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Alan E. Currier, Atlanta, GA US
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| 20090208714 | PRE-COATED NON-WOVEN MAT-FACED GYPSUM PANEL - A gypsum panel suitable for use in constructing a roof deck comprising a set gypsum core having at least about 0.3 pounds of reinforcing fibers per 100 square feet and a density sufficient to provide a board weight of 130 lbs per 100 square feet, where the core sandwiched between and faced with coated non-woven fibrous mats, wherein the free surface of each mat is pre-coated with a combination of a mineral pigment and a polymer latex adhesive binder applied to the mat surfaces as an aqueous coating composition. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20100048080 | Interior Wallboard and Method of Making Same - A gypsum wallboard suitable for Level 4 finishing having a coated non-woven first glass fiber mat facing material on one major surface and an optionally coated second glass fiber mat where on the other major surface. The first glass fiber mat has a majority of fibers of a nominal fiber diameter between 8 and 11 microns and a fiber length between ¼ and ¾ inch and has a basis weight between about 1.7 lb./100 ft. | 02-25-2010 |
Bradford L. Currier, Rochester, MN US
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| 20080206308 | Hydrogel Porogents for Fabricating Biodegradable Scaffolds - Hydrogel microparticles with entrapped liquid are used as the porogen to reproducibly form interconnected pore networks in a porous scaffold. In one embodiment, a biodegradable unsaturated polymer, a crosslinking agent, and a porogen comprising biodegradable hydrogel microparticles are mixed together and allowed to form a porous scaffold in an mold or in a body cavity. Example biodegradable unsaturated polymers include poly(propylene fumarate) and poly(e-caprolactone-fumarate). The cosslinking agent may be a free radical initiator, or may include a free radical initiator and a monomer capable of addition polymerization. Example hydrogel microparticles include uncrosslinked or crosslinked collagen , an uncrosslinked or crosslinked collagen derivative, and an uncrosslinked or crosslinked synthetic biodegradable polymer such as oligo(poly(ethylene glycol) fumarate). | 08-28-2008 |
| 20090216272 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRANS-LAMINA SPINAL FIXATION - A method of providing spinal stabilization is provided herein. More specifically, the method includes positioning a plurality of fixation assemblies within a plurality of vertebrae in a trans-lamina orientation wherein each fixation assembly includes a proximal portion configured to securely receive a stabilization element (e.g., a stabilization rod). The proximal portions of the various fixation assemblies can be aligned so as to secure at least one stabilization element in a desired position (e.g., along and above a midline of the patient's spine, adjacent and parallel to the midline). A system for providing spinal stabilization is also provided which utilizes trans-lamina delivery and positioning of fixation assemblies within target vertebrae thereby providing stronger fixation and a significant reduction in associated tissue damage. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20110060368 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRANS-LAMINA SPINAL FIXATION - A method of providing spinal stabilization is provided herein. More specifically, the method includes positioning a plurality of fixation assemblies within a plurality of vertebrae in a trans-lamina orientation wherein each fixation assembly includes a proximal portion configured to securely receive a stabilization element (e.g., a stabilization rod). The proximal portions of the various fixation assemblies can be aligned so as to secure at least one stabilization element in a desired position (e.g., along and above a midline of the patient's spine, adjacent and parallel to the midline). A system for providing spinal stabilization is also provided which utilizes trans-lamina delivery and positioning of fixation assemblies within target vertebrae thereby providing stronger fixation and a significant reduction in associated tissue damage. | 03-10-2011 |
Brian J. Currier, Newport, NH US
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| 20090230095 | Apparatus and Method for a Liquid Cooled Shield for Improved Piercing Performance - A shield for a plasma arc torch that pierces and cuts a metallic workpiece producing a splattering of molten metal directed at the torch, the shield protecting consumable components of the plasma arc torch from the splattering molten metal. The shield can include a body, a first surface of the body configured to be contact-cooled by a gas flow, a second surface of the body configured to be contact-cooled by a liquid flow, and a seal assembly configured to be secured to the body and disposed relative to the second surface configured to retain the liquid flow contact-cooling the second surface. | 09-17-2009 |
