Patents by Inventor Riley A. Albers
Riley A. Albers 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).
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Publication number: 20240011249Abstract: A work implement for a construction machine includes a collection member, a first side wall, a second side wall, and a plate member coupled to the collection member, the first side wall, and the second side wall. The collection member, the first side wall, the second side wall, and the plate member together define a hollow space. Further, at least one of the first side wall, the second side wall, and the plate member define an opening that communicates with the hollow space. The work implement further includes a sensor mounting system including a cover, a plurality of mechanical fasteners adapted to couple the cover with the work implement, and a sensor mounted on the cover. Upon coupling of the cover with the first side wall, the sensor is partially received within the hollow space.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2022Publication date: January 11, 2024Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Riley A. Albers, David Michael Worth
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Publication number: 20230313486Abstract: An actuated shear pin includes an actuator and pin body coupled to the actuator. The actuator selectively configures the pin body in a locking configuration or a stowed configuration. In the locking configuration, the pin body is placed in a travel path of two components configured to move relative to each other, to inhibit such relative movement. In the stowed configuration, the pin body is out of the travel path, thereby allowing the two components to move relative to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2022Publication date: October 5, 2023Applicant: Caterpillar Underground Mining Pty Ltd.Inventors: Riley A. Albers, Jason P. Wigg, Dennis W. Dicker, Rowan T. Franks, Robert A. Herold, Steven R. Krause, Fuaad A. Sayeed, Brodie L. Thompson
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Patent number: 11680381Abstract: A hydraulic system for controlling an implement on a work machine may include a hydraulic reservoir, a hydraulic pump in fluid communication with the reservoir, a central valve in fluid communication with the pump and configured for controlling the implement, a load sense pressure relief system, and a controller. The controller may be configured for controlling the central valve and the load sense pressure relief system and selecting between operating the hydraulic system at a first pressure and a second pressure based on a factor relating to implement position.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2021Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: Caterpillar Underground Mining Pty. Ltd.Inventors: Riley A. Albers, David R. Evans, William N. O'Neill, Jason P. Wigg, Jeffrey K. Berry, James T. Ferrier
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Patent number: 11668068Abstract: A bucket for an underground loading machine includes an opened bucket front and a concaved bucket back. To provide abrasive wear resistance, the bucket includes a paddle plate joined to the bucket underside of the bucket floor. The paddle plate can have a trumpet-shape tapering from flared forward edge to a plate tail disposed toward the concaved bucket back. The bucket may be configured as a wedge bottomed bucket and include a plurality of spacer wedges disposed between and spacing apart the bucket underside and the paddle plate.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2020Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: Caterpillar Underground Mining Pty. Ltd.Inventor: Riley A. Albers
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Patent number: 11661723Abstract: A hydraulic system for controlling an implement on a work machine may include a hydraulic reservoir, a hydraulic pump in fluid communication with the reservoir, a central valve in fluid communication with the pump and configured for controlling the implement, a pressure relief system arranged in fluid communication with the hydraulic pump and the central valve, and a controller. The controller may be configured for controlling the hydraulic pump, the central valve and the pressure relief system and selecting between operating the hydraulic system at a first pressure and a second pressure based on a factor relating to implement position.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2021Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: Caterpillar Underground Mining Pty. Ltd.Inventors: Riley A. Albers, David R. Evans, William N. O'Neill, Edward William Mate, Fuaad Ahmed Sayeed, Jason P. Wigg, James T. Ferrier, Jeffrey K. Berry
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Publication number: 20230160419Abstract: An actuated shear pin includes an actuator and pin body coupled to the actuator. The actuator selectively configures the pin body in a locking configuration or a stowed configuration. In the locking configuration, the pin body is placed in a travel path of two components configured to move relative to each other, to inhibit such relative movement. In the stowed configuration, the pin body is out of the travel path, thereby allowing the two components to move relative to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2021Publication date: May 25, 2023Applicant: Caterpillar Underground Mining Pty Ltd.Inventors: Riley A. Albers, David M. Worth
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Publication number: 20220213664Abstract: A hydraulic system for controlling an implement on a work machine may include a hydraulic reservoir, a hydraulic pump in fluid communication with the reservoir, a central valve in fluid communication with the pump and configured for controlling the implement, a load sense pressure relief system, and a controller. The controller may be configured for controlling the central valve and the load sense pressure relief system and selecting between operating the hydraulic system at a first pressure and a second pressure based on a factor relating to implement position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2021Publication date: July 7, 2022Applicant: Caterpillar Underground Mining Pty. Ltd.Inventors: Riley A. Albers, David R. Evans, William N. O'Neill, Jason P. Wigg, Jeffrey K. Berry, James T. Ferrier
