Patents by Inventor Jack Albert
Jack Albert 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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Publication number: 20250085256Abstract: An example ion mobility spectrometry system includes a drift chamber, an ion detector, a thermal sensor, and processing circuitry. The drift chamber is configured to receive an ionized sample and an ionized calibrant. The ion detector is configured to generate a drift signal in response to detecting drifted ions at a predetermined position along the drift chamber. The thermal sensor is configured to generate a temperature signal indicative of a temperature of the drift chamber. The processing circuitry is configured to determine, based on the temperature signal, a mobility relation for a target species; determine, based on the drift signal, calibrant and sample drift times; determine, based on the mobility relation and the calibrant drift time, a target drift time; and detect the target species in the ionized sample by comparing the sample drift time with the target drift time.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2023Publication date: March 13, 2025Inventors: Andrey N. Vilkov, Joseph Adam Widjaja, Jack Albert Syage, Brent D. Goldberg
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Publication number: 20250085197Abstract: An example system includes a conductive sampling swab and a thermal desorber comprising an induction coil. The thermal desorber defines an opening configured to receive at least a portion of the conductive sampling swab within an internal volume defined by the induction coil, and the thermal desorber is configured to inductively heat the sampling swab to a temperature sufficient to vaporize a sample material disposed on the sampling swab.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2023Publication date: March 13, 2025Inventors: Andrey N. Vilkov, Jack Albert Syage, Joseph Adam Widjaja
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Patent number: 12181394Abstract: A system includes a conductive sampling swab including a non-mesh substrate and a thermal desorber including a clamping assembly configured to releasably hold the conductive sampling swab. The clamping assembly is configured to be electrically connected to a voltage or current source, and the thermal desorber is configured to resistively heat the conductive sampling swab to a temperature sufficient to vaporize a sample material disposed on the conductive sampling swab.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2021Date of Patent: December 31, 2024Assignee: ANALYTICAL DETECTION LLCInventors: Andrey N Vilkov, Joseph Adam Widjaja, Jack Albert Syage
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Patent number: 12173662Abstract: The present application includes apparatuses and service methods including a valve cover assembly for an internal combustion engine. The valve cover assembly optionally including: a valve cover; a base extension coupled to the valve cover and having a recess that receives at least a portion of a rocker arm therein; and a grommet coupled to at least the base extension, the grommet having one or more openings for passage of one or more fuel tubes into the recess to deliver one or more fuels to a fuel injector. The at least one of the valve cover and the base extension is removable from the internal combustion engine without disturbing the one or more fuel tubes to provide access to the rocker arm for performing a valve lash adjustment thereon.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2023Date of Patent: December 24, 2024Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventor: Jack Albert Merchant
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Publication number: 20230069942Abstract: A system includes a conductive sampling swab including a non-mesh substrate and a thermal desorber including a clamping assembly configured to releasably hold the conductive sampling swab. The clamping assembly is configured to be electrically connected to a voltage or current source, and the thermal desorber is configured to resistively heat the conductive sampling swab to a temperature sufficient to vaporize a sample material disposed on the conductive sampling swab.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2021Publication date: March 9, 2023Inventors: Andrey N Vilkov, Joseph Adam Widjaja, Jack Albert Syage
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Patent number: 11156145Abstract: An emission module for treating exhaust gas including a housing, a first catalyst substrate positioned within the housing and having an inlet end, the first catalyst substrate defining a plurality of flow passages extending longitudinally from the inlet end, and a first restrictor plate positioned at the inlet end of the first catalyst substrate to block exhaust flow through a first portion of the plurality of flow passages while allowing exhaust flow through the remainder of the plurality of flow passages.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2020Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Wesley Gene Benson, Andrew M. Denis, Joshua Lynn Ratts, Jack Albert Merchant
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Publication number: 20210231043Abstract: An emission module for treating exhaust gas including a housing, a first catalyst substrate positioned within the housing and having an inlet end, the first catalyst substrate defining a plurality of flow passages extending longitudinally from the inlet end, and a first restrictor plate positioned at the inlet end of the first catalyst substrate to block exhaust flow through a first portion of the plurality of flow passages while allowing exhaust flow through the remainder of the plurality of flow passages.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2020Publication date: July 29, 2021Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Wesley Gene Benson, Andrew M. Denis, Joshua Lynn Ratts, Jack Albert Merchant
