Patents by Inventor Gregory S. Hasler
Gregory S. Hasler 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).
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Patent number: 11880324Abstract: A machine power system of a machine may use energy provided by one or more batteries. The machine power system may also use battery data associated with the batteries to monitor the batteries, configure electrical components to operate in association with the batteries, to provide battery information via a user interface, and/or for other operations. The machine power system may be configured to use a particular battery data format. A battery data translator receives native battery data provided by a battery, uses a translation map associated with the battery to convert the native battery data into translated battery data formatted based on the particular battery data format used by the machine power system, and provides the translated battery data to the machine power system.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2021Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventor: Gregory S Hasler
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Patent number: 11605846Abstract: In one aspect, a thermal management system includes a first coolant circuit, through which a first coolant circulates, and including at least a radiator for cooling the first coolant, a storage containing one or more power electronics, a heat exchanger, and a thermostatic valve that outputs the first coolant to at least one of the storage containing the one or more power electronics and the heat exchanger. A second coolant circuit, through which a second coolant circulates, includes the heat exchanger configured to cool the second coolant using the first coolant, an energy storage unit cooled by the second coolant, and a refrigeration unit configured to cool the second coolant. A coolant temperature sensor outputs a temperature of the coolant in the second coolant circuit, and a controller controls at least the refrigeration unit based on the temperature of the coolant output by the coolant temperature sensor.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2020Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Umakanth Sakaray, Nirag Sheth, Adam C. Grove, John M. Tanner, Jeremy Byrd, Gregory S. Hasler
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Publication number: 20220405222Abstract: A machine power system of a machine may use energy provided by one or more batteries. The machine power system may also use battery data associated with the batteries to monitor the batteries, configure electrical components to operate in association with the batteries, to provide battery information via a user interface, and/or for other operations. The machine power system may be configured to use a particular battery data format. A battery data translator receives native battery data provided by a battery, uses a translation map associated with the battery to convert the native battery data into translated battery data formatted based on the particular battery data format used by the machine power system, and provides the translated battery data to the machine power system.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2021Publication date: December 22, 2022Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventor: Gregory S Hasler
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Patent number: 10470277Abstract: An anti-flicker and anti-glow switchable load apparatus to be installed in the light socket of a commonly powered electronic switching device, such as a motion activated light switch. An energy efficient light bulb or lamp, such as a cathode fluorescent lamp or light emitting diode is then electrically connected to the apparatus. A first embodiment of the present invention includes a switchable light source, a switchable load, a controller, and a voltage sensor. When the present invention in the first embodiment detects a higher voltage, thus indicating the lamp has been switched from the “off” state to the on state, the switchable load is disconnected, and the current is re-routed to pass through the energy efficient lamp.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2019Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Inventor: Gregory S. Hasler
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Publication number: 20190239318Abstract: An anti-flicker and anti-glow switchable load apparatus to be installed in the light socket of a commonly powered electronic switching device, such as a motion activated light switch. An energy efficient light bulb or lamp, such as a cathode fluorescent lamp or light emitting diode is then electrically connected to the apparatus. A first embodiment of the present invention includes a switchable light source, a switchable load, a controller, and a voltage sensor. When the present invention in the first embodiment detects a higher voltage, thus indicating the lamp has been switched from the “off” state to the on state, the switchable load is disconnected, and the current is re-routed to pass through the energy efficient lamp.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2019Publication date: August 1, 2019Inventor: Gregory S. Hasler
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Patent number: 10146242Abstract: A micro grid power system includes a plurality of generator sets, a photovoltaic system, an external load, and a controller. Each generator set includes an engine and a sensor to determine a temperature of exhaust gases exiting the engine. The photovoltaic system includes a plurality of photovoltaic panels for generating power. The external load is powered by the plurality of generator sets and the photovoltaic system. The controller is configured to determine the external load, and control the plurality of generator sets to maintain the temperature above a threshold temperature. The controller is further configured to determine a remaining load which is the external load subtracted by a portion of the external load powered by the plurality of generator sets, and control the photovoltaic system to power the remaining load.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2016Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Joshua W. Steffen, Gregory S. Hasler, Dachuan Yu
