Patents by Inventor Aaron S. Quinton

Aaron S. Quinton 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: 20230332521
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a lubrication system comprising: a pump having an inlet in fluid communication with a lubricant source and an outlet; a cooler having an inlet in fluid communication with the outlet of the pump and an outlet; a lubrication filter having an inlet in fluid communication with the outlet of the cooler and an outlet; a first delivery path in fluid communication with the outlet of the lubrication filter, the first delivery path being configured to deliver cooled, filtered lubricant to a bearing system of an engine; and a second delivery path in fluid communication with the outlet of the pump, the second delivery path being configured to deliver uncooled, unfiltered lubricant to piston cooling nozzles of the engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2023
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Applicant: Cummins Inc.
    Inventors: Nathaniel P. Hassall, John Jerl Purcell, III, Stephen D. Cofer, JR., David M. Barnes, Aaron S. Quinton, Reid M. Irish
  • Patent number: 11719139
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a lubrication system comprising: a pump having an inlet in fluid communication with a lubricant source and an outlet; a cooler having an inlet in fluid communication with the outlet of the pump and an outlet; a lubrication filter having an inlet in fluid communication with the outlet of the cooler and an outlet; a first delivery path in fluid communication with the outlet of the lubrication filter, the first delivery path being configured to deliver cooled, filtered lubricant to a bearing system of an engine; and a second delivery path in fluid communication with the outlet of the pump, the second delivery path being configured to deliver uncooled, unfiltered lubricant to piston cooling nozzles of the engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: CUMMINS INC.
    Inventors: Nathaniel P. Hassall, John Jerl Purcell, III, Stephen D. Cofer, Jr., David M. Barnes, Aaron S. Quinton, Reid M. Irish
  • Patent number: 11649757
    Abstract: Systems and devices are disclosed for controlling fluid flow to piston cooling nozzles with a fluid flow control device configured to open when an internal combustion engine requires piston cooling at high speed but remains open for a period of time after the engine speed drops below a threshold to prevent heat soak damage to the pistons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Cummins Inc.
    Inventors: James A. Dods, Nathaniel P. Hassall, Adam C. Cecil, Aaron S. Quinton
  • Publication number: 20220145791
    Abstract: Systems and devices are disclosed for controlling fluid flow to piston cooling nozzles with a fluid flow control device configured to open when an internal combustion engine requires piston cooling at high speed but remains open for a period of time after the engine speed drops below a threshold to prevent heat soak damage to the pistons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2022
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Inventors: James A. Dods, Nathaniel P. Hassall, Adam C. Cecil, Aaron S. Quinton
  • Patent number: 11002217
    Abstract: An engine block assembly and method manufacturing an engine block assembly and related components. A casted engine block assembly includes a cylinder block portion. The cylinder block portion includes a plurality of cylinder block openings disposed therein, a cylinder block flange portion positioned at a top of the cylinder block portion and a cylinder block crankcase portion disposed at a base of the cylinder block. The cylinder block flange portion is configured for coupling the cylinder block to a cylinder head. The cylinder block portion includes a plurality of cylinder block walls extending between the cylinder block flange portion and the cylinder block crankcase portion and positioned about the plurality of cylinder block openings. The cylinder block walls house a plurality of internal channels. The plurality of cylinder block walls are void of enclosed openings extending through at least one of the cylinder block walls in the plurality of cylinder block walls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: Cummins Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron S. Quinton, John Jerl Purcell, III, Nathaniel P. Hassall
  • Patent number: 10578051
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for a cylinder block having one or more bulkheads. The bulkheads provide a dual-wall structure that may enhance the stiffness of the cylinder block in bending and torsion. The bulkheads may also provide an oil drain to allow oil to directly drain through a hollow core of the bulkhead. An overflow outlet may be formed in an inner wall of a bulkhead. In some implementations, a cylinder block with bulkheads may increase an oil capacity of an engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: Cummins IP, Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron S. Quinton, John Jerl Purcell, III, Nathaniel Hassall, Derek Ferguson
  • Publication number: 20190271241
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a lubrication system comprising: a pump having an inlet in fluid communication with a lubricant source and an outlet; a cooler having an inlet in fluid communication with the outlet of the pump and an outlet; a lubrication filter having an inlet in fluid communication with the outlet of the cooler and an outlet; a first delivery path in fluid communication with the outlet of the lubrication filter, the first delivery path being configured to deliver cooled, filtered lubricant to a bearing system of an engine; and a second delivery path in fluid communication with the outlet of the pump, the second delivery path being configured to deliver uncooled, unfiltered lubricant to piston cooling nozzles of the engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2017
    Publication date: September 5, 2019
    Applicant: Cummins Inc.
