Patents by Inventor Daniel D. Bell

Daniel D. Bell 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: 20240425126
    Abstract: A motor drive assembly for a dual path electric powertrain of a machine is disclosed. The motor drive assembly may include a final drive assembly to engage a ground engaging element of the machine. The motor drive assembly may include an electric motor to provide torque to the final drive assembly. The motor drive assembly may include a planetary gear assembly mechanically coupled to a rotor shaft of the electric motor and an axle of the final drive assembly. The motor drive assembly may include a brake assembly to engage a component of the planetary gear assembly to retard the rotor shaft and the axle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2024
    Publication date: December 26, 2024
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Lance Cowper, Joseph D. Tigue, Daniel D. Bell, Michael D. Betz, Stephen C. Garnett
  • Patent number: 12084132
    Abstract: A motor drive assembly for a dual path electric powertrain of a machine is disclosed. The motor drive assembly may include a final drive assembly to engage a ground engaging element of the machine. The motor drive assembly may include an electric motor to provide torque to the final drive assembly. The motor drive assembly may include a planetary gear assembly mechanically coupled to a rotor shaft of the electric motor and an axle of the final drive assembly. The motor drive assembly may include a brake assembly to engage a component of the planetary gear assembly to retard the rotor shaft and the axle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Lance Cowper, Joseph D. Tigue, Daniel D. Bell, Michael D. Betz, Stephen C. Garnett
  • Publication number: 20210179170
    Abstract: A motor drive assembly for a dual path electric powertrain of a machine is disclosed. The motor drive assembly may include a final drive assembly to engage a ground engaging element of the machine. The motor drive assembly may include an electric motor to provide torque to the final drive assembly. The motor drive assembly may include a planetary gear assembly mechanically coupled to a rotor shaft of the electric motor and an axle of the final drive assembly. The motor drive assembly may include a brake assembly to engage a component of the planetary gear assembly to retard the rotor shaft and the axle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2019
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Lance COWPER, Joseph D. TIGUE, Daniel D. BELL, Michael D. BETZ, Stephen C. GARNETT
  • Patent number: 6406294
    Abstract: The invention provides an exemplary modular dental chair system and methods for its use. In one embodiment, a compressor, vacuum pump, water reservoir, waste container and associated fittings, wiring, and plumbing are integrated into a dental chair. The compressor, vacuum pump, water reservoir, and waste container provide the services needed to perform dental procedures. Such a configuration allows the chair to be located and relocated without having to connect to facility centralized air, water, and waste.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2002
    Assignee: Bell Dental Products, LLC
    Inventor: Daniel D. Bell
  • Patent number: 5947729
    Abstract: The invention provides an exemplary modular dental system and methods for its use. In one exemplary embodiment, a dental system comprises a plurality of individual modules, with at least some of the modules including tool interfaces which may be coupled with one or more dental tools. Each of the modules includes a power interface, a communication interface, and a fluid interface to allow power, information, and fluids to be transferred between the modules when coupled together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1999
    Assignee: Bell Dental Products, LLC
    Inventor: Daniel D. Bell