Patents by Inventor Eric E. Foster

Eric E. Foster 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).

  • Torque coefficient measuring device
    Patent number: 8490500
    Abstract: A torque coefficient measuring device can be used to measure an axial load produced by a torque applied to a threaded component which is mounted to the fixture. The measuring device can include a base defining a chamber therein. A load sensor is disposed within the chamber of the base. A movable load pin is housed within the base and arranged such that an axial load placed upon the load pin is transmitted to the load sensor. An attachment member is adapted to be connected with the threaded component. The attachment member is operably arranged with the load pin such that a torque applied to a threaded component mounted to the attachment member places an axial load upon the load pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Eric E. Foster, Robert E. Long, Boon K. Teh, Eric R. Jeffery, Alan H. Doubet
  • TORQUE COEFFICIENT MEASURING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20120118079
    Abstract: A torque coefficient measuring device can be used to measure an axial load produced by a torque applied to a threaded component which is mounted to the fixture. The measuring device can include a base defining a chamber therein. A load sensor is disposed within the chamber of the base. A movable load pin is housed within the base and arranged such that an axial load placed upon the load pin is transmitted to the load sensor. An attachment member is adapted to be connected with the threaded component. The attachment member is operably arranged with the load pin such that a torque applied to a threaded component mounted to the attachment member places an axial load upon the load pin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2010
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.
    Inventors: Eric E. Foster, Robert E. Long, Boon K. Teh, Eric R. Jeffery, Alan H. Doubet
  • Threadless quick connect tubular coupling disconnection tool
    Publication number: 20080315577
    Abstract: A quick coupling disconnection tool having a head portion with two engagement projection fingers generally forming a v-shape to accept various hose coupling sizes, a handle, and a shank connecting the handle portion to the head portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2007
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Inventors: Sandeep Pavnaskar, Eric E. Foster, Brandon J. Croegaert, Manmohan Sappidi