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Publication number: 20180059700Abstract: A micro grid power system includes a plurality of generator sets, a photovoltaic system, an external load, and a controller. Each generator set includes an engine and a sensor to determine a temperature of exhaust gases exiting the engine. The photovoltaic system includes a plurality of photovoltaic panels for generating power. The external load is powered by the plurality of generator sets and the photovoltaic system. The controller is configured to determine the external load, and control the plurality of generator sets to maintain the temperature above a threshold temperature. The controller is further configured to determine a remaining load which is the external load subtracted by a portion of the external load powered by the plurality of generator sets, and control the photovoltaic system to power the remaining load.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2016Publication date: March 1, 2018Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Joshua W. Steffen, Gregory S. Hasler, Dachuan Yu
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Publication number: 20170318645Abstract: An anti-flicker and anti-glow switchable load apparatus to be installed in the light socket of a commonly powered electronic switching device, such as a motion activated light switch. An energy efficient light bulb or lamp, such as a cathode fluorescent lamp or light emitting diode is then screwed into the apparatus. A first embodiment of the present invention includes a switchable light source, a switchable load, a controller, and a voltage sensor. When the present invention in the first embodiment detects a higher voltage, thus indicating the lamp has been switched from the “off” state to the on state, the switchable load is disconnected, and the current is re-routed to pass through the energy efficient lamp.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2017Publication date: November 2, 2017Inventors: Gregory S. Hasler, Timothy T. Tutt
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Patent number: 9729008Abstract: A variable speed genset system is provided that may include a primary power source, an electric machine, an energy storage device, a boost converter, and a controller. The electric machine may be coupled to the primary power source and electrically coupled to a load through a common bus. The boost converter may be in electrical communication with the common bus and the energy storage device. The controller may determine a State of Health (SOH) for the energy storage device, selectively engage the energy storage device to provide a first power amount to the common bus, and selectively change the operating speed of the primary power source to provide a second power amount to the common bus, the speed based on the SOH, a temperature of the energy storage device, and the load demand. The combination of the first and second power amounts substantially meet a load power demand.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2014Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: John J. Votoupal, Dachuan Yu, Gregory S. Hasler, Gregory J. Speckhart
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Publication number: 20140339893Abstract: A variable speed genset system is provided that may include a primary power source, an electric machine, an energy storage device, a boost converter, and a controller. The electric machine may be coupled to the primary power source and electrically coupled to a load through a common bus. The boost converter may be in electrical communication with the common bus and the energy storage device. The controller may determine a State of Health (SOH) for the energy storage device, selectively engage the energy storage device to provide a first power amount to the common bus, and selectively change the operating speed of the primary power source to provide a second power amount to the common bus, the speed based on the SOH, a temperature of the energy storage device, and the load demand. The combination of the first and second power amounts substantially meet a load power demand.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2014Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: John J. Votoupal, Dachuan Yu, Gregory S. Hasler, Gregory J. Speckhart
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Patent number: 7073488Abstract: A method for controlling operation of an engine having a plurality of cylinders. The method includes monitoring a parameter associated with engine operation, determining a range of fluctuation of the parameter from a desired parameter value, and selectively disabling operation of at least one cylinder and less than all of the plurality of cylinders in response to the range of fluctuation being greater than a predetermined threshold.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2003Date of Patent: July 11, 2006Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Gregory S. Hasler, David L. Zwetz
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Patent number: 6916271Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling an amount of engagement of a clutch with a transmission. The method and apparatus includes selecting an engagement parameter, determining a desired operating parameter associated with the engagement parameter, and calibrating a control system to generate an engagement control signal to achieve the engagement parameter based on the desired operating parameter.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2003Date of Patent: July 12, 2005Assignee: Caterpillar IncInventors: Timothy A. Booth, David L. Zwetz, Gregory S. Hasler
