Patents by Inventor Eric P. Spaeth

Eric P. Spaeth 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).

  • Patent number: 10132222
    Abstract: A component of the exhaust aftertreatment system includes a metallic body having a tapered portion. The component of the exhaust aftertreatment system further includes a curved plate arranged within the tapered portion of the metallic body. The curved plate has a plurality of perforations disposed on the curved plate to facilitate distribution of an exhaust mixture flowing through the curved plate across a surface of a substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Bogdan Balea, Eric P. Spaeth
  • Publication number: 20180156094
    Abstract: A component of the exhaust aftertreatment system includes a metallic body having a tapered portion. The component of the exhaust aftertreatment system further includes a curved plate arranged within the tapered portion of the metallic body. The curved plate has a plurality of perforations disposed on the curved plate to facilitate distribution of an exhaust mixture flowing through the curved plate across a surface of a substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2016
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Bogdan BALEA, Eric P. SPAETH
  • Patent number: 9719401
    Abstract: A boss configured to mount a nitrous oxide sensor in an exhaust conduit is disclosed. The boss includes a first tier configured to contact with an exterior surface of the exhaust conduit, the first tier defined by a first diameter and a first height. The boss also includes a second tier extending from the first tier. The second tier is configured to be disposed within an interior space defined within the exhaust conduit. The second tier is defined by a second diameter and a second height. Further, the second diameter is sized smaller than the first diameter. The boss further includes a condensation protection feature configured to direct condensation away from the nitrous oxide sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew M. Denis, Eric A. Scott, Eric P. Spaeth, Jianping Pan, Katherine D. Driscoll, Timothy J. Alcenius, Kimberly M. Stanek
  • Patent number: 9718037
    Abstract: A mixing system for an aftertreatment system is disclosed. The mixing system includes a mixing tube. The mixing tube is provided in fluid communication with an exhaust conduit. The mixing system also includes a reductant injector positioned at an injection location on the mixing tube. The mixing system further includes a mixer assembly positioned downstream of the injection location. The mixer assembly includes a plurality of mixing elements provided in a series arrangement, such that each of the plurality of mixing elements is provided downstream of one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron Harmon, Andrew M. Denis, Anthony C. Rodman, Eric P. Spaeth, Jayaraman K. Venkataraghavan, Raymond U. Isada, Yong Yi
  • Publication number: 20160175784
    Abstract: A mixing system for an aftertreatment system is disclosed. The mixing system includes a mixing tube. The mixing tube is provided in fluid communication with an exhaust conduit. The mixing system also includes a reductant injector positioned at an injection location on the mixing tube. The mixing system further includes a mixer assembly positioned downstream of the injection location. The mixer assembly includes a plurality of mixing elements provided in a series arrangement, such that each of the plurality of mixing elements is provided downstream of one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2014
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron Harmon, Andrew M. Denis, Anthony C. Rodman, Eric P. Spaeth, Jayaraman K. Venkataraghavan, Raymond U. Isada, Yong Yi
  • Publication number: 20150354431
    Abstract: A boss configured to mount a nitrous oxide sensor in an exhaust conduit is disclosed. The boss includes a first tier configured to contact with an exterior surface of the exhaust conduit, the first tier defined by a first diameter and a first height. The boss also includes a second tier extending from the first tier. The second tier is configured to be disposed within an interior space defined within the exhaust conduit. The second tier is defined by a second diameter and a second height. Further, the second diameter is sized smaller than the first diameter. The boss further includes a condensation protection feature configured to direct condensation away from the nitrous oxide sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2014
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Inventors: Andrew M. Denis, Eric A. Scott, Eric P. Spaeth, Jianping Pan, Katherine D. Driscoll, Timothy J. Alcenius, Kimberly M. Stanek
  • Publication number: 20150160102
    Abstract: A system including a sampling flute is provided. The sampling flute defines a conduit therein. The sampling flute includes a plurality of holes configured for allowing passage of an exhaust gas flow therethrough. The system also includes a hood provided on the sampling flute. The hood is configured to enclose a nitrogen oxide sensor therein. The hood includes an inlet in fluid communication with the sampling flute. The hood also includes an outlet positioned opposed to the inlet. The hood is configured to cause the exhaust gas flow to impact a side of the nitrogen oxide sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2013
    Publication date: June 11, 2015
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew M. Denis, Mirza P. Baig, Sachin S. Deshmukh, Eric P. Spaeth