Patents by Inventor John D. Baus

John D. Baus 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).

  • Method and system for controlling machine power
    Patent number: 7797092
    Abstract: In one aspect, the present disclosure is directed to a method for controlling power distribution. The method includes monitoring at least one parameter associated with a power source including a fuel limit proximity of the power source, generating a control signal based on the at least one parameter, and reducing a load associated with the power source based on a characteristic of the control signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc
    Inventors: Andrew N. Schifferer, John D. Baus
  • Pump having multiple minimum flow mechanical stops
    Publication number: 20090104047
    Abstract: A pump is disclosed. The pump may have a housing, and at least one pumping mechanism disposed within the housing. The at least one pumping mechanism may have a variable displacement. The pump may also have a plurality of available mechanical stops. Each of the plurality of available mechanical stops may be connectable to the housing and configured the limit a minimum displacement of the at least one pumping mechanism to a different amount.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2008
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Inventors: John D. Baus, Wesley T. Payne
  • Method and system for controlling machine power
    Publication number: 20080104954
    Abstract: In one aspect, the present disclosure is directed to a method for controlling power distribution. The method includes monitoring at least one parameter associated with a power source including a fuel limit proximity of the power source, generating a control signal based on the at least one parameter, and reducing a load associated with the power source based on a characteristic of the control signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2006
    Publication date: May 8, 2008
    Inventors: Andrew N. Schifferer, John D. Baus