Patents by Inventor Ross Paul

Ross Paul 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: 11299002
    Abstract: A center link has a bolt portion contact pad extending longitudinally and transversely from the bolt portion, forming a bolt portion contact surface extending transversely, and defining a bolt portion contact surface transverse width that is less than the shaft portion transverse width. The center link also has a mushroom head portion contact pad extending longitudinally and transversely from the mushroom head portion, forming a mushroom head portion contact surface, and defining a mushroom head portion contact surface transverse width that is less than the shaft portion transverse width.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventor: Ross Paul Wietharn
  • Publication number: 20210129618
    Abstract: A center link has a bolt portion contact pad extending longitudinally and transversely from the bolt portion, forming a bolt portion contact surface extending transversely, and defining a bolt portion contact surface transverse width that is less than the shaft portion transverse width. The center link also has a mushroom head portion contact pad extending longitudinally and transversely from the mushroom head portion, forming a mushroom head portion contact surface, and defining a mushroom head portion contact surface transverse width that is less than the shaft portion transverse width.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2019
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventor: Ross Paul Wietharn
  • Patent number: 9897158
    Abstract: An isolation mount assembly comprises a resilient member defining a central aperture that defines a load axis and an annular depression about the load axis, and an adapter plate including an outer mechanical attachment structure that defines a first thickness and an inner attachment structure that is closer to the load axis than the outer attachment structure along a direction that is perpendicular to the load axis and that defines a second thickness. The inner attachment structure is disposed in the annular depression and the second thickness is at least twice the first thickness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Brett D. Ellen, Daniel Joshua Smith, Wen Zhong, Hong Lian, Matt Schwarzendruber, Ross Paul Wietharn, James D. Neirynck
  • Publication number: 20180003254
    Abstract: An isolation mount assembly comprises a resilient member defining a central aperture that defines a load axis and an annular depression about the load axis, and an adapter plate including an outer mechanical attachment structure that defines a first thickness and an inner attachment structure that is closer to the load axis than the outer attachment structure along a direction that is perpendicular to the load axis and that defines a second thickness. The inner attachment structure is disposed in the annular depression and the second thickness is at least twice the first thickness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2016
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Brett D. Ellen, Daniel Joshua Smith, Wen Zhong, Hong Lian, Matt Schwarzendruber, Ross Paul Wietharn, James D. Neirynck
  • Publication number: 20160093009
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a presentation offering one or more items is provided on a computing device and an offer for purchase of an item of the one or more items is received. In some instances, the offer for purchase identifies an offer amount. Payment method information related to a payment method is received and a request to authorize the payment method in a reserve amount can be transmitted. A confirmation that the payment method is authorized in the reserve amount can be received and a notification identifying the item and the first offer can be generated. The notification can include an option to respond to the first offer, in some instances, the option to respond can include an option to accept the first offer and an option to provide a counteroffer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2014
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Inventors: Jay Goldklang, Xiaodi Zhang, Ross Paul, Matthew Mason, Vadim Leyzerovich
  • Publication number: 20160092953
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a presentation offering an item for sale by a seller is provided on a computing device. An offer for purchase of the item including an offer amount and a buyer shipping address can be received. A notification identifying the item and the offer can be generated. The notification can include an option to respond to the offer with a request for an additional fee. An option to request a quote for the additional fee can be presented and a selection of the option to request a quote for the additional fee can be detected. A quote for the additional fee can be generated. A quote notification that includes the quote for the additional fee can be generated. The quote notification can include a first option to select the quote for the additional fee and a second option to provide a user quote for the additional fee.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2014
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Inventors: Vadim Leyzerovich, Xiaodi Zhang, Ross Paul, Matthew Mason, Jay Goldklang
  • Publication number: 20150238814
    Abstract: A method for performing pitch classification includes receiving, at a computing device, one or more pitch properties corresponding to a ball thrown by a pitcher. Pitcher information corresponding to the pitcher is also received. The pitcher information includes at least an identification of one or more pitches that are in a repertoire of the pitcher. A classification of the pitch is determined using at least a pitch classification algorithm, where the classification of the pitch is based at least in part on the one or more pitch properties and at least in part on the pitcher information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2014
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Applicant: MLB ADVANCED MEDIA, L.P.
