Patents by Inventor Corey Lee
Corey Lee 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: 20240083093Abstract: Systems and methods for making a reduced material container are provided that hold a preform adjacent to an open end of the preform, stretch the preform, close a mold about the stretched preform to form a truncated preform, and introduce a pressurized fluid into the truncated preform to expand the truncated preform and form the reduced material container. A stretch rod can be inserted into the preform to mechanically stretching the preform. The mold accepts the preform at a first end thereof, has an open state and a closed state, and the closed state forms a cavity defining an internal surface having a second end located remotely from the first end. A first length is defined by a distance between the first end and the second end, the stretch rod mechanically stretching the preform to a second length, the second length being greater than the first length.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Richard Sieradzki, Corey Janes, Darrel Lee, Mark Blystone
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Publication number: 20230395872Abstract: A closed-loop system of tracking and managing the recycling and manufacturing a lead acid battery is described herein. The system includes collecting one or more used lead acid batteries, collecting data related to the one or more lead acid batteries, and processing the one or more lead acid batteries. Processing the one or more lead acid batteries includes separate the batteries into lead, polymer, acid, and separator components and isolate the components. The lead and polymer are then recycled, and data is collected related to the recycled lead and recycled polymer. A new lead acid battery is created using the recycled lead and the recycled polymer and provided to a point of sale location.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2023Publication date: December 7, 2023Inventors: Jason Searl, Brian Wycklendt, Craig William Rigby, Jeramy William LeMieux, Corey Lee Graven, Hiroko Kawai, Edmund Adam Muellerweiss
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Publication number: 20230350188Abstract: An adapter may be used to couple an imaging device, such as a smartphone, to an optical device such as a telescope. The adapter may have an optical device mounting feature that mounts the adapter to the optical device, an imaging device mounting feature that mounts the imaging device to the adapter, and a positioning mechanism that adjustably positions the imaging device mounting feature relative to the optical device mounting feature. The adapter may also have a joint, distinct from the positioning mechanism, configured to move the optical device mounting feature between a stowed (e.g., “folded”) configuration, in which the optical device mounting feature is positioned alongside the imaging device support surface, and a deployed (e.g., “unfolded”) configuration, in which a camera of the imaging device is positionable, using positioning mechanism, in alignment with the optical device mounting feature with the imaging device mounted on the imaging device mounting feature.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2022Publication date: November 2, 2023Inventors: Ron Peters, Joseph Garrison, Yunxing Ma, Corey Lee
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Publication number: 20230313502Abstract: A work machine comprising a trench measurement system for measuring a trench depth and trench angle during a trench digging operation is disclosed. The work machine comprises a range finder system mounted on the boom and includes a plurality of rangefinders, each rangefinder includes a beam device configured to determine a distance of a plurality of rays irradiated from the beam device to a trench floor. An on-board controller is configured to calculate the trench depth from data received by the range finder system on the boom, the sensor assembly, the boom position on the working mechanism, and attributes of the work machine. A method for measuring a trench depth and trench angle associated with a trench digging operation with range finders mounted on the boom of a work machine is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2022Publication date: October 5, 2023Applicant: Caterpillar SARLInventors: Matthew Beschorner, Nathan Bjerke, Corey Lee Gorman
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Patent number: 11739500Abstract: A machine control system controls operation of any one of a plurality of interchangeable power sources mounted on a machine. The machine includes an undercarriage supporting ground engagement members that propel the machine and an upper structure rotatably supported on the undercarriage. The upper structure includes a swing frame that supports an operator cab, an interchangeable power source, hydraulic components, and electrical components. A processor processes inputs, outputs and operating characteristics specific to each of the plurality of power sources, and standardizes the power output by each of the power sources to provide a normalized, consistent control and operation of systems of the machine regardless of which of the power sources is mounted on the machine.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2020Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: Caterpilalr SARLInventors: Corey Lee Gorman, Anthony D. McNealy, Yasumasa Hoshino
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Patent number: 11725363Abstract: A machine is adapted for operation powered by any one of a plurality of interchangeable power sources. The machine may include an undercarriage configured for supporting ground engagement members that propel the machine and an upper structure rotatably supported on the undercarriage. The upper structure may include a swing frame, with the swing frame supporting an operator cab, any one of the plurality of interchangeable power sources, hydraulic components, electrical components, and a counterweight disposed at a first end of the swing frame. The counterweight may include a hollowed out portion facing toward the swing frame. The hollowed out portion of the counterweight may be centrally aligned with a center core portion of the swing frame configured for supporting any one of the plurality of interchangeable power sources, with the one power source being partially accommodated within the hollowed out portion of the counterweight.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2020Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: Caterpillar SARLInventors: Corey Lee Gorman, Andy Fung, Kouji Kishida, Shuji Kidoguchi, Takeshi Tsuneyoshi, Michihiro Izawa, Shinichi Nishiyama, Marilyn E. Worley, Kazumasa Matsumura, Kentaro Nakayama
