Patents by Inventor Joseph E. Tabor
Joseph E. Tabor 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: 20210325899Abstract: A system includes one or more processors configured to determine a discharge rate associated with discharging material from a hauling machine. In some examples, the system receives sensor data associated with a crushing machine configured to receive the material. Based on the sensor data, the system determines the discharge rate, to optimize the efficiency of the crushing machine. In some examples, the system determines the discharge rate based on input by an operator via a user interface. In some examples, the system determines an angular rate at which to raise a bed of the hauling machine to cause the material to be discharged at the discharge rate. Based on a determination to discharge material, the system causes the bed to be raised at the angular rate to discharge material. In some examples, the system may update the discharge rate based on additional sensor data and/or an additional operator input.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2020Publication date: October 21, 2021Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Kenneth Franklin Grambihler, James Wilber Landes, Harry Paul Newton, Joseph E. Tabor, Brad Robert Van De Veer, Stefan Wulf
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Patent number: 8919891Abstract: An antilock brake system for a vehicle may include a controller that is linked to a brake pedal sensor. The brake pedal sensor may be linked to a brake pedal. The brake pedal may be coupled to a normally closed brake pedal valve. The brake pedal valve may include an inlet in communication with a source of pressurized hydraulic fluid and an outlet in communication with a normally opened isolation valve. The isolation valve may be in communication with one or more main control valve systems and may be linked to a controller which maintains the isolation valve in a closed position during normal operating conditions. The isolation valve then shifts to an open position in the event current supply by the controller is interrupted as a result of an electrical failure or malfunction of the controller.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2012Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: Caterpiller Inc.Inventors: Gerard O. McCann, John J. Kaufman, Joseph E. Tabor
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Publication number: 20140117750Abstract: An antilock brake system for a vehicle may include a controller that is linked to a brake pedal sensor. The brake pedal sensor may be linked to a brake pedal. The brake pedal may be coupled to a normally closed brake pedal valve. The brake pedal valve may include an inlet in communication with a source of pressurized hydraulic fluid and an outlet in communication with a normally opened isolation valve. The isolation valve may be in communication with one or more main control valve systems and may be linked to a controller which maintains the isolation valve in a closed position during normal operating conditions. The isolation valve then shifts to an open position in the event current supply by the controller is interrupted as a result of an electrical failure or malfunction of the controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2012Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.Inventors: Gerard O. McCann, John J. Kaufman, Joseph E. Tabor
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Patent number: 8490760Abstract: The disclosure relates, in one aspect, to a friction brake cooling system for a machine. The cooling system includes at least one pump connected to at least one reservoir containing cooling fluid. A controller is configured to divert a cooling fluid flow through a valve to a first friction brake system and to a second friction brake system based on the use of the systems. In another aspect, the disclosure relates to a method of cooling a first friction brake system and a second friction brake system including diverting a flow of brake cooling fluid to the systems based on the use of the systems.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2012Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Hudson, Cameron T. Lane, Joseph E. Tabor, Keith Kabrick, Michael D. Staub, Tom N. Brooks, William J. Tate
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Patent number: 8371119Abstract: A machine includes an internal combustion engine mounted on a chassis and having an intake manifold. An air intake system extends from an air inlet to the intake manifold and includes a condensate collection location. The machine also includes a liquid system having a pump that is mechanically coupled to the internal combustion engine. A drain valve is positioned in the air intake system at the condensate collection location and includes a valve member having a closed position and an open position. In the closed position of the valve member, a closing surface of the valve member is exposed to pressurized liquid within the liquid system and the condensate collection location is fluidly blocked from a discharge opening in the air intake system. In the open position of the valve member, the condensate collection location is fluidly connected to the discharge opening.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2010Date of Patent: February 12, 2013Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: James Carl Durand, Joseph E. Tabor
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Patent number: 8281908Abstract: The disclosure relates, in one aspect, to a friction brake cooling system for a machine. The cooling system includes at least one pump connected to at least one reservoir containing cooling fluid. A controller is configured to divert a cooling fluid flow through a valve to a first friction brake system and to a second friction brake system based on the use of the systems. In another aspect, the disclosure relates to a method of cooling a first friction brake system and a second friction brake system including diverting a flow of brake cooling fluid to the systems based on the use of the systems.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2008Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Hudson, Cameron T. Lane, Joseph E. Tabor, Keith Kabrick, Michael D. Staub, Tom N. Brooks, William J. Tate
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Publication number: 20120247887Abstract: The disclosure relates, in one aspect, to a friction brake cooling system for a machine. The cooling system includes at least one pump connected to at least one reservoir containing cooling fluid. A controller is configured to divert a cooling fluid flow through a valve to a first friction brake system and to a second friction brake system based on the use of the systems. In another aspect, the disclosure relates to a method of cooling a first friction brake system and a second friction brake system including diverting a flow of brake cooling fluid to the systems based on the use of the systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2012Publication date: October 4, 2012Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.Inventors: Michael D. Hudson, Cameron T. Lane, Joseph E. Tabor, Keith Kabrick, Michael D. Staub, Tom N. Brooks, William J. Tate
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Publication number: 20120152377Abstract: A fluid bypass valve system includes a blocking valve having an inlet, an outlet, and a vent. The blocking valve is configured to allow a fluid to pass from the inlet to the outlet when there is a fluid pressure drop from the inlet to the vent. An electro-mechanical valve having a first fluid path and a second fluid path is configured to toggle between the first fluid path and the second fluid path in response to an electrical signal. A fluid conduit couples the blocking valve to the electro-mechanical valve such that the vent is communicatively coupled to an area of lower pressure via the first fluid path and receiving fluid via an orifice path when the electro-mechanical valve is toggled to the first fluid path, and such that the vent is communicatively coupled to an area of higher pressure fluid via the orifice path and via an additional path when the electro-mechanical valve is toggled to the second fluid path.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2010Publication date: June 21, 2012Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Joseph E. Tabor, Christopher M. Gruel
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Publication number: 20120055151Abstract: A machine includes an internal combustion engine mounted on a chassis and having an intake manifold. An air intake system extends from an air inlet to the intake manifold and includes a condensate collection location. The machine also includes a liquid system having a pump that is mechanically coupled to the internal combustion engine. A drain valve is positioned in the air intake system at the condensate collection location and includes a valve member having a closed position and an open position. In the closed position of the valve member, a closing surface of the valve member is exposed to pressurized liquid within the liquid system and the condensate collection location is fluidly blocked from a discharge opening in the air intake system. In the open position of the valve member, the condensate collection location is fluidly connected to the discharge opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2010Publication date: March 8, 2012Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.Inventors: James Carl Durand, Joseph E. Tabor
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Publication number: 20100057270Abstract: The disclosure relates, in one aspect, to a friction brake cooling system for a machine. The cooling system includes at least one pump connected to at least one reservoir containing cooling fluid. A controller is configured to divert a cooling fluid flow through a valve to a first friction brake system and to a second friction brake system based on the use of the systems. In another aspect, the disclosure relates to a method of cooling a first friction brake system and a second friction brake system including diverting a flow of brake cooling fluid to the systems based on the use of the systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2008Publication date: March 4, 2010Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Hudson, Cameron T. Lane, Joseph E. Tabor, Keith Kabrick, Michael D. Staub, Tom N. Brooks, William J. Tate