Patents by Inventor James Berns

James Berns 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: 20230339539
    Abstract: A method for steering alignment calibration of an articulated machine having front and rear frames pivotally connected by an articulation joint to steer the machine may include displaying a steering alignment calibration screen with a target steering angle between the frames and a calculated steering angle. The calculated steering angle may be determined based on a sensed steering angle and a calibration steering angle. The machine is steered until the displayed calculated steering angle is equal to the target steering angle. If an actual steering angle of the machine is not equal to the target steering angle, further steering is performed until the actual steering angle is equal to the target steering angle. The calibration steering angle may be recalculated and stored for future use when the actual steering angle is equal to the target steering angle but the calculated steering angle is not equal to the target steering angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2022
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Beau James Berning, Robert Joseph Madera, Robert A. Scherbinske, Mark A. Robinson, Jed Brooker, Dustin Dale Denning, Robert E. Shockency, JR.
  • Patent number: 10928227
    Abstract: A mounting system for mounting a sensor assembly to a pair of rotatable members coupled by an articulation joint includes a sensor mounting plate. The sensor mounting plate is coupled to a first rotatable member and supports at least one sensor element thereon such that the at least one sensor element is in alignment with an axis of the articulation joint. The mounting system also includes a target mounting plate that is disposed in a spaced-apart manner from the sensor mounting plate. The target mounting plate has a target mounting portion for supporting the target element thereon, and a support arm extending from the target mounting portion. Further, the mounting system also includes a post having a first end configured to couple with the second rotatable member and a second end that is configured to adjustably support the support arm of the target mounting plate via an adjustment block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A Robinson, Brian Ulrich, Jeffrey Kent Berry, Shaun Randall Melchiori, Beau James Berning, Scott Allen Pozzie, Travis Parker
  • Publication number: 20200326213
    Abstract: A mounting system for mounting a sensor assembly to a pair of rotatable members coupled by an articulation joint includes a sensor mounting plate. The sensor mounting plate is coupled to a first rotatable member and supports at least one sensor element thereon such that the at least one sensor element is in alignment with an axis of the articulation joint. The mounting system also includes a target mounting plate that is disposed in a spaced-apart manner from the sensor mounting plate. The target mounting plate has a target mounting portion for supporting the target element thereon, and a support arm extending from the target mounting portion. Further, the mounting system also includes a post having a first end configured to couple with the second rotatable member and a second end that is configured to adjustably support the support arm of the target mounting plate via an adjustment block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2019
    Publication date: October 15, 2020
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Robinson, Brian Ulrich, Jeffrey Kent Berry, Shaun Randall Melchiori, Beau James Berning, Scott Allen Pozzie, Travis Parker
  • Patent number: 8009419
    Abstract: A portable, self-contained liquid submersion cooling system that is suitable for cooling a number of electronic devices, including cooling heat-generating components in computer systems and other systems that use electronic, heat-generating components. The electronic device includes a housing having an interior space, a dielectric cooling liquid in the interior space, a heat-generating electronic component disposed within the space and submerged in the dielectric cooling liquid, and a pump for pumping the liquid into and out of the space, to and from a heat exchanger that is fixed to the housing outside the interior space. The heat exchanger includes a cooling liquid inlet, a cooling liquid outlet, and a flow path for cooling liquid therethrough from the cooling liquid inlet to the cooling liquid outlet. An air-moving device such as a fan can be used to blow air across the heat exchanger to increase heat transfer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Hardcore Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: Chad Daniel Attlesey, R. Daren Klum, Allen James Berning
  • Publication number: 20110075353
    Abstract: A portable, self-contained liquid submersion cooling system that is suitable for cooling a number of electronic devices, including cooling; heat-generating components in computer systems and other systems that use electronic, heat-generating components. The electronic device includes a housing having an interior space, a dielectric cooling liquid in the interior space, a heat-generating electronic component disposed within the space and submerged in the dielectric cooling liquid, and a pump for pumping the liquid into and out of the space, to and from a heat exchanger that is fixed to the housing outside the interior space. The heat exchanger includes a cooling liquid inlet, a cooling liquid outlet, and a flow path for cooling liquid therethrough from the cooling liquid inlet to the cooling liquid outlet. An air-moving device, such as a fan can be used to blow air across the heat exchanger to increase heat transfer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2010
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Applicant: HARDCORE COMPUTER, INC.
    Inventors: Chad Daniel Attlesey, R. Daren Klum, Allen James Berning
  • Patent number: 7911782
    Abstract: A portable, self-contained liquid submersion cooling system that is suitable for cooling a number of electronic devices, including cooling heat-generating components in computer systems and other systems that use electronic, heat-generating components. The electronic device includes a housing having an interior space, a dielectric cooling liquid in the interior space, a heat-generating electronic component disposed within the space and submerged in the dielectric cooling liquid, and a pump for pumping the liquid into and out of the space, to and from a heat exchanger that is fixed to the housing outside the interior space. The heat exchanger includes a cooling liquid inlet, a cooling liquid outlet, and a flow path for cooling liquid therethrough from the cooling liquid inlet to the cooling liquid outlet. An air-moving device such as a fan can be used to blow air across the heat exchanger to increase heat transfer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: Hardcore Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: Chad Daniel Attlesey, R. Daren Klum, Allen James Berning
  • Patent number: 7724517
    Abstract: A case for a liquid submersion cooled computer includes a plurality of walls defining a liquid-tight interior space. At least a portion of one of the walls is made of a material that permits viewing of objects, for example, a motherboard, within the interior space. A removable lid closes the top of the interior space. The lid forms a liquid-tight seal with the plurality of walls, and the lid includes a sealed electrical connector fixed thereto that is configured to attach to the motherboard disposed in the interior space and to provide electrical connection between the motherboard and an exterior of the case. The case can include a drain valve for draining liquid from the case. Further, the lid can have an opening for introducing liquid into the interior space, and a handle to facilitate lifting of the lid along with the motherboard connected to the lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Hardcore Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: Chad Daniel Attlesey, R. Daren Klum, Allen James Berning
  • Publication number: 20080196870
    Abstract: A portable, self-contained liquid submersion cooling system that is suitable for cooling a number of electronic devices, including cooling heat-generating components in computer systems and other systems that use electronic, heat-generating components. The electronic device includes a housing having an interior space, a dielectric cooling liquid in the interior space, a heat-generating electronic component disposed within the space and submerged in the dielectric cooling liquid, and a pump for pumping the liquid into and out of the space, to and from a heat exchanger that is fixed to the housing outside the interior space. The heat exchanger includes a cooling liquid inlet, a cooling liquid outlet, and a flow path for cooling liquid therethrough from the cooling liquid inlet to the cooling liquid outlet. An air-moving device such as a fan can be used to blow air across the heat exchanger to increase heat transfer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2008
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Applicant: HARDCORE COMPUTER, INC.
