Patents by Inventor Dan J. Ziegler

Dan J. Ziegler 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).

  • Fluid distribution apparatus
    Patent number: 8413680
    Abstract: A fluid distribution apparatus for use in a cutting or shaping machine to facilitate chip breaking and cooling a variety of different diameter gear tools and workpieces when machining a workpiece is described. The fluid distribution apparatus includes a manifold block having a top face and a bottom face, with the top face including a seating surface adapted to be seated against an attachment surface of the machine. The apparatus also includes mounting holes in the top face for fastening engagement to the cutting machine, at least one inlet passage for connection to at least one fluid delivery nozzle, and a plurality of outlet flow passages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventor: Dan J. Ziegler
  • FLUID DISTRIBUTION APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20100122743
    Abstract: A fluid distribution apparatus for use in a cutting or shaping machine to facilitate chip breaking and cooling a variety of different diameter gear tools and workpieces when machining a workpiece is described. The fluid distribution apparatus includes a manifold block having a top face and a bottom face, with the top face including a seating surface adapted to be seated against an attachment surface of the machine. The apparatus also includes mounting holes in the top face for fastening engagement to the cutting machine, at least one inlet passage for connection to at least one fluid delivery nozzle, and a plurality of outlet flow passages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2008
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc
    Inventor: Dan J. Ziegler