Patents by Inventor Jade Katinas

Jade Katinas 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).

  • Particulate removal tool
    Patent number: 8070857
    Abstract: A particulate removal tool and method are provided to remove the particulates such as ash and soot from a particulate filter. The particulate filter can be placed on a filter holder in a housing of the tool where a quick burst of air can be provided to clean the particulate filter. The air then can travel to a container which includes additional filter to filter the air. A vacuum can be used to remove additional particulates from the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: SPX Corporation
    Inventors: Jim Jirele, Stan Norland, William Clayton Brown, Jamie Erin Stringfield, David Painter, Mark Gasper, Eric Vinyard, James Sarnes, Jade Katinas, Jason Scott Cooper, Cheryl Lynn Sellers, James Josh Driscoll
  • System and method for cleaning a diesel particulate filter using acoustic waves
    Patent number: 7837750
    Abstract: A method for cleaning a diesel particulate filter includes a step of coupling an acoustic generator directly to the diesel particulate filter via a support fixture. Ash deposited within the diesel particulate filter is dislodged with acoustic energy deposited by the acoustic generator. The ash may fall clear of the diesel particulate filter under the action of gravity and/or via pressurized air flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc
    Inventors: Jade Katinas, Dong Fei, Jamie Frisch, Jeremy Trethewey, Douglas Rebinsky, Nan Yang
  • System and method for detecting internal flaws in a particulate filter
    Patent number: 7698945
    Abstract: A method of detecting an internal flaw in a particulate filter includes a step of coupling ultrasonic transducer with the particulate filter. The method also includes a step of moving at least one of the ultrasonic transducer and the particulate filter relative to the other. Consistent coupling of the ultrasonic transducer with the particulate filter is maintained during the moving step. Ultrasonic energy is transmitted from the ultrasonic transducer through a majority of a volume of the particulate filter. The method also includes a step of determining if the particulate filter includes an internal flaw using the ultrasonic energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Dong Fei, Jade Katinas, Leonard G. Wheat, Linxiao Yu, Douglas A. Rebinsky
  • System and method for detecting internal flaws in a particulate filter
    Publication number: 20090120189
    Abstract: A method of detecting an internal flaw in a particulate filter includes a step of coupling ultrasonic transducer with the particulate filter. The method also includes a step of moving at least one of the ultrasonic transducer and the particulate filter relative to the other. Consistent coupling of the ultrasonic transducer with the particulate filter is maintained during the moving step. Ultrasonic energy is transmitted from the ultrasonic transducer through a majority of a volume of the particulate filter. The method also includes a step of determining if the particulate filter includes an internal flaw using the ultrasonic energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2007
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Inventors: Dong Fei, Jade Katinas, Leonard G. Wheat, Linxiao Yu, Douglas A. Rebinsky
  • System and method for cleaning a diesel particulate filter using acoustic waves
    Publication number: 20090020136
    Abstract: A method for cleaning a diesel particulate filter includes a step of coupling an acoustic generator directly to the diesel particulate filter via a support fixture. Ash deposited within the diesel particulate filter is dislodged with acoustic energy deposited by the acoustic generator. The ash may fall clear of the diesel particulate filter under the action of gravity and/or via pressurized air flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2007
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventors: Jade Katinas, Dong Fei, Jamie Frisch, Jeremy Trethewey, Douglas Rebinsky, Nan Yang
  • Particulate Removal Tool
    Publication number: 20080184679
    Abstract: A particulate removal tool and method are provided to remove the particulates such as ash and soot from a particulate filter. The particulate filter can be placed on a filter holder in a housing of the tool where a quick burst of air can be provided to clean the particulate filter. The air then can travel to a container which includes additional filter to filter the air. A vacuum can be used to remove additional particulates from the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2008
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Inventors: Jim Jirele, Stan Norland, William Clayton Brown, Jamie Erin Stringfield, David Painter, Mark Gasper, Eric Vinyard, James Sarnes, Jade Katinas, Jason Scott Cooper, Cheryl Lynn Sellers, James Josh Driscoll