Patents by Inventor Amy L. Moore-McKee

Amy L. Moore-McKee 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).

  • Patent number: 6269300
    Abstract: A method of operating a computer to automatically produce production control software for a natural gas engine controller or a diesel engine controller is provided. The method includes the steps of (1) as a function of user input, defining a set specifications of the controller; and (2) producing control software to operate the controller as defined by the specifications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2001
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Amy L. Moore-McKee, William Schubert
  • Patent number: 5880957
    Abstract: A method of operating a computer to produce control software for a hydraulic system is provided. The hydraulic system includes a pump, at least one valve, a motor and an electronic controller. The method includes the steps of defining a set of valve features of the electronic controller as a function of user input; and producing control software to operate the controller as specified by said set of valve features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1999
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: James A. Aardema, David G. Blahnik, Stephen J. Jackson, Steven D. Monday, Amy L. Moore-McKee, David W. Stevens
  • Patent number: 5724242
    Abstract: A method of operating a computer to automatically produce production control software for a natural gas engine controller (104) on a machine is provided. The controller (104) is adapted to control a natural gas engine (106). The method includes the steps of (1) as a function of user input, defining a set of controller (104); and (2) producing control software to operate the controller (104) as defined by the specifications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1998
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Amy L. Moore-McKee, Geoffrey D. Ginzel, William Schubert, Kevin S. King
  • Patent number: 5648898
    Abstract: A method of operating a computer to automatically produce control software for an information manager on a machine is provided. The information manager is adapted to display information relating to the machine. The method includes the steps of (1) as a function of operator input, defining a set of information manager specifications; and (2) producing control software to operate the information manager as specified by said specifications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 15, 1997
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Amy L. Moore-McKee, J. Martin Hadank, Stephen J. Jackson, Sysounanh M. Pradaxay, Kenneth J. McGuire
  • Patent number: 5528500
    Abstract: An electronic control for controlling a high idle set value of equipment having an engine is disclosed. The control includes an electronic controller electrically connected to a rocker switch comprising a high idle switch and a low idle switch. An engine speed sensor and a decelerator pedal position sensor are electrically connected to the electronic controller. The electronic control permits the equipment operator to program a desired high idle set point value. The control thereafter produces an engine speed command based on the high idle set point value. A decelerator pedal is provided to permit the equipment operator to reduce the engine speed command value below the high idle set point value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 18, 1996
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Yasser A. Al-Charif, David V. Gile, Amy L. Moore-McKee
  • Patent number: 4845707
    Abstract: A recognition system for comparing energy distributions of incombing emitters with known frequency spectrums is shown. Frequency spectrum analysis of randomly generated signals produces references against which the incoming communication wave may be checked. the recognition system recognizes a plurality of subchannel modulation types. Since there are many different subchannel modulation types in use today, small tactical weapons systems must recognize a number of different signals. Once certain parameters describing each subchannel modulation type are provided to the recognition system, the spectrum analysis of the subchannel modulation types is stored for subsequent use. This system provides for recognizing various FSK signals, PSK signals and OOK signals, as well as being adaptable to tracking other signals which are defined in terms of certain parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 4, 1989
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald L. Isaacson, Amy L. Moore-McKee
  • Patent number: D573161
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Betz, Stephen C. Garnett, Ashley D. Menges, Amy L Moore-McKee, Paul S. Petersen, Gerald A. Nuese, Daniel J. Whiting
  • Patent number: D582442
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Betz, Stephen C. Garnett, Ashley D. Menges, Amy L. Moore-McKee, Paul S. Petersen, Gerald A. Nuese, Daniel J. Whiting