Patents by Inventor David V. Teel

David V. Teel 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: 6098903
    Abstract: A fuel injector includes an injector body defining a terminal passage extending between a solenoid cavity and an outer surface. A solenoid assembly is press fit attached to the injector body and received in the solenoid cavity. The solenoid assembly includes a bobbin sandwiched between an upper magnetic flux carrier and a lower magnetic flux carrier. At least one of the flux carriers is plastically deformed when the solenoid assembly is attached to the injector body. A terminal assembly has an external terminal, an electrical conductor and a sealing member surrounding a portion of the electrical conductor. A portion of the electrical conductor and the sealing member are received in the terminal passage. A clamp is in contact with the outer surface of the injector body and the terminal assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2000
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew S. Touvelle, Thomas R. Springer, Jeffrey R. Ries, James J. Streicher, David V. Teel, Van A. Flamion