Patents by Inventor Corey W. Trobaugh

Corey W. Trobaugh 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: 20250035018
    Abstract: A computing system is disposed remote from a vehicle and communicably coupled to the vehicle over a network. The computing system includes: a communication interface structured to communicably couple to the network; one or more processors; and a memory storing instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to: receive, via the communication interface and from a vehicle, vehicle operational data and vehicle metadata; determine a lubricant oxidation rate based on a statistical model; determine a lubricant drain interval based on the lubricant oxidation rate relative to a predefined lubricant oxidation limit; and, provide the lubricant drain interval to an output device. The lubricant may be a lubricant for the vehicle, such as oil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2022
    Publication date: January 30, 2025
    Applicant: Cummins Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony J. Huth, Ryan E. Denton, David A. Fields, John Y. Howland, Michael T. Hughes, Corey W. Trobaugh
  • Patent number: 12148508
    Abstract: A method includes inputting used oil analysis data to a pre-trained predictive model, the used oil analysis data including values quantifying a plurality of chemical components measured in a sample of used oil taken from an engine under analysis, determining a probability of at least one fail code with the pre-trained predictive model in response to the used oil analysis data, the at least one fail code corresponding to one of a plurality of predetermined engine failure types, providing the at least one fail code and the probability of the at least one fail code to an expert system, performing with the expert system a root cause analysis of the at least one fail code determine a root cause indicating a preventative maintenance action, and performing the predictive maintenance action on the engine under analysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2024
    Assignee: Cummins Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan E. Denton, Xinjian Xue, Corey W. Trobaugh, Anthony Joseph Huth
  • Publication number: 20230275279
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a battery cell is disclosed. The method comprises recovering a cathode module from a used battery cell, assembling a new battery cell using the recovered cathode module. The used battery cell may be from a battery pack which has failed or reached end-of-life. The new battery cell may comprise a new anode module, a new electrolyte and/or a new separator. This may allow a battery cell to be manufactured in a manner which is more cost effective and environmentally sustainable than prior techniques.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2021
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Inventors: Chung-Hsuan Huang, Corey W. Trobaugh, Ruigang Zhang
  • Publication number: 20230186688
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for generating a fluid analysis report with key issues to improve vehicle maintenance are provided. A processing circuit is configured to: obtain information regarding a plurality of fluids from a plurality of vehicles; determine a plurality of thresholds based on the information; analyze a fluid sample from a particular vehicle to identify a fluid type of the fluid sample; identify a vehicle type of the particular vehicle associated with the fluid sample; retrieve a population of the obtained information pertinent to at least one of the identified fluid type of the fluid sample or the vehicle type of the particular vehicle; retrieve at least one threshold associated with the retrieved population; compare a characteristic of the fluid sample to the retrieved at least one threshold; and generate and provide a dynamic graphical user interface regarding the comparison to a computing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2021
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Inventors: James Hone, Ryan E. Denton, Chung-Hsuan Huang, Todd B. Reel, Justin W. Perry, Phillip E. Shelton, Corey W. Trobaugh
  • Publication number: 20220284988
    Abstract: A method comprises inputting used oil analysis data to a pre-trained predictive model, the used oil analysis data including values quantifying a plurality of chemical components measured in a sample of used oil taken from an engine under analysis, determining a probability of at least one fail code with the pre-trained predictive model in response to the used oil analysis data, the at least one fail code corresponding to one of a plurality of predetermined engine failure types, providing the at least one fail code and the probability of the at least one fail code to an expert system, performing with the expert system a root cause analysis of the at least one fail code determine a root cause indicating a preventative maintenance action, and performing the predictive maintenance action on the engine under analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2022
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Applicant: Cummins Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan E. Denton, Xinjian Xue, Corey W. Trobaugh, Anthony Joseph Huth
  • Patent number: 10724408
    Abstract: A method of performing a cleanup service on an internal combustion engine. The method involves draining used fleet oil from the engine, filling the engine with cleanup oil, draining the cleanup oil after an operation interval, and filling the engine with fresh fleet oil. The method can be performed as a remedial measure for an engine already exhibiting high oil consumption, or as a preventative measure on a healthy engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: Cummins Inc.
    Inventors: Roger Dale England, James D. Kahlenbeck, Corey W. Trobaugh
  • Patent number: 10473059
    Abstract: A natural gas fueling system supplies methane gas to an engine and includes a filter assembly. The filter assembly includes a gas inlet configured to receive inlet gas and a methane permeable filter configured to separate methane gas and first contaminant gases from the inlet gas. The natural gas fueling system also includes a reformer apparatus configured to convert the first contaminant gases into a reformed gas stream including methane gas. The reformed gas is supplied to the gas inlet and is recirculated through the filter assembly to extract the methane gas from the reformed gas stream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: Cummins Inc.
