Patents by Inventor Jay C. Landsiedel
Jay C. Landsiedel 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: 20240301907Abstract: An assembly system for an internal combustion engine system includes a first fastener having a first characteristic, a second fastener having a second characteristic that is different than the first characteristic, and a casting forming a component of the internal combustion engine system, the casting defining a surface. The assembly system also includes a first hole and a second hole each formed in the casting, a first diameter of the first hole being substantially the same as a second diameter of the second hole such that the first fastener is insertable into the first hole and into the second hole. The assembly system also includes a first indicator cast together with the surface, the first indicator having a first feature that indicates the first characteristic, and a second indicator cast together with the surface, the second indicator having a second feature that indicates the second characteristic.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2024Publication date: September 12, 2024Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Jay C. LANDSIEDEL, Jason L. VAN FAROWE
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Publication number: 20230339197Abstract: A method of controlled deposition of a liquid or semi-liquid sealant material is disclosed herein. The method includes the use of a template which allows the sealant material to be deposited as a bead onto a surface of a specific machine part. The placement and shape of the bead, including route and volume, can be controlled using the template. The placement and shape of the bead can correspond to features of the specific machine part. A machine repair kit configured for repair or assembly of the specific machine part can include the template and a sealant material compatible with the template.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2022Publication date: October 26, 2023Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Seth Carl STUDNICKA, Subhro NATHAK, Jay C LANDSIEDEL, David G TURNER, Jay Hamilton CLINE
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Patent number: 10238266Abstract: A dishwasher having a tub defining a wash chamber, dish racks located within the wash chamber, and pump assembly for recirculating wash liquid is further provided with a rotating spray arm located configured to direct a spray of liquid into the wash chamber to define a first wash zone and at least one nozzle configured to direct a spray of liquid into the wash chamber to define a second wash zone.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2017Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Christopher J. Carlson, Vincent P. Gurubatham, Jay C. Landsiedel, Edward L. Thies, Chad T. Vanderroest
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Publication number: 20170156563Abstract: A dishwasher having a tub defining a wash chamber, dish racks located within the wash chamber, and pump assembly for recirculating wash liquid is further provided with a rotating spray arm located configured to direct a spray of liquid into the wash chamber to define a first wash zone and at least one nozzle configured to direct a spray of liquid into the wash chamber to define a second wash zone.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2017Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventors: CHRISTOPHER J. CARLSON, VINCENT P. GURUBATHAM, JAY C. LANDSIEDEL, EDWARD L. THIES, CHAD T. VANDERROEST
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Patent number: 9615720Abstract: A dishwasher having a tub defining a wash chamber, a dish rack located within the wash chamber, and pump assembly for recirculating wash liquid is further provided with a spray assembly and a spray manifold with multiple nozzles each having at least one aperture emitting wash liquid into the wash chamber.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2015Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Christopher J. Carlson, Vincent P. Gurubatham, Jay C. Landsiedel, Edward L. Thies, Chad T. Vanderroest
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Patent number: 9474434Abstract: A dishwasher having a tub defining a wash chamber, and upper and lower dish racks located within the wash chamber. The dishwasher also has upper and lower rotating sprayers beneath the upper and lower dish racks, and a manifold with at least one nozzle having at least one aperture located in the wash chamber.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2013Date of Patent: October 25, 2016Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Christopher J. Carlson, Vincent P. Gurubatham, Jay C. Landsiedel, Edward L. Thies, Chad T. Vanderroest
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Publication number: 20150136187Abstract: A dishwasher having a tub defining a wash chamber, a dish rack located within the wash chamber, and pump assembly for recirculating wash liquid is further provided with a spray assembly and a spray manifold with multiple nozzles each having at least one aperture emitting wash liquid into the wash chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2015Publication date: May 21, 2015Inventors: CHRISTOPHER J. CARLSON, VINCENT P. GURUBATHAM, JAY C. LANDSIEDEL, EDWARD L. THIES, CHAD T. VANDERROEST
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Publication number: 20150027402Abstract: A system including a stationary housing having a recess formed therein and a thrust plate positioned within the recess in the housing. The thrust plate may have a non-circular profile for preventing rotation of the thrust plate relative to the housing, and may be secured within the recess without the use of fasteners or dowels. The thrust plate may have a body that is generally annular in shape, with one or more ears extending radially from the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2013Publication date: January 29, 2015Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Jay C. Landsiedel, David G. Turner, Lucas J. Moehling
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Patent number: 8871031Abstract: A dishwasher having a tub defining a wash chamber and at least one dish rack located within the wash chamber. The dishwasher also has at least two spray zones and a diverter valve that controls the supply of liquid from a liquid supply to one of the two spray zones.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2013Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Christopher J. Carlson, Vincent P. Gurubatham, Jay C. Landsiedel, Edward L. Thies, Chad T. VanderRoest
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Patent number: 8808467Abstract: A dishwasher having a tub defining a wash chamber and at least one dish rack located within the wash chamber. The dishwasher also has at least one spray arm located in the wash chamber and at least one nozzle located in the wash chamber and configured to provide a spray of liquid into the dish rack. A diverter valve controls the supply of liquid from a liquid supply to the at least one nozzle.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Chad T. VanderRoest, Jay C. Landsiedel, Christopher J. Carlson, Vincent P. Gurubatham, Edward L. Thies
