Patents by Inventor Kegan J. Luick

Kegan J. Luick 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).

  • Patent number: 10662865
    Abstract: A method of remanufacturing a prechamber assembly includes determining a width W of an original circumferential weld bead that extends around and joins a proximal end of an outer peripheral wall of a prechamber housing and a distal end of an outer peripheral wall of a body assembly, cutting through the weld bead in order to separate the prechamber housing from the body assembly, and removing material from an outer peripheral portion of a distal end portion of the body assembly. The method includes removing the material in an axial direction parallel to the central axis of the prechamber assembly for a distance that is from 2.5-3 times the width W.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Curtis J. Graham, Timothy S. Graham, Kegan J. Luick, Larry D. Bright
  • Publication number: 20180141170
    Abstract: A method to restore a cast iron part is provided. The method includes providing the cast iron part with an impaired surface. The method further includes depositing a layer of repair material on the impaired surface of the cast iron part. The method further includes exposing the layer of repair material to heat to generate a cladding layer. The method further includes cooling the cladding layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2016
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Tomasz J. CHOJNACKI, Kegan J. LUICK
  • Publication number: 20180058305
    Abstract: A method of remanufacturing a prechamber assembly includes determining a width W of an original circumferential weld bead that extends around and joins a proximal end of an outer peripheral wall of a prechamber housing and a distal end of an outer peripheral wall of a body assembly, cutting through the weld bead in order to separate the prechamber housing from the body assembly, and removing material from an outer peripheral portion of a distal end portion of the body assembly. The method includes removing the material in an axial direction parallel to the central axis of the prechamber assembly for a distance that is from 2.5-3 times the width W.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Curtis J. Graham, Timothy S. Graham, Kegan J. Luick, Larry D. Bright
  • Publication number: 20160046092
    Abstract: A cutter system configured to sever elastomeric material of a non-pneumatic tire may include a cutter including a mounting fixture and a blade coupled to the mounting fixture. The cutter system may further include a driver assembly operably coupled to the mounting fixture of the cutter. The driver assembly may include a support member, and a cross-member operably coupled to the mounting fixture and the support member. The driver assembly may further include a first actuator operably coupled to the cross-member and the mounting fixture of the cutter, wherein the first actuator is configured to rotate the mounting fixture of the cutter relative to the cross-member. The driver assembly may further include a second actuator operably coupled to the cross-member and the support member, wherein the second actuator is configured to move the cross-member, such that the cutter reciprocates along a first axis relative to the support member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2014
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.
    Inventors: Christopher A. Kinney, Kegan J. Luick, Jarrod D. Moss, David J. Colantoni, Kevin L. Martin, Daniel J. Pierce
  • Publication number: 20160046091
    Abstract: A cutter may be configured to sever elastomeric material of a non-pneumatic tire. The cutter may include a mounting fixture configured to be operably coupled to an actuator, and a guide associated with the mounting fixture. The guide may include an elongated rod like member having a longitudinal axis. The cutter may further include a blade configured to sever the elastomeric material, wherein the blade is operably coupled to the guide and extends along the longitudinal axis of the guide. The blade may have a cutting edge remote from the mounting fixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2014
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.
    Inventors: Christopher A. Kinney, Benjamin J. Rasmussen, Kegan J. Luick, Timothy S. Graham, Jarrod D. Moss, David J. Colantoni, Kevin L. Martin, James M. Gerstenkorn
  • Publication number: 20150159585
    Abstract: A method for repairing a cast component having a damaged area is provided. The method includes scanning an area adjacent to the damaged area to create a scan. The method includes forming a dam with a void. The void has a profile corresponding to the scan. The method includes positioning the dam adjacent to the damaged area. The method includes heating the cast component. The method includes introducing a repair material into the dam. The method also includes cooling the cast component. The method further includes removing an excess material from the cast component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2013
    Publication date: June 11, 2015
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher A. Kinney, Benjamin J. Rasmussen, Kegan J. Luick, Trent A. Simpson, Bradley Rice, Thomas Parnell, Curtis J. Graham