Patents by Inventor David C. Becktel

David C. Becktel has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Replaceable filter with locking mechanism
    Patent number: 6814243
    Abstract: A filter assembly with a replaceable filter element and a reusable filter housing, which incorporates a locking mechanism to ensure that the filter system will not be operated without a filter element installed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc
    Inventors: Aaron K. Amstutz, David C. Becktel, Jeffrey R. Ries, Kevin K. Socha
  • Replaceable filter with locking mechanism
    Publication number: 20030019809
    Abstract: A filter assembly with a replaceable filter element and a reusable filter housing, which incorporates a locking mechanism to ensure that the filter system will not be operated without a filter element installed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2002
    Publication date: January 30, 2003
    Inventors: Aaron K. Amstutz, David C. Becktel, Jeffrey R. Ries, Kevin K. Socha
  • Fluid filter with locking mechanism
    Patent number: 6481580
    Abstract: A fuel filter assembly with a replaceable filter element and a reusable filter housing, which incorporates a locking mechanism to ensure that the filter system will not be operated without a filter element installed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc
    Inventors: Aaron K. Amstutz, David C. Becktel, Jeffrey R. Ries, Kevin K. Socha
  • Slip resistant filter housing
    Publication number: 20020043506
    Abstract: A fuel filter assembly includes a filter element positioned within a hollow cylindrical filter housing and attached to the filter housing such that the filter element and filter housing rotate in unison. The filter housing includes an integral gripping surface, such as longitudinal ribs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2000
    Publication date: April 18, 2002
    Inventors: Aaron K. Amstutz, David C. Becktel, Terry L. Miller, Jeffrey R. Ries, Kevin K. Socha
  • Apparatus for extruding a viscous material
    Patent number: 5468137
    Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus for continuously extruding a viscous material having discontinuous reinforcing fibers therein. The apparatus has a rotating extruder head assembly including an extruding die having an extruding passage. A plurality of vanes extend outward from the extruding passage. In response to rotation of the extruder head assembly the fibers are orientated on a helix about a mandrel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 21, 1995
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Becktel, Harry B. Newman, Phillip E. Moldenhauer