Patents by Inventor Jack A. Albert

Jack A. Albert 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).

  • Publication number: 20230069942
    Abstract: A system includes a conductive sampling swab including a non-mesh substrate and a thermal desorber including a clamping assembly configured to releasably hold the conductive sampling swab. The clamping assembly is configured to be electrically connected to a voltage or current source, and the thermal desorber is configured to resistively heat the conductive sampling swab to a temperature sufficient to vaporize a sample material disposed on the conductive sampling swab.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2021
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Inventors: Andrey N Vilkov, Joseph Adam Widjaja, Jack Albert Syage
  • Patent number: 11156145
    Abstract: An emission module for treating exhaust gas including a housing, a first catalyst substrate positioned within the housing and having an inlet end, the first catalyst substrate defining a plurality of flow passages extending longitudinally from the inlet end, and a first restrictor plate positioned at the inlet end of the first catalyst substrate to block exhaust flow through a first portion of the plurality of flow passages while allowing exhaust flow through the remainder of the plurality of flow passages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Wesley Gene Benson, Andrew M. Denis, Joshua Lynn Ratts, Jack Albert Merchant
  • Publication number: 20210231043
    Abstract: An emission module for treating exhaust gas including a housing, a first catalyst substrate positioned within the housing and having an inlet end, the first catalyst substrate defining a plurality of flow passages extending longitudinally from the inlet end, and a first restrictor plate positioned at the inlet end of the first catalyst substrate to block exhaust flow through a first portion of the plurality of flow passages while allowing exhaust flow through the remainder of the plurality of flow passages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2020
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Wesley Gene Benson, Andrew M. Denis, Joshua Lynn Ratts, Jack Albert Merchant
  • Patent number: 10835164
    Abstract: A sampling apparatus can have an elongate tube and a liquid partitioning unit, first port can receive an incoming flow of test liquid and a second port may be coupled to the elongate tube. The liquid partitioning unit can combine the flow of test liquid with a plurality of partitioning elements to define a plurality of discrete liquid samples for movement along and storage in the elongate tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: University of Bristol
    Inventors: Stafford Louis Lightman, Jack Albert Leendertz, Ragini Bhake
  • Patent number: 10545066
    Abstract: A leak detection tool for a double walled fuel rail system is provided. The tool includes a body having a first end and a second end distal with respect to the first end. The tool includes a first passage extending from the first end at least partially towards the second end. The tool includes a second passage axially aligned with and extending from the first passage towards the second end. The tool includes a seat defined at an intersection of the first passage and the second passage. The tool also includes a sealing element provided in association with the seat within the second passage. The tool further includes a spring element provided within the second passage and in contact with the sealing element. The first end is configured to block fluid communication between outer passages of adjacent portions of the double walled fuel rail system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas Edwin Wainscott, Jack Albert Merchant, Andrew Loetz
  • Publication number: 20180172543
    Abstract: A leak detection tool for a double walled fuel rail system is provided. The tool includes a body having a first end and a second end distal with respect to the first end. The tool includes a first passage extending from the first end at least partially towards the second end. The tool includes a second passage axially aligned with and extending from the first passage towards the second end. The tool includes a seat defined at an intersection of the first passage and the second passage. The tool also includes a sealing element provided in association with the seat within the second passage. The tool further includes a spring element provided within the second passage and in contact with the sealing element. The first end is configured to block fluid communication between outer passages of adjacent portions of the double walled fuel rail system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2016
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas Edwin Wainscott, Jack Albert Merchant, Andrew Loetz
  • Publication number: 20170360344
    Abstract: A sampling apparatus can have an elongate tube and a liquid partitioning unit, first port can receive an incoming flow of test liquid and a second port may be coupled to the elongate tube. The liquid partitioning unit can combine the flow of test liquid with a plurality of partitioning elements to define a plurality of discrete liquid samples for movement along and storage in the elongate tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: Stafford Louis Lightman, Jack Albert Leendertz, Ragini Bhake
