Patents by Inventor Steven R. Storm

Steven R. Storm 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: 10406601
    Abstract: A heat exchanger comprises a seamless body, and the seamless body may include a substantially cylindrical configuration defining a radial direction, a circumferential direction, a longitudinal axis, a first cylindrical wall and a plurality of fins. Each fin may extend at least partially in the radial direction and helically along the longitudinal axis. Also, each fin may be at least partially hollow defining an internal flow passage, and each fin of the plurality of fins may be at least partially spaced away from an adjacent fin, defining an external flow passage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin L. Martin, Vivek Sundararaj, Paul Arthur Zwart, Ryan Antony Lozier, Steven R. Storm
  • Publication number: 20180345353
    Abstract: A heat exchanger comprises a seamless body, and the seamless body may include a substantially cylindrical configuration defining a radial direction, a circumferential direction, a longitudinal axis, a first cylindrical wall and a plurality of fins. Each fin may extend at least partially in the radial direction and helically along the longitudinal axis. Also, each fin may be at least partially hollow defining an internal flow passage, and each fin of the plurality of fins may be at least partially spaced away from an adjacent fin, defining an external flow passage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2017
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin L. Martin, Vivek Sundararaj, Paul Arthur Zwart, Ryan Antony Lozier, Steven R. Storm
  • Publication number: 20120096833
    Abstract: An exhaust aftertreatment module comprising a plurality of mounts for connecting the module to a surface. The mounts are arranged in a radial pattern around a central location of the module. The mounts also have a direction of travel aligned with a radial direction of expansion that passes through the central location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2010
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Dongming Tan, Mirza P. Baig, Rick E. Jeffs, Tetsu O. Velasquez, Umakanth Sakaray, Ramanlal M. Gandhi, Brandon J. Stephens, Steven R. Storm
  • Publication number: 20020175948
    Abstract: Designing engineering models using finite element analysis applications often involves the knowledge and memorization of numerous commands and codes to efficiently draw and analyze engineering models. If not done accurately, or if not done in a time efficient manner, unacceptable loss can occur because production deadlines are delayed or not met altogether, for example. The graphical user interface method and apparatus for interaction with finite element analysis applications represented in various embodiments makes use of the computer and finite element analysis applications very effective. The graphical user interface is based upon child windows with well-defined characteristics which allow a user to create, modify, and manipulation drawings in an efficient and timely manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2001
    Publication date: November 28, 2002
    Inventors: Eric W. Nielsen, Steven R. Storm