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Patent number: 10835164Abstract: A sampling apparatus can have an elongate tube and a liquid partitioning unit, first port can receive an incoming flow of test liquid and a second port may be coupled to the elongate tube. The liquid partitioning unit can combine the flow of test liquid with a plurality of partitioning elements to define a plurality of discrete liquid samples for movement along and storage in the elongate tube.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2017Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Assignee: University of BristolInventors: Stafford Louis Lightman, Jack Albert Leendertz, Ragini Bhake
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Patent number: 10545066Abstract: A leak detection tool for a double walled fuel rail system is provided. The tool includes a body having a first end and a second end distal with respect to the first end. The tool includes a first passage extending from the first end at least partially towards the second end. The tool includes a second passage axially aligned with and extending from the first passage towards the second end. The tool includes a seat defined at an intersection of the first passage and the second passage. The tool also includes a sealing element provided in association with the seat within the second passage. The tool further includes a spring element provided within the second passage and in contact with the sealing element. The first end is configured to block fluid communication between outer passages of adjacent portions of the double walled fuel rail system.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2016Date of Patent: January 28, 2020Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Nicholas Edwin Wainscott, Jack Albert Merchant, Andrew Loetz
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Publication number: 20180172543Abstract: A leak detection tool for a double walled fuel rail system is provided. The tool includes a body having a first end and a second end distal with respect to the first end. The tool includes a first passage extending from the first end at least partially towards the second end. The tool includes a second passage axially aligned with and extending from the first passage towards the second end. The tool includes a seat defined at an intersection of the first passage and the second passage. The tool also includes a sealing element provided in association with the seat within the second passage. The tool further includes a spring element provided within the second passage and in contact with the sealing element. The first end is configured to block fluid communication between outer passages of adjacent portions of the double walled fuel rail system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Nicholas Edwin Wainscott, Jack Albert Merchant, Andrew Loetz
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Publication number: 20170360344Abstract: A sampling apparatus can have an elongate tube and a liquid partitioning unit, first port can receive an incoming flow of test liquid and a second port may be coupled to the elongate tube. The liquid partitioning unit can combine the flow of test liquid with a plurality of partitioning elements to define a plurality of discrete liquid samples for movement along and storage in the elongate tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2017Publication date: December 21, 2017Inventors: Stafford Louis Lightman, Jack Albert Leendertz, Ragini Bhake
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Publication number: 20150238132Abstract: Fluid sampling apparatus 10 comprising an elongate tube 14 and a fluid partitioning unit 12 comprising: a first port 18 arranged to receive an incoming flow of test fluid TF; and a second port 20 arranged to be coupled to the elongate tube. The fluid partitioning unit is arranged to combine the flow of test fluid with a plurality of partitioning elements 26 to define a plurality of discrete temporally organised fluid samples FS for movement along and storage in the elongate tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2013Publication date: August 27, 2015Inventors: Stafford Louis Lightman, Jack Albert Leendertz, Ragini Bhake
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Patent number: 9103254Abstract: An exhaust system for a power system contained in an engine compartment. The exhaust system includes a mount for two or more exhaust treatment devices and an enclosure surrounding the two or more exhaust treatment devices. The enclosure defines a space with a higher temperature than a space defined by the engine compartment during steady state operation of the power system. At least one electronic or fluid device is coupled to the enclosure or mount and located on an exterior of the enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Jack Albert Merchant, Paul F. Olsen, Eric J. Charles
