Patents by Inventor James Elmer Winzeler
James Elmer Winzeler 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).
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Patent number: 8979702Abstract: A compact five-speed transmission planetary hear train includes a first, second, third, and fourth planetary gear sets between an input and an output as well as first, second, and third brakes and first, second and third clutches. The first, second and third brakes and first, second and third clutches are selectively actuatable to provide five different forward speeds and four different reverse speeds between the input and the output.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2012Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Thomas Koch, Justin Floro, Michael Gross, Kevin Meyer, Kevin Knox, James Rice, James Elmer Winzeler, Peter Hodges, Perry Cruce
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Patent number: 8951161Abstract: A compact five-speed transmission planetary gear train includes a first, second, third, and fourth planetary gear sets between an input and an output as well as first, second, and third brakes and first, second and third clutches. The first, second and third brakes and first, second and third clutches are selectively actuatable to provide five different forward speeds and a four different reverse speeds between the input and the output.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2012Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Thomas D. Koch, Justin Floro, Michael Gross, Kevin G. Meyer, Kevin J. Knox, James Rice, James Elmer Winzeler, Peter H. Hodges, Perry G. Cruce
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Patent number: 8915820Abstract: A compact five-speed transmission planetary gear train includes a first, second, third, fourth and fifth planetary gear sets between an input and an output as well as first, second, third and fourth brakes and first and second clutches. The first, second, third and fourth brakes and first and second clutches are selectively actuatable to provide five different forward speeds and a plurality of different reverse speeds between the input and the output.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2012Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Thomas D. Koch, Justin Floro, Michael Gross, Kevin G. Meyer, Kevin J. Knox, James Rice, James Elmer Winzeler, Peter H. Hodges, Perry G. Cruce
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Patent number: 8845477Abstract: A compact five-speed transmission planetary gear train includes a first, second, third, fourth and fifth planetary gear sets between an input and an output as well as first, second, third and fourth brakes and first and second clutches. The first, second, third and fourth brakes and first and second clutches are selectively actuatable to provide five different forward speeds and a plurality of different reverse speeds between the input and the output.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2012Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Thomas D. Koch, Justin Floro, Michael Gross, Kevin G. Meyer, Kevin J. Knox, James Rice, James Elmer Winzeler, Peter H. Hodges, Perry G. Cruce
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Patent number: 8840519Abstract: A compact five-speed transmission planetary gear train includes a first, second, third, and fourth planetary gear sets between an input and an output as well as first, second, third, and fourth brakes and first and second clutches. The first, second, third and fourth brakes and first and second clutches are selectively actuatable to provide five different forward speeds and a four different reverse speeds between the input and the output. The compact transmission also includes a first brake, second brake, third brake, fourth brake, first clutch, and second clutch associated with the planetary gear train, the first brake, second brake, third brake, fourth brake, first clutch, and second clutch being configured such that setting each forward and reverse speed of the compact transmission is accomplished via actuation of two of the first brake, second brake, third brake, fourth brake, first clutch, and second clutch.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2012Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Thomas D. Koch, Justin Floro, Michael Gross, Kevin G. Meyer, Kevin J. Knox, James Rice, James Elmer Winzeler, Peter H. Hodges, Perry G. Cruce
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Patent number: 8827862Abstract: A compact five-speed transmission planetary gear train includes a first, second, third, fourth and fifth planetary gear sets between an input and an output as well as first, second, third and fourth brakes and first and second clutches. The first, second, third and fourth brakes and first and second clutches are selectively actuatable to provide five different forward speeds and a plurality of different reverse speeds between the input and the output.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2012Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Thomas Koch, Justin Floro, Michael Gross, Kevin Meyer, Kevin Knox, James Rice, James Elmer Winzeler, Peter Hodges, Perry Cruce
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Publication number: 20140038767Abstract: A compact five-speed transmission planetary gear train includes a first, second, third, and fourth planetary gear sets between an input and an output as well as first, second, and third brakes and first, second and third clutches. The first, second, third and fourth brakes and first and second clutches are selectively actuatable to provide five different forward speeds and a four different reverse speeds between the input and the output. The compact transmission also includes a first brake, second brake, third brake, fourth brake, first clutch, and second clutch associated with the planetary gear train, the first brake, second brake, third brake, fourth brake, first clutch, and second clutch being configured such that setting each forward and reverse speed of the compact transmission is accomplished via actuation of two of the first brake, second brake, third brake, fourth brake, first clutch, and second clutch.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2012Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: CATERPILLAR, INC.Inventors: Thomas D. Koch, Justin Floro, Michael Gross, Kevin G. Meyer, Kevin J. Knox, James Rice, James Elmer Winzeler, Peter H. Hodges, Perry G. Cruce
