Patents by Inventor Andrew Kleitsch

Andrew Kleitsch 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: 10030675
    Abstract: A system for stabilizing pressure fluctuations in a hydraulic line of a hydraulic circuit includes a hydraulic vessel coupled to the hydraulic line; a separator element disposed within the vessel to define a first fluid chamber and a second fluid chamber within the vessel; and a relief valve disposed in communication with the second fluid chamber of the vessel. The vessel includes a first fluid receivable in the first fluid chamber from the hydraulic line and a second fluid that is disposed within the second fluid chamber. The separator element is moveable within the vessel in response to a volume change of the first fluid received from the hydraulic line. The relief valve is configured to selectively release the second fluid from the vessel in response to a pressure of the first fluid exceeding a pre-determined amount of pressure within the hydraulic vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Kleitsch, John Cody Vacca
  • Publication number: 20160298657
    Abstract: A system for stabilizing pressure fluctuations in a hydraulic line of a hydraulic circuit includes a hydraulic vessel coupled to the hydraulic line; a separator element disposed within the vessel to define a first fluid chamber and a second fluid chamber within the vessel; and a relief valve disposed in communication with the second fluid chamber of the vessel. The vessel includes a first fluid receivable in the first fluid chamber from the hydraulic line and a second fluid that is disposed within the second fluid chamber. The separator element is moveable within the vessel in response to a volume change of the first fluid received from the hydraulic line. The relief valve is configured to selectively release the second fluid from the vessel in response to a pressure of the first fluid exceeding a pre-determined amount of pressure within the hydraulic vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2015
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Kleitsch, John Cody Vacca
  • Patent number: 7866617
    Abstract: Slide and lock clamps for attaching to supports are provided. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides a clamp including a base plate comprising a first cradle. A rod is secured to the base plate. A sliding carriage is movably connected to the rod. The sliding carriage includes a lever, a cam, and a movable lock constructed and arranged for releasably locking the sliding carriage in place on the base plate. A second cradle is movably connected to the rod and positioned next to the sliding carriage for securing a support between the second cradle and the first cradle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignees: Baxter International Inc., Baxter Healthcare S.A.
    Inventors: Andrew Kleitsch, Michael Niemotka, Jesse Schultz, Daniel M. Terhune
  • Publication number: 20100258690
    Abstract: Slide and lock clamps for attaching to supports are provided. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides a clamp including a base plate comprising a first cradle. A rod is secured to the base plate. A sliding carriage is movably connected to the rod. The sliding carriage includes a lever, a cam, and a movable lock constructed and arranged for releasably locking the sliding carriage in place on the base plate. A second cradle is movably connected to the rod and positioned next to the sliding carriage for securing a support between the second cradle and the first cradle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2009
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Applicants: BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC., BAXTER HEALTHCARE S.A.
    Inventors: Andrew Kleitsch, Michael Niemotka, Jesse Schultz, Daniel M. Terhune