Patents by Inventor Anthony E. Sloan

Anthony E. Sloan 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 the speed of an engine
    Patent number: 6345602
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for controlling the speed of an engine. The engine has an associated turbo charger and a throttle. The method includes the steps of determining a load characteristic of the engine, determining a change in said load characteristic, and controlling the engine in response to said load change.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2002
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: James B. Maddock, Fred Mehdian, Anthony E. Sloan, Rodrigo L. Sanchez, Darryl D. Baldwin
  • Method and apparatus for controlling the speed of an engine
    Patent number: 6196189
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for controlling the speed of an engine. The engine has an associated turbo charger and a throttle. The method includes the steps of determining an actual speed of the engine, establishing a desired speed of the engine, determining an overspeed condition exists in response to said desired speed and said actual speed, and determining a throttle command in response to the desired and actual engine speed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2001
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Darryl D. Baldwin, James B. Maddock, Fred Mehdian, Anthony E. Sloan