Patents by Inventor Kevin L. Martin

Kevin L. Martin 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: 20200368814
    Abstract: An additive manufacturing method for a part includes forming a pillar by fusing metallic material to form a hollow body portion including a wall having an inner surface and an outer surface and fusing metallic material to form a cap portion extending from a distal end of the body portion. The method includes forming the pillar by fusing metallic material to form a distal portion supported on the cap portion, supporting at least a portion of the part by the pillar, and removing the pillar from the part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2019
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin L. MARTIN, Thierry A. Marchione
  • Patent number: 10774718
    Abstract: An injection apparatus includes an injection mixing platform located within an exhaust pipe; wherein the injection mixing platform includes two or more mixing blades extending radially from a common central hub, at least one of the mixing blades being coupled to a DEF inlet to receive DEF from an external tank, wherein each of the two or more mixing blades includes at least one nozzle to eject the DEF into an exhaust stream, the two or more mixing blades being statically mounted to an inner surface of the exhaust pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Ramakrishna V. Manda, Kevin L. Martin, Paul A. Zwart, Andrew M. Denis
  • Publication number: 20200222990
    Abstract: A tool for a boring machine includes an elongated elongated body extending longitudinally from a proximal end to a distal end, the distal end being shaped to receive a cutting tip, and a cavity inside the body. The tool includes a lattice provided within the cavity and a powder provided in the cavity with the lattice.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2019
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Thierry A. MARCHIONE, Kevin L. MARTIN, Rohit A. BHAPKAR
  • Patent number: 10677279
    Abstract: A snap ring assembly includes a base set. The base set includes a first base section and a second base section. The first base section is adapted to be disposed adjacent and substantially coplanar with respect to the second base section. The snap ring assembly also includes a retaining set. The retaining set includes a first retaining section and a second retaining section. The first retaining section is adapted to be disposed adjacent and substantially coplanar with respect to the second retaining section. Each of the first retaining section and the second retaining section is adapted to be removably coupled to each of the first base section and the second base section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin L. Martin, Ryan Antony Lozier, Paul Arthur Zwart
  • Publication number: 20200156024
    Abstract: A nozzle including a first end and a second end. The first end includes at least a first inlet and a second inlet and the second end includes a plurality of outlets. An exterior surface extends from the first end to the second end of the nozzle. A plurality of vanes are disposed on the exterior surface and extend from the first end to the second end of the nozzle. A plurality of channels form along the exterior surface of the nozzle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2018
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Inventors: Satya Ramakrishna Manda Venkata Naga, Kevin L. Martin, Paul Arthur Zwart, Andrew M. Denis
  • Publication number: 20200156016
    Abstract: A nozzle including a first channel, a second channel annularly disposed around the first channel, and a plurality of third channels fluidly connected to the second channel. The nozzle includes an interior cavity having a first inlet fluidly connected to the first channel and a plurality of second inlets. Individual second inlets of the plurality of second inlets fluidly connect to individual third channels of the plurality of third channels. The interior cavity includes an outlet and an impinging surface located opposite the first inlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2018
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Inventors: Satya Ramakrishna Manda Venkata Naga, Kevin L. Martin, Paul Arthur Zwart, Andrew M. Denis
  • Publication number: 20200156023
    Abstract: A nozzle including an exterior surface extending between a first end and a second end of the nozzle. The exterior surface including spray outlets disposed at the second end. An interior cavity is disposed interior to the exterior surface. A first channel and a second channel fluidly connect to the interior cavity. One or more third channels fluidly connect between the interior cavity and an individual spray outlet of the spray outlets. The one or more third channels rotate about a longitudinal axis of the nozzle and angle in a direction away from the longitudinal axis of the nozzle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2018
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Inventors: Satya Ramakrishna Manda Venkata Naga, Kevin L. Martin, Paul Arthur Zwart, Andrew M. Denis
  • Publication number: 20200156022
    Abstract: A nozzle including an interior cavity, a structure disposed within the interior cavity, a first channel fluidly connected to the interior cavity, one or more second channels fluidly connected to the interior cavity, and one or more outlets coupled to the interior cavity. The structure includes a bottom impinging surface that is at least partially concave, one or more legs that support the bottom impinging surface, and a top surface located opposite the bottom impinging surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2018
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Inventors: Satya Ramakrishna Manda Venkata Naga, Kevin L. Martin, Paul Arthur Zwart, Andrew M. Denis
  • Publication number: 20200131968
    Abstract: An injection apparatus includes an injection mixing platform located within an exhaust pipe; wherein the injection mixing platform includes two or more mixing blades extending radially from a common central hub, at least one of the mixing blades being coupled to a DEF inlet to receive DEF from an external tank, wherein each of the two or more mixing blades includes at least one nozzle to eject the DEF into an exhaust stream, the two or more mixing blades being statically mounted to an inner surface of the exhaust pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2018
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Ramakrishna V. Manda, Kevin L. Martin, Paul A. Zwart, Andrew M. Denis
  • Publication number: 20200054931
    Abstract: Systems, methods and computer readable media comprising a virtual exercise board, which is represented by images on the screen of a pad device; wearable devices configured to attach to each shoe of a user and to collect and transmit touch data to the pad device; cameras for tracking movement and calibrating with the data collected by the wearable devices; and computer programs for collecting user data, processing user data, and generating outputs. In embodiments, features include augmented reality; ratings of performance; automated workouts/protocols; real-time progress bar; multi-location database capabilities; and reports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2019