    Inventors: Corey W. Trobaugh, Daniel A. Norrick, Randy E. Berg, Brian K. Wagner
  • Patent number: 10428291
    Abstract: Described herein is an ashless oil additive, comprising at least one diazabicyclo or triazabicyclo compound. Also described is a composition comprising an engine oil mixed with an oil additive, wherein the oil additive comprises at least one diazabicyclo or triazabicyclo compound. Further described is a method for boosting the total base number (TBN) of an engine oil composition, comprising adding an oil additive to said engine oil composition, wherein the oil additive comprises at least one diazabicyclo or triazabicyclo compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: Cummins Filtration IP, Inc.
    Inventors: Corey W. Trobaugh, Jonathan D. Sheumaker, Eduardo Javier Pereira, Natashia J. Bass
  • Publication number: 20180163668
    Abstract: A natural gas fueling system supplies methane gas to an engine and includes a filter assembly. The filter assembly includes a gas inlet configured to receive inlet gas and a methane permeable filter configured to separate methane gas and first contaminant gases from the inlet gas. The natural gas fueling system also includes a reformer apparatus configured to convert the first contaminant gases into a reformed gas stream including methane gas. The reformed gas is supplied to the gas inlet and is recirculated through the filter assembly to extract the methane gas from the reformed gas stream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2018
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Applicant: CUMMINS INC.
    Inventors: Corey W. Trobaugh, Daniel A. Norrick, Randy E. Berg, Brian K. Wagner
  • Publication number: 20180112566
    Abstract: A method of performing a cleanup service on an internal combustion engine. The method involves draining used fleet oil from the engine, filling the engine with cleanup oil, draining the cleanup oil after an operation interval, and filling the engine with fresh fleet oil. The method can be performed as a remedial measure for an engine already exhibiting high oil consumption, or as a preventative measure on a healthy engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2016
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Applicant: CUMMINS INC.
    Inventors: Roger Dale England, James D. Kahlenbeck, Corey W. Trobaugh
  • Patent number: 9920711
    Abstract: A natural gas fueling system supplies methane gas to an engine and includes a filter assembly. The filter assembly includes a gas inlet configured to receive inlet gas and a methane permeable filter configured to separate methane gas and first contaminant gases from the inlet gas. The natural gas fueling system also includes a reformer apparatus configured to convert the first contaminant gases into a reformed gas stream including methane gas. The reformed gas is supplied to the gas inlet and is recirculated through the filter assembly to extract the methane gas from the reformed gas stream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: CUMMINS INC.
    Inventors: Corey W. Trobaugh, Randy E. Berg, Daniel A Norrick, Brian K. Wagner
  • Publication number: 20170298873
    Abstract: A natural gas fueling system supplies methane gas to an engine and includes a filter assembly. The filter assembly includes a gas inlet configured to receive inlet gas and a methane permeable filter configured to separate methane gas and first contaminant gases from the inlet gas. The natural gas fueling system also includes a reformer apparatus configured to convert the first contaminant gases into a reformed gas stream including methane gas. The reformed gas is supplied to the gas inlet and is recirculated through the filter assembly to extract the methane gas from the reformed gas stream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2015
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: Corey W. Trobaugh, Randy E. Berg, Daniel A Norrick, Brian K. Wagner
  • Publication number: 20170175024
    Abstract: Described herein is an ashless oil additive, comprising at least one diazabicyclo or triazabicyclo compound. Also described is a composition comprising an engine oil mixed with an oil additive, wherein the oil additive comprises at least one diazabicyclo or triazabicyclo compound. Further described is a method for boosting the total base number (TBN) of an engine oil composition, comprising adding an oil additive to said engine oil composition, wherein the oil additive comprises at least one diazabicyclo or triazabicyclo compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Applicant: Cummins Filtration IP, Inc.
    Inventors: Corey W. Trobaugh, Jonathan D. Sheumaker, Eduardo Javier Pereira, Natashia J. Bass
  • Patent number: 9314711
    Abstract: This disclosure describes a filtration system and method for removing soap from diesel fuel. The removal involves passing fuel through the filtration system. By removing soap, injector sticking and plugging can be reduced and for fuel already contaminated with soap, lubricity and/or corrosion inhibition functionality resulting from the conversion of carboxylic acid additives can be restored to metal carboxylates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: Cummins Filtration IP, Inc.
    Inventors: Corey W. Trobaugh, Shawn D. Whitacre, Cliffton J. Burbrink, Barry M. Verdegan, Mark T. Wieczorek
  • Publication number: 20140034577
    Abstract: This disclosure describes a filtration system and method for removing soap from diesel fuel. The removal involves passing fuel through the filtration system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC.
    Inventors: Corey W. Trobaugh, Shawn D. Whitacre, Cliffton J. Burbrink, Barry M. Verdegan, Mark T. Wieczorek