Patents by Inventor Nathan French

Nathan French 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: 11702255
    Abstract: A fluid container cap includes a connection structure, a dispensing connector, and a movable restrictor that adjusts flow through the container cap is disclosed. A fluid container cap includes a connection structure, a dispensing connector, a restrictor, and a valve that is movably adjustable to alter fluid flow through the container cap is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: Diversey, Inc.
    Inventors: Derk Reilink, David Hall, Gregory R. Alcott, Nathan French, Paul Larson
  • Publication number: 20220332475
    Abstract: A fluid container cap comprising a connection structure, a dispensing connector, and a restrictor, wherein the restrictor adjusts flow through the container cap is disclosed. A fluid container cap comprising a connection structure, a dispensing connector, a restrictor, and a valve, wherein the valve is movably adjustable to alter fluid flow through the container cap is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2022
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Inventors: Derk Reilink, David Hall, Gregory R. Alcott, Nathan French, Paul Larson
  • Patent number: 9056582
    Abstract: A visual indication system for a machine is provided. The visual indication system includes an output module configured to be displayed at an external location relative to an internal portion of a cabin of the machine and configured to provide a visual indication viewable. The visual indication system also includes a controller communicably coupled to the output module. The controller is configured to receive a signal indicative of a parking status and an implement status of the machine. Further, the controller is configured to determine a locked state associated with the parking status and the implement status. The controller is configured to transmit the visual indication of the determined locked state to the output module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Keegan W. Roach, Nathan French, Brad R. Van De Veer, Andrew J. Kieser, Robert L. Powers, Thomas E. Beccue, Michael D. Valerio
  • Publication number: 20150035659
    Abstract: A visual indication system for a machine is provided. The visual indication system includes an output module configured to be displayed at an external location relative to an internal portion of a cabin of the machine and configured to provide a visual indication viewable. The visual indication system also includes a controller communicably coupled to the output module. The controller is configured to receive a signal indicative of a parking status and an implement status of the machine. Further, the controller is configured to determine a locked state associated with the parking status and the implement status. The controller is configured to transmit the visual indication of the determined locked state to the output module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2013
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Keegan W. Roach, Nathan French, Brad R. Van De Veer, Andrew J. Kieser, Robert L. Powers, Thomas E. Beccue, Micheal D. Valerio
  • Publication number: 20070261747
    Abstract: A manually actuated cartridge valve assembly (15) has a main body (31), a valve assembly (33), and an end assembly (35). Disposed within an internal cavity (107) of the end assembly (35) is a rotary member (109) that rotates about an axis (115) when a handle (29) is manually actuated. The axis (115) is substantially perpendicular to the axis (73) of the spool valve (49). The rotary member (109) has at least one axial end (117) that extends through the outer surface of the end assembly (35) and attaches to the handle (29). The movement of the handle (29) defines a plane of movement (147), which is selectively rotatable about the axis (73) to a desired orientation (149). A locking member (99) is selectively operably associated with the end assembly (35) to restrict rotation of the plane of movement (147).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2006
    Publication date: November 15, 2007
    Inventors: Tam Huynh, Nathan French
  • Publication number: 20060213562
    Abstract: A relief valve assembly (27) for use with first (15) and second (21) conduits, one communicating high pressure. The assembly comprises a housing (29,33) defining first (45) and second (47) ports, and a poppet seat (49). A poppet member (43) and the housing define a spring chamber (55), and a spring (39) is disposed to bias the poppet member toward the seat. The poppet member defines a shuttle cavity (51), a shuttle passage (53) communicating from the cavity to the spring chamber, and the poppet defining a seat (57), and a fluid passage (61P) communicating with the first port, and a seat (59), and a second fluid passage (63) communicating with the second port. A shuttle valve assembly (71,73,75) is provided, whereby the fluid pressure in whichever of the ports is at lower pressure is communicated to the spring chamber and adds to the force of the biasing spring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2005
    Publication date: September 28, 2006
    Inventors: Robert Jacobson, Nathan French, Tam Huynh, Christopher Lodermeier, Brian Behm