Patents by Inventor Jeffrey Ries
Jeffrey Ries 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: 11407386Abstract: Embodiments include a vehicle turntable comprising a central hub communicatively coupled to a control unit for receiving control signals; a plurality of wedge-shaped panels radially coupled to the central hub so as to form a circular surface; a plurality of wheels coupled to a number of the plurality of panels; and at least one motor configured to drive a corresponding one of the plurality of wheels and to receive the control signals from the central hub. Embodiments also include a system comprising a first turntable hub configured to control operation of a first turntable; and a control unit communicatively coupled to the first turntable hub to provide control signals to the first turntable hub.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2019Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: Czarnowski Display Service, Inc.Inventors: John Mondro, Jeffrey Ries, Jeff Keyes, Charlie Baier, Michael King, Steve Bergeron, Patrick McGrath, Tim Oughton, Ron Dykes, William Camp, Michael Clark, Peter Jungen, Jason Fox
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Publication number: 20190389436Abstract: Embodiments include a vehicle turntable comprising a central hub communicatively coupled to a control unit for receiving control signals; a plurality of wedge-shaped panels radially coupled to the central hub so as to form a circular surface; a plurality of wheels coupled to a number of the plurality of panels; and at least one motor configured to drive a corresponding one of the plurality of wheels and to receive the control signals from the central hub. Embodiments also include a system comprising a first turntable hub configured to control operation of a first turntable; and a control unit communicatively coupled to the first turntable hub to provide control signals to the first turntable hub.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2019Publication date: December 26, 2019Inventors: John MONDRO, Jeffrey RIES, Jeff KEYES, Charlie BAIER, Michael KING, Steve BERGERON, Patrick MCGRATH, Tim OUGHTON, Ron DYKES, William CAMP, Michael CLARK, Peter JUNGEN, Jason FOX
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Patent number: 10407032Abstract: Embodiments include a vehicle turntable comprising a central hub communicatively coupled to a control unit for receiving control signals; a plurality of wedge-shaped panels radially coupled to the central hub so as to form a circular surface; a plurality of wheels coupled to a number of the plurality of panels; and at least one motor configured to drive a corresponding one of the plurality of wheels and to receive the control signals from the central hub. Embodiments also include a system comprising a first turntable hub configured to control operation of a first turntable; and a control unit communicatively coupled to the first turntable hub to provide control signals to the first turntable hub.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2016Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: CZARNOWSKI DISPLAY SERVICE, INC.Inventors: John Mondro, Jeffrey Ries, Jeff Keyes, Charlie Baier, Michael King, Steve Bergeron, Patrick McGrath, Tim Oughton, Ron Dykes, William Camp, Michael Clark, Peter Jungen, Jason Fox
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Patent number: 10058805Abstract: A connection includes a first component, a second component, a cord member, a detent, and a catch assembly. The first component has an opening with an inner surface and a first annular groove disposed about the inner surface. The second component has a top end configured to fit in the opening. The top end has an outer surface with a second annular groove disposed about the outer surface. The first annular groove and the second annular groove are configured to form a channel in response to being disposed in cooperative alignment. The cord member is configured to be removably inserted into the channel to secure the first component to the second component. The detent is disposed on the cord member. The catch assembly is configured to engage the detent and provide resistance to movement of the cord member relative to the catch assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2015Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Bryant Morris, Sam Oanes, Jeffrey Ries
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Publication number: 20170282868Abstract: Embodiments include a vehicle turntable comprising a central hub communicatively coupled to a control unit for receiving control signals; a plurality of wedge-shaped panels radially coupled to the central hub so as to form a circular surface; a plurality of wheels coupled to a number of the plurality of panels; and at least one motor configured to drive a corresponding one of the plurality of wheels and to receive the control signals from the central hub. Embodiments also include a system comprising a first turntable hub configured to control operation of a first turntable; and a control unit communicatively coupled to the first turntable hub to provide control signals to the first turntable hub.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2016Publication date: October 5, 2017Inventors: John MONDRO, Jeffrey RIES, Jeff KEYES, Charlie BAIER, Michael KING, Steve BERGERON, Patrick MCGRATH, Tim OUGHTON, Ron DYKES, William CAMP, Michael CLARK, Peter JUNGEN, Jason FOX
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Publication number: 20170120171Abstract: A connection includes a first component, a second component, a cord member, a detent, and a catch assembly. The first component has an opening with an inner surface and a first annular groove disposed about the inner surface. The second component has a top end configured to fit in the opening. The top end has an outer surface with a second annular groove disposed about the outer surface. The first annular groove and the second annular groove are configured to form a channel in response to being disposed in cooperative alignment. The cord member is configured to be removably inserted into the channel to secure the first component to the second component. The detent is disposed on the cord member. The catch assembly is configured to engage the detent and provide resistance to movement of the cord member relative to the catch assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2015Publication date: May 4, 2017Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Bryant Morris, Sam Oanes, Jeffrey Ries