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Patent number: 8801868Abstract: A dishwasher includes a tub at least partially defining a wash chamber and at least one dish rack located within the wash chamber. The dishwasher also has at least one sprayer located in the wash chamber and at least one nozzle located in the wash chamber and configured to provide a spray of liquid into the dish rack. A diverter valve controls the supply of liquid from a liquid supply to the at least one nozzle.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2013Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Christopher J. Carlson, Vincent P. Gurubatham, Jay C. Landsiedel, Edward L. Thies, Chad T. VanderRoest
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Patent number: 8764908Abstract: A method of controlling the operation of a dishwasher having a tub defining a wash chamber and at least one dish rack located within the wash chamber. The dishwasher also has at least one spray arm located in the wash chamber and at least one nozzle located in the wash chamber and configured to provide a spray of liquid toward the dish rack.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Chad T. VanderRoest, Jay C. Landsiedel, Christopher J. Carlson, Vincent P. Gurubatham, Edward L. Thies
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Patent number: 8753454Abstract: A dishwasher having a tub defining a wash chamber and at least one dish rack located within the wash chamber. The dishwasher also has at least one spray arm located in the wash chamber and at least one nozzle located in the wash chamber and configured to provide a spray of liquid into the dish rack. A diverter valve controls the supply of liquid from a liquid supply to the at least one nozzle.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: June 17, 2014Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Chad T. VanderRoest, Jay C. Landsiedel, Christopher J. Carlson, Vincent P. Gurubatham, Edward L. Thies
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Publication number: 20140090675Abstract: A dishwasher having a tub defining a wash chamber, and upper and lower dish racks located within the wash chamber. The dishwasher also has upper and lower rotating sprayers beneath the upper and lower dish racks, and a manifold with at least one nozzle having at least one aperture located in the wash chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2013Publication date: April 3, 2014Applicant: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: CHRISTOPHER J. CARLSON, VINCENT P. GURUBATHAM, JAY C. LANDSIEDEL, EDWARD L. THIES, CHAD T. VANDERROEST
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Publication number: 20130298949Abstract: A dishwasher includes a tub at least partially defining a wash chamber and at least one dish rack located within the wash chamber. The dishwasher also has at least one sprayer located in the wash chamber and at least one nozzle located in the wash chamber and configured to provide a spray of liquid into the dish rack. A diverter valve controls the supply of liquid from a liquid supply to the at least one nozzle.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2013Publication date: November 14, 2013Inventors: Christopher J. Carlson, Vincent P. Gurubatham, Jay C. Landsiedel, Edward L. Thies, Chad T. VanderRoest
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Publication number: 20130291904Abstract: A dishwasher having a tub defining a wash chamber and at least one dish rack located within the wash chamber. The dishwasher also has at least two spray zones and a diverter valve that controls the supply of liquid from a liquid supply to one of the two spray zones.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2013Publication date: November 7, 2013Inventors: Christopher J. Carlson, Vincent P. Gurubatham, Jay C. Landsiedel, Edward L. Thies, Chad T. VanderRoest
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Patent number: 8454762Abstract: A dishwasher having a tub defining a wash chamber and at least one dish rack located within the wash chamber. The dishwasher also has at least one spray arm located in the wash chamber and at least one nozzle located in the wash chamber and configured to provide a spray of liquid into the dish rack. A diverter valve controls the supply of liquid from a liquid supply to the at least one nozzle.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2012Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Chad T. Vanderroest, Jay C. Landsiedel, Christopher J. Carlson, Vincent P. Gurubatham, Edward L. Thies
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Patent number: 8454763Abstract: A dishwasher having a tub defining a wash chamber and at least one dish rack located within the wash chamber. The dishwasher also has at least one spray arm assembly located in the wash chamber, and at least one nozzle located in the wash chamber beneath the dish rack. A diverter valve controls the supply of liquid from a liquid supply to the at least one nozzle.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2012Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Chad T. Vanderroest, Jay C. Landsiedel, Christopher J. Carlson, Vincent P. Gurubatham, Edward L. Thies
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Patent number: 8187390Abstract: A dishwasher having a tub defining a wash chamber for washing dishes and a dish rack located within the wash chamber. The dishwasher also has a spray arm assembly configured to spray a first flow of wash liquid toward the dish rack, thereby providing a first wash zone. A spray manifold provided within the wash chamber is configured to provide a second flow of wash liquid toward the dish rack, thereby providing a second wash zone.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2011Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Chad T. Vanderroest, Jay C. Landsiedel, Christopher J. Carlson, Vincent P. Gurubatham, Edward L. Thies
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Publication number: 20120125381Abstract: A dishwasher having a tub defining a wash chamber and at least one dish rack located within the wash chamber. The dishwasher also has at least one spray arm located in the wash chamber and at least one nozzle located in the wash chamber and configured to provide a spray of liquid into the dish rack. A diverter valve controls the supply of liquid from a liquid supply to the at least one nozzle.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2012Publication date: May 24, 2012Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATIONInventors: CHAD T. VANDERROEST, JAY C. LANDSIEDEL, CHRISTOPHER J. CARLSON, VINCENT P. GURUBATHAM, EDWARD L. THIES