Patents by Inventor Nicholas Edwin

Nicholas Edwin 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: 11946397
    Abstract: An engine system optionally including: a crankcase of an engine having a blow-by gas passing therethrough; a liquid source containing a liquid; and an oil separating apparatus in fluid communication with the blow-by gas. The oil separating apparatus having a coalescing filter to separate oil from the blow-by gas. Separate from the blow-by gas and the coalescing filter, the oil separating apparatus is in fluid communication with the liquid source to receive the liquid. The liquid is passed through the oil separating apparatus in a heat exchange relationship with the blow-by gas to maintain a desired temperature range for the blow-by gas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Rodney Allen Lawrence, Brandyn A. Stack, Joshua Amiel Lehe, Nicholas Edwin Wainscott, Eric John Forthofer
  • Patent number: 11454147
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems and methods are disclosed including an internal combustion engine. The internal combustion engine can include an engine block defining a combustion cylinder and a crankcase, a piston moveable within the combustion cylinder; a cylinder head coupled to the engine block adjacent to and in fluid communication with the combustion cylinder, and a purge system. The purge system can be in fluid communication with the crankcase. The purge system can supply air to the crankcase and to the cylinder head. The purge system can comprise a valve cover coupled to the cylinder head, a breather coupled to the valve cover, and a fumes disposal line coupled with the breather. The fumes disposal line can transport fumes from the breather and away from the cylinder head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas Edwin Wainscott, Kyle Robert Brewer, Rodney Allen Lawrence, Scott Byron Fiveland, Yongxian Gu
  • Publication number: 20220090526
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems and methods are disclosed including an internal combustion engine. The internal combustion engine can include an engine block defining a combustion cylinder and a crankcase, a piston moveable within the combustion cylinder; a cylinder head coupled to the engine block adjacent to and in fluid communication with the combustion cylinder, and a purge system. The purge system can be in fluid communication with the crankcase. The purge system can supply air to the crankcase and to the cylinder head. The purge system can comprise a valve cover coupled to the cylinder head, a breather coupled to the valve cover, and a fumes disposal line coupled with the breather. The fumes disposal line can transport fumes from the breather and away from the cylinder head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2020
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas Edwin Wainscott, Kyle Robert Brewer, Rodney Allen Lawrence, Scott Byron Fiveland, Yongxian Gu
  • Patent number: 10545066
    Abstract: A leak detection tool for a double walled fuel rail system is provided. The tool includes a body having a first end and a second end distal with respect to the first end. The tool includes a first passage extending from the first end at least partially towards the second end. The tool includes a second passage axially aligned with and extending from the first passage towards the second end. The tool includes a seat defined at an intersection of the first passage and the second passage. The tool also includes a sealing element provided in association with the seat within the second passage. The tool further includes a spring element provided within the second passage and in contact with the sealing element. The first end is configured to block fluid communication between outer passages of adjacent portions of the double walled fuel rail system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas Edwin Wainscott, Jack Albert Merchant, Andrew Loetz
  • Publication number: 20180172543
    Abstract: A leak detection tool for a double walled fuel rail system is provided. The tool includes a body having a first end and a second end distal with respect to the first end. The tool includes a first passage extending from the first end at least partially towards the second end. The tool includes a second passage axially aligned with and extending from the first passage towards the second end. The tool includes a seat defined at an intersection of the first passage and the second passage. The tool also includes a sealing element provided in association with the seat within the second passage. The tool further includes a spring element provided within the second passage and in contact with the sealing element. The first end is configured to block fluid communication between outer passages of adjacent portions of the double walled fuel rail system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2016
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas Edwin Wainscott, Jack Albert Merchant, Andrew Loetz
  • Patent number: 9999335
    Abstract: Embodiments include a mechanism for leveling or providing pad assistance to surface maintenance machines. The surface maintenance machine can include a frame, a plurality of wheels, a head assembly, and a head adjustment mechanism. The head adjustment mechanism can be positioned in line with and operatively coupled to a first portion of the head assembly, such that the first portion of the head assembly can be moved towards or away from the surface by adjusting the position of a fastener in a slot. Such embodiments are useful for leveling the head assembly to maintain an even degree of burnishing or providing pad assistance. Embodiments include methods of using such mechanisms for leveling or providing pad assist to surface maintenance machines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: Tennant Company
