Patents by Inventor Michael J. Reinhart

Michael J. Reinhart 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).

  • Method and apparatus for controlling an engine
    Patent number: 6752125
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for controlling an engine having a first maximum power rating based on at least a first predetermined operating condition of the engine. A first sensor transmits a first signal as a function of the engine operating at a predetermined operating condition other than the first predetermined operating condition. A control device receives the first signal and transmits a power signal to the engine as a function of the first signal. The power signal may, by itself, or in conjunction with other signals, cause the engine to produce a quantity of power in excess of the first maximum power rating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2004
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc
    Inventors: Kevin L. Bruch, Geoffrey D. Ginzel, Michael J. Reinhart, Rodney M. Shurman
  • Method and apparatus for controlling an engine
    Publication number: 20030111045
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for controlling an engine having a first maximum power rating based on at least a first predetermined operating condition of the engine. A first sensor transmits a first signal as a function of the engine operating at a predetermined operating condition other than the first predetermined operating condition. A control device receives the first signal and transmits a power signal to the engine as a function of the first signal. The power signal may, by itself, or in conjunction with other signals, cause the engine to produce a quantity of power in excess of the first maximum power rating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2002
    Publication date: June 19, 2003
    Inventors: Kevin L. Bruch, Geoffrey D. Ginzel, Michael J. Reinhart, Rodney M. Shurman