    Inventors: Nathaniel P. Hassall, John Jerl Purcell, III, Stephen D. Cofer, JR., David M. Barnes, Aaron S. Quinton, Reid M. Irish
  • Patent number: 10174649
    Abstract: An engine block, an engine subassembly, and method for providing and manufacturing an engine block. The engine block includes a plurality of cylinder barrels positioned in the engine block, at least one oil jacket channel formed in the engine block, and an oil inlet port positioned in a peripheral wall of the engine block and connected to the at least one oil jacket channel. The at least one oil jacket channel includes a plurality of curved channel sections. Each curved channel section in the plurality of curved channel sections extends about at least a portion of a circumferential portion of a respective cylinder barrel in the plurality of cylinder barrels. The at least one oil jacket channel extends between adjacent cylinder barrels of the plurality of cylinder barrels in the engine block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: Cummins Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron S. Quinton, John Jerl Purcell, III, Nathaniel P. Hassall
  • Publication number: 20180073463
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for a cylinder block having one or more bulkheads. The bulkheads provide a dual-wall structure that may enhance the stiffness of the cylinder block in bending and torsion. The bulkheads may also provide an oil drain to allow oil to directly drain through a hollow core of the bulkhead. An overflow outlet may be formed in an inner wall of a bulkhead. In some implementations, a cylinder block with bulkheads may increase an oil capacity of an engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Applicant: CUMMINS IP, INC.
    Inventors: Aaron S. Quinton, John Jerl Purcell, III, Nathaniel Hassall, Derek Ferguson
  • Publication number: 20180038247
    Abstract: An engine block, an engine subassembly, and method for providing and manufacturing an engine block. The engine block includes a plurality of cylinder barrels positioned in the engine block, at least one oil jacket channel formed in the engine block, and an oil inlet port positioned in a peripheral wall of the engine block and connected to the at least one oil jacket channel. The at least one oil jacket channel includes a plurality of curved channel sections. Each curved channel section in the plurality of curved channel sections extends about at least a portion of a circumferential portion of a respective cylinder barrel in the plurality of cylinder barrels. The at least one oil jacket channel extends between adjacent cylinder barrels of the plurality of cylinder barrels in the engine block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Applicant: CUMMINS, INC.
    Inventors: Aaron S. Quinton, John Jerl Purcell, III, Nathaniel P. Hassall
  • Publication number: 20180038307
    Abstract: An engine block assembly and method manufacturing an engine block assembly and related components. A casted engine block assembly includes a cylinder block portion. The cylinder block portion includes a plurality of cylinder block openings disposed therein, a cylinder block flange portion positioned at a top of the cylinder block portion and a cylinder block crankcase portion disposed at a base of the cylinder block. The cylinder block flange portion is configured for coupling the cylinder block to a cylinder head. The cylinder block portion includes a plurality of cylinder block walls extending between the cylinder block flange portion and the cylinder block crankcase portion and positioned about the plurality of cylinder block openings. The cylinder block walls house a plurality of internal channels. The plurality of cylinder block walls are void of enclosed openings extending through at least one of the cylinder block walls in the plurality of cylinder block walls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Applicant: CUMMINS INC.
