Patents by Inventor R. Ried

R. Ried 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).

  • Publication number: 20150217218
    Abstract: A filter element is disclosed. The filter element includes an angled first end cap and a second end cap, each having angled surfaces. The first and second end caps each include an inner sidewall and an outer sidewall projecting longitudinally from the respective angled surfaces. The outer sidewall is axially spaced apart from the inner sidewall. Further, the inner sidewall defines a centrally disposed through-hole on the respective first and second end caps. The filter element also includes a filter media disposed between the first and second end caps. A first and a second locking mechanism are respectively provided on the first and second end caps. Further, the second locking mechanism of the filter element is configured to abut completely with the first locking mechanism of another filter element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2014
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Vincent Caliendo, Jeffrey R. Ries, Bryant A. Morris
  • Publication number: 20150209699
    Abstract: A filter element may include a tubular member including an end portion at least partially defining an inlet port configured to provide flow communication to a filter medium of the filter element, and at least partially defining an outlet port configured to provide flow communication from the filter medium. The filter element may further include a filter medium associated with the tubular element, and an end cap associated with the end portion of the tubular member and the filter medium. The end cap may include a plate transverse to the longitudinal axis of the tubular member, and a sealing wall coupled to the plate and extending transverse to the plate. The sealing wall may include a seal portion configured to be compressed between a filter canister and a portion of a filter base to provide a seal between the filter canister and the portion of the filter base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2014
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Bryant A. MORRIS, Jeffrey R. Ries
  • Publication number: 20150198071
    Abstract: A fluid delivery system includes a fluid reservoir having an inlet screen and a main reservoir filter. The fluid reservoir is adapted to enclose a fluid therewithin and includes a reservoir body forming a reservoir volume that is fluidly connected to an inlet conduit, a supply conduit, and a return conduit. The inlet screen is disposed fluidly along the inlet conduit and adapted to filter a fluid provided to fill the reservoir through the inlet conduit. The main reservoir filter is disposed fluidly along the supply conduit and adapted to filter a fluid drawn from the reservoir volume and provided through the supply conduit to a pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2014
    Publication date: July 16, 2015
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Jason W. Hudgens, Theron J. Cassidy, Jeffrey R. Ries, Lynsey Hart
  • Publication number: 20150194071
    Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to nutritional analysis and recommendations, including systems and methods that provide personalized approaches for analyzing nutrient intake levels and for generating recommendations that are responsive to a user's current nutritional intake and the user's nutrition-related goals. The systems and methods also provide personalized analysis and recommendation for other areas or activities, including applications to exercise adherence, sleep adherence, mediation adherence, and general wellness assessment. Each of these areas or activities can be assessed alone or in combination with one or more other areas or activities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Publication date: July 9, 2015
    Inventors: George B. Bennett, Daniel R. Ries, Stefany A. Shaheen, Chesley M. Chen, Emily P. Stone, Robert V. Mathews
  • Patent number: 9011153
    Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to nutritional analysis and recommendations, including systems and methods that provide personalized approaches for analyzing nutrient intake levels and for generating recommendations that are responsive to a user's current nutritional intake and the user's nutrition-related goals. The systems and methods also provide personalized analysis and recommendation for other areas or activities, including applications to exercise adherence, sleep adherence, mediation adherence, and general wellness assessment. Each of these areas or activities can be assessed alone or in combination with one or more other areas or activities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Good Measaures, LLC
    Inventors: George B. Bennett, Daniel R. Ries, Stefany A. Shaheen, Chesley M. Chen, Emily P. Stone, Robert V. Mathews
  • Patent number: 8973760
