Patents by Inventor Scott A. Ullrich

Scott A. Ullrich 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: 11216600
    Abstract: A polish analysis platform is disclosed. The polish analysis platform may receive a set of parameters for a proposed engine. The set of parameters may include: a quantity of hours of operation for the proposed engine, and a power output for the proposed engine. The polish analysis platform may determine an end of injection for the proposed engine based on the set of parameters. The polish analysis platform may generate a virtual instance of the proposed engine. The virtual instance may be configured with the end of injection. The polish analysis platform may simulate operation of the proposed engine using the virtual instance. Output of simulating the operation of the proposed engine may include a liner polish of a liner. The polish analysis platform may perform one or more manufacturing-related actions regarding the proposed engine based on the output of simulating the operation of the proposed engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Brandon Bowditch, Scott Ullrich
  • Publication number: 20200293628
    Abstract: A polish analysis platform is disclosed. The polish analysis platform may receive a set of parameters for a proposed engine. The set of parameters may include: a quantity of hours of operation for the proposed engine, and a power output for the proposed engine. The polish analysis platform may determine an end of injection for the proposed engine based on the set of parameters. The polish analysis platform may generate a virtual instance of the proposed engine. The virtual instance may be configured with the end of injection. The polish analysis platform may simulate operation of the proposed engine using the virtual instance. Output of simulating the operation of the proposed engine may include a liner polish of a liner. The polish analysis platform may perform one or more manufacturing-related actions regarding the proposed engine based on the output of simulating the operation of the proposed engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2019
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Brandon BOWDITCH, Scott ULLRICH
  • Patent number: 5522261
    Abstract: A fluid flow direction and velocity monitor, particularly useful in monitoring pressure differentials between a controlled environment and its surroundings, includes a heated thermal sensor situated between upstream and downstream cold thermal sensors within a channel. The heated thermal sensor provides a pressure differential or fluid flow velocity signal. The pair of cold thermal sensors are utilized to provide both temperature compensation and fluid flow direction. The pressure differential and direction signals are combined by the circuitry to yield a single digital direction and pressure signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 4, 1996
    Assignee: Alnor Instrument Company
    Inventors: Stephen F. Grover, Scott A. Ullrich, Edward Montividas, Frederico Chu