Patents by Inventor David B. Parzynski

David B. Parzynski 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).

  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREDICTING WEAR CONDITION OF A GROUND ENGAGING TOOL OF A MACHINE
    Publication number: 20260133559
    Abstract: Systems and methods for determining the wear of one or more components of a machine is disclosed. The method includes receiving sensor data from the sensor(s) associated with the machine. The sensor data is processed by a wear model for determining a change in performance and/or wear rate of the component(s). The estimated wear of the component(s) is generated with the wear model and based on the change in performance and/or the wear rate. Displaying an indication representing the estimated wear of the component(s) on a user interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2024
    Publication date: May 14, 2026
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Grant KOCHER, Wenming ZHAO, Cheng YU, Daojie ZHANG, David B. PARZYNSKI, Thomas CONGDON, Rammagy YOEU, Pasita PIBULCHINDA
  • System for securing bits against rotation
    Patent number: 11746506
    Abstract: A system for use in securing bits against rotation in a motor grader may include a bit, with the bit having a shank. The shank may include a locking portion. The system may include an adapter board including a hole configured to receive the shank of the bit. The system may also include an anti-rotation plate configured to engage the locking portion of the shank of the bit such that the anti-rotation plate constrains the bit against rotation with respect to the adapter board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: David B. Parzynski, Thomas M. Congdon
  • SYSTEM FOR SECURING BITS AGAINST ROTATION
    Publication number: 20210355658
    Abstract: A system for use in securing bits against rotation in a motor grader may include a bit, with the bit having a shank. The shank may include a locking portion. The system may include an adapter board including a hole configured to receive the shank of the bit. The system may also include an anti-rotation plate configured to engage the locking portion of the shank of the bit such that the anti-rotation plate constrains the bit against rotation with respect to the adapter board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2021
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: David B. PARZYNSKI, Thomas M. CONGDON
  • System for securing bits against rotation
    Patent number: 11149416
    Abstract: A system for use in securing bits against rotation in a motor grader may include a bit, with the bit having a shank. The shank may include a locking portion. The system may include an adapter board including a hole configured to receive the shank of the bit. The system may also include an anti-rotation plate configured to engage the locking portion of the shank of the bit such that the anti-rotation plate constrains the bit against rotation with respect to the adapter board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: David B. Parzynski, Thomas M. Congdon
  • SYSTEM FOR SECURING BITS AGAINST ROTATION
    Publication number: 20200157781
    Abstract: A system for use in securing bits against rotation in a motor grader may include a bit, with the bit having a shank. The shank may include a locking portion. The system may include an adapter board including a hole configured to receive the shank of the bit. The system may also include an anti-rotation plate configured to engage the locking portion of the shank of the bit such that the anti-rotation plate constrains the bit against rotation with respect to the adapter board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2020
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: David B. PARZYNSKI, Thomas M. CONGDON
  • System for securing bits against rotation
    Patent number: 10590632
    Abstract: A system for use in securing bits against rotation in a motor grader may include a bit, with the bit having a shank. The shank may include a locking portion. The system may include an adapter board including a hole configured to receive the shank of the bit. The system may also include an anti-rotation plate configured to engage the locking portion of the shank of the bit such that the anti-rotation plate constrains the bit against rotation with respect to the adapter board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: David B. Parzynski, Thomas M. Congdon
  • SYSTEM FOR SECURING BITS AGAINST ROTATION
    Publication number: 20180195255
    Abstract: The present system is disclosed for use in securing bits against rotation in a motor grader. The bit securing system has at least two bits, and each bit has a respective shank. Each shank has a respective locking portion. An adapter board has at least two holes, and each respective hole is configured to receive a respective shank of a bit. An anti-rotation plate is configured to engage the respective locking portions of the shanks of the bits such that the anti-rotation plate constrains the bits against rotation with respect to the adapter board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2018
    Publication date: July 12, 2018
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: David B. Parzynski, Thomas M. Congdon