Patents by Inventor Joshua D. Jensen

Joshua D. Jensen 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).

  • Idle reduction engine shutdown and restart system for a machine
    Patent number: 9701312
    Abstract: An idle reduction engine shutdown and restart system for a machine is disclosed. The machine can include an engine operably connected to a drivetrain including ground engaging propulsion members. The drivetrain can be configured to transmit mechanical energy between the engine and the ground engaging propulsion members. The idle reduction engine shutdown and restart system for the machine can include a starter operatively associated with the engine and configured to effectuate ignition of the engine. The idle reduction engine shutdown and restart system for the machine can further include an idle reduction engine shutdown and restart controller electronically and controllably connected to the engine and configured to shut down the engine in an engine shutdown mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua D. Jensen, David E. Ault, Drew A. Fehr, Emily A. Morris, Jeremy T. Peterson, Kory K. Leesman, Richard D. Johnston, Layne E. Hook, Jeffrey A. Jones, II, Justin L. Steinlage
  • IDLE REDUCTION ENGINE SHUTDOWN AND RESTART SYSTEM FOR A MACHINE
    Publication number: 20150159613
    Abstract: An idle reduction engine shutdown and restart system for a machine is disclosed. The machine can include an engine operably connected to a drivetrain including ground engaging propulsion members. The drivetrain can be configured to transmit mechanical energy between the engine and the ground engaging propulsion members. The idle reduction engine shutdown and restart system for the machine can include a starter operatively associated with the engine and configured to effectuate ignition of the engine. The idle reduction engine shutdown and restart system for the machine can further include an idle reduction engine shutdown and restart controller electronically and controllably connected to the engine and configured to shut down the engine in an engine shutdown mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2014
    Publication date: June 11, 2015
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua D. Jensen, David E. Ault, Drew A. Fehr, Emily A. Morris, Jeremy T. Peterson, Kory K. Leesman, Richard D. Johnston, Layne E. Hook, Jeffrey A. Jones, II, Justin L. Steinlage