Patents by Inventor Gerald Alan Nuese

Gerald Alan Nuese 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).

  • Cooling fan shroud
    Patent number: 8950367
    Abstract: A cooling fan shroud comprises multiple, functionally identical sections that form a ring-like structure that completely surrounds the fan when the shroud is installed onto an aperture plate or other structure. The shroud makes the cooling system more efficient by improving air flow at a given fan speed by reducing fan tip clearance, and increasing air flow due through the fan. An alternative, single piece shroud is also provided which can be retrofitted to an existing cooling system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Jeff A. Jensen, Alexander Speros Leanos, Donald Lemont Stamets, Gerald Alan Nuese, John Curtis Simkins, Casey Bradford Behringer
  • Cooling Fan Shroud
    Publication number: 20140026833
    Abstract: A cooling fan shroud comprises multiple, functionally identical sections that form a ring-like structure that completely surrounds the fan when the shroud is installed onto an aperture plate or other structure. The shroud makes the cooling system more efficient by improving air flow at a given fan speed by reducing fan tip clearance, and increasing air flow due through the fan. An alternative, single piece shroud is also provided which can be retrofitted to an existing cooling system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2012
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: CATERPILLAR, INC.
    Inventors: Jeff A. Jensen, Alexander Speros Leanos, Donald Lemont Stamets, Gerald Alan Nuese, John Curtis Simkins, Casey Bradford Behringer