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Publication number: 20230130622Abstract: A non-intrusive electrical current detector system and method is disclosed. In one example, the system includes a magnetic field sensing device and a controller. The system provides a user with a way to monitor the running status of an electrical device, without the need to make electrical connections or separating conductors in a multi-conductor cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2022Publication date: April 27, 2023Applicant: S.J. Electro Systems, LLCInventor: Corey Lee Steinke
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Patent number: 11585071Abstract: A swing motion control system for an earth-moving machine may include a closed loop hydraulic circuit including a hydrostatic swing pump fluidly coupled to at least one hydraulic swing motor configured to control a swing mechanism of the earth-moving machine, a pressure control device configured to control the pressure of fluid supplied to the hydrostatic swing pump for control of the pressure output by the pump, and a controller.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2020Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Rustin Glenn Metzger, Adam Martin Nackers, Joshua Aaron Fossum, Christopher M. Ruemelin, Corey Lee Gorman
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Patent number: 11560908Abstract: A machine control system can store model weights determined via machine learning using a training dataset correlating preset hydraulic valve displacements to measured movement parameters of a machine component. The machine control system can receive an input command for the component and machine state data from machine sensors. A control mapping model can use the model weights to map a combination of the input command and the machine state data into a predicted displacement of the hydraulic valve that causes movement of the component in response to the input command.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2019Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Benjamin John Hodel, Nicholas Anthony Payne, Russell Aaron Schloss, Corey Lee Gorman
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Publication number: 20230002335Abstract: The disclosure is directed to compounds of the formula (I) and (II) and uses of such compounds to treat, among other conditions, neurodegenerative diseases and cancers.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2022Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventors: Jetze J. Tepe, Theresa A. Lansdell, Evert Njomen, Corey Lee Jones
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Publication number: 20220403881Abstract: A system is provided that may include a generator or alternator. A ceramic bearing assembly is within the alternator or generator. The ceramic bearing assembly may include one or more ceramic rolling elements formed of a ceramic material not including metal and disposed between a metallic inner race and an outer race of the ceramic bearing assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2022Publication date: December 22, 2022Inventors: Brandon Thomas Tolon, Corey Lee Jackson, Dennis Richter, Siddarth Prasanna Kumar
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Patent number: 11473271Abstract: A hydraulic system controller is disclosed. The hydraulic system controller may determine a maximum active circuit pressure of a set of active hydraulic circuits of the hydraulic system, wherein the hydraulic system includes a hydraulic pump to cause fluid to flow throughout the set of active hydraulic circuits; determine a circuit pressure of a hydraulic circuit of the hydraulic system; determine, based on a hydraulic flow command for the hydraulic circuit and the circuit pressure, a desired circuit delta-pressure for the hydraulic circuit; determine, based on the desired circuit delta-pressure and a pressure difference between the maximum active circuit pressure and the circuit pressure, a circuit valve setting for a circuit valve of the hydraulic circuit; and cause a control device to set a position of the circuit valve according to the circuit valve setting.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2021Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Rustin Glenn Metzger, Corey Lee Gorman, Adam Martin Nackers
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Patent number: 11358942Abstract: The disclosure is directed to compounds of the formula (I): and uses of such compounds to treat neurodegenerative diseases and cancers.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2018Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: Board of Trustees of Michigan State UniversityInventors: Jetze J. Tepe, Theresa A. Lansdell, Evert Njomen, Corey Lee Jones
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Publication number: 20220034066Abstract: A machine control system controls operation of any one of a plurality of interchangeable power sources mounted on a machine. The machine includes an undercarriage supporting ground engagement members that propel the machine and an upper structure rotatably supported on the undercarriage. The upper structure includes a swing frame that supports an operator cab, an interchangeable power source, hydraulic components, and electrical components.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2020Publication date: February 3, 2022Applicant: Caterpillar SARLInventors: Corey Lee GORMAN, Anthony D. McNEALY, Yasumasa HOSHINO
