Patents by Inventor Christian D. Ritchie
Christian D. Ritchie 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).
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Publication number: 20230136869Abstract: A battery charging device may detect a connection, from a first machine, to receive an electrical charge to charge a battery of the first machine. The battery charging device may receive, via the connection, machine information regarding the first machine. The battery charging device may identify, based on the machine information, a second machine associated with the first machine. The battery charging device may determine a first recommendation associated with the first machine and a second recommendation associated with the second machine. The first recommendation may identify at least one of a component or a service recommended for the first machine. The second recommendation may identify at least one of a component or a service recommended for the second machine. The battery charging device may provide the first recommendation and the second recommendation while providing the electrical charge to the first machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2021Publication date: May 4, 2023Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Christian D. RITCHIE, Andrew Blake ROBINSON, Zhanna MUSLIMOVA
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Patent number: 11631982Abstract: A portable charger assembly operable to charge a battery system includes a housing defining a hollow space. The portable charger assembly also includes a charging module disposed within the hollow space of the housing. The charging module is adapted to provide power supply to the battery system. The portable charger assembly further includes a base adapted to be coupled with the housing. The base includes a base member including a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion. Each of the second and third portions is inclined relative to the first portion. The base also includes a first base plate fixedly coupled to the second portion of the base member. The base further includes a second base plate fixedly coupled to the third portion of the base member.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2020Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Andrew B. Robinson, Dustin Craig Selvey, Christian D. Ritchie
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Publication number: 20220341127Abstract: A system for controlling a machine may include a first joystick comprising a first asymmetric grip portion with a first asymmetric faceplate. The first asymmetric faceplate may comprise a first subset of primary controls that include a first plurality of input elements configured to control an operation of an implement mounted to the machine, and a first subset of secondary controls that include a second plurality of input elements configured to control an operation of a display device of the machine. The system may further include a second joystick comprising a second asymmetric grip portion with a second asymmetric faceplate. The second asymmetric faceplate may comprise a second subset of the primary controls that include a third plurality of input elements configured to control an operation of the implement, and a second subset of the secondary controls that include a fourth plurality of input elements configured to control a sound.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2021Publication date: October 27, 2022Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Michael Alan MORTENSEN, Christian D. RITCHIE, Christopher Lee MAYS
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Publication number: 20210273466Abstract: A portable charger assembly operable to charge a battery system includes a housing defining a hollow space. The portable charger assembly also includes a charging module disposed within the hollow space of the housing. The charging module is adapted to provide power supply to the battery system. The portable charger assembly further includes a base adapted to be coupled with the housing. The base includes a base member including a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion. Each of the second and third portions is inclined relative to the first portion. The base also includes a first base plate fixedly coupled to the second portion of the base member. The base further includes a second base plate fixedly coupled to the third portion of the base member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2020Publication date: September 2, 2021Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Andrew B. Robinson, Dustin Craig Selvey, Christian D. Ritchie
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Patent number: 10378181Abstract: A guard rail system for use with a machine is provided. The guard rail system comprises a handrail member, a support member that defines a longitudinal axis and an open channel that extends along the longitudinal axis and a snap receiving aperture that is in communication with the channel, and an insert that includes a snap feature that is configured to fit within the channel and the snap feature is configured to be disposed in the snap receiving aperture.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2016Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Terril James Johnson, Christian D. Ritchie, Gary C. Bryant, Robert J. Madera
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Publication number: 20170335543Abstract: A guard rail system for use with a machine is provided. The guard rail system comprises a handrail member, a support member that defines a longitudinal axis and an open channel that extends along the longitudinal axis and a snap receiving aperture that is in communication with the channel, and an insert that includes a snap feature that is configured to fit within the channel and the snap feature is configured to be disposed in the snap receiving aperture.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2016Publication date: November 23, 2017Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Terril James Johnson, Christian D. Ritchie, Gary C. Bryant, Robert J. Madera