    Inventors: Aaron S. Quinton, John Jerl Purcell, III, Nathaniel P. Hassell
  • Patent number: 9856818
    Abstract: An engine block assembly and method manufacturing an engine block assembly and related components. A casted engine block assembly includes a cylinder block portion. The cylinder block portion includes a plurality of cylinder block openings disposed therein, a cylinder block flange portion positioned at a top of the cylinder block portion and a cylinder block crankcase portion disposed at a base of the cylinder block. The cylinder block flange portion is configured for coupling the cylinder block to a cylinder head. The cylinder block portion includes a plurality of cylinder block walls extending between the cylinder block flange portion and the cylinder block crankcase portion and positioned about the plurality of cylinder block openings. The cylinder block walls house a plurality of internal channels. The plurality of cylinder block walls are void of enclosed openings extending through at least one of the cylinder block walls in the plurality of cylinder block walls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: Cummins Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron S. Quinton, John Jerl Purcell, III, Nathaniel P. Hassall
  • Patent number: 9845767
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for a cylinder block having one or more bulkheads. The bulkheads provide a dual-wall structure that may enhance the stiffness of the cylinder block in bending and torsion. The bulkheads may also provide an oil drain to allow oil to directly drain through a hollow core of the bulkhead. An overflow outlet may be formed in an inner wall of a bulkhead. In some implementations, a cylinder block with bulkheads may increase an oil capacity of an engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Assignee: Cummins IP, Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron S. Quinton, John Jerl Purcell, Nathaniel Hassall, Derek Ferguson
  • Patent number: 9810115
    Abstract: An engine block, an engine sub-assembly, and method for providing and manufacturing an engine block. The engine block includes a plurality of cylinder barrels positioned in the engine block, at least one oil jacket channel formed in the engine block, and an oil inlet port positioned in a peripheral wall of the engine block and connected to the at least one oil jacket channel. The at least one oil jacket channel includes a plurality of curved channel sections. Each curved channel section in the plurality of curved channel sections extends about at least a portion of a circumferential portion of a respective cylinder barrel in the plurality of cylinder barrels. The at least one oil jacket channel extends between adjacent cylinder barrels of the plurality of cylinder barrels in the engine block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: Cummins, Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron S. Quinton, John Jerl Purcell, III, Nathaniel P. Hassall
  • Publication number: 20150315994
    Abstract: An engine block assembly and method manufacturing an engine block assembly and related components. A casted engine block assembly includes a cylinder block portion. The cylinder block portion includes a plurality of cylinder block openings disposed therein, a cylinder block flange portion positioned at a top of the cylinder block portion and a cylinder block crankcase portion disposed at a base of the cylinder block. The cylinder block flange portion is configured for coupling the cylinder block to a cylinder head. The cylinder block portion includes a plurality of cylinder block walls extending between the cylinder block flange portion and the cylinder block crankcase portion and positioned about the plurality of cylinder block openings. The cylinder block walls house a plurality of internal channels. The plurality of cylinder block walls are void of enclosed openings extending through at least one of the cylinder block walls in the plurality of cylinder block walls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2013
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Inventors: Aaron S. QUINTON, John Jerl Purcell, Nathaniel P. Hassall
  • Publication number: 20150315996
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for a cylinder block having one or more bulkheads. The bulkheads provide a dual-wall structure that may enhance the stiffness of the cylinder block in bending and torsion. The bulkheads may also provide an oil drain to allow oil to directly drain through a hollow core of the bulkhead. An overflow outlet may be formed in an inner wall of a bulkhead. In some implementations, a cylinder block with bulkheads may increase an oil capacity of an engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2013
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Applicant: Cummins IP, Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron S. Quinton, John Jerl Purcell, Nathaniel Hassall, Derek Ferguson
  • Publication number: 20150300221
    Abstract: An engine block, an engine sub-assembly, and method for providing and manufacturing an engine block. The engine block includes a plurality of cylinder barrels positioned in the engine block, at least one oil jacket channel formed in the engine block, and an oil inlet port positioned in a peripheral wall of the engine block and connected to the at least one oil jacket channel. The at least one oil jacket channel includes a plurality of curved channel sections. Each curved channel section in the plurality of curved channel sections extends about at least a portion of a circumferential portion of a respective cylinder barrel in the plurality of cylinder barrels. The at least one oil jacket channel extends between adjacent cylinder barrels of the plurality of cylinder barrels in the engine block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2013
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Applicant: Cummins Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron S. Quinton, John Jerl Purcell, Nathaniel P. Hassall
  • Patent number: 8978620
    Abstract: An apparatus includes an internal combustion engine with an engine block and a cylinder liner housing a piston. The engine block includes at least one cylinder cavity and at least one replaceable cylinder liner positioned within the cylinder cavity. At least two press fit areas create an interference fit between the engine block and the replaceable cylinder liner. One press fit area is located proximate to the top surface of the engine block and the other press fit area is located in the engine block at the opposite end of the cylinder liner. A storage volume is formed between the press fit areas by the outer surface of the cylinder liner and the surface of the engine block defining the cylinder cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Cummins Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron S. Quinton, Jerl J. Purcell, Nathaniel Hassall, Steven M. Chapman, Jim D. Kahlenbeck
  • Patent number: D701885
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Cummins Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew A. Clark, Aaron S. Quinton, John Jerl Purcell, III
  • Patent number: D702260
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Cummins Inc.
    Inventors: Nathaniel P. Hassall, Aaron S. Quinton, John Jerl Purcell, III