Patents by Inventor Fernando Carrillo

Fernando Carrillo 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: 10843649
    Abstract: A system for providing protection to a track type tractor includes a sweep arrangement having a pair of arms that are supported on a cab of the track type tractor. The pair of arms have first ends that are disposed rearwardly of the cab. The pair of arms also extend forward of an engine compartment of the track type tractor and have second ends that are coupled with a housing of the engine compartment. The system also includes a cross-brace having a pair of clamps and a bar. The clamps are releasably fastened onto the pair of arms of the sweep arrangement and located at an anterior region of the track type tractor. The bar has a pair of ends that are releasably fastened to proximal ends of the pair of clamps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Andrew Sheets, Eric Michael Wank, Fernando Carrillo
  • Publication number: 20200086818
    Abstract: A system for providing protection to a track type tractor includes a sweep arrangement having a pair of arms that are supported on a cab of the track type tractor. The pair of arms have first ends that are disposed rearwardly of the cab. The pair of arms also extend forward of an engine compartment of the track type tractor and have second ends that are coupled with a housing of the engine compartment. The system also includes a cross-brace having a pair of clamps and a bar. The clamps are releasably fastened onto the pair of arms of the sweep arrangement and located at an anterior region of the track type tractor. The bar has a pair of ends that are releasably fastened to proximal ends of the pair of clamps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2018
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Andrew Sheets, Eric Michael Wank, Fernando Carrillo
  • Publication number: 20160160469
    Abstract: A reductant tank enclosure assembly for a machine including a cab and a fender is provided. The enclosure assembly includes an enclosure, a cover assembly, a mounting assembly, and a reductant tank. The enclosure assembly is disposed on the fender and includes a wall with a longitudinal edge. The cover assembly is pivotably connected at the longitudinal edge. The cover assembly pivots to an open position to facilitate access to the enclosure The mounting assembly is attached with the fender and positioned inside the enclosure. The mounting assembly includes a support assembly, and a tray assembly pivotably coupled to support assembly. The support assembly includes a support plate attached to a mounting bracket. The reductant tank inside the enclosure is coupled to the tray assembly and pivots to an open position providing access to the reductant tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2016
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Saravanan Panneer, Sravana K. Kanchi, Fernando Carrillo
  • Patent number: 8870305
    Abstract: A track roller assembly for a track type machine is disclosed. The track roller assembly may have a yoke member with a first arm and a second arm spaced apart from the first arm, and an idler wheel rotatably disposed between the first and second arms of the yoke member. The track roller assembly may also have a frame configured to receive at least a portion of the yoke member, and at least one idler key configured to extend through an opening in the frame and engage a lengthwise slot in at least one of the first and second arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher R. Beasley, Fernando Carrillo, Joshua L. Nuechterlein, Amber B. Lass
  • Patent number: 8870304
    Abstract: An idler key for a track roller assembly is disclosed. The idler key may have a flange portion, and an elongated protrusion extending from the flange portion in a direction generally orthogonal to the flange portion. The idler key may also have at least one shoulder disposed between the flange portion and a base of the elongated protrusion. The at least one shoulder may have at least one machined surface configured to transfer load to a mating component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher R. Beasley, Fernando Carrillo, Joshua L. Nuechterlein, Amber B. Lass
  • Publication number: 20130154347
    Abstract: A track roller assembly for a track type machine is disclosed. The track roller assembly may have a yoke member with a first arm and a second arm spaced apart from the first arm, and an idler wheel rotatably disposed between the first and second arms of the yoke member. The track roller assembly may also have a frame configured to receive at least a portion of the yoke member, and at least one idler key configured to extend through an opening in the frame and engage a lengthwise slot in at least one of the first and second arms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventors: Christopher R. BEASLEY, Fernando Carrillo, Joshua L. Nuechterlein, Amber B. Lass
  • Publication number: 20130154346
    Abstract: An idler key for a track roller assembly is disclosed. The idler key may have a flange portion, and an elongated protrusion extending from the flange portion in a direction generally orthogonal to the flange portion. The idler key may also have at least one shoulder disposed between the flange portion and a base of the elongated protrusion. The at least one shoulder may have at least one machined surface configured to transfer load to a mating component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventors: Christopher R. BEASLEY, Fernando Carrillo, Joshua L. Nuechterlein, Amber B. Lass