Patents by Inventor David J. Subert

David J. Subert 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: 20180112685
    Abstract: A system for controlling operation of a hydraulic valve is provided. The system includes a solenoid coupled to a spool assembly of the hydraulic valve. The system further includes a sensor disposed on the hydraulic valve. The sensor generates signals indicative of operational parameter of the hydraulic valve. The system also includes a controller in communication with the solenoid and the sensor. The controller receives signals generated by the sensor. The controller includes a booster circuit connected to the solenoid. The booster circuit boosts an actuating current generated in response to the signals received from the sensor. The controller further includes a switching circuit connected across the solenoid. The switching circuit controls a direction of the actuating current flowing through the solenoid. The solenoid actuates the spool assembly of the hydraulic valve to control the operation of the hydraulic valve based on the actuating current.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2016
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew J. Beschorner, Dustin K. Fee, Ioan Paduret, David J. Subert