Patents by Inventor Jarrod D. Moss
Jarrod D. Moss 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: 9404843Abstract: A method of determining wear of a worn surface of a machine component includes providing a scanning device at a distance from the worn surface. The method also includes moving at least one of the scanning device and the worn surface relative to the other and generating a set of data points via the scanning device. Each data point of the set of data points is indicative of a depth of a corresponding point on the worn surface relative to a reference plane. The method further includes determining a maximum depth of the worn surface based on the set of data points and comparing the maximum depth to a reference value to determine a next step in a remanufacturing process of the machine component.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2014Date of Patent: August 2, 2016Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Jacob P. Fabrizius, Trent A. Simpson, Robert E. Sharp, Benjamin J. Rasmussen, Jarrod D. Moss
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Publication number: 20160103050Abstract: A method of determining wear of a worn surface of a machine component includes providing a scanning device at a distance from the worn surface. The method also includes moving at least one of the scanning device and the worn surface relative to the other and generating a set of data points via the scanning device. Each data point of the set of data points is indicative of a depth of a corresponding point on the worn surface relative to a reference plane. The method further includes determining a maximum depth of the worn surface based on the set of data points and comparing the maximum depth to a reference value to determine a next step in a remanufacturing process of the machine component.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2014Publication date: April 14, 2016Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Jacob P. Fabrizius, Trent A. Simpson, Robert E. Sharp, Benjamin J. Rasmussen, Jarrod D. Moss
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Publication number: 20160046092Abstract: A cutter system configured to sever elastomeric material of a non-pneumatic tire may include a cutter including a mounting fixture and a blade coupled to the mounting fixture. The cutter system may further include a driver assembly operably coupled to the mounting fixture of the cutter. The driver assembly may include a support member, and a cross-member operably coupled to the mounting fixture and the support member. The driver assembly may further include a first actuator operably coupled to the cross-member and the mounting fixture of the cutter, wherein the first actuator is configured to rotate the mounting fixture of the cutter relative to the cross-member. The driver assembly may further include a second actuator operably coupled to the cross-member and the support member, wherein the second actuator is configured to move the cross-member, such that the cutter reciprocates along a first axis relative to the support member.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2014Publication date: February 18, 2016Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.Inventors: Christopher A. Kinney, Kegan J. Luick, Jarrod D. Moss, David J. Colantoni, Kevin L. Martin, Daniel J. Pierce
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Publication number: 20160046091Abstract: A cutter may be configured to sever elastomeric material of a non-pneumatic tire. The cutter may include a mounting fixture configured to be operably coupled to an actuator, and a guide associated with the mounting fixture. The guide may include an elongated rod like member having a longitudinal axis. The cutter may further include a blade configured to sever the elastomeric material, wherein the blade is operably coupled to the guide and extends along the longitudinal axis of the guide. The blade may have a cutting edge remote from the mounting fixture.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2014Publication date: February 18, 2016Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.Inventors: Christopher A. Kinney, Benjamin J. Rasmussen, Kegan J. Luick, Timothy S. Graham, Jarrod D. Moss, David J. Colantoni, Kevin L. Martin, James M. Gerstenkorn
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Publication number: 20150217414Abstract: A method of remanufacturing a component having a heat treated hardened layer over a substrate material is disclosed. The method includes removing at least the heat treated hardened layer of the component to expose the substrate material. The method also includes providing a cladding material on the substrate material. The method further includes melting the cladding material via a laser beam to form a single layered coating with hardness greater than or substantially equal to hardness of the heat treated hardened layer, on the substrate material.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2014Publication date: August 6, 2015Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Kegan Luick, Benjamin C. Thomas, Curtis J. Graham, Adam Ostein, Jarrod D. Moss, Patrick W. Savage, Jr., Waylon Walker, Kristin A. Schipull, Robert E. Sharp