    Inventors: Ross Paul, Cory Schwartz
  • Patent number: 8876638
    Abstract: A method for performing pitch classification includes receiving, at a computing device, one or more pitch properties corresponding to a ball thrown by a pitcher. Pitcher information corresponding to the pitcher is also received. The pitcher information includes at least an identification of one or more pitches that are in a repertoire of the pitcher. A classification of the pitch is determined using at least a pitch classification algorithm, where the classification of the pitch is based at least in part on the one or more pitch properties and at least in part on the pitcher information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: MLB Advanced Media, L.P.
    Inventors: Ross Paul, Cory Schwartz
  • Patent number: 8622644
    Abstract: A seal assembly and method of forming a seal assembly provides a seal body having reduced strain during use, thereby increasing service life. The seal body may be formed within certain parameters, such as ranges of height-to-thickness and offset-to-height ratios, which have been found to reduce strain. Additionally or alternatively, the seal body may be modified from an initial configuration to a pre-strained configuration by axially displacing an inner section of the seal with respect to an outer section of the seal, which also reduces strain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Dan J. Becker, Ross Paul Wietharn
  • Patent number: 8070143
    Abstract: A resilient mount including a first mounting member and a second mounting member is provided. The mount includes a first plurality of stiffening elements located between the first and second mounting members. At least a first stiffening element of the first plurality of stiffening elements is non-parallel to a second stiffening element of the first plurality of stiffening elements. Each of the first plurality of stiffening elements has a material thickness and an out-of-plane dimension that is greater than the material thickness. Each stiffening element of the first plurality of stiffening elements is substantially rigid so as to substantially limit the deformation of the stiffening element under load. The mount may also include a resilient material located between and coupled to adjacent stiffening elements of the first plurality of stiffening elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventor: Ross Paul Wietharn
  • Publication number: 20110293360
    Abstract: A seal assembly and method of forming a seal assembly provides a seal body having reduced strain during use, thereby increasing service life. The seal body may be formed within certain parameters, such as ranges of height-to-thickness and offset-to-height ratios, which have been found to reduce strain. Additionally or alternatively, the seal body may be modified from an initial configuration to a pre-strained configuration by axially displacing an inner section of the seal with respect to an outer section of the seal, which also reduces strain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2011
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Applicant: CATERPILLAR, INC.
    Inventors: Dan J. Becker, Ross Paul Wietharn
  • Publication number: 20110190912
    Abstract: A method for performing pitch classification includes receiving, at a computing device, one or more pitch properties corresponding to a ball thrown by a pitcher. Pitcher information corresponding to the pitcher is also received. The pitcher information includes at least an identification of one or more pitches that are in a repertoire of the pitcher. A classification of the pitch is determined using at least a pitch classification algorithm, where the classification of the pitch is based at least in part on the one or more pitch properties and at least in part on the pitcher information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2010
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Inventors: Ross Paul, Cory Schwartz
  • Publication number: 20070143925
    Abstract: This invention relates to a novel multiple position surgery table foot support. More particularly, this invention pertains to a multiple position foot support which can be clamped to a surgery table under the sterile drapes. A multiple position surgery table foot support comprising: (a) a frame which includes at least two foot positions; and (b) a mechanism attached to the frame for securing the foot support to a surgery table.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2005
    Publication date: June 28, 2007
    Applicant: Surgicool Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Ross Paul, Paul Sabiston
  • Patent number: 7201367
    Abstract: A resilient mount including a first mounting member and a second mounting member is provided. The mount may include a first plurality of stiffening elements located between the first and second mounting members. At least a first stiffening element may be non-parallel to a second stiffening element. The mount may also include a resilient material located between and coupled to adjacent stiffening elements of the first plurality of stiffening elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2007
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc
    Inventor: Ross Paul Wietharn
  • Publication number: 20040113338
    Abstract: A resilient mount including a first mounting member and a second mounting member is provided. The mount may include a first plurality of stiffening elements located between the first and second mounting members. At least a first stiffening element may be non-parallel to a second stiffening element. The mount may also include a resilient material located between and coupled to adjacent stiffening elements of the first plurality of stiffening elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2002
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Applicant: Caterpillar
    Inventor: Ross Paul Wietharn