Patents by Inventor Robert E. Riedel

Robert E. Riedel 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).

  • Mounting bracket for electronic control modules
    Patent number: 8985539
    Abstract: A modular assembly for mounting electronic control modules is disclosed. The modular assembly comprises a generally planar bracket having a main portion having a first side and a second side opposite of the first side, and at least mounting three feet extending from said main portion. At least four mounting points are located near a perimeter of each of the first and second surfaces. At least one electronic control module is attached to the mounting points on the first surface and at least one electronic control module is attached to the mounting points on the second surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Robert E. Riedel, Kevin Urquhart
  • Transmission and hoist control arrangement
    Patent number: 8979208
    Abstract: An input device for a machine is provided. The input device includes a lever which is operable to select from a plurality of transmission modes of the machine. Further, a hoisting input device is disposed on the lever. The hoisting input device is operable to select from a plurality of hoisting functions associated with a payload carrier of the machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Keegan W. Roach, Bryan E. Copeland, Todd B. Smith, Robert T. Cameron, Robert E. Riedel
  • TRANSMISSION AND HOIST CONTROL ARRANGEMENT
    Publication number: 20140191559
    Abstract: An input device for a machine is provided. The input device includes a lever which is operable to select from a plurality of transmission modes of the machine. Further, a hoisting input device is disposed on the lever. The hoisting input device is operable to select from a plurality of hoisting functions associated with a payload carrier of the machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2013
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Keegan W. Roach, Bryan E. Copeland, Todd B. Smith, Robert T. Cameron, Robert E. Riedel
  • MOUNTING BRACKET FOR ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES
    Publication number: 20140131536
    Abstract: A modular assembly for mounting electronic control modules is disclosed. The modular assembly comprises a generally planar bracket having a main portion having a first side and a second side opposite of the first side, and at least mounting three feet extending from said main portion. At least four mounting points are located near a perimeter of each of the first and second surfaces. At least one electronic control module is attached to the mounting points on the first surface and at least one electronic control module is attached to the mounting points on the second surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2012
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Robert E. Riedel, Kevin Urquhart
  • Trim Assembly with Air Duct and Handle
    Publication number: 20130292970
    Abstract: A trim assembly including a housing member, a complementary member, and a handle. The housing member and the complementary member cooperate to form a channel having an inlet that may be fluidly coupled to the outlet of a ventilation system of a machine. The channel provides airflow from the ventilation system to the interior of a cab of the machine by way of ventilation openings in the housing member. The handle is disposed toward the interior of the cab, the handle being adapted to be secured through at least the housing member to the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2012
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Robert E. Riedel, Gregory J. Parsons, Kevin Urquhart