Apple Valley, MN, United States of America

Daniel S Gauer

This inventor holds 3 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Donaldson Comapny, Inc.. Active years: 1979-1986.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Daniel S Gauer. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/daniel-s-gauer

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Calculating rank

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.8

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 136(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:


Years Active: 1979-1986

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3 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Daniel S. Gauer: Air-Cleaning Inventions

Introduction

Daniel S. Gauer is an inventor based in Apple Valley, Minnesota, whose work includes air-cleaning technology. He is associated with Donaldson Company, Inc. and holds 3 patents.

Latest Patents

Gauer’s listed patent, “Two Stage Air Cleaner with Side-by-Side Elements,” describes a two-stage air cleaner designed to clean air efficiently within a compact housing. Its first element is preferably a conical inertial separator with a scavenge outlet. The second element uses a pleated filter, and may include a safety element. Cleaned air passes through the filter and into an outlet tube.

An alternative design uses a pleated filter with a reverse taper that corresponds to the conical precleaner. This arrangement can reduce the size of the air-cleaner housing.

Career Highlights

Gauer’s patent work reflects an engineering focus on air filtration, component arrangement, and compact equipment design. His association with Donaldson Company, Inc. connects his work to a company known for filtration products and technologies.

Collaborations

Gauer’s listed coworkers include Bruce M. Sullivan and Steven M. Alseth. Their names provide context for the professional relationships associated with his work.

Conclusion

Daniel S. Gauer’s air-cleaner invention combines inertial separation and pleated filtration in a design intended to deliver cleaned air while managing equipment size.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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