Patents by Inventor Mark D. Fabry

Mark D. Fabry 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: 7530913
    Abstract: A hydromechanical transmission having an input member, a hydrostatic transmission, and a mechanical transmission. The mechanical transmission includes first and second synchronizing assemblies for synchronizing at least one of a first or second output member with a combined output speed from the input member and the hydrostatic transmission. First and second clutch assemblies alternately engage to transfer power from the synchronized output member to a final drive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Mark D. Fabry, Michael G. Cronin
  • Patent number: 7530914
    Abstract: A hydromechanical transmission having an input member, a hydrostatic transmission, and a mechanical transmission. The mechanical transmission includes first and second synchronizing assemblies for synchronizing at least one of a first or second output member with a combined output speed from the input member and the hydrostatic transmission. First and second clutch assemblies alternately engage to transfer power from the synchronized output member to a final drive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Mark D. Fabry, Michael G. Cronin
  • Patent number: 7340339
    Abstract: An exemplary power management system may include a power source configured to receive a fuel supply and a transmission driveably engaged with the power source. A control system communicates with the power source and the transmission and is configured to determine a fuel supply limit associated with a desired speed of the power source. The fuel supply limit may be determined from a fuel curve associated with the machine. The control system is operative to modify at least a portion of the fuel curve based on a load condition of the power source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Mark D. Fabry, Thad T. Litkenhus, Samuel R. Freesmeyer, Peter A. Brown, Robert U. Murray
  • Patent number: 6866605
    Abstract: A power train assembly includes an input member drivingly engaged by a power source, at least one output member and at least one gear assembly. The output member is driveably connected to the input member through the gear assembly. A brake assembly is engaged with the output member and a casing is configured to enclose the gear assembly and the brake assembly. The casing includes a main chamber in communication with at least one storage chamber and a reservoir. The storage chamber is adapted to receive a flow of lubrication fluid from the reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2005
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc
    Inventor: Mark D. Fabry
  • Patent number: 6766886
    Abstract: A brake apparatus includes a brake disk secured to a shaft and a reaction plate secured to a housing. The brake apparatus further includes a fluid actuated piston which urges the brake disk against the reaction plate to slow rotation of the shaft and an adjustment member positioned by the piston. The brake apparatus yet further includes a spring interposed between the adjustment member and the piston. The piston positions the adjustment member relative to the brake disk when fluid is applied to said piston. The spring urges the piston away from the adjustment member and brake disk when fluid pressure is removed from the piston.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2004
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Randall R. Bendtsen, Jens M. Erp, Mark D. Fabry, Alan D. Gustafson, Cary J. Lyons
  • Publication number: 20040000450
    Abstract: A power train assembly includes an input member drivingly engaged by a power source, at least one output member and at least one gear assembly. The output member is driveably connected to the input member through the gear assembly. A brake assembly is engaged with the output member and a casing is configured to enclose the gear assembly and the brake assembly. The casing includes a main chamber in communication with at least one storage chamber and a reservoir. The storage chamber is adapted to receive a flow of lubrication fluid from the reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2002
    Publication date: January 1, 2004
    Inventor: Mark D. Fabry
  • Publication number: 20030037998
    Abstract: A brake apparatus includes a brake disk secured to a shaft and a reaction plate secured to a housing. The brake apparatus further includes a fluid actuated piston which urges the brake disk against the reaction plate to slow rotation of the shaft and an adjustment member positioned by the piston. The brake apparatus yet further includes a spring interposed between the adjustment member and the piston. The piston positions the adjustment member relative to the brake disk when fluid is applied to said piston. The spring urges the piston away from the adjustment member and brake disk when fluid pressure is removed from the piston.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2002
    Publication date: February 27, 2003
    Inventors: Randall R. Bendtsen, Jens M. Erp, Mark D. Fabry, Alan D. Gustafson, Cary J. Lyons