Patents by Inventor Joseph Stabnik

Joseph Stabnik 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).

  • MACHINE SYSTEM HAVING FLUID SHUTOFF VALVE, AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20180223758
    Abstract: A machine system includes a machine, a fluid conduit connected with the machine, and a shutoff valve. The shutoff valve includes a gate swingable through a fluid flow path through the fluid conduit between an open position and a closed position to interrupt a flow of fluid through the fluid conduit to the machine. In an embodiment the machine includes an engine and the fluid conduit includes an air intake conduit such that shutting off the flow of fluid shuts down the engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2017
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Stabnik, Aaron Hartzler, Rodney Lawrence, Ryan Brown