Patents by Inventor Matthew T. Hansen

Matthew T. Hansen 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).

  • Lubrication Distribution System for Machine with Kinematic Linkages
    Publication number: 20230392348
    Abstract: A machine including a first kinematic joint, wherein the first kinematic joint is lubricated based on a first schedule and a second kinematic joint, wherein the second kinematic joint is lubricated based on a second schedule. The first schedule is different than the second schedule. A lubricant pump is configured to pump a lubricant and a distribution valve is in communication with the lubricant pump. The distribution valve has a first fluid outlet configured to supply the lubricant from the lubricant pump to the first kinematic joint and a second fluid outlet configured to supply the lubricant from the lubricant pump to the second kinematic joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2022
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Dragos Marinescu, Brian C. Howson, Matthew J. Fritzke, Matthew T. Hansen
  • MOUNTING ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20160237644
    Abstract: A mounting assembly of a machine is disclosed. The mounting assembly including a bracket having a first portion adapted to mount an engine. The first portion having a first surface having an annular opening. A second portion is adapted for lifting operations. The second portion having a first end connected to the first portion, and a second end having an annular opening. The second portion is adapted to attach to a frame assembly of the machine. The bracket is manufactured as a single component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: John G. Benson, William J. Hurst, Matthew T. Hansen, Jiping Jiang, Michael A. Brewer, Rajendra P. Vavilala, Amory R. Diccion, Brian C. Howson, Jose M. Lopez
  • Ground engaging machine having articulation hitch, and method
    Patent number: 8596666
    Abstract: A ground engaging machine includes a first and a second frame unit, and an articulation hitch coupling together the first and second frame units. The articulation hitch includes a pin, a first and a second bearing positioned about the pin, and abutting a first and a second axial side of an annular protrusion of a hitch plate in one of the first and second frame units. A clamping mechanism of the articulation hitch clamps the first and second bearings between first and second clamping components, such that they are preloaded against the annular protrusion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew T. Hansen, Brian C. Howson, Christopher Carpenter, David R. Shields
  • Ground Engaging Machine Having Articulation Hitch, And Method
    Publication number: 20130313806
    Abstract: A ground engaging machine includes a first and a second frame unit, and an articulation hitch coupling together the first and second frame units. The articulation hitch includes a pin, a first and a second bearing positioned about the pin, and abutting a first and a second axial side of an annular protrusion of a hitch plate in one of the first and second frame units. A clamping mechanism of the articulation hitch clamps the first and second bearings between first and second clamping components, such that they are preloaded against the annular protrusion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2012
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: CATERPILLAR, INC.
    Inventors: Matthew T. Hansen, Brian C. Howson, Christopher Carpenter, David R. Shields