  • Publication number: 20150238132
    Abstract: Fluid sampling apparatus 10 comprising an elongate tube 14 and a fluid partitioning unit 12 comprising: a first port 18 arranged to receive an incoming flow of test fluid TF; and a second port 20 arranged to be coupled to the elongate tube. The fluid partitioning unit is arranged to combine the flow of test fluid with a plurality of partitioning elements 26 to define a plurality of discrete temporally organised fluid samples FS for movement along and storage in the elongate tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Inventors: Stafford Louis Lightman, Jack Albert Leendertz, Ragini Bhake
  • Patent number: 9103254
    Abstract: An exhaust system for a power system contained in an engine compartment. The exhaust system includes a mount for two or more exhaust treatment devices and an enclosure surrounding the two or more exhaust treatment devices. The enclosure defines a space with a higher temperature than a space defined by the engine compartment during steady state operation of the power system. At least one electronic or fluid device is coupled to the enclosure or mount and located on an exterior of the enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Jack Albert Merchant, Paul F. Olsen, Eric J. Charles
  • Publication number: 20120266969
    Abstract: Systems, methods and tools are disclosed for releasing pressure from closed systems. For example, in a SCR system, diesel emission fluid (DEF) can become over pressurized as it is pumped between a DEF pump and a DEF injector. A manifold may be disposed between the pump and injector. The manifold or passageway that communicates the DEF between the pump and injector includes a service port. A plug is disposed between the DEF passage and the service port or on a seat disposed between the DEF passage and the service port. A specially designed tool is employed to dislodge the plug from the seat and release pressure in the DEF passage through the tool and, optionally, through a drain hose connected to a distal end of the tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2011
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicant: CATERPILLAR, INC.
    Inventor: Jack Albert Merchant
  • Patent number: 8281575
    Abstract: A removable exhaust treatment unit for an aftertreatment assembly is provided. The removable exhaust treatment unit include a housing, at least one exhaust treatment element coupled within the housing, and a flange on one end of the housing. The removable exhaust treatment unit also includes a plurality of apertures on the flange configured to receive a plurality of fasteners. The removable exhaust treatment unit further includes at least one handle coupled to the flange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Jack Albert Merchant, Paul Frederick Olsen
  • Patent number: 8191668
    Abstract: An exhaust system is disclosed. The exhaust system may have an emissions control system including a mount and at least one exhaust treatment device secured to the mount. The exhaust system may also have a mounting assembly including a platform and a base frame. The emissions control system may be secured to the platform. The mounting assembly may be configured to position the emissions control system substantially adjacent to a power source. The platform may be movable relative to the base frame between a first position and a second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Martin Joseph Keane, Scott Ira Archey, Jeffery David Lind, Jerry Edward Berkeland, Paul Frederick Olsen, Tazio Stephan Grivetti, Jack Albert Merchant, Christopher Martin Pogioli
  • Patent number: 8141535
    Abstract: An exhaust system device is disclosed. The exhaust system device may have a mount supporting a first exhaust treatment device and a second exhaust treatment device. The exhaust system device may also have a mounting bracket coupled to the mount. The exhaust system device may further have an air cleaner attached to the mounting bracket. The mounting bracket may be configured to substantially occlude the air cleaner from thermal radiation emitted by the first exhaust treatment device and the second exhaust treatment device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Frederick Olsen, Jack Albert Merchant, Eric James Charles, Muthukumar Chandrasekaran Trichirapalli
  • Patent number: 7966979
    Abstract: A cooling device for emissions system electronics is disclosed. The cooling device may have a mount for an exhaust treatment device. The mount may have a framework comprising a plurality of rigid members. The cooling device may also have a passageway located within at least one rigid member of the plurality of rigid members. The passageway may be configured to transmit a flow of coolant. The cooling device may further have a plate coupled to the at least one rigid member and at least one electronic device coupled to the plate. The at least one electronic device may be associated with the exhaust treatment device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Frederick Olsen, Jack Albert Merchant, Eric James Charles, Muthukumar Chandrasekaran Trichirapalli