| 20090308849 | Method and Apparatus for Alignment of Components of a Plasma Arc Torch - A coolant tube and electrode are adapted to mate with each other to align the tube relative to the electrode during operation of the torch. Improved alignment ensures an adequate flow of coolant along an interior surface of the electrode. In one aspect, an elongated body of the coolant tube has a surface adapted to mate with the electrode. In another aspect, an elongated body of the electrode has a surface adapted to mate with the coolant tube. The surfaces of the tube and electrode may, for example, be flanges, tapered surfaces, contours, or steps. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20100078408 | NOZZLE WITH EXPOSED VENT PASSAGE - A nozzle for a plasma torch can include a body that has an inner surface, an outer surface, a proximal end, and an exit orifice at a distal end. The nozzle can also include a liner surrounded by the inner surface of the body. The liner can include a proximal end and an exit orifice at a distal end adjacent the exit orifice of the body. The nozzle can include at least one vent passage formed in the body. The vent passage can have an inlet formed in the inner surface of the body and an outlet formed in the outer surface of the body. The vent passage can be disposed between the proximal end of the body and the proximal end of the liner. The plasma arc torch can include a configuration that allows for increased electrode life and nozzle life for a vented high current plasma process. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100243619 | PLASMA ARC TORCH ROTATIONAL ASSEMBLY - A plasma torch rotation assembly for relieving stress on a lead. The rotation assembly can include an outer housing, which can have a mounting surface adapted to be fixedly coupled to a torch mount. The rotation assembly can include an inner component disposed at least partially within the outer housing, and a bearing structure disposed between the outer housing and the inner component. The bearing structure can facilitate rotational movement of the outer housing relative to the inner component, about a longitudinal axis of the rotation assembly. The rotation assembly can include a torch adapter disposed near a first end of the inner component. The torch adapter can be adapted to mate with a plasma arc torch. The rotation assembly can include a receiving portion disposed at a second end of the inner component, the receiving portion adapted to receive at least a portion a lead. | 09-30-2010 |
Donald W. Currier, Houston, TX US
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| 20090056258 | Forming Apparatus and System - A forming system is provided for retaining a conformable material. The conformable material is, in one embodiment, concrete. The forming system includes one or more forming members, some comprising at least two panels connected in spaced relation so as to define a substantially linear passageway adapted to retain a first supply of concrete. In other embodiments, the forming member may comprise one or more panels forming various configurations so as to define substantially non-linear passageways or an end forming member to retain a conformable or settable material such as concrete which hardens in place. Each of at least two panels of the forming member further preferably comprises at least one interconnectable end defining an interconnectable element. The at least one interconnectable end, in some embodiments, forms an interengageable slot with the interconnectable element adapted to be interconnectable with at least one other structure. The one other structure, in some embodiments, comprises one or more forming members being configured similarly. Additionally, the at least two panels, in one embodiment, are preferably adapted to be disconnectable after use to subsequently receive a second supply of conformable material. | 03-05-2009 |
Erika Currier, San Diego, CA US
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| 20080280303 | G-PROTEIN COUPLED RECEPTORS HIGH-THROUGHPUT FUNCTIONAL ASSAY - Disclosed herein are methods for enabling or improving functional assays of G-protein coupled receptors through the use of co-expression of helper genes. In some cases, chimeras linking the regulatory domain of the rap1B protein to the effector region of the ras oncogene are used in conduction with existing functional assays for cellular proliferation. Furthermore, overexpression of other genes can further augment the enabling properties of ras/rap chimeras. | 11-13-2008 |
James P. Currier, Mill Valley, CA US
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| 20110087533 | CONNECTING INTERNET USERS - In one embodiment, the invention is a method. The method includes providing an offer to a connector. The method also includes receiving responses from users to the offer, the users having received the offer from the connector. The method further includes completing the transaction with the users. | 04-14-2011 |
Jeffrey R. Currier, Issaquah, WA US
