Patents by Inventor David M. Thaler

David M. Thaler 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).

  • Patent number: 7503956
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for treating fluid are provided. The apparatus may include a housing, a fluid treatment element arranged within the housing, a mat arranged between the housing and the fluid treatment element, and a collar. The collar may have a curved length terminating at first and second ends and may be arranged within the housing proximate the fluid treatment element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventor: David M. Thaler
  • Patent number: 7445248
    Abstract: A joint is provided permitting relative radial and axial movement between a first wall thermally expanding at a first amount and a second wall thermally expanding at a second amount. The joint includes a first fixed connection between a first edge of the second wall and the first wall. The joint also includes an endplate including a first edge and a second fixed connection between a second edge of the second wall and the first edge of the endplate. The joint also includes a clip and a third fixed connection between the clip and the first wall. The joint further includes a fourth fixed connection between the clip and the endplate, the clip permitting the relative radial and axial movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: David M. Thaler, Richard A. Crandell, Kevin A. Daly