Patents by Inventor Daniel R. Wentzel

Daniel R. Wentzel 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).

  • DEF PUMP AND TANK THAWING SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20130000729
    Abstract: A fluid supply system configured to be utilized with a coolant system of an engine, the fluid supply system including; a fluid tank, a fluid pump coupled to the fluid tank and a thermal management system in thermal communication with the fluid tank and the fluid pump, wherein the thermal management system includes; a first coolant circuit in thermal communication with the fluid tank and a second coolant circuit in thermal communication with the fluid pump, wherein flow of coolant from the coolant system through the first fluid circuit and second fluid circuit is in parallel when coolant flows through the second fluid circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Mahesh K. Mokire, Jinhui Sun, Jack A. Merchant, Raymond U. Isada, Yong Yi, Daniel R. Wentzel