    Publication date: February 20, 2020
    Applicant: The Quick Board, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin L Martin, Jason Fisher, Daniel Ilinca
  • Publication number: 20200043361
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for providing a physical training routine for a user are disclosed. One such method may include displaying a visual indicator indicating a movement to be completed by the user and determining whether the user completes the movement. The methods also include recording one or more characteristics of the movement and providing feedback to the user based on the one or more characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventor: Kevin L. Martin
  • Patent number: 10446049
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for providing a physical training routine for a user are disclosed. One such method may include displaying a visual indicator indicating a movement to be completed by the user and determining whether the user completes the movement. The methods also include recording one or more characteristics of the movement and providing feedback to the user based on the one or more characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Inventor: Kevin L. Martin
  • Patent number: 10406601
    Abstract: A heat exchanger comprises a seamless body, and the seamless body may include a substantially cylindrical configuration defining a radial direction, a circumferential direction, a longitudinal axis, a first cylindrical wall and a plurality of fins. Each fin may extend at least partially in the radial direction and helically along the longitudinal axis. Also, each fin may be at least partially hollow defining an internal flow passage, and each fin of the plurality of fins may be at least partially spaced away from an adjacent fin, defining an external flow passage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin L. Martin, Vivek Sundararaj, Paul Arthur Zwart, Ryan Antony Lozier, Steven R. Storm
  • Publication number: 20190128308
    Abstract: A snap ring assembly is provided. The snap ring assembly includes a base set. The base set includes a first base section and a second base section. The first base section is adapted to be disposed adjacent and substantially coplanar with respect to the second base section. The snap ring assembly also includes a retaining set. The retaining set includes a first retaining section and a second retaining section. The first retaining section is adapted to be disposed adjacent and substantially coplanar with respect to the second retaining section. Each of the first retaining section and the second retaining section is adapted to be removably coupled to each of the first base section and the second base section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2017
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin L. Martin, Ryan Antony Lozier, Paul Arthur Zwart
  • Publication number: 20180345353
    Abstract: A heat exchanger comprises a seamless body, and the seamless body may include a substantially cylindrical configuration defining a radial direction, a circumferential direction, a longitudinal axis, a first cylindrical wall and a plurality of fins. Each fin may extend at least partially in the radial direction and helically along the longitudinal axis. Also, each fin may be at least partially hollow defining an internal flow passage, and each fin of the plurality of fins may be at least partially spaced away from an adjacent fin, defining an external flow passage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2017
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin L. Martin, Vivek Sundararaj, Paul Arthur Zwart, Ryan Antony Lozier, Steven R. Storm
  • Patent number: 9731556
    Abstract: A non-pneumatic tire may include a hub configured to be coupled to a machine, an outer circumferential barrier radially spaced from the hub and configured to be associated with a tread portion of the tire, and a plurality of support members extending between the hub and the outer circumferential barrier and being configured to support a load on the hub in tension. At least some of the plurality of support members may include at least one tension member coupled to one of the hub and the outer circumferential barrier, and an intermediate member coupled to the at least one tension member and one of the hub and the outer circumferential barrier. The at least one tension member may be configured not to transmit compressive load to the intermediate member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: Caterpillar, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin L. Martin, David J. Colantoni
  • Publication number: 20170144484
    Abstract: A transport tire is provided for supporting a rim of a machine during transport or storage of the machine. In one form, the transport tire includes a plurality of blocks having a non-annular, handling configuration and an annular, installed configuration. The transport tire includes end portions configured to be releasably connected to secure the blocks in the annular, installed configuration. A method of assembling a transport tire on a rim of a machine is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2015
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Colantoni, Kevin L. Martin
  • Publication number: 20170100686
    Abstract: A filter unit includes a top plate, a bottom plate, and a filter medium. The top plate is disposed at a first portion of the filter unit. The bottom plate is disposed at a second portion of the filter unit. The bottom plate includes a plug extending from the bottom plate along an axis of elongation of the filter unit. The filter medium is disposed between the top plate and the bottom plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2015
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick W. Savage, Kevin L. Martin
  • Publication number: 20170095759
    Abstract: A filter unit includes a top plate, a bottom plate, and a filter medium. The top plate is disposed at a first end of the filter unit. The bottom plate is disposed at a second end of the filter unit. The bottom plate includes a threaded filter portion and a valve shaft. The threaded filter portion has external threads and the valve shaft extends from the threaded filter portion along an axis of elongation of the filter unit. The filter medium is disposed between the top plate and the bottom plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2015
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventor: Kevin L. Martin
  • Patent number: D826142
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin L. Martin, Jason Jura