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Patent number: 6853891Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for controlling the engine speed of an engine. A throttle receives an operator input indicative of a desired engine speed. A first sensor is coupled with the throttle, and transmits a throttle signal indicative of a position of the throttle. A minimum speed governor is coupled with the first sensor to receive the throttle signal. The minimum speed governor determines a rate of change of the throttle signal, and transmits a minimum engine speed signal indicative of a desired minimum engine speed of the engine as a function of the rate of change of the throttle signal.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2002Date of Patent: February 8, 2005Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Gregory S. Hasler, David L. Zwetz, II
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Publication number: 20040177836Abstract: A method for controlling operation of an engine having a plurality of cylinders. The method includes monitoring a parameter associated with engine operation, determining a range of fluctuation of the parameter from a desired parameter value, and selectively disabling operation of at least one cylinder and less than all of the plurality of cylinders in response to the range of fluctuation being greater than a predetermined threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2003Publication date: September 16, 2004Inventors: Gregory S. Hasler, David L. Zwetz
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Publication number: 20040064224Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for controlling the engine speed of an engine. A throttle receives an operator input indicative of a desired engine speed. A first sensor is coupled with the throttle, and transmits a throttle signal indicative of a position of the throttle. A minimum speed governor is coupled with the first sensor to receive the throttle signal. The minimum speed governor determines a rate of change of the throttle signal, and transmits a minimum engine speed signal indicative of a desired minimum engine speed of the engine as a function of the rate of change of the throttle signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2002Publication date: April 1, 2004Inventors: Gregory S. Hasler, David L. Zwetz
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Patent number: 6321538Abstract: Past air intake systems have failed to effectively and efficiently utilize the arrangement of structural components to increase boost at low engine speeds. The present air intake system effectively and efficiently utilizes the arrangement of structural components to increase boost at low engine speeds. The air intake system directs intake air through a turbocharger and evaluates the quantity of flow of intake air to the engine as compared to the flow of fuel. And, depending on the results of the evaluation, a directional control valve directs the flow of intake air to a supercharger or to the engine. The supercharger is driven by a motor having a variable rate of speed as compared to the engine.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2001Date of Patent: November 27, 2001Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventor: Gregory S. Hasler
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Publication number: 20010004834Abstract: Past air intake systems have failed to effectively and efficiently utilize the arrangement of structural components to increase boost at low engine speeds. The present air intake system effectively and efficiently utilizes the arrangement of structural components to increase boost at low engine speeds. The air intake system directs intake air through a turbocharger and evaluates the quantity of flow of intake air to the engine as compared to the flow of fuel. And, depending on the results of the evaluation, a directional control valve directs the flow of intake air to a supercharger or to the engine. The supercharger is driven by a motor having a variable rate of speed as compared to the engine.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2001Publication date: June 28, 2001Inventor: Gregory S. Hasler
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Patent number: 6205786Abstract: Past air intake systems have failed to effectively and efficiently utilize the arrangement of structural components to increase boost at low engine speeds. The present air intake system effectively and efficiently utilizes the arrangement of structural components to increase boost at low engine speeds. The air intake system directs intake air through a turbocharger and evaluates the quantity of flow of intake air to the engine as compared to the flow of fuel. And, depending on the results of the evaluation, a directional control valve directs the flow of intake air to a supercharger or to the engine. The supercharger is driven by a motor having a variable rate of speed as compared to the engine.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 1999Date of Patent: March 27, 2001Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventor: Gregory S. Hasler
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Patent number: 6009857Abstract: The invention is a method for a cylinder cutout system in a compression ignition engine utilizing a plurality of electronic unit injectors. An electronic controller, in communication with the compression ignition engine, is configured to receive a plurality of sensor signals indicative of current engine operating parameters. In response to the received signals, the electronic controller produces an injector signal. Included in each of the electronic unit injectors is a solenoid, that when activated in response to the injector signal received from the electronic controller, will facilitate injection of fuel to a corresponding cylinder. A predetermined plurality of the electronic unit injectors will be deactivated in response to the injector signal.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 1997Date of Patent: January 4, 2000Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Gregory S. Hasler, Stephen C. Nofsinger