Patents by Inventor Jesse L. Farmer

Jesse L. Farmer 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).

  • Controlled Creep Speed During Higher Speed Idling Such as DPF Regeneration
    Publication number: 20160016562
    Abstract: A machine is provided where the machine includes: an engine configured to operate at an idle speed; an engine exhaust system connected to the engine; at least one service brake connected to at least one of wheels of the machine; at least one brake solenoid connected to the at least one service brake; a brake controller connected to the at least one brake solenoid and the at least one service brake; and an anti-lunging system configured to control the at least one brake solenoid during periods of higher idle speed, where the brake controller is configured to control the at least one service brake, the at least one brake solenoid and the anti-lunging system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2014
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: James B. McKnight, Gene A. Townsend, Dennis A. Barney, Jesse L. Farmer