Patents by Inventor Gary L. Dostal

Gary L. Dostal 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: 20150020515
    Abstract: The present disclosure is related to a drive system for a ground engaging member of a machine. The drive system includes first and second hydraulic motors that are disposed parallel to each other. The drive system also include first and second brake valves that are configured to regulate flow of fluid through the first and second hydraulic motors in order to selectively perform braking. The first hydraulic motor is in fluid communication with a first input line and a first output line. The second hydraulic motor is in fluid communication with a second input line and a second output line. A first connection line is configured to fluidly communicate the first input line with the second input line to equalize pressure therebetween. A second connection line is configured to fluidly communicate the first output line with the second output line to equalize pressure therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Applicant: Caterpillar Global Mining LLC
    Inventor: Gary L. Dostal
  • Patent number: 8347618
    Abstract: A dual pump hydraulic system is provided for a vehicle driven by an internal combustion engine. The system includes a first circuit with a first high pressure pump supplying hydraulic fluid to the first subsystem at a higher pressure. The system also includes a second circuit with a second lower pressure pump supplying hydraulic fluid to the second subsystem at a second pressure. A first valve controls communication between the first pump and the second circuit. A second valve is operable to communicate the second pump with the first circuit when pressure in the first circuit is less than a second threshold pressure or when commanded by a control unit. A check valve prevents fluid flow from the first circuit back into to the second valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Gary L. Dostal, Steven D. Wallestad, Dennis L. Jeffries, Ryan Lindsay
  • Publication number: 20100287924
    Abstract: A dual pump hydraulic system is provided for a vehicle driven by an internal combustion engine. The system includes a first circuit with a first high pressure pump supplying hydraulic fluid to the first subsystem at a higher pressure. The system also includes a second circuit with a second lower pressure pump supplying hydraulic fluid to the second subsystem at a second pressure. A first valve controls communication between the first pump and the second circuit. A second valve is operable to communicate the second pump with the first circuit when pressure in the first circuit is less than a second threshold pressure or when commanded by a control unit. A check valve prevents fluid flow from the first circuit back into to the second valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2009
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Inventors: Gary L. Dostal, Steven D. Wallestad, Dennis L. Jeffries, Ryan Lindsay