Patents by Inventor Thomas G. Pusch

Thomas G. Pusch 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: 11458953
    Abstract: An electronic control unit to control an engine control module of an engine is disclosed. The electronic control unit may receive a machine input associated with the engine. The electronic control unit may select, based on the machine input, a lug mapping from a plurality of lug mappings for controlling a load of the engine. The electronic control unit may control, using the lug mapping, power output of the engine and power to a propulsion module of the machine to satisfy a drawbar power/torque threshold and steering power torque threshold associated with the machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Kuras, Tony Arida, Matthew Garnett, Thomas G. Pusch, Lance Cowper
  • Publication number: 20210179071
    Abstract: An electronic control unit to control an engine control module of an engine is disclosed. The electronic control unit may receive a machine input associated with the engine. The electronic control unit may select, based on the machine input, a lug mapping from a plurality of lug mappings for controlling a load of the engine. The electronic control unit may control, using the lug mapping, power output of the engine and power to a propulsion module of the machine to satisfy a drawbar power/torque threshold and steering power torque threshold associated with the machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2019
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Kuras, Tony Arida, Matthew Garnett, Thomas G. Pusch, Lance Cowper
  • Patent number: 8869523
    Abstract: A control system for use with a machine having an engine is disclosed. The control system may have a cooling circuit, a heat exchanger associated with the cooling circuit, and a sensor configured to generate a signal indicative of a temperature of the cooling circuit. The cooling system may also have a fan mechanically driven by the engine to direct air through the cooling circuit, and a controller in communication with the sensor and the engine. The controller may be configured to adjust a speed of the engine based on the signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Chadwick, Jared P. Johnson, Gregory G. Hermann, Thomas G. Pusch
  • Publication number: 20120260867
    Abstract: A control system for use with a machine having an engine is disclosed. The control system may have a cooling circuit, a heat exchanger associated with the cooling circuit, and a sensor configured to generate a signal indicative of a temperature of the cooling circuit. The cooling system may also have a fan mechanically driven by the engine to direct air through the cooling circuit, and a controller in communication with the sensor and the engine. The controller may be configured to adjust a speed of the engine based on the signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2011
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Inventors: Michael J. Chadwick, Jared P. Johnson, Gregory G. Hermann, Thomas G. Pusch
  • Patent number: 7946276
    Abstract: A fuel injector is disclosed. The fuel injector includes an injector valve needle and a valve actuation assembly including a stator, an armature, and a valve, the valve in fluid communication with the injector valve needle. A stator protection device is positioned between the stator and at least a portion of the armature. The stator protection device is configured to prevent contact between the stator and the armature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas G. Pusch, David E. Martin, David Y. Chang
  • Publication number: 20090242667
    Abstract: A fuel injector is disclosed. The fuel injector includes an injector valve needle and a valve actuation assembly including a stator, an armature, and a valve, the valve in fluid communication with the injector valve needle. A stator protection device is positioned between the stator and at least a portion of the armature. The stator protection device is configured to prevent contact between the stator and the armature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2008
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas G. Pusch, David E. Martin, David Y. Chang
  • Publication number: 20080295806
    Abstract: An engine comprises a block, a piston, a head, a fuel injector, and a sleeve. The block includes at least one bore. The piston is configured to reciprocate within the bore. The head is coupled to the block and defines with the block and the piston a combustion chamber. The fuel injector is coupled to the head and is configured to deliver fuel to the combustion chamber. The fuel injector includes an actuator extending between a first axial position and a second axial position along a longitudinal axis of the fuel injector. The sleeve is coupled between the head and the fuel injector and extends between a third axial position and a fourth axial position along the axis of the fuel injector. The area between the first and second axial positions at least partially overlaps the area between the third and fourth axial positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2007
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: David Y. Chang, David J. Lin, Thomas G. Pusch