Patents by Inventor Gene A. Townsend

Gene A. Townsend 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).

  • Controlled Creep Speed During Higher Speed Idling Such as DPF Regeneration
    Publication number: 20160016562
    Abstract: A machine is provided where the machine includes: an engine configured to operate at an idle speed; an engine exhaust system connected to the engine; at least one service brake connected to at least one of wheels of the machine; at least one brake solenoid connected to the at least one service brake; a brake controller connected to the at least one brake solenoid and the at least one service brake; and an anti-lunging system configured to control the at least one brake solenoid during periods of higher idle speed, where the brake controller is configured to control the at least one service brake, the at least one brake solenoid and the anti-lunging system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2014
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: James B. McKnight, Gene A. Townsend, Dennis A. Barney, Jesse L. Farmer
  • Mounting structure
    Patent number: 9016118
    Abstract: A mounting structure for an electrical device includes a mounting portion and a containing portion. The mounting portion has a mounting surface and an outer surface. The containing portion has an inner surface with protrusions forming an indent, an outer surface, an insertion aperture, and a flow aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Gene A. Townsend, Dan J. Becker
  • Spherical monitoring device for pneumatic tires
    Patent number: 8939020
    Abstract: A monitoring device and system for monitoring the conditions inside a pneumatic tire are disclosed. The monitoring device includes a sensor unit, a shell, and an encapsulant. The monitoring device is designed to roll on the inside of a tire or to float on a liquid inside of a tire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Gene A. Townsend, Gregory J. Parsons, David R. Meinhold, Joseph J. Every
  • SPHERICAL MONITORING DEVICE FOR PNEUMATIC TIRES
    Publication number: 20140150542
    Abstract: A monitoring device and system for monitoring the conditions inside a pneumatic tire are disclosed. The monitoring device includes a sensor unit, a shell, and an encapsulant. The monitoring device is designed to roll on the inside of a tire or to float on a liquid inside of a tire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2012
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Gene A. Townsend, Gregory J. Parsons, David R. Meinhold, Joseph J. Every
  • Mounting Structure
    Publication number: 20120160409
    Abstract: A mounting structure for an electrical device includes a mounting portion and a containing portion. The mounting portion has a mounting surface and an outer surface. The containing portion has an inner surface with protrusions forming an indent, an outer surface, an insertion aperture, and a flow aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2011
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Gene A. Townsend, Dan J. Becker