    Inventors: Justin Michael Clark, Nicholas Edwin Boers, Leo Jason Baker
  • Publication number: 20160235161
    Abstract: A shoe with a retractable heel in which the first members housing body, is cored by the second members threaded bolt, which is operated by a rotating motor attached in the first members cavity which turns a gear, which then rotates the threaded bolt and extracts and/or retracts the heels assembly when activated by the user's smart communication device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventor: Nicholas EDWIN
  • Publication number: 20150196183
    Abstract: Embodiments include a mechanism for leveling or providing pad assistance to surface maintenance machines. The surface maintenance machine can include a frame, a plurality of wheels, a head assembly, and a head adjustment mechanism. The head adjustment mechanism can be positioned in line with and operatively coupled to a first portion of the head assembly, such that the first portion of the head assembly can be moved towards or away from the surface by adjusting the position of a fastener in a slot. Such embodiments are useful for leveling the head assembly to maintain an even degree of burnishing or providing pad assistance. Embodiments include methods of using such mechanisms for leveling or providing pad assist to surface maintenance machines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2015
    Publication date: July 16, 2015
    Inventors: Justin Michael Clark, Nicholas Edwin Boers, Leo Jason Baker
  • Publication number: 20100250372
    Abstract: A method for facilitating electronic gifting transactions by a remote purchasing system and business yield management by a promotion configuring system. A customer user may remotely purchase a gift for a recipient, by selecting from available promotions through an interface in an electronic forum. The gift is available through electronic messaging to the recipient in real time or near real time to be redeemed at a designated business venue. A business user may customize promotions for a venue and make available promotions to customer users in real time or near real time. The business user may track, view, and manipulate statistical data related to the electronic gifting transactions in real time or near real time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2009
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Inventors: Matthew Anthony Smith, Nicholas Edwin Stewart
  • Patent number: 7431261
    Abstract: The pneumatic suspension apparatus 3 includes at least one pneumatic bag 4 for being attached with a vehicle between the vehicle frame and the vehicle seat for restricting the vehicle seat laterally and dampening vibrations; a regulator 6 pneumatically connected with the at least one pneumatic bag 4, where the regulator 6 adjusts the pressure in the at least one pneumatic bag 4; and a reservoir 8 pneumatically connected with the regulator 6. Optionally, a compressor 9 may be included to pressurize the reservoir 8. The compressor 9 may replace the reservoir 8 in supplying pressure to the pneumatic bag 4.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Inventors: Sean Kyle Irish, Nicholas Edwin Audino
  • Publication number: 20060165250
    Abstract: The “Double Meridian Rotating Acoustic Mounts” is made up of several major components; two chanalized polygonal shapes or rings and several pegs are placed on opposites sides of the mechanism. When complete it bears the accompaniment of a speaker unit. The mounts are currently being used in the industry today in World globe stands. These which require a spherical ball to be rotated while being supported usually in between the north and South Pole with a peg placed in a quarter moon bracket to support its movement and to allow the globe to spin. The bracket mount then allows the globe to rotate freely while being supported. Currently a speaker unit is widely used in the industry today in home and audio devices to produce sound generated by electromagnetic pulses entering its coils and magnets. The two devices are currently not associated, due to each having a separate function in aspects of mechanics and the other in electronics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2005
    Publication date: July 27, 2006
    Inventor: Nicholas Edwin
  • Publication number: 20050139414
    Abstract: The “Gyrating acoustical bearing brackets” is made up of two major components, a bearing ring mount and a speaker unit. The bearing mounts are currently being used in the industry today in mechanical devices, which require a cylindrical rod to be rotated while being supported usually in between its high stress areas generated by torque. The bearing mount then allows the rod to rotate freely while being supported along its high stress areas. Currently the speaker unit is widely used in the industry today in home and audio devices to produce sound generated my electromagnetic pulses entering its coils and magnets. The two devices are currently not associated, due to each having a separate function in aspects of mechanics and the other in electronics. The “Gyrating acoustical bearing brackets” combines the two separated field elements into a single apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2003
    Publication date: June 30, 2005
    Inventor: Nicholas Edwin