Patents by Inventor James A. Dods

James A. Dods 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).

  • Publication number: 20240104243
    Abstract: Multi-layer ensembles of neural subnetworks are disclosed. Implementations can classify inputs indicating various anomalous sensed conditions into probabilistic anomalies using an anomaly subnetwork. Determined probabilistic anomalies are classified into remedial application triggers invoked to recommend or take actions to remediate, and/or report the anomaly. Implementations can select a report type to submit, or a report recipient, based upon the situation state, e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Applicant: LEDGERDOMAIN INC.
    Inventors: Victor Bovee DODS, Benjamin James TAYLOR, William JACK, Leonid ALEKSEYEV
  • Publication number: 20230366333
    Abstract: A rocker shaft for oiling engine components includes an outer tube and an insert extending through the outer tube. The insert defines a plurality of lumens. Each of the plurality of lumens extends through the insert and is configured to receive oil from an oil pump. An engine system includes a cylinder block, a cylinder head connected to the cylinder block, an overhead structure connected to the cylinder head, and a rocker shaft connected to the overhead structure such that a first end of a rocker arm connected to the rocker shaft is positioned above a cylinder of the cylinder block. A method of manufacturing the rocker shaft includes providing an outer tube and an insert, placing the insert in the outer tube, and aligning each of a plurality of lumens defined by the insert with a plurality of outer oil holes defined by the outer tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2023
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Applicant: CUMMINS INC.
    Inventors: James A. DODS, Brett A. HEALD
  • Publication number: 20230358299
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a captive sprocket system for an engine, comprising: a sprocket including a first sprocket gear, a second sprocket gear and a retaining disc having a diameter and a thickness; a cylinder block having a bore with a central opening and a plurality of threaded bosses, the plurality of threaded bosses together forming an axial support surface and a radial location surface, the axial support surface and the radial location surface being sized to receive the retaining disc of the sprocket to support and locate the sprocket; and a plurality of captivation screws configured to be received by the plurality of threaded bosses, each captivation screw having a head with a lower surface which, when the captivation screw is received by a threaded boss, overlies the retaining disc and retains the sprocket in the bore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventors: James A. Dods, Michael J. Cooper, Paul A. Leggott, Graham Dowson
  • Publication number: 20230313714
    Abstract: Valve actuation mechanisms are provided for hydraulically controlling cylinder deactivation and variable valve lift operations. The valve actuation mechanisms include a hydraulic circuit that is selectively pressurized to secure a reciprocating member in an extended position to transfer motion from the camshaft lobe to the intake valves or exhaust valves, and vented to allow the reciprocating member to reciprocate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: James A. Dods, Brett A. Heald, Alan Ronald Bennett
  • Patent number: 11746859
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a captive sprocket system for an engine, comprising: a sprocket including a first sprocket gear, a second sprocket gear and a retaining disc having a diameter and a thickness; a cylinder block having a bore with a central opening and a plurality of threaded bosses, the plurality of threaded bosses together forming an axial support surface and a radial location surface, the axial support surface and the radial location surface being sized to receive the retaining disc of the sprocket to support and locate the sprocket; and a plurality of captivation screws configured to be received by the plurality of threaded bosses, each captivation screw having a head with a lower surface which, when the captivation screw is received by a threaded boss, overlies the retaining disc and retains the sprocket in the bore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: CUMMINS INC.
    Inventors: James A. Dods, Michael J. Cooper, Paul A. Leggott, Graham Dowson
  • Patent number: 11649757
    Abstract: Systems and devices are disclosed for controlling fluid flow to piston cooling nozzles with a fluid flow control device configured to open when an internal combustion engine requires piston cooling at high speed but remains open for a period of time after the engine speed drops below a threshold to prevent heat soak damage to the pistons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Cummins Inc.
    Inventors: James A. Dods, Nathaniel P. Hassall, Adam C. Cecil, Aaron S. Quinton
  • Publication number: 20220145791
    Abstract: Systems and devices are disclosed for controlling fluid flow to piston cooling nozzles with a fluid flow control device configured to open when an internal combustion engine requires piston cooling at high speed but remains open for a period of time after the engine speed drops below a threshold to prevent heat soak damage to the pistons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2022
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Inventors: James A. Dods, Nathaniel P. Hassall, Adam C. Cecil, Aaron S. Quinton
  • Patent number: 11215321
    Abstract: A lubricant filter housing comprises a top plate defining a first opening. A base plate is positioned opposite the top plate. The lubricant filter housing further comprises at least one sidewall which cooperatively with the top plate and the base plate defines an internal volume. A plurality of plates are axially positioned in the internal volume between the top plate and the base plate. Each plate defines a plate opening axially aligned with the first opening which cooperatively with the first opening and a portion of the base plate, defines an internal cavity for housing a filter element. The plates define a first set of fluid channels structured to deliver a lubricant to the internal cavity, and a second set of fluid channels structured to provide a coolant around the first set of fluid channels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: Cummins Inc.