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Publication number: 20140038765Abstract: A compact five-speed transmission planetary gear train includes a first, second, third, fourth and fifth planetary gear sets between an input and an output as well as first, second, third and fourth brakes and first and second clutches. The first, second, third and fourth brakes and first and second clutches are selectively actuatable to provide five different forward speeds and a plurality of different reverse speeds between the input and the output.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2012Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: CATERPILLAR, INC.Inventors: Thomas D. Koch, Justin Floro, Michael Gross, Kevin G. Meyer, Kevin J. Knox, James Rice, James Elmer Winzeler, Peter H. Hodges, Perry G. Cruce
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Publication number: 20140038766Abstract: A compact five-speed transmission planetary gear train includes a first, second, third, fourth and fifth planetary gear sets between an input and an output as well as first, second, third and fourth brakes and first and second clutches. The first, second, third and fourth brakes and first and second clutches are selectively actuatable to provide five different forward speeds and a plurality of different reverse speeds between the input and the output.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2012Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: Caterpillar, Inc.Inventors: Thomas D. Koch, Justin Floro, Michael Gross, Kevin G. Meyer, Kevin J. Knox, James Rice, James Elmer Winzeler, Peter H. Hodges, Perry G. Cruce
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Publication number: 20140038768Abstract: A compact five-speed transmission planetary gear train includes a first, second, third, and fourth planetary gear sets between an input and an output as well as first, second, and third brakes and first, second and third clutches. The first, second and third brakes and first, second and third clutches are selectively actuatable to provide five different forward speeds and a four different reverse speeds between the input and the output.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2012Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: CATERPILLAR, INC.Inventors: Thomas D. Koch, Justin Floro, Michael Gross, Kevin G. Meyer, Kevin J. Knox, James Rice, James Elmer Winzeler, Peter H. Hodges, Perry G. Cruce
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Publication number: 20140004991Abstract: A compact five-speed transmission planetary gear train includes a first, second, third, fourth and fifth planetary gear sets between an input and an output as well as first, second, third and fourth brakes and first and second clutches. The first, second, third and fourth brakes and first and second clutches are selectively actuatable to provide five different forward speeds and a plurality of different reverse speeds between the input and the output.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2012Publication date: January 2, 2014Applicant: CATERPILLAR, INC.Inventors: Thomas Koch, Justin Floro, Michael Gross, Kevin Meyer, Kevin Knox, James Rice, James Elmer Winzeler, Peter Hodges, Perry Cruce
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Publication number: 20140004990Abstract: A compact five-speed transmission planetary hear train includes a first, second, third, and fourth planetary gear sets between an input and an output as well as first, second, and third brakes and first, second and third clutches. The first, second and third brakes and first, second and third clutches are selectively actuatable to provide five different forward speeds and a four different reverse speeds between the input and the output.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2012Publication date: January 2, 2014Applicant: CATERPILLAR, INC.Inventors: Thomas Koch, Justin Floro, Michael Gross, Kevin Meyer, Kevin Knox, James Rice, James Elmer Winzeler, Peter Hodges, Perry Cruce
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Patent number: 7419307Abstract: A rotary machine may include an inner component and a first group of cylindrical rollers disposed around the inner component. Each of the cylindrical rollers may have end-faces. The rotary machine may further include an outer component with a first cylindrical inner surface disposed against the cylindrical rollers. Additionally, the rotary machine may include a first bearing cage associated with the first group of cylindrical rollers. At least a portion of the first bearing cage may be disposed inside the first cylindrical inner surface, and the first bearing cage and the first cylindrical inner surface may be associated with one another in such a manner to maintain the first bearing cage substantially concentric to the first cylindrical inner surface. The rotary machine may also include a first axial stop configured to limit axial movement between the outer component and one or more of the cylindrical rollers.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2005Date of Patent: September 2, 2008Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: James Elmer Winzeler, Joshua Grant Goddard, David D. Smith
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Patent number: 6976930Abstract: A transmission assembly includes a stationary housing and a first section having a coupling member. The first section further includes a first planetary gear assembly, a second planetary gear assembly, and a third planetary gear assembly operatively disposed in the stationary housing. Each of the planetary gear assemblies includes a ring gear, at least one planet carrier having at least one planet gear, and a sun gear. The sun gears of at least the first and second planetary gear assemblies are operatively connected to the coupling member. The first section also includes an input member operatively connected to the third planetary gear assembly to drive the first section. A first stationary clutch operatively connects the coupling member to the stationary housing. A second stationary clutch operatively connects at least one of the planet carrier and the ring gear of the first planetary gear assembly to the stationary housing.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2003Date of Patent: December 20, 2005Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventor: James Elmer Winzeler
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Patent number: 3996817Abstract: A transmission constructed according to the present invention includes a plurality of planetary gear sets, two inputs clutches being simultaneously engaged to establish an intermediate gear ratio within the transmission, each of the input clutches also being engaged together with additional friction devices in the transmission for establishing gear ratios either higher or lower than the intermediate gear ratio, the interconnection of the planetary gear units being selected for improved torque transmission, the input clutches being interrelated by means of a balancing mechanism to facilitate their operation either in unison or separately from each other.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 1974Date of Patent: December 14, 1976Assignee: Caterpillar Tractor Co.Inventor: James Elmer Winzeler