Patents by Inventor Joshua L. Seelye

Joshua L. Seelye 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).

  • Publication number: 20150202552
    Abstract: A valve stem is sized to mate with a filter housing bore. The valve stem has a first and second end and a body. The first end includes a threaded stem portion configured to mate with a corresponding threaded filter portion. The second end has a drain outlet and includes a fitting for a tube. The body has an axial passage disposed therethrough. The axial passage has a divider disposed axially along at least a portion thereof. The divider separates the axial passage into an outlet passage and a vent passage. The outlet passage is open at the first end, at the drain outlet and at a first side passage. The vent passage is closed at the first end, open at a second side passage, open at the drain outlet, and open at a vent side passage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2014
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: MARK ALLOTT, DARRELL MOREHOUSE, JOSHUA L. SEELYE
  • Publication number: 20140366628
    Abstract: A fluid level indicator is provided for use with a fuel system. The fluid level indicator may have a generally hollow body with an open first end and a closed second end configured to be mounted at least partially inside a filter canister. The fluid level indicator may also have an annular float configured to receive and slide along the second end of the generally hollow body, and a plunger located within an interior of the generally hollow body. At least one of the annular float and the plunger is magnetic and configured to interact with the other of the annular float and the plunger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2014
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Mark T. ALLOTT, Joshua L. Seelye