Patents by Inventor Kris E. Seitz

Kris E. Seitz 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).

  • Payload carrying machine and dump body linkage
    Patent number: 10882434
    Abstract: Described herein are illustrative payload carrying machines and dump body linkage. An example vehicle can include a frame and a dump body movable relative to the frame. In the example vehicle, an articulation mechanism can be connected to both the dump body and the frame. The articulation mechanism can be a four-link system including a first pair of links can be coupled to the frame and dump body and a second pair of links can be coupled to the frame and dump body. The second pair of links can be longer than the first pair of links.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: Caterpillar Global Mining LLC
    Inventors: Christopher C. Cusack, Kris E. Seitz, Daniel R. Hettinger
  • PAYLOAD CARRYING MACHINE AND DUMP BODY LINKAGE
    Publication number: 20190337437
    Abstract: Described herein are illustrative payload carrying machines and dump body linkage. An example vehicle can include a frame and a dump body movable relative to the frame. In the example vehicle, an articulation mechanism can be connected to both the dump body and the frame. The articulation mechanism can be a four-link system including a first pair of links can be coupled to the frame and dump body and a second pair of links can be coupled to the frame and dump body. The second pair of links can be longer than the first pair of links.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2018
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Applicant: Caterpillar Global Mining LLC
    Inventors: Christopher C. Cusack, Kris E. Seitz, Daniel R. Hettinger
  • Modular exhaust system
    Patent number: 9140155
    Abstract: A modular exhaust system is disclosed for treating the exhaust from a fossil fuel powered prime mover; the exhaust system includes bricks, inserts placed inside of the bricks and funnels to direct exhaust through various flow paths in order to treat the exhaust.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Mary Jill Trumper, Christopher A. Willey, Kris E. Seitz, Andrew D. Hill, Thomas N. Brooks, Jr., Troy A. Shawgo
  • MODULAR EXHAUST SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20140353064
    Abstract: A modular exhaust system is disclosed for treating the exhaust from a fossil fuel powered prime mover; the exhaust system includes bricks, inserts placed inside of the bricks and funnels to direct exhaust through various flow paths in order to treat the exhaust.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2013
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Inventors: Mary Jill Trumper, Christopher A. Willey, Kris E. Seitz, Andrew D. Hill, Thomas N. Brooks, JR., Troy A. Shawgo
  • Air cooling system for electric drive machine
    Patent number: 7992663
    Abstract: An electric drive machine includes an internal combustion engine remotely coupled to an electrical power generator, which is electrically connected to an electrical components system. The electrical components system is electrically connected to a pair of electric drive motors that are configured to drive wheels of the electric drive machine. A cooling system includes a blower fluidly connected to, and positioned downstream of, the electrical components system. The blower is fluidly connected to, and positioned upstream of, the electrical power generator and the pair of electric drive motors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew D. Hill, Mary Jill Trumper, Kris E. Seitz, Sanjeev Bharani, Cameron T. Lane, Thomas N Brooks, Jr.
  • Air cooling system for electric drive machine
    Publication number: 20090266632
    Abstract: An electric drive machine includes an internal combustion engine remotely coupled to an electrical power generator, which is electrically connected to an electrical components system. The electrical components system is electrically connected to a pair of electric drive motors that are configured to drive wheels of the electric drive machine. A cooling system includes a blower fluidly connected to, and positioned downstream of, the electrical components system. The blower is fluidly connected to, and positioned upstream of, the electrical power generator and the pair of electric drive motors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2008
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Inventors: Andrew D. Hill, Mary Jill Trumper, Kris E. Seitz, Sanjeev Bharani, Cameron T. Lane, Thomas N. Brooks, JR.