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| 20080282224 | Type and property definition support for software - Aspects of the subject matter described herein relate to type and property definition support for software. In aspects, new types can be added to an application model after the software has been created without changing the software. After software is created and embodied in computer code, a new type definition may be received by a user type service. The user type service may then place the new type definition in a data store in which other types native to the software are located. The software may then use the new type definitions and properties associated therewith in queries and in user interfaces provided by the software. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20110202667 | Database Virtualization - Aspects of the subject matter described herein relate database virtualization. In aspects, clusters of database servers may be located at various locations of the Internet. When a client seeks to access a logical database, the client may send a logical server and logical database name in a data structure. These names may be used to find a physical server(s) and database(s) that correspond to the logical database. Once the location is determined, a proxy component is used to intercept and/or forward communications between the client and the physical server(s) and database(s) corresponding to the logical database. Using this system, a client may access data from a logical database without knowing the physical address of the logical user database. | 08-18-2011 |
Jon Currier, Edmond, OK US
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| 20090226329 | Condensate Pump - A condensate pump that provides a ventilation system that efficiently expels warm air surrounding a pump motor is disclosed. The pump has a motor-driven fan, a cover that encloses the fan, and a ventilation opening that allows for air to enter through the cover. The cover has an exhaust opening adjacent to the fan and a discharge outlet. The space between the exhaust opening and the discharge outlet defines a throat. A cutwater is adjacent to the exhaust opening for focusing air outward through the throat and expelling it from the cover through the discharge outlet. | 09-10-2009 |
Lee Currier, Cookeville, TN US
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| 20100044298 | Centertube for a combination full flow and bypass filter apparatus - A filter apparatus for filtering fluid in an internal combustion engine, the filter apparatus including annular full flow filter media extending axially between a first end and a second end. The full flow filter media surrounds a reinforcing member which extends axially between the first end and the second end and includes a plurality of axially spaced apart circumferential connecting segments. The circumferential connecting segments extend between a plurality of substantially axially extending ribs which connect the reinforcing member to a radially inwardly spaced bypass tube. The reinforcing member also includes a plurality of flow apertures defined by the connecting segments and the ribs. | 02-25-2010 |
Michael J. Currier, Cornelius, NC US
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| 20100121773 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENTERPRISE PRIVACY INFORMATION COMPLIANCE - A system and method for enterprise privacy information compliance (EPIC), configured to scan and interrogate a site for privacy compliance based on one or more privacy standards. The method includes identifying at least one website associated with a URL and determining whether the at least one website is compliant with one or more privacy requirements. The method also includes generating a report indicating which of the one or more privacy requirements are met and which of the one or more privacy requirements are unmet. | 05-13-2010 |
Neal Currier, Columbus, IN US
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| 20090324488 | System and method for on-board waste heat recovery - A technique is described including receiving a hydrocarbon stream, and heating the hydrocarbon stream with an exhaust steam from an internal combustion engine. This technique may include reacting the hydrocarbon stream catalytically to produce hydrogen and a modified hydrocarbon stream having a lower saturation state than the hydrocarbon stream, recovering energy from the hydrogen stream, and/or providing the modified hydrocarbon stream to a fuel supply for the internal combustion engine. | 12-31-2009 |
Neal W. Currier, Columbus, IN US
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| 20080302092 | NOX ADSORBER CATALYST AND SYSTEM THEREFOR - A NOx adsorber catalyst may comprise a housing defining an inlet configured to receive exhaust gas produced by an internal combustion engine, an outlet and a chamber between the inlet and the outlet. A NOx adsorber element may be positioned in the chamber adjacent to the inlet. The NOx adsorber element may be configured to trap NOx in the exhaust gas during lean fuel operation of the engine, and to release the trapped NOx and reduce the released NOx to nitrogen during rich fuel operation of the engine. A hydrocarbon trap may be positioned in the chamber between the NOx adsorber element and the outlet. The hydrocarbon trap may be configured to trap hydrocarbons that travel through the NOx adsorber element during the rich fuel operation of the engine. The trapped hydrocarbons may be oxidized by oxygen present in the exhaust gas during lean fuel operation following rich fuel operation. | 12-11-2008 |