    Abstract: A canister filter system includes a base, a canister attachable to the base, and a fluid separator filter having filter media positioned inside the canister. A drain engages and forms a seal with the filter in a closed position. In an open position, the drain allows fluid to be removed from the canister. The structure of the filter is such that the filter may more efficiently separate fluids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignees: Advanced Filtration Systems, Inc, Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey R. Ries, Christopher Joseph Salvador, Randall W. Heibenthal, Dennis M. Deedrich, Richard J. Eisenmenger
  • Publication number: 20140284286
    Abstract: A system and method for filtering fuel using a fuel filtration system are disclosed. The fuel filtration system may include a fuel filter, a siphon mechanism and a filter shaft. A first end of the filter shaft may be connected to the fuel filter and a second end of the filter shaft may be connected to the siphon mechanism, each of the fuel filter, the siphon mechanism and the filter shaft may be positioned within a fuel tank. Fuel within the fuel tank may be filtered using the fuel filtration system by a siphon action.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2013
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey R. Ries, Christopher L. Armstrong, John R. Jones, Daniel R. Ibrahim
  • Publication number: 20140284266
    Abstract: A filter element includes a substantially cylindrical center tube having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a central longitudinal axis. The filter element also includes filter media extending circumferentially around and longitudinally along the center tube, and a plate connected to the center tube proximate the first end. The plate includes an orifice and a cap. The orifice includes a pilot feature configured to locate the filter element at a single circumferential position relative to the longitudinal axis, the cap extending from a top surface of the plate toward the second end and having an inner wall configured to mate with a drain plug. In such embodiments, the orifice and the cap are disposed radially inward of an inner circumference of the center tube, and at least one of the orifice and the cap extends circumferentially around an additional longitudinal axis spaced radially from the central longitudinal axis of the center tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Nathaniel R. KAMP, Mark T. Allott, Jeffrey R. Ries
  • Publication number: 20140231366
    Abstract: A system and method for filtering fuel within a fuel tank is disclosed. A dual fuel filtration system may include a first fuel filter connected to a fuel tank opening of the fuel tank, the first fuel filter removing a first type of contaminant from fuel entering the fuel tank opening to obtain a fuel cleared to a first level. The dual fuel filtration system may also include a second fuel filter positioned below the first fuel filter and in fluid communication with a fuel outlet nozzle, the second fuel filter filtering a second type of contaminant from the fuel cleared to the first level to obtain a fuel cleared to a second level passing through the fuel outlet nozzle. The dual fuel filtration system may additionally include an interface portion connecting the first fuel filter and the second fuel filter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2013
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey R. Ries, Christopher L. Armstrong, John R. Jones
  • Publication number: 20140230315
    Abstract: A filtered fuel system in a fuel system is disclosed. The filtered fuel system may include a strainer connected to a fuel tank opening of a fuel tank, the strainer removing a first type of contaminant. The filtered fuel system may additionally include a fuel filter positioned within a sump of the fuel tank, the fuel filter filtering a second type of contaminant and connected to a filter opening of the fuel tank through a filter shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2013
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey R. Ries, Christopher L. Armstrong, John R. Jones
  • Publication number: 20140174070
    Abstract: A liquid and air separator includes a housing having a sloped floor and a domed roof, an adaptor, a spacer, a deflector having a plurality of perforations thereon, and a plurality of breathers, each of the plurality of breathers having a stepped portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Isaiah Olateru, Mark Allott, Jeffrey R. Ries, Lynsey Hart
  • Publication number: 20140172619
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, an aircraft sales tool may receive identification of a base aircraft, at least one equipment option, a number of passengers, and a geographic location from a customer. A configuration assessment engine may estimate a range of a configured aircraft based on the received identification of a base aircraft, at least one equipment option, a number of passengers, and a geographic location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2012
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC.