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Patent number: 9550407Abstract: A roof for a cab of a machine includes a roof surface with a rearward incline having a front portion higher than a rear portion. The roof surface has a recessed portion at the rear portion that receives a Heating Ventilation and Cooling (HVAC) unit. The recessed portion includes a rearward facing sidewall with a rearward incline, such that an upper end of the rearward facing sidewall is closer to the front portion than a lower end. The rearward facing sidewall has a lateral opening, a pair of lateral sidewalls, and a base with a rearward incline, such that a front end of the base is higher than a rear end. The base has an upright opening with a ridge protruding upward, defining a perimeter of the upright opening. The rearward facing sidewall, the pair of lateral sidewalls, and the base, define a contiguous peripheral portion of the recessed portion.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2015Date of Patent: January 24, 2017Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Matthew J. Gielda, Jeffrey A. Zurinski, Alexa E. Davis, Aaron L. Dunaway, Christian D. Ritchie
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Patent number: 9346495Abstract: A cabin is disclosed for use with a mobile machine. The cabin may have a floor and a roof. The cabin may also have at least one A-post located at a leading end relative to a forward travel direction of the mobile machine, and a C-post located at a trailing end opposite the at least one A-post. The C-post may have two terminal ends located at the floor, and a single terminal end located at the roof.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2015Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey A. Zurinski, Aaron L. Dunaway, Matthew J. Gielda, Thomas A. Jenne, Rajesh Mishra, Christian D. Ritchie, Brent R. Frazier, Matthew J. Rettick
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Publication number: 20160039262Abstract: A roof for a cab of a machine includes a roof surface with a rearward incline having a front portion higher than a rear portion. The roof surface has a recessed portion at the rear portion that receives a Heating Ventilation and Cooling (HVAC) unit. The recessed portion includes a rearward facing sidewall with a rearward incline, such that an upper end of the rearward facing sidewall is closer to the front portion than a lower end. The rearward facing sidewall has a lateral opening, a pair of lateral sidewalls, and a base with a rearward incline, such that a front end of the base is higher than a rear end. The base has an upright opening with a ridge protruding upward, defining a perimeter of the upright opening. The rearward facing sidewall, the pair of lateral sidewalls, and the base, define a contiguous peripheral portion of the recessed portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2015Publication date: February 11, 2016Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Matthew J. Gielda, JEFFREY A. ZURINSKI, ALEXA E. DAVIS, AARON L. DUNAWAY, CHRISTIAN D. RITCHIE
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Publication number: 20150298749Abstract: A cabin is disclosed for use with a mobile machine. The cabin may have a floor and a roof. The cabin may also have at least one A-post located at a leading end relative to a forward travel direction of the mobile machine, and a C-post located at a trailing end opposite the at least one A-post. The C-post may have two terminal ends located at the floor, and a single terminal end located at the roof.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2015Publication date: October 22, 2015Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey A. ZURINSKI, Aaron L. DUNAWAY, Matthew J. GIELDA, Thomas A. JENNE, Rajesh MISHRA, Christian D. RITCHIE, Brent R. FRAZIER, Matthew J. RETTICK
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Patent number: 8998303Abstract: The cab for a mobile machine includes a seat for an operator, and a rollover protective structure (ROPS). The ROPS being positioned on either side of a first vertical plane centrally located on the seat and extending along a length of the cab. The ROPS may include a C-post positioned behind the seat, and a B-post positioned in front of the seat. The C-post may include a first portion extending upwards and angled towards the seat. The first portion may extend from a first end proximate a bottom rear corner of the cab to a second end proximate the first vertical axis. The ROPS may also include a second portion extending upwards from the second end to a third end proximate a roof of the cab. The ROPS may further include a third portion extending in a direction away from the seat from the third end to a fourth end proximate a top rear corner of the cab.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2014Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Matthew J Gielda, Christian D. Ritchie, Brent Ryan Frazier, Justin Michael Malohn, Brad Robert Van De Veer
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Patent number: 8926003Abstract: A cab of a mobile machine may include a seat for an operator. The cab may also include a first vertical plane centrally located on the seat and extending along a length of the cab. The cab may further include a rollover protective structure (ROPS). The ROPS may include a first component and a second component positioned on either side of the first vertical plane. At least one of the first component and the second component may include a single tube shaped to form a C-post positioned behind the seat, a B-post positioned in front of the seat, and a header connecting the C-post and the B-post. The C-post and the B-post may each include support structures that extend from a floor of the cab to a roof of the cab. The header may extend along a length of the cab.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2013Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Matthew J. Gielda, Christian D. Ritchie, Brent Ryan Frazier, Justin Michael Malohn
