Patents by Inventor Gordon H. Holze

Gordon H. Holze 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: 6427671
    Abstract: This invention relates generally fluid mixer assembly and more particularly to an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) mixer comprising an inlet conduit, an exhaust conduit, and a shielded conduit. The shielded conduit is partially disposed in the inlet conduit and has a fluid diverting portion and fluid passing portion. The fluid diverting portion diverts intake air into a first fluid stream and a second fluid stream. Exhaust gas is passed through fluid passing portion and is mixed with the first fluid stream and second fluid stream generally at a point downstream of the shielded conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2002
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Gordon H. Holze, Keith E. Lawrence, Samuel L. Montooth
  • Patent number: 4126359
    Abstract: An endless track assembly comprises a pair of laterally spaced link assemblies each having a plurality of articulated links. Each pair of interconnected links is mounted on the end of a pin having a torsional track bushing mounted thereon. The torsional track bushing includes a metallic sleeve spaced longitudinally from one of the links and an elastomeric-based bushing secured between the metallic sleeve and such link for permitting relative torsional movements therebetween. The elastomeric-based bushing may constitute an annular member entirely composed of an elastomer, an elastomeric member secured on a metallic ring, or a plurality of elastomeric discs interleaved between a plurality of metallic discs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 1977
    Date of Patent: November 21, 1978
    Assignee: Caterpillar Tractor Co.
    Inventor: Gordon H. Holze