Patents by Inventor Jared E. Louis

Jared E. Louis 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).

  • Patent number: 11708684
    Abstract: A hydraulic tank for a machine is disclosed herein. The hydraulic tank includes a casing defining an interior space and having an outer surface, an inner surface opposite the inner surface, and a return hydraulic fluid inlet extending through the casing. A first concave member is connected to the inner surface of the casing to form a passage. The passage is positioned and shaped to transport hydraulic fluid from the return hydraulic fluid inlet to another location within the hydraulic tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Jared E. Louis, Bruno L. Risatti
  • Publication number: 20210131062
    Abstract: A hydraulic tank for a machine is disclosed herein. The hydraulic tank includes a casing defining an interior space and having an outer surface, an inner surface opposite the inner surface, and a return hydraulic fluid inlet extending through the casing. A first concave member is connected to the inner surface of the casing to form a passage. The passage is positioned and shaped to transport hydraulic fluid from the return hydraulic fluid inlet to another location within the hydraulic tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2019
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Jared E. Louis, Bruno L. Risatti
  • Publication number: 20170145746
    Abstract: Ladders and methods for assembling ladders are disclosed herein. A disclosed example ladder includes a mount, a frame including a step, an aperture defined in at least one of the mount and the frame, a lug positioned in the aperture to pivotably and translatably connect the mount and the frame, and a plate. The disclosed ladder also includes a saddle positioned to engage the plate to releasably secure the frame to the mount. The frame can, thus, be displaced from the mount in response to a force to avoid breakage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2015
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas A. Meyen, Charles T. Hudson, Riley A. Albers, Jared E. Louis
  • Publication number: 20150191079
    Abstract: A fluid tank with a base assembly, a first wall extension member, and a second wall extension member, is provided. The base assembly includes a base member, a first wall, and a second wall. A first end of the base member is integrally attached to the first wall and a second end of the base member is integrally attached to the second wall. Each of the first wall and the second wall includes a stepped portion and a stiffener portion. The first wall extension member includes a first end with a stepped portion and a second end, which is in a first fitted engagement with the stepped portion of the first wall. The second wall extension member includes a first end with a stepped portion and a second end. The second end is in a second fitted engagement with the stepped portion of the second wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2015
    Publication date: July 9, 2015
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas A. Meyen, Jared E. Louis, Kaushik G. Patel, Chad C. Stollenwerk, Riley A. Albers
  • Publication number: 20140318892
    Abstract: A four-bar linkage ladder is used to provide access to the cab of a mobile machine. The ladder is light enough for manual operation and may include a spring assembly, but avoids the need for the electric, pneumatic, or hydraulic actuators of prior art moveable ladders. The ladder swings from bumper height to an ergonomically desirable height for access and egress and allows passage over uneven terrain without ground contact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2013
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Meyen, Riley Albers, Jared E. Louis