    Inventors: Chad Daniel Attlesey, R. Daren Klum, Allen James Berning
  • Publication number: 20080196868
    Abstract: A case for a liquid submersion cooled computer includes a plurality of walls defining a liquid-tight interior space. At least a portion of one of the walls is made of a material that permits viewing of objects, for example, a motherboard, within the interior space. A removable lid closes the top of the interior space. The lid forms a liquid-tight seal with the plurality of walls, and the lid includes a sealed electrical connector fixed thereto that is configured to attach to the motherboard disposed in the interior space and to provide electrical connection between the motherboard and an exterior of the case. The case can include a drain valve for draining liquid from the case. Further, the lid can have an opening for introducing liquid into the interior space, and a handle to facilitate lifting of the lid along with the motherboard connected to the lid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2008
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Applicant: Hardcore Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: Chad Daniel Attlesey, R. Daren Klum, Allen James Berning
  • Patent number: 7414845
    Abstract: A circuit board assembly, for example, a computer motherboard, for use in a liquid submersion cooled electronic device, for example, a computer, is configured to facilitate movement of the cooling liquid when the circuit board is submerged in the cooling liquid, thereby improving the heat transfer from heat-generating components on the circuit board. For a computer, a plurality of heat-generating components are mounted on the motherboard, including a plurality of processors, a plurality of memory cards, a plurality of graphics cards, and a plurality of power supplies. A pump for the cooling liquid can also be mounted on the motherboard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2008
    Assignee: Hardcore Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: Chad Daniel Attlesey, R. Daren Klum, Allen James Berning
  • Patent number: 7403392
    Abstract: A portable, self-contained liquid submersion cooling system that is suitable for cooling a number of electronic devices, including cooling heat-generating components in computer systems and other systems that use electronic, heat-generating components. The electronic device includes a housing having an interior space, a dielectric cooling liquid in the interior space, a heat-generating electronic component disposed within the space and submerged in the dielectric cooling liquid, and a pump for pumping the liquid into and out of the space, to and from a heat exchanger that is fixed to the housing outside the interior space. The heat exchanger includes a cooling liquid inlet, a cooling liquid outlet, and a flow path for cooling liquid therethrough from the cooling liquid inlet to the cooling liquid outlet. An air-moving device such as a fan can be used to blow air across the heat exchanger to increase heat transfer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2008
    Assignee: Hardcore Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: Chad Daniel Attlesey, R. Daren Klum, Allen James Berning
  • Publication number: 20080017355
    Abstract: A portable, self-contained liquid submersion cooling system that is suitable for cooling a number of electronic devices, including cooling heat-generating components in computer systems and other systems that use electronic, heat-generating components. The electronic device includes a housing having an interior space, a dielectric cooling liquid in the interior space, a heat-generating electronic component disposed within the space and submerged in the dielectric cooling liquid, and a pump for pumping the liquid into and out of the space, to and from a heat exchanger that is fixed to the housing outside the interior space. The heat exchanger includes a cooling liquid inlet, a cooling liquid outlet, and a flow path for cooling liquid therethrough from the cooling liquid inlet to the cooling liquid outlet. An air-moving device such as a fan can be used to blow air across the heat exchanger to increase heat transfer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2007
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Applicant: Hardcore Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: Chad Daniel Attlesey, R. Daren Klum, Allen James Berning
  • Publication number: 20070268669
    Abstract: A circuit board assembly, for example, a computer motherboard, for use in a liquid submersion cooled electronic device, for example, a computer, is configured to facilitate movement of the cooling liquid when the circuit board is submerged in the cooling liquid, thereby improving the heat transfer from heat-generating components on the circuit board. For a computer, a plurality of heat-generating components are mounted on the motherboard, including a plurality of processors, a plurality of memory cards, a plurality of graphics cards, and a plurality of power supplies. A pump for the cooling liquid can also be mounted on the motherboard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2007
    Publication date: November 22, 2007
    Applicant: Hardcore Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: Chad Daniel Attlesey, R. Daren Klum, Allen James Berning
  • Publication number: 20040153352
    Abstract: A method includes storing a set of vendor referral information in a vendor referral database, wherein the set of vendor referral information corresponds to a sphere of influence of a host entity, and wherein the host entity controls the storing of the vendor referral information stored in the vendor referral database, receiving a vendor referral inquiry on a computer network, and sending at least one vendor referral from the vendor referral database in response to the received vendor referral inquiry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2003
    Publication date: August 5, 2004
    Inventors: James Berns, Gary Hoke