Patents by Inventor Philip C. Spengler
Philip C. Spengler 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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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. Rodríguez
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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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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. Rodríguez
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Patent number: 11173438Abstract: An oil filter may include a housing. The housing may include an inlet, an outlet, and a filter element. The filter element may be located downstream of the inlet and upstream of the outlet. Additionally, the filter element may include a filtering material and a tracer material.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2018Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Javier A. Rodriguez, Philip C. Spengler, Darrell L. Morehouse, III, Hind M. Abi-Akar
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Publication number: 20210308606Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2021Publication date: October 7, 2021Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Philip C. SPENGLER, Jeffrey R. RIES, Hind ABI-AKAR
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Patent number: 11110378Abstract: 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: May 6, 2019Date of Patent: September 7, 2021Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Philip C. Spengler, Jeffrey R. Ries, Hind Abi-Akar
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Publication number: 20210039030Abstract: 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: August 7, 2019Publication date: February 11, 2021Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Philip C. Spengler, Jeffrey R. Ries, Jon T. Immel, Javier A. Rodríguez
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Publication number: 20200182207Abstract: A filter assembly includes a housing with an inlet and an outlet. The filter assembly also includes a tubular filter element located downstream of the inlet and upstream of the outlet and a sleeve element surrounding and blocking at least a portion of the filter element.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2018Publication date: June 11, 2020Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventor: Philip C. SPENGLER
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Patent number: 10598651Abstract: A sensing system for sensing degradation of a machine fluid is disclosed. The sensing system may comprise a capsule including a dissolvable element. The dissolvable element may be configured to at least partially dissolve when placed in contact with the machine fluid having an acid content indicative of degradation of the machine fluid. The sensing system may further comprise a tracer encapsulated by the capsule. The tracer may be at least partially released from the capsule when the dissolvable element at least partially dissolves.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2016Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Philip C. Spengler, Hind Abi-Akar, Jeffrey R. Ries
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Publication number: 20200086254Abstract: An oil filter may include a housing. The housing may include an inlet, an outlet, and a filter element. The filter element may be located downstream of the inlet and upstream of the outlet. Additionally, the filter element may include a filtering material and a tracer material.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2018Publication date: March 19, 2020Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Javier A. RODRIGUEZ, Philip C. Spengler, Darrell L. Morehouse, III, Hind M. Abi-Akar
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Patent number: 10590846Abstract: A tube assembly for monitoring a fluid dispensed into a fluid fill port is disclosed. The tube assembly may include a tube body disposed between a first and second open end. A locking portion including a circumferential groove may be defined adjacent to the first open end and a fill portion may be defined at the second open end of the tube body. An aperture may extend through an outer surface of the tube body and a sensor may be inserted into the aperture such that at least a portion of the sensor is positioned within the interior portion of the tube body. The sensor may be configured to monitor at least one fluid characteristic of the fluid that is dispensed into the tube assembly and flows into the fluid fill port.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2017Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: David A. Vericker, Philip C. Spengler
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Publication number: 20190255470Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2019Publication date: August 22, 2019Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Philip C. Spengler, Jeffrey R. Ries, Hind Abi-Akar
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Patent number: 10315137Abstract: 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: November 18, 2016Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Philip C. Spengler, Jeffrey R. Ries, Hind Abi-Akar
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Publication number: 20180274402Abstract: A tube assembly for monitoring a fluid dispensed into a fluid fill port is disclosed. The tube assembly may include a tube body disposed between a first and second open end. A locking portion including a circumferential groove may be defined adjacent to the first open end and a fill portion may be defined at the second open end of the tube body. An aperture may extend through an outer surface of the tube body and a sensor may be inserted into the aperture such that at least a portion of the sensor is positioned within the interior portion of the tube body. The sensor may be configured to monitor at least one fluid characteristic of the fluid that is dispensed into the tube assembly and flows into the fluid fill port.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2017Publication date: September 27, 2018Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: David A. Vericker, Philip C. Spengler
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Publication number: 20180172661Abstract: A sensing system for sensing degradation of a machine fluid is disclosed. The sensing system may comprise a capsule including a dissolvable element. The dissolvable element may be configured to at least partially dissolve when placed in contact with the machine fluid having an acid content indicative of degradation of the machine fluid. The sensing system may further comprise a tracer encapsulated by the capsule. The tracer may be at least partially released from the capsule when the dissolvable element at least partially dissolves.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Philip C. Spengler, Hind Abi-Akar, Jeffrey R. Ries
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Publication number: 20180140978Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2016Publication date: May 24, 2018Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Philip C. Spengler, Jeffrey R. Ries, Hind Abi-Akar
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Patent number: 9295933Abstract: A filter element may include filter media having an elongated hollow passage extending along a longitudinal axis and between a first end and a second end, with the filter media having an exterior surface. The filter element may also include first and second fins associated with and extending radially from the exterior surface of the filter media. The filter media may include a first filtration zone extending partially around the hollow passage and between the first fin and the second fin, with the first filtration zone being associated with a first portion of the filter media. The filter media may also include a second filtration zone extending partially around the hollow passage and between the first fin and the second fin, with the second filtration zone being associated with a second portion of the filter media.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2014Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Bryant A. Morris, Vincent P. Caliendo, Philip C. Spengler, Jeffrey R. Ries
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Publication number: 20160059172Abstract: A filter element for an air cleaner assembly may include a first side member and a second side member opposite the first side member. The first and second side members may extend in a substantially longitudinal direction and substantially within respective first and second planes with an intermediate space therebetween. The filter element may further include filter media separating and extending between the first side member and the second side member in the intermediate space. The first and second side members and the filter media may have a perimeter cross-section substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, and the filter element may further include a locating flange extending substantially around the perimeter cross-section and transverse to the longitudinal direction, wherein the locating flange does not lie within a single plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2014Publication date: March 3, 2016Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.Inventors: MARK T. ALLOTT, Timothy S. Finn, Vincent P. Caliendo, Bobby J. Kinsey, JR., Vicky S. Wright, Philip C. Spengler
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Publication number: 20150369496Abstract: A filter element may include filter media having an elongated hollow passage extending along a longitudinal axis and between a first end and a second end, with the filter media having an exterior surface. The filter element may also include first and second fins associated with and extending radially from the exterior surface of the filter media. The filter media may include a first filtration zone extending partially around the hollow passage and between the first fin and the second fin, with the first filtration zone being associated with a first portion of the filter media. The filter media may also include a second filtration zone extending partially around the hollow passage and between the first fin and the second fin, with the second filtration zone being associated with a second portion of the filter media.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2014Publication date: December 24, 2015Inventors: Bryant A. Morris, Vincent P. Caliendo, Philip C. Spengler, Jeffrey R. Ries