Patents by Inventor Gerald T. Otten, JR.

Gerald T. Otten, JR. 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).

  • FIXTURE ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20160361786
    Abstract: A fixture assembly for a work piece is provided. The fixture assembly includes a strap assembly including a plurality of straps. One or more parameters associated with each of the plurality of straps is configured to be dynamically adjusted in such a manner that the plurality of straps cooperatively interact with a surface of the work piece. The strap assembly is configured to secure the work piece by providing a clamping force thereon based on an arrangement of the strap assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2015
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Gabriel J. Ellicott, John S. Miller, JR., Richard G. Marsh, Gerald T. Otten, JR.
  • Process for salvaging turbocharger compressor housings
    Patent number: 9463533
    Abstract: A method of salvaging a used, damaged turbocharger compressor housing involving the steps of machining the damaged interior surface of the housing, grit blasting the machined surface, building up the machined surface with coating material, and final machining the interior surface to its original specifications. The method includes holding the compressor housing by key datums during the machining steps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory S. Cornelius, Gerald T. Otten, Jr., Mark D. Veliz, Karen Renee Raab, David Alejandro Chairez Briones, Luis Alonso Lugo Aviles, Rathnam Venkatesh Basam
  • Track link connector with textured region
    Patent number: 9227679
    Abstract: A track link connector is disclosed herein that includes an elongate, substantially cylindrical body having a length dimension and including a substantially annular exterior surface and first and second opposing end portions. The track link connector further includes a textured region extending less than 360 degrees around a circumference of the exterior surface of the body at one of the end portions thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Mircea Dumitru, Mark S. Diekevers, Benoit Abello, Gerald T. Otten, Jr.
  • Process for Salvaging Turbocharger Compressor Housings
    Publication number: 20140056699
    Abstract: A method of salvaging a used, damaged turbocharger compressor housing involving the steps of machining the damaged interior surface of the housing, grit blasting the machined surface, building up the machined surface with coating material, and final machining the interior surface to its original specifications. The method includes holding the compressor housing by key datums during the machining steps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2012
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: CATERPILLAR, INC.
    Inventors: Gregory S. Cornelius, Gerald T. Otten, JR., Mark D. Veliz, Karen Renee Raab, David Alejandro Chairez Briones, Luis Alonso Lugo Aviles, Rathnam Venkatesh Basam
  • TRACK LINK CONNECTOR WITH TEXTURED REGION
    Publication number: 20130000995
    Abstract: A track link connector is disclosed herein that includes an elongate, substantially cylindrical body having a length dimension and including a substantially annular exterior surface and first and second opposing end portions. The track link connector further includes a textured region extending less than 360 degrees around a circumference of the exterior surface of the body at one of the end portions thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Mircea Dumitru, Mark S. Diekevers, Benoit Abello, Gerald T. Otten, JR.