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Publication number: 20210277623Abstract: A bucket for an underground loading machine includes an opened bucket front and a concaved bucket back. To provide abrasive wear resistance, the bucket includes a paddle plate joined to the bucket underside of the bucket floor. The paddle plate can have a trumpet-shape tapering from flared forward edge to a plate tail disposed toward the concaved bucket back. The bucket may be configured as a wedge bottomed bucket and include a plurality of spacer wedges disposed between and spacing apart the bucket underside and the paddle plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2020Publication date: September 9, 2021Applicant: Caterpillar Underground Mining Pty. Ltd.Inventor: Riley A. Albers
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Patent number: 10995470Abstract: A service pin assembly for a machine includes a service pin and a tray for retaining the service pin. The tray is attachable to a frame of the machine, and is pivotable relative to the frame between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the tray facilitates a storage of the service pin with the machine. In the second position, the tray facilitates an engagement of the service pin with a lift arm of the machine and the frame to restrict a relative movement between the frame and the lift arm.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2018Date of Patent: May 4, 2021Assignee: Caterpillar Underground Mining Pty. Ltd.Inventors: Adam Richard Vail, Jeffery Mohamed Othman, Riley Albers, Kamesh Gopal
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Patent number: 10927523Abstract: A lift arm for a loader can comprise a pivot end section extending along a first axis and including a first pin hole defining an origin at the intersection of x- and y-axes, a bucket end section extending along a second axis and including a second pin hole located a first distance away from the origin on the y-axis, and a hump section connecting the pivot and bucket end sections comprising a lifting cylinder coupler section including a third pin hole located a second distance away from the y-axis and a torque tube coupling section.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2019Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Riley A. Albers, Steven D. Springer, Rowan T. Franks, David R. Evans
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Publication number: 20200263386Abstract: A lift arm for a loader can comprise a pivot end section extending along a first axis and including a first pin hole defining an origin at the intersection of x- and y-axes, a bucket end section extending along a second axis and including a second pin hole located a first distance away from the origin on the y-axis, and a hump section connecting the pivot and bucket end sections comprising a lifting cylinder coupler section including a third pin hole located a second distance away from the y-axis and a torque tube coupling section.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2019Publication date: August 20, 2020Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Riley A. Albers, Steven D. Springer, Rowan T. Franks, David R. Evans
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Publication number: 20200011023Abstract: A service pin assembly for a machine includes a service pin and a tray for retaining the service pin. The tray is attachable to a frame of the machine, and is pivotable relative to the frame between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the tray facilitates a storage of the service pin with the machine. In the second position, the tray facilitates an engagement of the service pin with a lift arm of the machine and the frame to restrict a relative movement between the frame and the lift arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2018Publication date: January 9, 2020Applicant: Caterpillar Underground Mining Pty. Ltd.Inventors: Adam Richard Vail, Jeffery Mohamed Othman, Riley Albers, Kamesh Gopal
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Publication number: 20170145746Abstract: Ladders and methods for assembling ladders are disclosed herein. A disclosed example ladder includes a mount, a frame including a step, an aperture defined in at least one of the mount and the frame, a lug positioned in the aperture to pivotably and translatably connect the mount and the frame, and a plate. The disclosed ladder also includes a saddle positioned to engage the plate to releasably secure the frame to the mount. The frame can, thus, be displaced from the mount in response to a force to avoid breakage.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2015Publication date: May 25, 2017Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Thomas A. Meyen, Charles T. Hudson, Riley A. Albers, Jared E. Louis
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Publication number: 20150191079Abstract: A fluid tank with a base assembly, a first wall extension member, and a second wall extension member, is provided. The base assembly includes a base member, a first wall, and a second wall. A first end of the base member is integrally attached to the first wall and a second end of the base member is integrally attached to the second wall. Each of the first wall and the second wall includes a stepped portion and a stiffener portion. The first wall extension member includes a first end with a stepped portion and a second end, which is in a first fitted engagement with the stepped portion of the first wall. The second wall extension member includes a first end with a stepped portion and a second end. The second end is in a second fitted engagement with the stepped portion of the second wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2015Publication date: July 9, 2015Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Thomas A. Meyen, Jared E. Louis, Kaushik G. Patel, Chad C. Stollenwerk, Riley A. Albers
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Publication number: 20140318892Abstract: A four-bar linkage ladder is used to provide access to the cab of a mobile machine. The ladder is light enough for manual operation and may include a spring assembly, but avoids the need for the electric, pneumatic, or hydraulic actuators of prior art moveable ladders. The ladder swings from bumper height to an ergonomically desirable height for access and egress and allows passage over uneven terrain without ground contact.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2013Publication date: October 30, 2014Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Thomas Meyen, Riley Albers, Jared E. Louis
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Patent number: D818232Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2016Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Colin Weisenfeld, Riley Albers, Ohidul Islam, Scott Miller