Patents by Inventor Kevin L. Bruch

Kevin L. Bruch 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: 20100212300
    Abstract: A method of operating an engine system comprising operating a first cylinder group at a first number of strokes per combustion cycle, operating a second cylinder group at a second number of strokes per combustion cycle, the second number of strokes per cycle being different than the first number of strokes per cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2010
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Scott B. Fiveland, James J. Driscoll, Kevin L. Bruch
  • Patent number: 6752125
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for controlling an engine having a first maximum power rating based on at least a first predetermined operating condition of the engine. A first sensor transmits a first signal as a function of the engine operating at a predetermined operating condition other than the first predetermined operating condition. A control device receives the first signal and transmits a power signal to the engine as a function of the first signal. The power signal may, by itself, or in conjunction with other signals, cause the engine to produce a quantity of power in excess of the first maximum power rating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2004
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc
    Inventors: Kevin L. Bruch, Geoffrey D. Ginzel, Michael J. Reinhart, Rodney M. Shurman
  • Patent number: 6609496
    Abstract: An engine controller regulates fuel flow to an internal combustion engine based on sensed air flow and sensed engine operational parameters. The engine controller includes a speed sensor, a power sensor, an airflow meter and a controller unit. The speed sensor generates an engine speed signal representative of sensed engine speed, the power sensor generates an output power signal representative of sensed engine output power and the airflow meter generates an actual airflow signal representative of sensed airflow. The controller unit is responsive to the engine speed signal, the output power signal and the actual airflow signal and develops a command signal for an air-fuel mixer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc
    Inventors: Kevin L. Bruch, Robert J. Maxson, Geoffrey D. Ginzel
  • Publication number: 20030111045
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for controlling an engine having a first maximum power rating based on at least a first predetermined operating condition of the engine. A first sensor transmits a first signal as a function of the engine operating at a predetermined operating condition other than the first predetermined operating condition. A control device receives the first signal and transmits a power signal to the engine as a function of the first signal. The power signal may, by itself, or in conjunction with other signals, cause the engine to produce a quantity of power in excess of the first maximum power rating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2002
    Publication date: June 19, 2003
    Inventors: Kevin L. Bruch, Geoffrey D. Ginzel, Michael J. Reinhart, Rodney M. Shurman
  • Patent number: 6226981
    Abstract: A fuel system for a gas engines has exhaust gas monitors for signals (p, T, V) related to exhaust gas mass flow with an air to fuel controller that acts to adjust the intake of a gaseous fuel, which can vary widely in composition, to maintain a desired level of exhaust gas mass flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2001
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin L. Bruch, Peter Neuenschwander