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Patent number: 9545589Abstract: A connection includes a first component, second component and a cord member. The first component has an opening with an inner surface and a first annular groove disposed about the inner surface. The second component has a top end configured to fit in the opening. The top end has an outer surface with a second annular groove disposed about the outer surface. The first annular groove and the second annular groove are configured to form a channel in response to being disposed in cooperative alignment. The cord member is configured to be removably inserted into the channel to secure the first component to the second component. The cord member includes a tapered portion disposed at a distal end of the cord member and is configured to provide a mechanical advantage to urge the first annular groove and the second annular groove into cooperative alignment in response to being inserted therein.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2014Date of Patent: January 17, 2017Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Bryant Morris, Jeffrey Ries, Darrell Morehouse, III
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Publication number: 20160089621Abstract: A connection includes a first component, second component and a cord member. The first component has an opening with an inner surface and a first annular groove disposed about the inner surface. The second component has a top end configured to fit in the opening. The top end has an outer surface with a second annular groove disposed about the outer surface. The first annular groove and the second annular groove are configured to form a channel in response to being disposed in cooperative alignment. The cord member is configured to be removably inserted into the channel to secure the first component to the second component. The cord member includes a tapered portion disposed at a distal end of the cord member and is configured to provide a mechanical advantage to urge the first annular groove and the second annular groove into cooperative alignment in response to being inserted therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2014Publication date: March 31, 2016Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Bryant Morris, Jeffrey Ries, Darrell Morehousee, III
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Publication number: 20160016457Abstract: A damper box includes a curved wall, an outlet, a side wall, and filter and a damper. The curved wall has an outside surface, an inside surface, and a separator sandwiched between an outside air inlet and a recirculated air inlet. The side wall is disposed between the recirculated air inlet and the outlet. The filter has a curvature matching the curved wall and covering the outside surface of the curved wall. The damper has an axis of rotation adjacent to and in alignment with the separator. The damper has a first face and a trailing edge. The first face is curved and configured to mate with a curved frame disposed about the outside air inlet. The trailing edge is configured to mate with the side wall. A ratio of outside air to recirculated air is modulated in response to the damper being rotated.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2014Publication date: January 21, 2016Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Vincent Caliendo, Bryant Morris, Jeffrey Ries
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Publication number: 20160016458Abstract: A damper box includes a curved wall, an outlet, a side wall, and filter and a damper. The curved wall has an outside surface, an inside surface, and a separator sandwiched between an outside air inlet and a recirculated air inlet. The side wall is disposed between the recirculated air inlet and the outlet. The filter has a curvature matching the curved wall and covering the outside surface of the curved wall. The damper has an axis of rotation adjacent to and in alignment with the separator. The damper has a first face and a trailing edge. The first face is curved and configured to mate with a curved frame disposed about the outside air inlet. The trailing edge is configured to mate with the side wall. A ratio of outside air to recirculated air is modulated in response to the damper being rotated.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2014Publication date: January 21, 2016Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Vincent Caliendo, Bryant Morris, Jeffrey Ries
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Patent number: 9228545Abstract: A pre-cleaner for use with an internal combustion engine includes a base having a substantially planar interior surface, a scavenge port, and a plurality of separators extending substantially perpendicularly from the interior surface. The pre-cleaner also includes a baffle removably connected to the base, the baffle having a plurality of separator features configured to mate with the plurality of separators. The pre-cleaner further includes a deck disposed between the interior surface and the baffle. The deck is positioned at an acute angle relative to the interior surface such that a first portion of the deck is disposed closer to the interior surface than a second portion of the deck.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2014Date of Patent: January 5, 2016Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Mark Alan Rosenfeld, Bobby Jene Kinsey, Jr., Jeffrey Ries
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Publication number: 20140260129Abstract: A pre-cleaner for use with an internal combustion engine includes a base having a substantially planar interior surface, a scavenge port, and a plurality of separators extending substantially perpendicularly from the interior surface. The pre-cleaner also includes a baffle removably connected to the base, the baffle having a plurality of separator features configured to mate with the plurality of separators. The pre-cleaner further includes a deck disposed between the interior surface and the baffle. The deck is positioned at an acute angle relative to the interior surface such that a first portion of the deck is disposed closer to the interior surface than a second portion of the deck.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.Inventors: Mark Alan Rosenfeld, Bobby Jene Kinsey, JR., Jeffrey Ries
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Patent number: D754304Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2015Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Bryant Morris, Jeffrey Ries, Darrell Morehouse, Brian Sutton
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Patent number: D777878Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2015Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Bryant Morris, Jeffrey Ries, Brian Sutton
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Patent number: D782000Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2015Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Bryant Morris, Jeffrey Ries, Brian Sutton, Matthew Johnson
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Patent number: D793525Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2016Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Bryant Morris, Jeffrey Ries, Brian Sutton