Filter elements and systems with data conveyance features
OwnerDaniel E. Adamek, Brian R. Tucker +3inventors
InventorsDaniel E. Adamek, Brian R. Tucker, David W. Mulder, Matthew Anderson, Michael J. Lockert
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Abstract
Embodiments herein include filter elements and filtration systems. In an embodiment, a filter element for a filtration system is included. The filter element can include a filter body, filter media disposed within the filter body, and a data storage element associated with the filter body, the data storage element comprising operational program data. Other embodiments are also included herein.
Claims47
A filter element for a filtration system, the filter element comprising:
- a filter body;
- a filter media disposed within the filter body;
- and
- a data storage element associated with the filter element, the data storage element comprising at least one of operational program data and extrinsic data.
The filter element of any of claims 1 and 3-20, the operational program data comprising at least one of:
- an algorithm definition;
- an operating software update;
- and
- a firmware update.
The filter element of any of claims 1-2 and 4-20, the algorithm definition comprising at least one selected from the group consisting of:
- an end-of-life (EOL) prediction algorithm definition;
- an economically optimal change interval prediction algorithm definition;
- a regeneration event recommendation algorithm definition;
- and
- a filtration performance calculation or tracking algorithm definition.
The filter element of any of claims 1-3 and 5-20, the operating software update comprising at least one of:
- a reader device operating software update;
- and
- an operating software update for a device other than a reader device.
The filter element of any of claims 1-4 and 6-20, the firmware update comprising at least one of:
- a reader device firmware update;
- and
- a firmware update for a device other than a reader device.
The filter element of any of claims 1-5 and 7-20, the data storage element further comprising at least one of filter element intrinsic data and extrinsic data.
The filter element of any of claims 1-6 and 8-20, the filter element intrinsic data including at least one of:
- a manufacturing date;
- a filter element serial number;
- a filter element model ID;
- a filter element manufacturer ID;
- a filter element plant ID;
- and
- a filter element performance characteristic parameter.
The filter element of any of claims 1-7 and 9-20, the filter element performance characteristic parameter including at least one selected from the group consisting of:
- filter element capacity information for model ID;
- filter element terminal pressure drop for model ID;
- filter element loading curve for model ID;
- filter element loading coefficient for model ID;
- typical fuel consumption rate for machine associate with filter element model ID;
- and
- fuel usage penalty factor for increased filter element pressure drop for machine associated with filter element model ID.
The filter element of any of claims 1-8 and 10-20, the extrinsic data comprising at least one of:
- fuel cost per unit of fluid measure;
- fuel formulation data;
- environmental emissions regulation data;
- cost of filter element;
- labor cost to change filter element;
- and
- date of extrinsic data revision.
The filter element of any of claims 1-9 and 11-20, wherein the operational program data is encrypted at rest on the filter element.
The filter element of any of claims 1-10 and 12-20, the data storage element further storing a public cryptographic key of the filter element manufacturer.
The filter element of any of claims 1-11 and 13-20, further comprising a communication circuit for data transmission to a reader device.
The filter element of any of claims 1-12 and 14-20, further comprising a wireless communication circuit for wireless data transmission to a reader device.
The filter element of any of claims 1-13 and 15-20, the wireless communication circuit comprising an antenna.
The filter element of any of claims 1-14 and 16-20, further comprising a wireless power receiver.
The filter element of any of claims 1-15 and 17-20, the wireless power receiver comprising an LC circuit.
The filter element of any of claims 1-16 and 18-20, the wireless power receiver comprising an RF power receiver.
The filter element of any of claims 1-17 and 19-20, the wireless power receiver disposed on or in the filter body.
The filter element of any of claims 1-18 and 20, the data storage element comprising a non-volatile memory circuit.
A filtration system comprising:
- a filter element comprising
- a filter body;
- a filter media disposed within the filter body;
- a data storage element associated with the filter element, the data storage element comprising operational program data;
- and
- a reader device external to the filter element and in wired or wireless communication with the filter element.