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Publication number: 20120266969Abstract: Systems, methods and tools are disclosed for releasing pressure from closed systems. For example, in a SCR system, diesel emission fluid (DEF) can become over pressurized as it is pumped between a DEF pump and a DEF injector. A manifold may be disposed between the pump and injector. The manifold or passageway that communicates the DEF between the pump and injector includes a service port. A plug is disposed between the DEF passage and the service port or on a seat disposed between the DEF passage and the service port. A specially designed tool is employed to dislodge the plug from the seat and release pressure in the DEF passage through the tool and, optionally, through a drain hose connected to a distal end of the tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2011Publication date: October 25, 2012Applicant: CATERPILLAR, INC.Inventor: Jack Albert Merchant
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Patent number: 8281575Abstract: A removable exhaust treatment unit for an aftertreatment assembly is provided. The removable exhaust treatment unit include a housing, at least one exhaust treatment element coupled within the housing, and a flange on one end of the housing. The removable exhaust treatment unit also includes a plurality of apertures on the flange configured to receive a plurality of fasteners. The removable exhaust treatment unit further includes at least one handle coupled to the flange.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2008Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Jack Albert Merchant, Paul Frederick Olsen
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Patent number: 8191668Abstract: An exhaust system is disclosed. The exhaust system may have an emissions control system including a mount and at least one exhaust treatment device secured to the mount. The exhaust system may also have a mounting assembly including a platform and a base frame. The emissions control system may be secured to the platform. The mounting assembly may be configured to position the emissions control system substantially adjacent to a power source. The platform may be movable relative to the base frame between a first position and a second position.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2009Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Martin Joseph Keane, Scott Ira Archey, Jeffery David Lind, Jerry Edward Berkeland, Paul Frederick Olsen, Tazio Stephan Grivetti, Jack Albert Merchant, Christopher Martin Pogioli
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Patent number: 8141535Abstract: An exhaust system device is disclosed. The exhaust system device may have a mount supporting a first exhaust treatment device and a second exhaust treatment device. The exhaust system device may also have a mounting bracket coupled to the mount. The exhaust system device may further have an air cleaner attached to the mounting bracket. The mounting bracket may be configured to substantially occlude the air cleaner from thermal radiation emitted by the first exhaust treatment device and the second exhaust treatment device.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2009Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Paul Frederick Olsen, Jack Albert Merchant, Eric James Charles, Muthukumar Chandrasekaran Trichirapalli
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Patent number: 7966979Abstract: A cooling device for emissions system electronics is disclosed. The cooling device may have a mount for an exhaust treatment device. The mount may have a framework comprising a plurality of rigid members. The cooling device may also have a passageway located within at least one rigid member of the plurality of rigid members. The passageway may be configured to transmit a flow of coolant. The cooling device may further have a plate coupled to the at least one rigid member and at least one electronic device coupled to the plate. The at least one electronic device may be associated with the exhaust treatment device.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2009Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Paul Frederick Olsen, Jack Albert Merchant, Eric James Charles, Muthukumar Chandrasekaran Trichirapalli
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Publication number: 20100186394Abstract: A combustion engine exhaust after treatment system mount, including a body, with a first mounting position, a second mounting position, and a foot for mounting the body to an engine or wall, the first mounting position having a first mounting surface, the second mounting position having a second mounting surface, the first mounting position having a first longitudinal axis, and the second mounting position having a second longitudinal axis, the first axis positioned substantially parallel to the second axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2009Publication date: July 29, 2010Inventors: Benjamin Harrison, Nasser Ahmed Niaz, Barry Medd, Jack Albert Merchant, Scott Andrew Simpson, Matthew Dean Moran, Brian Robert Weller, Paul Frederick Olsen, Stephan D. Roozenboom
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Publication number: 20100186388Abstract: A cooling device for emissions system electronics is disclosed. The cooling device may have a mount for an exhaust treatment device. The mount may have a framework comprising a plurality of rigid members. The cooling device may also have a passageway located within at least one rigid member of the plurality of rigid members. The passageway may be configured to transmit a flow of coolant. The cooling device may further have a plate coupled to the at least one rigid member and at least one electronic device coupled to the plate. The at least one electronic device may be associated with the exhaust treatment device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2009Publication date: July 29, 2010Inventors: Paul Frederick Olsen, Jack Albert Merchant, Eric James Charles, Muthukumar Chandrasekaran Trichirapalli