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Patent number: 8714131Abstract: A method for manufacturing an engine block includes removing material from the top deck of the engine block surrounding a first opening to create a first recessed area, positioning a first insert within the first recessed area, removing material from the top deck of the engine block surrounding a second opening to create a second recessed area that at least partially overlaps the first recessed area, and positioning a second insert within the second recessed area.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2011Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Adam William Ostein, Curtis John Graham, Kegan Luick, Jarrod D. Moss
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Patent number: 8468694Abstract: The present disclosure, in one form, provides a process for remanufacturing a flanged cylinder liner, comprising the steps of machining a top portion of the cylinder liner to remove the cylinder liner flange, thereby creating a flange seat portion, preparing the top portion of the cylinder liner to receive a replacement cylindrical flanged sleeve collar, aligning the center axis of the cylinder liner with the center axis of the cylindrical flanged sleeve collar, placing the sleeve collar into contact with the cylinder liner such that the cylindrical flanged sleeve collar abuts with the flange seat portion and affixing the cylindrical flanged sleeve collar onto the liner.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2009Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Jarrod D. Moss, Curtis J. Graham, Patrick W. Savage, Jr., Trent A. Simpson
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Publication number: 20130081589Abstract: A method for manufacturing an engine block includes removing material from the top deck of the engine block surrounding a first opening to create a first recessed area, positioning a first insert within the first recessed area, removing material from the top deck of the engine block surrounding a second opening to create a second recessed area that at least partially overlaps the first recessed area, and positioning a second insert within the second recessed area.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2011Publication date: April 4, 2013Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Adam William Ostein, Curtis John Graham, Kegan Luick, Jarrod D. Moss
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Publication number: 20120210578Abstract: A method for manufacturing an engine block, such as for an internal combustion engine, includes a step of removing material from a top deck of the engine block surrounding a cylinder bore to create a first removal area. Material is also removed from the top deck of the engine block surrounding at least one fluid passage to create a second removal area. An insert is positioned within a recessed area defined by the first removal area and the second removal area.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2012Publication date: August 23, 2012Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.Inventors: Jarrod D. Moss, Adam Ostein, Curtis Graham, Robert Sharp, Mike D. Bridges
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Patent number: 8191529Abstract: A method for manufacturing an engine block, such as for an internal combustion engine, includes a step of removing material from a top deck of the engine block surrounding a cylinder bore to create a first removal area. Material is also removed from the top deck of the engine block surrounding at least one fluid passage to create a second removal area. An insert is positioned within a recessed area defined by the first removal area and the second removal area.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2008Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Jarrod D. Moss, Adam Ostein, Curtis Graham, Robert Sharp, Mike D. Bridges
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Publication number: 20110016711Abstract: The present disclosure, in one form, provides a process for remanufacturing a flanged cylinder liner, comprising the steps of machining a top portion of the cylinder liner to remove the cylinder liner flange, thereby creating a flange seat portion, preparing the top portion of the cylinder liner to receive a replacement cylindrical flanged sleeve collar, aligning the center axis of the cylinder liner with the center axis of the cylindrical flanged sleeve collar, placing the sleeve collar into contact with the cylinder liner such that the cylindrical flanged sleeve collar abuts with the flange seat portion and affixing the cylindrical flanged sleeve collar onto the liner.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2009Publication date: January 27, 2011Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Trent A. Simpson, Jarrod D. Moss, Crutis J. Graham, Patrick W. Savage, JR.
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Publication number: 20100000090Abstract: A method for manufacturing an engine block, such as for an internal combustion engine, includes a step of removing material from a top deck of the engine block surrounding a cylinder bore to create a first removal area. Material is also removed from the top deck of the engine block surrounding at least one fluid passage to create a second removal area. An insert is positioned within a recessed area defined by the first removal area and the second removal area.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2008Publication date: January 7, 2010Inventors: Jarrod D. Moss, Adam Ostein, Curtis Graham, Robert Sharp, Mike D. Bridges