The filtration system of any of claims 21 and 23-41, further comprising
- a filter housing, the filter housing defining an interior volume, the filter element configured to fit within the interior volume of the filter housing;
- the reader device associated with the filter housing.
The filtration system of any of claims 21-22 and 24-41, further comprising electrical contacts for forming a wired connection between the data storage element and the filter housing.
The filtration system of any of claims 21-23 and 25-41, the operational program data comprising at least one of:
- an algorithm definition;
- an operating software update;
- and
- a firmware update.
The filtration system of any of claims 21-24 and 26-41, the algorithm definition comprising at least one selected from the group consisting of:
- an end-of-life (EOL) prediction algorithm definition;
- an economically optimal change interval prediction algorithm definition:
- a regeneration event recommendation algorithm definition;
- and
- a filtration performance algorithm definition.
The filtration system of any of claims 21-25 and 27-41, the operating software update comprising at least one of:
- a reader device operating software update;
- and
- an operating software update for a device other than a reader device.
The filtration system of any of claims 21-26 and 28-41, the firmware update comprising at least one of:
- a reader device firmware update;
- and
- a firmware update for a device other than a reader device.
The filtration system of any of claims 21-27 and 29-41, the data storage element further comprising at least one of filter element intrinsic data and extrinsic data.
The filtration system of any of claims 21-28 and 30-41, the filter element intrinsic data including at least one of:
- a manufacturing date;
- a filter element serial number;
- a filter element model ID;
- a filter element manufacturer ID;
- a filter element plant ID;
- and
- a filter element performance characteristic parameter.
The filtration system of any of claims 21-29 and 31-41, the filter element performance characteristic parameter including at least one selected from the group consisting of:
- filter element capacity information for model ID;
- filter element terminal pressure drop for model ID;
- filter element loading curve for model ID;
- filter element loading coefficient for model ID;
- typical fuel consumption rate for machine associate with filter element model ID;
- and
- fuel usage penalty factor for increased filter element pressure drop for machine associated with filter element model ID.
The filtration system of any of claims 21-30 and 32-41, the extrinsic data comprising at least one of:
- fuel cost per unit of fluid measure;
- fuel formulation data;
- environmental emissions regulation data;
- cost of filter element;
- labor cost to change filter element;
- and
- date of extrinsic data revision.
The filtration system of any of claims 21-31 and 33-41, wherein the operational program data is encrypted at rest on the filter element.
The filtration system of any of claims 21-32 and 34-41, the data storage element further storing a public cryptographic key of the filter element manufacturer.
The filtration system of any of claims 21-33 and 35-41, further comprising a communication circuit for data transmission to a reader.
The filtration system of any of claims 21-34 and 36-41, further comprising a wireless communication circuit for wireless data transmission to a reader.
The filtration system of any of claims 21-35 and 37-41, the wireless communication circuit comprising an antenna.
The filtration system of any of claims 21-36 and 38-41, further comprising a wireless power receiver.
The filtration system of any of claims 21-37 and 39-41, the wireless power receiver comprising an LC circuit.
The filtration system of any of claims 21-38 and 40-41, the wireless power receiver comprising an RF power receiver.
The filtration system of any of claims 21-39 and 41, the wireless power receiver disposed on or in the filter body.
A method of providing data to a filtration system in the field comprising:
- storing operational program data on a filter element, the filter element comprising
- a filter body;
- a filter media disposed within the filter body;
- and
- a data storage element associated with the filter element;
- installing the filter element within a filter housing, the filter housing defining an interior volume, the filter element configured to fit within the interior volume of the filter housing;
- and
- passing the operational program data onto a reader.
The method of any of claims 42 and 44-47, wherein the reader is associated with the filter housing.
The method of any of claims 42-43 and 45-47, further comprising passing filter element intrinsic data to the reader.
The method of any of claims 42-44 and 46-47, wherein filter element intrinsic data is passed before the operational program data.
The method of any of claims 42-45 and 47, wherein the operational program data is not passed until specifically requested by the reader.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.