Patents Assigned to Caterpillar Paying Products Inc.
  • Compactor having electronically controlled liquid dispensing mechanism, system, and method
    Patent number: 8636443
    Abstract: A compactor includes a rotatable compacting element, and a dispensing mechanism for dispensing a liquid onto an outer surface of the compacting element to prevent sticking of paving material. The compactor further includes an electronic control mechanism configured to activate the dispensing mechanism, and further configured to deactivate the dispensing mechanism responsive to data indicating an extent of coverage of the outer surface with the liquid is sufficient. Related systems and methodology are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Caterpillar Paying Products Inc.
    Inventors: Michael W. Ries, Mark L. Norton