Patents by Inventor Kevin J. Weiss

Kevin J. Weiss 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: 20210189982
    Abstract: A powertrain for a machine includes an internal combustion engine, an aftertreatment system including a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) catalyst for treating exhaust gases from the internal combustion engine, and a continuously variable transmission operatively coupled to the internal combustion engine. An electronic controller can measure a catalyst temperature of the SCR catalyst and can inversely adjust an engine speed and a CVT output to selectively regulate a catalyst temperature of the SCR catalyst. In an embodiment, the CVT may be a hydro-mechanical transmission including a hydrostatic transmission and a mechanical transmission.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2019
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin J. Weiss, Paul R. Moore
  • Publication number: 20160250593
    Abstract: An aftertreatment assembly is disclosed. The aftertreatment assembly includes a housing including an inlet and an outlet. A chamber is disposed downstream of the inlet, and is axially to the inlet. At least one bank of catalyst module is disposed downstream of the chamber, and is extending laterally from the chamber. A plenum is disposed over the chamber, and is extending laterally from the at least one bank of catalyst module. At least one first sealing member is disposed between the at least one bank of catalyst module and the chamber and the plenum. The at least one first sealing member having a first portion and a second portion between the plenum and the chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2016
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin J. Weiss, Chiranjeevi Mangamuri, Scott M. Peters, Cory A. Brown, David A. Akers
  • Publication number: 20160032810
    Abstract: An exhaust gas aftertreatment system includes an exhaust conduit having an inner wall, and a mixer mounted inside the exhaust conduit. The exhaust conduit defines a passage along a length of the exhaust conduit for exhaust gas flow therethrough. The mixer includes first bars coupled to second bars. Each first bar includes deflectors on a straight section, a first end, and a second end. The one or more of the first bars include a curved section at the first end and the second end. Each second bar includes a straight section, a third end, and a fourth end. The one or more of the second bars include a curved section at the third end and the fourth end. The mixer is mounted inside the exhaust conduit by coupling the curved section of the first bar and the second bar to the inner wall of the exhaust conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew M. Denis, Timur Trubnikov, Umakanth Sakaray, Kevin J. Weiss, Chiranjeevi Mangamuri, Nagaraju Manchikanti
  • Patent number: 8850801
    Abstract: A catalytic converter and muffler including a housing having an inlet disposed between a first end and a second end of the housing to introduce exhaust gases into an inlet chamber. A plurality of first exhaust treatment banks disposed between the inlet and the first end of the housing to allow the exhaust gases flow towards the first end from the inlet chamber into an end chamber. A mixing tube to direct the exhaust gases towards the second end from the end chamber into a flow distributor and a plurality of second exhaust aftertreatment banks and flow into an outlet chamber. At least one resonator chamber defined within the housing to attenuate noise in the exhaust gases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Mirza P. Baig, Kevin J. Weiss, Raymond U. Isada, Stephan D. Roozenboom
  • Publication number: 20140208723
    Abstract: A catalytic converter and muffler including a housing having an inlet disposed between a first end and a second end of the housing to introduce exhaust gases into an inlet chamber. A plurality of first exhaust treatment banks disposed between the inlet and the first end of the housing to allow the exhaust gases flow towards the first end from the inlet chamber into an end chamber. A mixing tube to direct the exhaust gases towards the second end from the end chamber into a flow distributor and a plurality of second exhaust aftertreatment banks and flow into an outlet chamber. At least one resonator chamber defined within the housing to attenuate noise in the exhaust gases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2013
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Mirza P. Baig, Kevin J. Weiss, Raymond U. Isada, Stephan D. Roozenboom
  • Publication number: 20140208724
    Abstract: An aftertreatment system of an engine is disclosed. The aftertreatment system includes a housing. The aftertreatment system also includes a Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) catalyst provided within the housing. The aftertreatment system further includes an exhaust duct associated with the SCR catalyst. The aftertreatment system includes a sampling flute provided within the exhaust duct. The aftertreatment system also includes a NOx sensor at least partly enclosed by a first end of the sampling flute. The aftertreatment system further includes a spring member. The spring member is joined to the sampling flute and the exhaust duct.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2014
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew M. Denis, James D. Peltier, Kevin J. Weiss