Patents by Inventor Bradley R. Watkins

Bradley R. Watkins 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: 12123379
    Abstract: A dual core exhaust gas recirculation cooler includes a cooler housing having an EGR inlet, first and second EGR outlets, a cooling circuit extending from a coolant inlet through the cooler housing to a coolant outlet, a first EGR circuit core extending from the EGR inlet to the first EGR outlet, and a second EGR circuit core extending to the second EGR outlet from the EGR inlet or the first EGR outlet. A first EGR valve is configured to selectively couple the first EGR circuit core to a return passageway. A second EGR valve is configured to selectively couple the second EGR circuit core to the return passageway. The EGR valves are configured to selectively flow exhaust gas through the cooler housing within either the first EGR circuit core only or within both the first EGR circuit core and the second EGR circuit core.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2024
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Randy R. Scarf, Bradley R. Watkins, Glen H. Martin, III
  • Patent number: 12100911
    Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for a vibration mitigation device. The vibration mitigation device can comprise a shell forming a hollow body that is configured to house a coupled wiring connector and a connector block. The shell can comprise first shell section and second shell section that are operably engaged with each other, and engaged with a vehicle component to which the connector block is engaged. The shape and sizing of the shell and its hollow body allow for a compressive force to be applied to the coupled connectors, to mitigate vibration between the two connectors during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Rohit B. Bedage, Shaligram D. Tambe, Nakib Y. Siddiqui, Dattatray B. Pingle, Bradley R. Watkins, Craig A. Purvis
  • Patent number: 12003058
    Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for a vibration mitigation device. The vibration mitigation device can comprise a shell forming a hollow body that is configured to house a coupled wiring connector and a connector block. The shell can comprise first shell section and second shell section that are operably engaged with each other, and engaged with a vehicle component to which the connector block is engaged. The shape and sizing of the shell and its hollow body allow for a compressive force to be applied to the coupled connectors, to mitigate vibration between the two connectors during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Rohit B. Bedage, Shaligram D. Tambe, Nakib Y. Siddiqui, Dattatray B. Pingle, Bradley R. Watkins, Randy R. Scarf, Craig A. Purvis
  • Publication number: 20230304461
    Abstract: A dual core exhaust gas recirculation cooler includes a cooler housing having an EGR inlet, first and second EGR outlets, a cooling circuit extending from a coolant inlet through the cooler housing to a coolant outlet, a first EGR circuit core extending from the EGR inlet to the first EGR outlet, and a second EGR circuit core extending to the second EGR outlet from the EGR inlet or the first EGR outlet. A first EGR valve is configured to selectively couple the first EGR circuit core to a return passageway. A second EGR valve is configured to selectively couple the second EGR circuit core to the return passageway. The EGR valves are configured to selectively flow exhaust gas through the cooler housing within either the first EGR circuit core only or within both the first EGR circuit core and the second EGR circuit core.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2022
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Inventors: Randy R. Scarf, Bradley R. Watkins, Glen H. Martin, III
  • Publication number: 20230132665
    Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for a vibration mitigation device. The vibration mitigation device can comprise a shell forming a hollow body that is configured to house a coupled wiring connector and a connector block. The shell can comprise first shell section and second shell section that are operably engaged with each other, and engaged with a vehicle component to which the connector block is engaged. The shape and sizing of the shell and its hollow body allow for a compressive force to be applied to the coupled connectors, to mitigate vibration between the two connectors during use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2021
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Applicant: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Rohit B. Bedage, Shaligram D. Tambe, Nakib Y. Siddiqui, Dattatray B. Pingle, Bradley R. Watkins, Craig A. Purvis
  • Publication number: 20230140101
    Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for a vibration mitigation device. The vibration mitigation device can comprise a shell forming a hollow body that is configured to house a coupled wiring connector and a connector block. The shell can comprise first shell section and second shell section that are operably engaged with each other, and engaged with a vehicle component to which the connector block is engaged. The shape and sizing of the shell and its hollow body allow for a compressive force to be applied to the coupled connectors, to mitigate vibration between the two connectors during use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2021
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Applicant: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Rohit B. Bedage, Shaligram D. Tambe, Nakib Y. Siddiqui, Dattatray B. Pingle, Bradley R. Watkins, Randy R. Scarf, Craig A. Purvis
  • Patent number: 8770177
    Abstract: Disclosed is a power system comprising a mount, a heat exchanger, and a corrugated strap positioned about the heat exchanger for securing the heat exchanger to the mount. The heat exchanger comprises a separation edge, and the corrugated strap may comprise a first corrugated section and a second corrugated section. A separation bend may be positioned between the first corrugated section and the second corrugated section, and the separation bend may overlap the separation edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Ahmo Krgo, Bradley R. Watkins, Mark A. Taute
  • Publication number: 20130105111
    Abstract: Disclosed is a power system comprising a mount, a heat exchanger, and a corrugated strap positioned about the heat exchanger for securing the heat exchanger to the mount. The heat exchanger comprises a separation edge, and the corrugated strap may comprise a first corrugated section and a second corrugated section. A separation bend may be positioned between the first corrugated section and the second corrugated section, and the separation bend may overlap the separation edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2011
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Inventors: Ahmo Krgo, Bradley R. Watkins, Mark A. Taute
  • Patent number: 7921830
    Abstract: An EGR venturi for use in an EGR system of an IC engine includes a body defining a converging inlet section, a throat, and an interior liquid heat exchange chamber adjacent to the throat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Jason Schneider, Bradley R. Watkins, Laurentiu Dobrila, Nathan Erickson, Randy Scarf, Doug Brocco
  • Publication number: 20100154758
    Abstract: An EGR venturi for use in an EGR system of an IC engine includes a body defining a converging inlet section, a throat, and an interior liquid heat exchange chamber adjacent to the throat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2008
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Inventors: Jason Schneider, Bradley R. Watkins, Laurentiu Dobrila, Nathan Erickson, Randy Scarf, Doug Brocco