    Inventors: Andrew J. Zahasky, Michael Mason, Keith L. Croney, Jerome R. Ries, Richard P. Lefrancois, II, Michael A. Gralish
  • Publication number: 20130312706
    Abstract: A fuel system for an engine is disclosed. The fuel system may have a filter, a pump, and a conduit fluidly connected between the filter and the pump. The fuel system may also have a manifold, and a valve movable to direct a first portion of a fuel flow discharged from the pump into the manifold and a remaining second portion of the fuel flow discharged from the pump into the conduit. The fuel system may additionally have a flow-disruption reducer disposed within the conduit between the filter and a discharge location of the remaining second portion of the fuel flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2012
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventors: Christopher J. SALVADOR, Patrick W. Savage, JR., Mark T. Allott, Jeffrey R. Ries, Ken C. Adams
  • Patent number: 8419938
    Abstract: An endcap including a first plate member including a radial inner portion, a radial outer portion, and defining a longitudinal axis. The endcap also includes a flange disposed between the radial inner and outer portions of the first plate member and projecting axially along the longitudinal axis in a first direction. The endcap also includes a first seal member disposed adjacent the flange. The first seal includes a first portion thereof engaged with an axial facing surface of the first plate member and a second portion thereof engaged with a radially facing surface of the flange. The endcap further includes a second plate member disposed radially outward of the radial outer portion and a second seal member disposed adjacent the second plate member including at least a portion thereof axially spaced from the axially facing surface of the first plate member in a second direction along the longitudinal axis opposite the first direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignees: Catepillar Inc., Advanced Filtration Systems Inc., Donaldson Company Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey R. Ries, Christopher J. Salvador, Randall W. Heibenthal, Dennis M. Deedrich, David B. Harder, John R. Hacker, Richard J. Eisenmenger
  • Publication number: 20120312759
    Abstract: A fuel system having a fuel tank and a fuel filter is disclosed. The fuel filter is disposed within the fuel tank and connected to a fuel tank opening, the fuel filter including a filter basket, a perforated tube positioned within the filter basket and a filter cartridge connected to an access cover and extending partially within the perforated tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2011
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Applicant: CATERPILLAR, INC.
    Inventors: Jeffrey R. Ries, Christopher L. Armstrong, John R. Jones, Kevin L. Martin
  • Publication number: 20120080372
    Abstract: A canister filter system includes a base, a canister attachable to the base, and a fluid separator filter having filter media positioned inside the canister. A drain engages and forms a seal with the filter in a closed position. In an open position, the drain allows fluid to be removed from the canister. The structure of the filter is such that the filter may more efficiently separate fluids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2011
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.
    Inventors: Jeffrey R. Ries, Christopher J. Salvador, Randall W. Heibenthal, Dennis M. Deedrich, Richard J. Eisenmenger
  • Patent number: 6993852
    Abstract: A setting gauge (G) determines the thickness of a spacer (22) which gives the correct setting for a pair of tapered roller bearings (B1, B2) that are mounted in opposition to accommodate relative rotation between machine components (S, H). The gauge has a base (50) which at one end fits against a surface (12) to which the spacer is to be applied, and at its other end holds one of the races (32) of the bearing (B2) remote from the other race (30) which remains in its operating position. In addition, the gauge has a pair of gauge elements (52, 54), one of which fits against a conical envelope along the remote race and the other of which fits against an identical conical envelope on the race which remains in its operating position, in effect, projecting the conical envelope defined by the in-place race out of the bearing to a remote location so that measurements may be taken from the bearing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2006
    Assignee: The Timken Company
    Inventors: Daniel T. Russell, Mark R. Ries
  • Publication number: 20050281284
    Abstract: The invention relates to a system and method for broadcasting VoIP messages. In one respect, embodiments of the invention utilize random delays to disguise the automated nature of the messaging source. In another respect, embodiments of the invention are configured to persist when error messages are encountered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2004
    Publication date: December 22, 2005
    Inventors: Choon Shim, R. Ried, Dongwook Shin
  • Patent number: 6814243
    Abstract: A filter assembly with a replaceable filter element and a reusable filter housing, which incorporates a locking mechanism to ensure that the filter system will not be operated without a filter element installed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc
    Inventors: Aaron K. Amstutz, David C. Becktel, Jeffrey R. Ries, Kevin K. Socha
  • Publication number: 20040060185
    Abstract: A setting gauge (G) determines the thickness of a spacer (22) which gives the correct setting for a pair of tapered roller bearings (B1, B2) that are mounted in opposition to accommodate relative rotation between machine components (S, H). The gauge has a base (50) which at one end fits against a surface (12) to which the spacer is to be applied, and at its other end holds one of the races (32) of the bearing (B2) remote from the other race (30) which remains in its operating position. In addition, the gauge has a pair of gauge elements (52, 54), one of which fits against a conical envelope along the remote race and the other of which fits against an identical conical envelope on the race which remains in its operating position, in effect, projecting the conical envelope defined by the in-place race out of the bearing to a remote location so that measurements may be taken from the bearing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2003
    Publication date: April 1, 2004
    Inventors: Daniel T Russell, Mark R. Ries