| 20090272099 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE DEGRADATION OF AN SCR CATALYST - According to one representative embodiment, an apparatus for determining the degradation of a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) catalyst of an engine exhaust aftertreatment system includes a system properties module configured to store at least one system dynamics property value of the exhaust system at a first time and receive the at least one system dynamics property value of the exhaust aftertreatment system at a second time subsequent to the first time. The apparatus also includes a system dynamics module configured to determine a storage capacity of the SCR catalyst based on a comparison between the at least one system dynamic property value at the first time and the at least one system dynamic property value at the second time. Additionally, the apparatus includes an SCR catalyst degradation factor module configured to determine an SCR catalyst degradation factor based at least partially on the storage capacity of the SCR catalyst. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20100024390 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR REDUCING NOx EMISSIONS ON AN SCR CATALYST - According to one representative embodiment, an apparatus for reducing NO | 02-04-2010 |
| 20110047964 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND APPARATUSES OF SCR DIAGNOSTICS - One embodiment is a method including operating an SCR system at a plurality of commanded ammonia to NOx input ratios, providing a plurality of data indicating NOx output from the SCR system for the plurality of commanded ammonia to NOx input ratios, and evaluating the plurality of data to diagnose the SCR system. Additional embodiment are methods, systems, and apparatuses including SCR diagnostics. Further embodiments, forms, objects, features, advantages, aspects, and benefits shall become apparent from the following description and drawings. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110047970 | HIGH EFFICIENCY NOx REDUCTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - An exhaust gas stream aftertreatment system and method achieves high efficiency NOx reduction in exhaust gas emissions by arranging a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) catalyst element upstream from a NOx adsorber catalyst. In an exemplary embodiment, a reductant is introduced into the exhaust gas stream, exposing the exhaust gas stream containing the reductant to a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) catalyst element, and exposing the exhaust gas stream that was exposed to the SCR catalyst element to a NOx adsorber catalyst element. The NOx adsorber catalyst element can be regenerated by temporarily reducing an oxygen concentration in an exhaust gas stream to reduce the λ of the exhaust gas stream. While the oxygen concentration is reduced, reductant is introduced into the exhaust gas stream at a rate that achieves a fuel-rich condition, and the fuel rich exhaust stream is exposed to the NOx adsorber catalyst element. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110113756 | System, method and apparatus for fuel injector diagnostics - A method includes providing a system having a fluid flow, a fuel injector and an oxygen sensor disposed in the fluid flow, where the oxygen sensor is downstream of the fuel injector. The method includes determining a first air fuel ratio, changing an injection rate of the fuel injector and determining a second air fuel ratio, and determining a fault value for the fuel injector from the first air fuel ratio and the second air fuel ratio. The method further includes determining the fault value for the fuel injector by determining a difference between the first air fuel ratio and the second air fuel ratio, and by determining that the fault value is positive in response to the difference being lower than a passing threshold value. The method includes changing injection rates of the fuel injector for specified periods of time short enough to significant disruption of system temperatures. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110139136 | TECHNIQUES FOR ENHANCING AFTERTREATMENT REGENERATION CAPABILITY - A system is provided for enhancing aftertreatment regeneration capability. The system includes an internal combustion engine producing an exhaust gas stream and an aftertreatment component that treats the exhaust gas stream, where the aftertreatment component includes a desired inlet exhaust gas temperature. The system includes an exhaust gas pressure device that modulates an exhaust pressure value, and a fuel injection system that provides a post-injection event. The system includes a controller that provides an exhaust pressure command and a fuel injection command in response to determining that a temperature of the exhaust gas stream is lower than the desired inlet exhaust gas temperature. The exhaust gas pressure device is responsive to the exhaust pressure command and the fuel injection system is responsive to the fuel injection command. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110146270 | TECHNIQUES FOR OPTIMIZING ENGINE OPERATIONS DURING AFTERTREATMENT REGENERATION - A system is described for producing an elevated exhaust temperature and reduced NO | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110219747 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR DOSER COMPENSATION IN AN SCR SYSTEM - A method includes determining whether selective catalytic reduction (SCR) test conditions are present, and in response to the SCR test conditions being present, operating an SCR aftertreatment system at a number of reduced ammonia to NOx ratio (ANR) operating points. The method further includes determining a deNO | 09-15-2011 |
| 20120023905 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPARATUS TO ENGAGE ALTERNATE REDUCTANT IN A NOX REDUCTION SYSTEM - An exhaust aftertreatment process including providing a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) catalyst disposed in an exhaust stream of an internal combustion engine; determining that a temperature of the exhaust stream is not within an NH | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120023906 | SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR ENHANCING EXHAUST AFTERTREATMENT STARTUP EMISSIONS CONTROL - An aftertreatment system including a method which provides a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) catalyst disposed in an exhaust stream of an engine; determines that an ammonia pre-load condition for the SCR catalyst is present; determines a first amount of ammonia pre-load in response to the ammonia pre-load condition; injects an amount of ammonia or urea into the exhaust stream in response to the first amount of ammonia; and adsorbs a second amount of ammonia onto the SCR catalyst in response to injecting an amount of ammonia or urea, where the second amount of ammonia is either the injected amount of ammonia or an amount of ammonia resulting from hydrolysis from the injected amount of urea. | 02-02-2012 |
Peter Currier, Winsted, CT US
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| 20090159308 | COVER ASSEMBLY FOR AN IN-FLOOR BOX - A cover assembly for a floor-mounted enclosure or in-floor box includes a lid that remains flush with the floor and covers the in-floor box while permitting egress of electrical cables connected to receptacles housed in the box. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20110062307 | PRE-POUR SLEEVE SYSTEM - A pre-pour sleeve system having a sleeve body and a key that cooperate to form a void in a floor, wall, or other structure. The sleeve body includes a first termination end and a second termination end defining a gap therebetween, each termination end including a mating sleeve feature. The key includes at least one mating key feature adapted to mate with each mating sleeve feature of the body, said key further having a key body that fits into the gap of the sleeve body. In an engaged position, the key is mated with the sleeve body to form a substantially continuous shape, around which concrete or other material is poured. After the concrete sets, the key is disengaged from the sleeve body, allowing the sleeve body to compress and be removed from the floor and reclaimed. | 03-17-2011 |
Richard Currier, Rochester, NY US
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| 20110047851 | REMOVABLE FOREGRIP WITH LASER SIGHT - A sight assembly for a firearm includes a foregrip removably attachable to the firearm, a first light source disposed within the foregrip, and a different second light source disposed within the foregrip. The assembly also includes a power source electrically connected to the first and second light sources, and a control circuit configured to control activation of the first and second light sources. | 03-03-2011 |
Robert D. Currier, Clarksville, VA US
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| 20080270029 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING AND REPORTING THE PRESENCE OF RED TIDE AT BEACHES - Human observers stationed on or near beaches gather subjective observations of one or more observable beach conditions associated with respiratory distress. Subjectively determined observations such as dead fish and audible coughing provide a better indication of the likelihood of respiratory distress than measurements made using scientific instruments. The observations may be sent to a remote central database using handheld communication devices. A beach status evaluation is determined based on stored observations, and may be provided to beachgoers through Internet web pages or by telephone or text-message to enable beachgoers to choose an alternative beach or alternative activity when respiratory distress is likely. | 10-30-2008 |
