Patents by Inventor Michael C. GATS

Michael C. GATS 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).

  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEASURING ASH DEPOSIT LEVELS IN A PARTICULATE FILTER
    Publication number: 20120234169
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method and apparatus for measuring ash deposit levels in a particulate filter comprising at least one cell. One or more indicator components is inserted into the at least one cell so as to lie upon any deposits contained therein. Radiation is emitted from a radiation source into the cell, and the position of the one or more indicator components is detected on the basis of the emitted radiation. The deposit level within the cell is then calculated on the basis of the position of the one or more indicator components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: David PAINTER, Steven F. MEISTER, Michael C. GATS