Patents by Inventor Kristen A. Gerstner

Kristen A. Gerstner 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: 20150113464
    Abstract: An indicator system for displaying an operating parameter of a machine includes a display unit configured to provide a display within a defined screen space of the display unit. A monitoring module communicably coupled to the display unit configured for receiving a signal indicative of the operating parameter of the machine; comparing the operating parameter with a predetermined range; determining if at least one of the operating parameter and a rate of change of the operating parameter exceeds the pre-determined range; and illuminating a first icon on the primary display. The monitoring module is also configured for displaying the signal indicative of the operating parameter of the machine on the secondary display; and illuminating a second icon on the secondary display, based on the first icon on the primary display, the second icon being positioned adjacent to the dial.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Brush, Kristen A. Gerstner
  • Patent number: 8682528
    Abstract: A suspension system for a mobile machine is disclosed. The suspension system may have a seat operatively connected to a cabin floor of the mobile machine, a cylinder connected between the seat and the cabin floor, and a spring associated with the cylinder. The suspension system may also have at least one valve configured to regulate fluid flow into and out of the cylinder, and a controller in communication with the at least one valve. The controller may be configured to detect a failure condition of the suspension system. In response to detection of the failure condition, the controller may be further configured to cause the at least one valve to move to a default position at which fluid flow into and out of the cylinder is restricted by an amount that still allows fluid flow through the at least one valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. Contratto, John C. Spangler, Jr., Charles E. Lewis, II, Florin M. Marcu, Kristen A. Gerstner
  • Publication number: 20130158791
    Abstract: A suspension system for a mobile machine is disclosed. The suspension system may have a seat operatively connected to a cabin floor of the mobile machine, a cylinder connected between the seat and the cabin floor, and a spring associated with the cylinder. The suspension system may also have at least one valve configured to regulate fluid flow into and out of the cylinder, and a controller in communication with the at least one valve. The controller may be configured to detect a failure condition of the suspension system. In response to detection of the failure condition, the controller may be further configured to cause the at least one valve to move to a default position at which fluid flow into and out of the cylinder is restricted by an amount that still allows fluid flow through the at least one valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2012
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventors: Michael S. CONTRATTO, John C. Spangler, JR., Charles E. Lewis, II, Florin M. Marcu, Kristen A. Gerstner