Patents by Inventor Peter M. Zuehls

Peter M. Zuehls 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).

  • IDLER WHEEL ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20140091615
    Abstract: An idler wheel assembly for a track-type machine includes a circular body. The circular body includes a central hub portion, an annular flange portion integral with the central hub portion, and a circumferential rim portion to define an annular cavity along with the central hub portion and the annular flange portion. A sound dampening coating provided on the circular body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2012
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel I. Knobloch, John M. Plouzek, Jay H. Cline, Aaron K. Amstutz, David W. McKeever, Peter M. Zuehls
  • Machine housing component with acoustic media grille and method of attenuating machine noise
    Patent number: 7201254
    Abstract: Air flow openings in a machine housing facilitate air exchange with a machine, but may become outlets for machine noise. In order to protect a machine from possibly damaging elements while facilitating air exchange and attenuating machine noise, the present disclosure includes a machine that is, at least, partially surrounded by a machine housing. An acoustic media grille is positioned adjacent to at least a portion of the machine housing. The acoustic media grille and the portion of the machine housing both define air flow openings that, at least partially, correspond with one another to form an at least partially unobstructed air flow path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2007
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc
    Inventors: Michael A. Redmann, Peter M. Zuehls, Jim K. Carroll, Ping Zhang, Peyman Agahi