Patents by Inventor Mandar A. Joshi

Mandar A. Joshi 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: 20250059904
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems and methods are disclosed including an internal combustion engine. The internal combustion engine can include an engine block and a cylinder head. The engine block can define an inlet passage and a plurality of cylinder jackets in fluid communication in series. The engine block can include one or more passages from each of the plurality of cylinder jackets. The cylinder head can be mounted to the engine block and can include an outlet passage and a plurality of lower cylinder head jackets. The one or more passages can be in fluid communication with respective ones the plurality of lower cylinder head jackets. A diameter of the one or more passages in fluid communication with one of the plurality of cylinder jackets differs from diameters of the one or more passages in fluid communication with others of the plurality of cylinder jackets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2023
    Publication date: February 20, 2025
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Suresh Babu Chennagowni, Mandar A. Joshi, Siyi Zhou
  • Patent number: 11725606
    Abstract: A funnel or drain back seal and systems, assemblies, components, kits, and methods thereof can comprise a body defining an opening that extends from a top of the body to a bottom of the body; a head portion that extends outward from the top of the body; and a flap or lip that extends outward from the bottom of the body. The opening can be adapted to pass draining oil from the top of the body to the bottom of the body for supply into an engine block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Suresh B. Chennagowni, Mandar A. Joshi, Benjamin D. Stoltzfus, Pradeep Chapagain, Gregory O. Potts
  • Publication number: 20230146189
    Abstract: The technical solutions described herein pertain to apparatus and methods for accurately determining in cricket whether a ball is above the waist, shoulder, or head of a batter standing upright at the popping crease. Thus, certain embodiments of the technical solutions described herein provide apparatus and methods for accurately determining in cricket whether a ball is a no-ball, a wide-ball, or a legal ball. Certain embodiments of the technical solutions described herein also pertain to determining whether a legal ball is a bouncer. Particularly, the technical solutions described herein provide apparatus and methods for objectively determining in cricket whether a ball is a no-ball, a wide-ball, or a legal ball.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2022
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Inventor: Mandar A. Joshi
  • Publication number: 20220364525
    Abstract: A funnel or drain back seal and systems, assemblies, components, kits, and methods thereof can comprise a body defining an opening that extends from a top of the body to a bottom of the body; a head portion that extends outward from the top of the body; and a flap or lip that extends outward from the bottom of the body. The opening can be adapted to pass draining oil from the top of the body to the bottom of the body for supply into an engine block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2021
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Suresh B. CHENNAGOWNI, Mandar A. JOSHI, Benjamin D. STOLTZFUS, Pradeep CHAPAGAIN, Gregory O. POTTS
  • Patent number: 8434457
    Abstract: Various fuel injection systems and fuel injectors are disclosed that provide varying cooling rates for fuel injectors connected in series to fuel supply and drain rail. The local cooling rate for each injector is manipulated to balance the heat flux or heat transfer across the injectors disposed along the rail. The cooling rates may be manipulated by varying sizes of openings or slots in the nozzle case, by varying annular spaces disposed between the nozzle case and the portion of the injector body that houses the actuator and solenoid assembly, and by varying the size of annular spaces disposed between the nozzle case and the cylinder head. Strategic placement of slots in the nozzle case that direct more flow at the portion of the injector body that houses the actuator and solenoid assembly may also be employed. As a result, the operating temperatures of fuel injectors connected in series to a fuel rail can be manipulated and moderated so the downstream injectors are not prone to overheating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Dana R. Coldren, Eric L. Rogers, Fergal M. O'Shea, Lifeng Wang, Mandar A. Joshi
  • Publication number: 20110315118
    Abstract: Various fuel injection systems and fuel injectors are disclosed that provide varying cooling rates for fuel injectors connected in series to fuel supply and drain rail. The local cooling rate for each injector is manipulated to balance the heat flux or heat transfer across the injectors disposed along the rail. The cooling rates may be manipulated by varying sizes of openings or slots in the nozzle case, by varying annular spaces disposed between the nozzle case and the portion of the injector body that houses the actuator and solenoid assembly, and by varying the size of annular spaces disposed between the nozzle case and the cylinder head. Strategic placement of slots in the nozzle case that direct more flow at the portion of the injector body that houses the actuator and solenoid assembly may also be employed. As a result, the operating temperatures of fuel injectors connected in series to a fuel rail can be manipulated and moderated so the downstream injectors are not prone to overheating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2010
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Applicant: CATERPILLAR, INC.
    Inventors: Dana R. Coldren, Eric L. Rogers, Fergal M. O'Shea, Lifeng Wang, Mandar A. Joshi
  • Patent number: 7552719
    Abstract: A solenoid assembly is disclosed. The solenoid assembly has a housing having a cavity disposed therein. The solenoid assembly also has a unitary stator having a plurality of separated portions. The separated portions are held together by at least one lip located on an outer periphery of the stator. The stator is sized to fit within the cavity disposed in the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Mandar A. Joshi, Harish Krishnaswamy, Dana R. Coldren, Nadeem N. Bunni
  • Publication number: 20090139491
    Abstract: A solenoid assembly is disclosed. The solenoid assembly has a housing having a cavity disposed therein. The solenoid assembly also has a unitary stator having a plurality of separated portions. The separated portions are held together by at least one lip located on an outer periphery of the stator. The stator is sized to fit within the cavity disposed in the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2007
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Inventors: Mandar A. Joshi, Harish Krishnaswamy, Dana R. Coldren, Nadeem N. Bunni