Patents by Inventor Neil A. Roth

Neil A. Roth 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: 8858282
    Abstract: A marine propulsion system is for propelling a marine vessel in water. The system comprises a marine vessel and an outboard motor that is coupled to the marine vessel. The outboard motor has a first inlet that receives intake air for combustion. A second inlet is located on the hull of the marine vessel and a conduit conveys the intake air from the second inlet on the marine vessel to the first inlet on the outboard motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Brunswick Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas S. Lonnborg, Neil A. Rothe, Randall J. Poirier
  • Publication number: 20130280970
    Abstract: A marine propulsion system is for propelling a marine vessel in water. The system comprises a marine vessel and an outboard motor that is coupled to the marine vessel. The outboard motor has a first inlet that receives intake air for combustion. A second inlet is located on the hull of the marine vessel and a conduit conveys the intake air from the second inlet on the marine vessel to the first inlet on the outboard motor. The system comprises an outboard motor that is coupled to a marine vessel, and that comprises an exhaust gas relief outlet that is located above the water when the outboard motor is at idle speed. A conduit conveys exhaust gas from the exhaust gas relief outlet to a discharge outlet located on the marine vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventors: Daniel E. Clarkson, John J. Litjens, Thomas S. Lonnborg, Neil A. Rothe, Randall J. Poirier
  • Publication number: 20130273793
    Abstract: A marine propulsion system is for propelling a marine vessel in water. The system comprises a marine vessel and an outboard motor that is coupled to the marine vessel. The outboard motor has a first inlet that receives intake air for combustion. A second inlet is located on the hull of the marine vessel and a conduit conveys the intake air from the second inlet on the marine vessel to the first inlet on the outboard motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2012
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Applicant: BRUNSWICK CORPORATION
    Inventors: Thomas S. Lonnborg, Neil A. Rothe, Randall J. Poirier
  • Patent number: 8538645
    Abstract: A control system for a mobile machine is disclosed. The control system may have an engine configured to propel the mobile machine, at least one operator input device configured to indicate a desired engine speed and a desired mode of operation, and a controller in communication with the engine and the at least one operator input device. The controller may be configured to make a comparison of a current torque of the engine to an available torque, and to selectively adjust a speed of the engine from the desired engine speed based on the desired mode of operation and based on the comparison.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Randall T. Anderson, Todd R. Farmer, Neil A. Roth
  • Patent number: 8435090
    Abstract: A marine drive comprises a gear case housing a vertical driveshaft that rotates a generally horizontal propulsor shaft in a forward direction upon operational engagement with a forwardly rotatable gear and a rearward direction upon operational engagement with a rearwardly rotatable gear. A lubricant exclusion cover is disposed between the forwardly and rearwardly rotatable gears so as to limit churning of lubricant by at least one of the forwardly and rearwardly rotatable gears.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: Brunswick Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas S. Lonnborg, Randall J. Poirier, Neil A. Rothe
  • Publication number: 20110320095
    Abstract: A control system for a mobile machine is disclosed. The control system may have an engine configured to propel the mobile machine, at least one operator input device configured to indicate a desired engine speed and a desired mode of operation, and a controller in communication with the engine and the at least one operator input device. The controller may be configured to make a comparison of a current torque of the engine to an available torque, and to selectively adjust a speed of the engine from the desired engine speed based on the desired mode of operation and based on the comparison.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2010
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Inventors: Randall T. ANDERSON, Todd R. Farmer, Neil A. Roth
  • Publication number: 20100299032
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method for controlling an engine are disclosed. Control means (122) may control a power output of an engine (102) configured for propelling a machine. Detection means (128) may detect a reverse driving direction operation of said machine. The control means are arranged for controlling the power output of said engine in response to detecting said reversed driving direction operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2008
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.
    Inventor: Neil A. Roth
  • Patent number: 7306018
    Abstract: A tree harvesting apparatus is provided. The harvesting apparatus comprises a frame member, a cutting device mounted to the frame member, and at least one cutting member attached to the cutting device. A tree accumulation member is also provided and overlays at least a portion of the cutting device. Also provided is a tree securing device for securing at least one tree on the tree accumulation member, and an adjustment device for automatically adjusting the position of the tree securing device relative to the frame member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Keith B. Hicks, Neil A. Roth, Dennis D. Wetterich
  • Patent number: 7198530
    Abstract: The support structure for an outboard motor provides a connection bar between an engine support structure and a steering structure. A tubular outer member is spaced apart from the attachment bar and connected to the attachment bar with an elastomeric member. Vibration isolation and consistency of deformation is achieved through the interaction of the individual elements of the structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Assignee: Brunswick Corporation
    Inventors: Neil A. Rothe, Daniel P. Klawitter
  • Patent number: 6899575
    Abstract: The present invention provides a water pump in addition to the impeller system of a marine propulsion system. This allows the water pump to operate independently of the impeller if a clutch is provided which disconnects the impeller from torque transmitting relation with an engine. When a clutch is not provided, the independent water pump of the present invention allows the marine propulsion system to be operated at a lower idle speed than would otherwise be possible because the impeller is not relied upon for a flow of cooling water to the engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2005
    Assignee: Brunswick Corporation
    Inventors: Neil A. Rothe, Thomas S. Lonnborg, Ricky G. Jaeger
  • Publication number: 20040112463
    Abstract: A tree harvesting apparatus is provided. The harvesting apparatus comprises a frame member, a cutting device mounted to the frame member, and at least one cutting member attached to the cutting device. A tree accumulation member is also provided and overlays at least a portion of the cutting device. Also provided is a tree securing device for securing at least one tree on the tree accumulation member, and an adjustment device for automatically adjusting the position of the tree securing device relative to the frame member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2002
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Inventors: Keith B. Hicks, Neil A. Roth, Dennis D. Wetterich
  • Publication number: 20040112466
    Abstract: In a forestry operation, it is desirable to associate certain information, such as size, species, owner, or the like, with individual logs. Logs are normally stored for a time before processing, and an operator must be able to select certain logs meeting predetermined characteristics from the plurality of stored logs. The present invention provides a method and apparatus for labeling logs in such a way that the information associated with each log may be read from a remote location and the operator need not travel to each log to determine the characteristics of that log.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2002
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Inventors: Neil A. Roth, Dennis D. Wetterich
  • Patent number: H2012
    Abstract: An improved braked or snubbed joint assembly for use for supporting a grapple, clam shell or like device, is disclosed. The present braked or snubbed joint assembly includes a first member including an element defining an elongate cylindrical bore therethrough having a central axis, and first and second outwardly tapered or conical convex axial end faces. A second member having first and second arms defining a space therebetween receives the first member, and an axial pin rotatably joins the first member and the second member. The second member includes an element located in the space which has a correspondingly tapered or conical concave axial end face positioned in spaced opposed relation to the first outwardly tapered or conical convex axial end face and the second arm includes an element located in the space which has a correspondingly tapered or conical concave axial end face positioned in spaced opposed relation to the second outwardly tapered or conical convex axial end face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2002
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventor: Neil A. Roth
  • Patent number: D333822
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1993
    Assignee: V Band Corporation
    Inventors: Tom Hughes, Neil A. Roth