Patents by Inventor Daniel L. Loer

Daniel L. Loer 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: 20140374978
    Abstract: A fixture for assembling a coupling assembly is provided. The fixture includes a base member having a top surface and a bottom surface distal to the top surface. The base member is configured to receive the coupling assembly on the top surface. A plurality of projections extends from the top surface of the base member. Each projection defines a hollow portion configured to receive a bolt head of a corresponding bolt of the plurality of bolts. The hollow portion has a shape complementary to a shape of the bolt head to rotationally restrict the corresponding bolt relative to the opening of the coupling assembly. A support member is mounted on the bottom surface of the base member and configured to position the base member at an elevated position with respect to a working surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel L. Loer, Rama K. Nandamuri
  • Publication number: 20020074419
    Abstract: A dual temperature valve positioned in a bypass passageway can move to an open position when two temperature conditions are met. When opened, the dual temperature valve can allow warm fluid from a first line to mix with cold fluid from a second line to heat the same. The valve is preferably utilized in an engine fuel system and positioned in a bypass passageway extending between a fuel supply line and a fuel return line. In this application, the dual temperature valve can prevent possible fuel transfer problems, such as cold start gaseous circulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2000
    Publication date: June 20, 2002
    Inventors: Bradly G. Duffer, Daniel L. Loer, Jeffrey J. Mueller
  • Patent number: 6398119
    Abstract: A dual temperature valve positioned in a bypass passageway can move to an open position when two temperature conditions are met. When opened, the dual temperature valve can allow warm fluid from a first line to mix with cold fluid from a second line to heat the same. The valve is preferably utilized in an engine fuel system and positioned in a bypass passageway extending between a fuel supply line and a fuel return line. In this application, the dual temperature valve can prevent possible fuel transfer problems, such as cold start gaseous circulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2002
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Bradly G. Duffer, Daniel L. Loer, Jeffrey J. Mueller