement includes a serviceable filter cartridge. The air cleaner assembly also includes an arrangement for positioning the filter cartridge into a preferred, sealing, orientation and for securing the filter cartridge in that location. Preferred serviceable filter cartridges are provided, as well as methods of assembly and use.

US Patent:

7601033, Oct 13, 2009

Filed:

Mar 1, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/680721

Inventors:

Andrew J. Ries - Lino Lakes MN, US
George Patras - Greenfield MN, US
Thomas J. Olson - Eagan MN, US

Assignee:

Medtronic, Inc. - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

H01R 13/504
A61N 1/375

US Classification:

439669, 607 37

Abstract:

An implantable medical device connector assembly and method of manufacture include a molded, insulative shell having an inner surface forming a connector bore, a circuit member including a one or more traces extending through the shell; one or more conductive members positioned along the connector bore and electrically coupled to the traces; and sealing members positioned between the conductive members.

US Patent:

7654843, Feb 2, 2010

Filed:

Feb 28, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/363651

Inventors:

Thomas J. Olson - Eagan MN, US
Andrew J. Ries - Lino Lakes MN, US
George Patras - Greenfield MN, US
John D. Longtin - Lake Elmo MN, US

Assignee:

Medtronic, Inc. - Minneaoplis MN

International Classification:

H01R 13/64

US Classification:

439248, 607115

Abstract:

A medical device connector assembly and fabrication method are provided wherein the connector assembly includes a core element, a plurality of conductive members positioned along the core element, and a plurality of sealing members positioned between the conductive members, the sealing members having an outer surface supported by the core element.

US Patent:

7682416, Mar 23, 2010

Filed:

Feb 16, 2005

Appl. No.:

10/589519

Inventors:

Randall Allen Engelland - Farmington MN, US
Thomas Richard Olson - Prior Lake MN, US
Gary Ray Gillingham - Prior Lake MN, US
Jim C. Rothman - Burnsville MN, US
Richard Lawrence Suydam - River Falls WI, US

Assignee:

Donaldson Company, Inc. - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

B01D 46/00

US Classification:

55481, 553853, 55480, 55502, 55506, 123198 E

Abstract:

An air cleaner arrangement or assembly is provided. The air cleaner arrangement includes a serviceable filter cartridge. The air cleaner assembly also includes an arrangement for positioning the filter cartridge into a preferred, sealing, orientation and for securing the filter cartridge in that location. Preferred serviceable filter cartridges are provided, as well as methods of assembly and use.

US Patent:

7717754, May 18, 2010

Filed:

Dec 7, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/608011

Inventors:

Andrew J. Ries - Lino Lakes MN, US
George Patras - Greenfield MN, US
Thomas J. Olson - Eagan MN, US

Assignee:

Medtronic, Inc. - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

H01R 24/04

US Classification:

439669, 607 36, 607116, 439668, 439909

Abstract:

An implantable medical device connector assembly and method of manufacture include a molded, insulative shell having an inner surface forming a connector bore, a circuit member including a one or more traces extending through the shell; one or more conductive members positioned along the connector bore and electrically coupled to the traces; and sealing members positioned between the conductive members.

US Patent:

7927396, Apr 19, 2011

Filed:

Mar 19, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/383205

Inventors:

Thomas R. Olson - Prior Lake MN, US
Gary Gillingham - Prior Lake MN, US
Fred Wahlquist - Bloomington MN, US

Assignee:

Donaldson Company, Inc. - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

B01D 51/00

US Classification:

55418, 55417, 55420, 55429, 55301, 55302, 55282, 55495, 55498, 95280

Abstract:

Methods, techniques, and constructions are provided for use to apply an evacuation valve arrangement on an air cleaner assembly that is configured for pulse jet operation. An example evacuation valve arrangement is provided which comprises a valve member in the form of a sleeve that extends completely around a sidewall portion of an air cleaner housing of a pulse jet air cleaner. Examples are depicted in which the sidewall portion can comprise: a portion of a housing sidewall section that surrounds an installed filter cartridge, in use; a portion of an access cover; or, a drop tube secured to a portion of the housing, for example either on an access cover or on another portion of a housing. Specific features and alternatives are described. Also, methods of assembly and operation are described.

US Patent:

7972405, Jul 5, 2011

Filed:

Feb 12, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/704909

Inventors:

Randall Allen Engelland - Farmington MN, US
Thomas Richard Olson - Prior Lake MN, US
Gary Ray Gillingham - Prior Lake MN, US
Jim C. Rothman - Burnsville MN, US
Richard Lawrence Suydam - River Falls WI, US

Assignee:

Donaldson Company, Inc. - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

B01D 46/52

US Classification:

55521, 553853, 55480, 55481, 55502, 55506, 123198 E

Abstract:

An air cleaner arrangement or assembly is provided. The air cleaner arrangement includes a serviceable filter cartridge. The air cleaner assembly also includes an arrangement for positioning the filter cartridge into a preferred, sealing, orientation and for securing the filter cartridge in that location. Preferred serviceable filter cartridges are provided, as well as methods of assembly and use.