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Patent number: 8851555Abstract: The cab of a mobile machine may include a first vertical plane centrally positioned along a width of the cab and extending along a length of the cab. The cab may also include a frame with an integrated rollover protective structure. The frame may include an A-post, a B-post, and a C-post arranged along a side of the cab and extending along a height direction of the cab. An elongated portion of the A-post may be inclined from a vertical axis of the cab to make an acute angle with the first vertical plane and an acute angle with a second vertical plane orthogonal to the first vertical plane. And, an elongated portion of the B-post may be inclined from the vertical axis to make an acute angle with the first vertical plane and an acute angle with the second vertical plane.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2013Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Mathew J Gielda, Christian D. Ritchie, Justin Michael Malohn, Brent Ryan Frazier
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Publication number: 20140225397Abstract: The cab for a mobile machine includes a seat for an operator, and a rollover protective structure (ROPS). The ROPS being positioned on either side of a first vertical plane centrally located on the seat and extending along a length of the cab. The ROPS may include a C-post positioned behind the seat, and a B-post positioned in front of the seat. The C-post may include a first portion extending upwards and angled towards the seat. The first portion may extend from a first end proximate a bottom rear corner of the cab to a second end proximate the first vertical axis. The ROPS may also include a second portion extending upwards from the second end to a third end proximate a roof of the cab. The ROPS may further include a third portion extending in a direction away from the seat from the third end to a fourth end proximate a top rear corner of the cab.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2014Publication date: August 14, 2014Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Matthew J. Gielda, Christian D. Ritchie, Brent Ryan Frazier, Justin Michael Malohn, Brad Robert Van De Veer
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Publication number: 20140217778Abstract: A cab of a mobile machine may include a seat for an operator. The cab may also include a first vertical plane centrally located on the seat and extending along a length of the cab. The cab may further include a rollover protective structure (ROPS). The ROPS may include a first component and a second component positioned on either side of the first vertical plane. At least one of the first component and the second component may include a single tube shaped to form a C-post positioned behind the seat, a B-post positioned in front of the seat, and a header connecting the C-post and the B-post. The C-post and the B-post may each include support structures that extend from a floor of the cab to a roof of the cab. The header may extend along a length of the cab.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2013Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Matthew J. Gielda, Christian D. Ritchie, Brent Ryan Frazier, Justin Michael Malohn
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Publication number: 20140217779Abstract: The cab of a mobile machine may include a first vertical plane centrally positioned along a width of the cab and extending along a length of the cab. The cab may also include a frame with an integrated rollover protective structure. The frame may include an A-post, a B-post, and a C-post arranged along a side of the cab and extending along a height direction of the cab. An elongated portion of the A-post may he inclined from a vertical axis of the cab to make an acute angle with the first vertical plane and an acute angle with a second vertical plane orthogonal to the first vertical plane. And, an elongated portion of the B-post may be inclined from the vertical axis to make an acute angle with the first vertical plane and an acute angle with the second vertical plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2013Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Matthew J. Gielda, Christian D. Ritchie, Justin Michael Malohn, Brent Ryan Frazier
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Patent number: 8702154Abstract: The cab for a mobile machine includes a seat for an operator, and a rollover protective structure (ROPS). The ROPS being positioned on either side of a first vertical plane centrally located on the seat and extending along a length of the cab. The ROPS may include a C-post positioned behind the seat, and a B-post positioned in front of the seat. The C-post may include a first portion extending upwards and angled towards the seat. The first portion may extend from a first end proximate a bottom rear corner of the cab to a second end proximate the first vertical axis. The ROPS may also include a second portion extending upwards from the second end to a third end proximate a roof of the cab. The ROPS may further include a third portion extending in a direction away from the seat from the third end to a fourth end proximate a top rear corner of the cab.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2013Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Matthew J. Gielda, Christian D. Ritchie, Brent Ryan Frazier, Justin Michael Malohn, Brad Robert Van De Veer
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Patent number: D822656Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2017Date of Patent: July 10, 2018Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Christian D. Ritchie, Cody P. Renshaw
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Patent number: D922448Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2019Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Christian D. Ritchie, Christopher L. Mays
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Patent number: D993847Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2021Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Aaron L. Dunaway, Terril J. Johnson, Christian D. Ritchie