Patents by Inventor Christopher Demick

Christopher Demick 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).

  • Publication number: 20260160308
    Abstract: Typically, work machines, such as tractors and heavy-duty machinery, require brake cooling systems for maintaining the performance of work machines, especially during high-stress conditions like heavy braking. Common brake cooling systems can waste high amounts of energy. Accordingly, a brake cooling system, the system comprises: a brake set; a sensor configured to detect parameter values of a work machine; a machine controller that includes a processor configured to receive one or more parameter values from the sensor, convert the parameter values into a flow request, determine a pump desired speed required to supply the flow request, and generate a speed command; and a fluid flow circuit system including a power source and a pump coupled to the power source, the fluid flow circuit system in communication with the machine controller to receive the speed command and to actuate a fluid flow into the brake set in response thereto is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2024
    Publication date: June 11, 2026
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Edward JOHNSON, Sorin Gigi Toader, Christopher Demick
  • Patent number: 8727933
    Abstract: A final drive assembly for a machine is disclosed. The final drive assembly may comprise a motor coupled with a motor housing, a driven component rotatably mounted on the motor housing by at least one bearing, and a planetary transmission configured to transfer power from the motor to the driven component. The planetary transmission may have a stationary carrier coupled with the motor housing, and the carrier may be adapted to retain the at least one bearing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan Enderle, Sean McGrane, Christopher Demick
  • Publication number: 20140045635
    Abstract: A final drive assembly for a machine is disclosed. The final drive assembly may comprise a motor coupled with a motor housing, a driven component rotatably mounted on the motor housing by at least one bearing, and a planetary transmission configured to transfer power from the motor to the driven component. The planetary transmission may have a stationary carrier coupled with the motor housing, and the carrier may be adapted to retain the at least one bearing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2012
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: CATERPILLAR, INC.
    Inventors: Nathan Enderle, Sean McGrane, Christopher Demick