Patents by Inventor Jeffrey R. Ries
Jeffrey R. Ries 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: 11826684Abstract: A pedestal for use with a canister filter system and a filter element for positioning and retaining the filter element in the canister filter system includes an at least partially annular body defining a longitudinal axis, a radial direction, and a circumferential direction. Also, the pedestal includes an annular wall that terminates at a bottom free end, and that defines a slot that extends axially upwardly and circumferentially from the bottom free end. A flow aperture extends through the annular wall that is disposed axially above the slot.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2022Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Stephen Ellis Oedewalt, Jon T. Immel, Jeffrey R. Ries, Darrell Lee Morehouse, III
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Publication number: 20230364533Abstract: A center tube and a central fluid supply tube combination includes a center tube body defining a longitudinal length, and a central reservoir. The center tube also includes an apertured annular wall extending axially the majority of the longitudinal length, and a first annular solid wall extending axially from the apertured annular wall. A central fluid supply tube is disposed in the central reservoir, and includes a second annular solid wall that is radially surrounded by the apertured annular wall of the center tube. The second annular solid wall defines a supply passage with a fully circular flow flux.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2023Publication date: November 16, 2023Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Jon T. Immel, Stephen Ellis Oedewaldt, Jeffrey R. Ries, Darrell Lee Morehouse, III, Brian J. Sutton, Quinton Marcus Burcar
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Patent number: 11745125Abstract: A center tube and a central fluid supply tube combination includes a center tube body defining a longitudinal length, and a central reservoir. The center tube also includes an apertured annular wall extending axially the majority of the longitudinal length, and a first annular solid wall extending axially from the apertured annular wall. A central fluid supply tube is disposed in the central reservoir, and includes a second annular solid wall that is radially surrounded by the apertured annular wall of the center tube. The second annular solid wall defines a supply passage with a fully circular flow flux.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2020Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Jon T. Immel, Stephen Ellis Oedewaldt, Jeffrey R. Ries, Darrell Lee Morehouse, III, Brian J. Sutton, Quinton Marcus Burcar
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Publication number: 20230264121Abstract: A method of assembling a canister filter system includes inserting a first filter component into a second filter component, and continuing the insertion until a first tab of either the first filter component or the second filter component contacts the other of the first filter component and the second filter component.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2023Publication date: August 24, 2023Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Darrell Lee Morehouse, III, Jon T. Immel, Jeffrey R. Ries, Stephen Ellis Oedewaldt, Philip Carl Spengler
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Publication number: 20230256363Abstract: A method of assembling a canister filter system includes inserting a first filter component into a second filter component, and continuing the insertion until a first tab of either the first filter component or the second filter component contacts the other of the first filter component and the second filter component.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2023Publication date: August 17, 2023Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Darrell Lee Morehouse, III, Jon T. Immel, Jeffrey R. Ries, Stephen Ellis Oedewaldt, Philip Carl Spengler
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Patent number: 11707703Abstract: An integrated seal member includes an at least partially annular body defining a longitudinal axis, a radial direction, and a circumferential direction. The at least partially annular body includes a mounting portion, a sealing portion including at least one top sealing feature and at least one bottom sealing feature, and an apertured connecting portion that extends radially outwardly from the mounting portion to the sealing portion.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2020Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Jon T. Immel, Stephen Ellis Oedewaldt, Jeffrey R. Ries, Gregory Owen Potts, Jay Hamilton Cline, Joseph J. Every, Darrell Lee Morehouse, III
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Patent number: 11691096Abstract: A filter pulsation dampening device has a replaceable filter element including a plurality of baffles disposed next to each other or a flexible valve that is disposed proximate a baffle.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2021Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey R. Ries, Jon T. Immel, Javier A. Rodriguez
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Patent number: 11673078Abstract: A method of assembling a canister filter system includes inserting a first filter component into a second filter component, and continuing the insertion until a first tab of either the first filter component or the second filter component contacts the other of the first filter component and the second filter component.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2020Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Darrell Lee Morehouse, III, Jon T. Immel, Jeffrey R. Ries, Stephen Ellis Oedewaldt, Philip Carl Spengler
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Publication number: 20230111559Abstract: An integrated seal member includes an at least partially annular body defining a longitudinal axis, a radial direction, and a circumferential direction. The at least partially annular body includes a top annular mounting portion, a sealing portion including at least one top sealing feature and at least one bottom sealing feature, and a connecting portion that extends at least radially outwardly from the top annular mounting portion to the sealing portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2022Publication date: April 13, 2023Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.Inventors: Jon T. IMMEL, Stephen Ellis OEDEWALDT, Jeffrey R. RIES, Gregory Owen POTTS, Joseph J. EVERY, Darrell Lee MOREHOUSE, III, Philip Carl SPENGLER
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Publication number: 20230100847Abstract: An air intake system may include an engine air cleaner having a dust valve. The intake system may be configured for arrangement on the engine. The dust valve may also be operable to open or close based on operating characteristics of the engine.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2022Publication date: March 30, 2023Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Philip C. Spengler, Jeffrey R. Ries, Jon T. Immel, Javier A. RodrÃguez
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Patent number: 11612841Abstract: A sensing system for detecting degradation of a machine fluid is disclosed. The sensing system may comprise a tag having electrical contacts. The tag may be configured to transmit a wireless signal when the electrical contacts are in electrical communication. The sensing system may further comprise a dissolvable element separating the electrical contacts and obstructing electrical communication between the electrical contacts. The dissolvable element may be configured to dissolve and allow electrical communication between the electrical contacts when an acid content of the machine fluid reaches a level indicative of the degradation of the machine fluid.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2021Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Philip C. Spengler, Jeffrey R. Ries, Hind Abi-Akar