  • Publication number: 20100186394
    Abstract: A combustion engine exhaust after treatment system mount, including a body, with a first mounting position, a second mounting position, and a foot for mounting the body to an engine or wall, the first mounting position having a first mounting surface, the second mounting position having a second mounting surface, the first mounting position having a first longitudinal axis, and the second mounting position having a second longitudinal axis, the first axis positioned substantially parallel to the second axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2009
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Inventors: Benjamin Harrison, Nasser Ahmed Niaz, Barry Medd, Jack Albert Merchant, Scott Andrew Simpson, Matthew Dean Moran, Brian Robert Weller, Paul Frederick Olsen, Stephan D. Roozenboom
  • Publication number: 20100187383
    Abstract: An exhaust system device is disclosed. The exhaust system device may have a mount supporting a first exhaust treatment device and a second exhaust treatment device. The exhaust system device may also have a mounting bracket coupled to the mount. The exhaust system device may further have an air cleaner attached to the mounting bracket. The mounting bracket may be configured to substantially occlude the air cleaner from thermal radiation emitted by the first exhaust treatment device and the second exhaust treatment device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2009
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Inventors: Paul Frederick Olsen, Jack Albert Merchant, Eric James Charles, Muthukumar Chandrasekaran Trichirapalli
  • Publication number: 20100186382
    Abstract: An emissions control system is disclosed. The emissions control system may have a first exhaust treatment device. The emissions control system may also have an end cap defining a mixing chamber connected to an end of the first exhaust treatment device. The mixing chamber may be configured to promote mixing between a flow of exhaust received from the first exhaust treatment device and a reductant. The emissions control system may further have a second exhaust treatment device configured to receive the flow of exhaust and reductant after it passes through the mixing chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2009
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Inventors: Eric Lee Schroeder, Jinhui Sun, Yuxiang Gu, Amarnath Nelli, Paul Frederick Olsen, Jack Albert Merchant, Stephan D. Roozenboom
  • Publication number: 20100186388
    Abstract: A cooling device for emissions system electronics is disclosed. The cooling device may have a mount for an exhaust treatment device. The mount may have a framework comprising a plurality of rigid members. The cooling device may also have a passageway located within at least one rigid member of the plurality of rigid members. The passageway may be configured to transmit a flow of coolant. The cooling device may further have a plate coupled to the at least one rigid member and at least one electronic device coupled to the plate. The at least one electronic device may be associated with the exhaust treatment device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2009
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Inventors: Paul Frederick Olsen, Jack Albert Merchant, Eric James Charles, Muthukumar Chandrasekaran Trichirapalli
  • Publication number: 20100031644
    Abstract: An exhaust system is disclosed. The exhaust system may have an emissions control system including a mount and at least one exhaust treatment device secured to the mount. The exhaust system may also have a mounting assembly including a platform and a base frame. The emissions control system may be secured to the platform. The mounting assembly may be configured to position the emissions control system substantially adjacent to a power source. The platform may be movable relative to the base frame between a first position and a second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2009
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Inventors: Martin Joseph Keane, Scott Ira Archey, Jeffrey David Lind, Jerry Edward Berkeland, Paul Frederick Olsen, Tazio Stephan Grivetti, Jack Albert Merchant, Christopher Martin Pogioli
  • Publication number: 20100024407
    Abstract: A removable exhaust treatment unit for an aftertreatment assembly is provided. The removable exhaust treatment unit include a housing, at least one exhaust treatment element coupled within the housing, and a flange on one end of the housing. The removable exhaust treatment unit also includes a plurality of apertures on the flange configured to receive a plurality of fasteners. The removable exhaust treatment unit further includes at least one handle coupled to the flange.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2008
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Inventors: Jack Albert Merchant, Paul Frederick Olsen