    Inventors: James A. Dods, Paul Andrew Leggott
  • Publication number: 20210207690
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a captive sprocket system for an engine, comprising: a sprocket including a first sprocket gear, a second sprocket gear and a retaining disc having a diameter and a thickness; a cylinder block having a bore with a central opening and a plurality of threaded bosses, the plurality of threaded bosses together forming an axial support surface and a radial location surface, the axial support surface and the radial location surface being sized to receive the retaining disc of the sprocket to support and locate the sprocket; and a plurality of captivation screws configured to be received by the plurality of threaded bosses, each captivation screw having a head with a lower surface which, when the captivation screw is received by a threaded boss, overlies the retaining disc and retains the sprocket in the bore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2019
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Inventors: James A. Dods, Michael J. Cooper, Paul A. Leggott, Graham Dowson
  • Publication number: 20200278083
    Abstract: A lubricant filter housing comprises a top plate defining a first opening. A base plate is positioned opposite the top plate. The lubricant filter housing further comprises at least one sidewall which cooperatively with the top plate and the base plate defines an internal volume. A plurality of plates are axially positioned in the internal volume between the top plate and the base plate. Each plate defines a plate opening axially aligned with the first opening which cooperatively with the first opening and a portion of the base plate, defines an internal cavity for housing a filter element. The plates define a first set of fluid channels structured to deliver a lubricant to the internal cavity, and a second set of fluid channels structured to provide a coolant around the first set of fluid channels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2018
    Publication date: September 3, 2020
    Applicant: CUMMINS INC.
    Inventors: James A. Dods, Paul Andrew Leggott
  • Patent number: 10724452
    Abstract: A cylinder head defines an EGR crossover tube integrally formed in the cylinder head. The EGR crossover tube includes a first end fluidly coupled to an exhaust port of an engine. A second end is fluidly coupled to an intake port of the engine. A Venturi tube configuration is positioned between the first and second ends. A first sensor port extends through the cylinder head to the EGR crossover tube. The first sensor port is positioned at a restriction of the Venturi tube configuration. A second sensor port extends through the cylinder head to the EGR crossover tube. The second sensor port is positioned proximate the first end. A differential pressure sensor includes a first pressure sensor positioned in the first sensor port and a second pressure sensor positioned in the second sensor port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: Cummins Inc.
    Inventors: James A. Dods, John Jerl Purcell, John Peter Jones, John R. Anderson, Paul Andrew Leggott, Graham Dowson
  • Publication number: 20190264626
    Abstract: A cylinder head defines an EGR crossover tube integrally formed in the cylinder head. The EGR crossover tube includes a first end fluidly coupled to an exhaust port of an engine. A second end is fluidly coupled to an intake port of the engine. A Venturi tube configuration is positioned between the first and second ends. A first sensor port extends through the cylinder head to the EGR crossover tube. The first sensor port is positioned at a restriction of the Venturi tube configuration. A second sensor port extends through the cylinder head to the EGR crossover tube. The second sensor port is positioned proximate the first end. A differential pressure sensor includes a first pressure sensor positioned in the first sensor port and a second pressure sensor positioned in the second sensor port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2017
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Applicant: CUMMINS INC.
    Inventors: James A. Dods, John Jerl Purcell, John Peter Jones, John R. Anderson, Paul Andrew Leggott, Graham Dowson
  • Publication number: 20100224450
    Abstract: A reversible oil pan assembly including an oil suction tube. In one aspect, an oil pan assembly includes an oil pan and a suction tube connected to the oil pan. The suction tube includes an inlet to draw oil from the oil pan, and a plurality of outlets, each outlet configured to output oil that has been moved through the suction tube from the inlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2009
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Applicant: CUMMINS INC.
    Inventors: JAMES DODS, WAYNE SPOONER, MATTHEW CLARK, PAUL RICHARD TONKIN