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Publication number: 20230017685Abstract: A pedestal for use with a canister filter system and a filter element for positioning and retaining the filter element in the canister filter system includes an at least partially annular body defining a longitudinal axis, a radial direction, and a circumferential direction. Also, the pedestal includes an annular wall that terminates at a bottom free end, and that defines a slot that extends axially upwardly and circumferentially from the bottom free end. A flow aperture extends through the annular wall that is disposed axially above the slot.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2022Publication date: January 19, 2023Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Stephen Ellis Oedewalt, Jon T. Immel, Jeffrey R. Ries, Darrell Lee Morehouse, III
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Patent number: 11547964Abstract: An air intake system may include an engine air cleaner having a dust valve. The intake system may be configured for arrangement on the engine. The dust valve may also be operable to open or close based on operating characteristics of the engine.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2019Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Philip C. Spengler, Jeffrey R. Ries, Jon T. Immel, Javier A. RodrÃguez
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Patent number: 11541334Abstract: An integrated seal member includes an at least partially annular body defining a longitudinal axis, a radial direction, and a circumferential direction. The at least partially annular body includes a top annular mounting portion, a sealing portion including at least one top sealing feature and at least one bottom sealing feature, and a connecting portion that extends at least radially outwardly from the top annular mounting portion to the sealing portion.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2020Date of Patent: January 3, 2023Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Jon T. Immel, Stephen Ellis Oedewaldt, Jeffrey R. Ries, Gregory Owen Potts, Joseph J. Every, Darrell Lee Morehouse, III, Philip Carl Spengler
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Patent number: 11478733Abstract: A pedestal for use with a canister filter system and a filter element for positioning and retaining the filter element in the canister filter system includes an at least partially annular body defining a longitudinal axis, a radial direction, and a circumferential direction. Also, the pedestal includes an annular wall that terminates at a bottom free end, and that defines a slot that extends axially upwardly and circumferentially from the bottom free end. A flow aperture extends through the annular wall that is disposed axially above the slot.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2020Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Stephen Ellis Oedewaldt, Jon T. Immel, Jeffrey R. Ries, Darrell Lee Morehouse, III
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Publication number: 20220226756Abstract: A filter element includes a bottom open end joined to a center tube opposite the top open end. The bottom open end defines a radially outer surface and a radially inner surface that is in communication with the central reservoir of the filter element. A locking feature is disposed proximate to the bottom open end. The locking feature includes an entrance slot that is disposed on the radially inner surface of the center tube extending axially from the bottom open end.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2022Publication date: July 21, 2022Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey R. Ries, Jon T. Immel, Darrell Lee Morehouse, III, Stephen Ellis Oedewaldt, Philip Carl Spengler
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Publication number: 20220226757Abstract: A filter element includes a bottom open end joined to a center tube opposite the top open end. The bottom open end defines a radially outer surface and a radially inner surface that is in communication with the central reservoir of the filter element. A first locking feature is disposed proximate to the bottom open end. The locking feature includes an entrance slot that is disposed on the radially inner surface of the center tube extending axially from the bottom open end. A similar or identical second locking feature is disposed proximate to the top open end.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2022Publication date: July 21, 2022Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey R. Ries, Jon T. Immel, Darrell Lee Morehouse, III, Stephen Ellis Oedewaldt, Philip Carl Spengler
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Publication number: 20220161163Abstract: A center tube and a central fluid supply tube combination includes a center tube body defining a longitudinal length, and a central reservoir. The center tube also includes an apertured annular wall extending axially the majority of the longitudinal length, and a first annular solid wall extending axially from the apertured annular wall. A central fluid supply tube is disposed in the central reservoir, and includes a second annular solid wall that is radially surrounded by the apertured annular wall of the center tube. The second annular solid wall defines a supply passage with a fully circular flow flux.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2020Publication date: May 26, 2022Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Jon T. Immel, Stephen Ellis Oedewaldt, Jeffrey R. Ries, Darrell Lee Morehouse, III, Brian J. Sutton, Quinton Marcus Burcar
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Publication number: 20220161168Abstract: A pedestal for use with a canister filter system and a filter element for positioning and retaining the filter element in the canister filter system includes an at least partially annular body defining a longitudinal axis, a radial direction, and a circumferential direction. Also, the pedestal includes an annular wall that terminates at a bottom free end, and that defines a slot that extends axially upwardly and circumferentially from the bottom free end. A flow aperture extends through the annular wall that is disposed axially above the slot.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2020Publication date: May 26, 2022Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Stephen Ellis Oedewaldt, Jon T. Immel, Jeffrey R. Ries, Darrell Lee Morehouse, III
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Patent number: 11318399Abstract: A filter element includes a bottom open end joined to a center tube opposite the top open end. The bottom open end defines a radially outer surface and a radially inner surface that is in communication with the central reservoir of the filter element. A locking feature is disposed proximate to the bottom open end. The locking feature includes an entrance slot that is disposed on the radially inner surface of the center tube extending axially from the bottom open end.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2020Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey R. Ries, Jon T. Immel, Darrell Lee Morehouse, III, Stephen Ellis Oedewaldt, Philip Carl Spengler