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Publication number: 20220034064Abstract: A machine is adapted for operation powered by any one of a plurality of interchangeable power sources. The machine may include an undercarriage configured for supporting ground engagement members that propel the machine and an upper structure rotatably supported on the undercarriage. The upper structure may include a swing frame, with the swing frame supporting an operator cab, any one of the plurality of interchangeable power sources, hydraulic components, electrical components, and a counterweight disposed at a first end of the swing frame. The counterweight may include a hollowed out portion facing toward the swing frame. The hollowed out portion of the counterweight may be centrally aligned with a center core portion of the swing frame configured for supporting any one of the plurality of interchangeable power sources, with the one power source being partially accommodated within the hollowed out portion of the counterweight.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2020Publication date: February 3, 2022Applicant: CATERPILLAR SARLInventors: Corey Lee GORMAN, Andy FUNG, Kouji KISHIDA, Shuji KIDOGUCHI, Takeshi TSUNEYOSHI, Michihiro IZAWA, Shinichi NISHIYAMA, Marilyn E. WORLEY, Kazumasa MATSUMURA, Kentaro NAKAYAMA
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Patent number: 11198987Abstract: A hydraulic circuit is disclosed. The hydraulic circuit may include a hydrostatic pump to provide, at a flow rate, a fluid to a hydraulic motor, wherein the hydrostatic pump has a displacement, and wherein the hydraulic motor drives a swinging element; a swing circuit pressure sensor to sense a circuit pressure of the hydraulic circuit; a pilot pressure actuator to control, based on a supply pressure, the displacement of the hydrostatic pump; a pilot pressure override valve to control the supply pressure; and a controller configured to adjust, based on sensed signals and with the pilot pressure override valve, the supply pressure, wherein the sensed signals include: a circuit pressure signal based on the circuit pressure sensed by the swing circuit pressure sensor; and a sensed swing speed signal based on a swing speed of the swinging element sensed by one or more machine sensors.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2020Date of Patent: December 14, 2021Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Rustin Glenn Metzger, Adam Martin Nackers, Joshua Aaron Fossum, Christopher M. Ruemelin, Corey Lee Gorman
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Publication number: 20210332555Abstract: A swing motion control system for an earth-moving machine may include a closed loop hydraulic circuit including a hydrostatic swing pump fluidly coupled to at least one hydraulic swing motor configured to control a swing mechanism of the earth-moving machine, a pressure control device configured to control the pressure of fluid supplied to the hydrostatic swing pump for control of the pressure output by the pump, and a controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2020Publication date: October 28, 2021Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.Inventors: Rustin Glenn METZGER, Adam Martin NACKERS, Joshua Aaron FOSSUM, Christopher M. RUEMELIN, Corey Lee GORMAN
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Publication number: 20210332559Abstract: A hydraulic circuit is disclosed. The hydraulic circuit may include a hydrostatic pump to provide, at a flow rate, a fluid to a hydraulic motor, wherein the hydrostatic pump has a displacement, and wherein the hydraulic motor drives a swinging element; a swing circuit pressure sensor to sense a circuit pressure of the hydraulic circuit; a pilot pressure actuator to control, based on a supply pressure, the displacement of the hydrostatic pump; a pilot pressure override valve to control the supply pressure; and a controller configured to adjust, based on sensed signals and with the pilot pressure override valve, the supply pressure, wherein the sensed signals include: a circuit pressure signal based on the circuit pressure sensed by the swing circuit pressure sensor; and a sensed swing speed signal based on a swing speed of the swinging element sensed by one or more machine sensors.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2020Publication date: October 28, 2021Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Rustin Glenn METZGER, Adam Martin NACKERS, Joshua Aaron FOSSUM, Christopher M. RUEMELIN, Corey Lee GORMAN
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Publication number: 20210301500Abstract: A hydraulic system controller is disclosed. The hydraulic system controller may determine a maximum active circuit pressure of a set of active hydraulic circuits of the hydraulic system, wherein the hydraulic system includes a hydraulic pump to cause fluid to flow throughout the set of active hydraulic circuits; determine a circuit pressure of a hydraulic circuit of the hydraulic system; determine, based on a hydraulic flow command for the hydraulic circuit and the circuit pressure, a desired circuit delta-pressure for the hydraulic circuit; determine, based on the desired circuit delta-pressure and a pressure difference between the maximum active circuit pressure and the circuit pressure, a circuit valve setting for a circuit valve of the hydraulic circuit; and cause a control device to set a position of the circuit valve according to the circuit valve setting.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2021Publication date: September 30, 2021Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Rustin Glenn METZGER, Corey Lee GORMAN, Adam Martin NACKERS
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Publication number: 20210205757Abstract: At least one embodiment relates to an air purifying machine comprising at least one housing and a plurality of cores wherein each core is disposed in the housing. There is also at least one fan disposed in the housing. In addition, there is at least one pump disposed in the housing, wherein the pump is configured to circulate a fluid inside of the housing. The cores comprise at least two cores disposed inside of the housing comprising a first core and a second core, wherein the second core is disposed inside of said first core and wherein the second core is not concentric with the first core. The non-concentric nature of the cores creates a compression location at a point where the two cores are disposed closest to each other. This compression location creates a higher-pressure location for air flow around the cores.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2021Publication date: July 8, 2021Applicant: Clean Air Zone Inc.Inventors: Serge B. HOYDA, Corey Lee MACPHEE, Gregg Russell DICKINSON