Robert P. Currier, Santa Fe, NM US
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| 20100319534 | GAS STORAGE AND SEPARATION BY ELECTRIC FIELD SWING ADSORPTION - Gases are stored, separated, and/or concentrated. An electric field is applied across a porous dielectric adsorbent material. A gas component from a gas mixture may be selectively separated inside the energized dielectric. Gas is stored in the energized dielectric for as long as the dielectric is energized. The energized dielectric selectively separates, or concentrates, a gas component of the gas mixture. When the potential is removed, gas from inside the dielectric is released. | 12-23-2010 |
Thomas Currier, Rochester, MN US
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| 20110240007 | HELIOSTAT REPOSITIONING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for providing real time control of a heliostat array or CPV/PV module that reduces actuation cost, the disclosure reduces the fixed cost of calibrating and repositioning an individual surface. This simultaneously removes the core engineering assumption that drives the development of large trackers, and enables a system and method to cost effectively track a small surface. In addition to lower initial capital cost, a small heliostat or solar tracker can be pre-assembled, mass-produced, and shipped more easily. Smaller mechanisms can also be installed with simple hand tools and do not require installers to rent expensive cranes or installation equipment. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20120012101 | ROBOTIC HELIOSTAT SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATION - A system and method for operating a robotic controller to automatically position multiple solar surfaces in order to increase solar energy generation from the solar surfaces. In an embodiment the robotic controller travels in a sealed track and adjusts the solar surfaces using magnetic communication. | 01-19-2012 |
Thomas Joseph Currier, Rochester, MN US
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| 20120123720 | ROBOTIC HELIOSTAT CALIBRATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A robotic controller for autonomous calibration and inspection of two or more solar surfaces wherein the robotic controller includes a drive system to position itself near a solar surface such that onboard sensors may be utilized to gather information about the solar surface. An onboard communication unit relays information to a central processing network, this processor combines new information with stored historical data to calibrate a solar surface and/or to determine its instantaneous health. | 05-17-2012 |
Travis Currier, Pico Rivera, CA US
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| 20110108856 | ORGANIC LIGHT EMITTING DIODE AND ORGANIC SOLAR CELL STACK - This disclosure relates to an organic solar cell and an organic light emitting diode stack. The stack comprises a solar cell portion having a substrate, an electrode, an active layer, and a second electrode. The stack also comprises a light emitting diode portion having a substrate, an electrode, an active layer, and a second electrode. The solar cell portion is laminated to the light emitting diode portion to form a stack. In a variation, the stack comprises a solar cell portion that includes a substrate, an electrode and an active layer. In this variation, there is a connection portion that includes a second substrate, having a second electrode on one side and a third electrode on the other side of the second substrate. Also in this variation, there is also a light emitting diode portion, which includes a third substrate, an electrode on the third substrate and a second active layer. The solar cell portion is laminated to the connection portion and the connection portion is laminated to the light emitting diode portion to form a stack. | 05-12-2011 |
Wilson Lee Currier, Cookeville, TN US
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| 20080308485 | Self-adjusting minimum load filter cartridge and bypass valve - A combination full flow media and bypass media filter cartridge for filtering fluid in an internal combustion engine. The apparatus includes a venturi filter having a full flow media attached to and extending between a first endplate and a second endplate. The second endplate includes an orifice. The apparatus further includes a stack of disks extending between a compression end and a venturi end. The stack of disks has a flow path defined by a plurality of openings wherein each disk includes at least one opening. The flow path extends between the compression end and the venturi end. The venturi end is substantially adjacent the second endplate of the venturi filter. The apparatus further comprises means connected to the venturi filter for maintaining a minimum sealing force on the stack of disks. | 12-18-2008 |