Patents by Inventor Timothy S. Graham

Timothy S. Graham 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: 10792737
    Abstract: A cutting tool for removing material from an engine block structure includes an engine block structure support sized to receive the engine block structure, a platform having a longitudinal dimension and a width dimension, and a cutting assembly supported on the platform and movable in a longitudinal direction along an adjustable rail, and movable in a direction approximately orthogonal to the longitudinal direction, the cutting assembly including a rotary cutter. The cutting tool also includes an alignment mechanism including an engagement structure configured to secure the cutting assembly to one of a plurality of predetermined positions on the adjustable rail, and an adjustment mechanism for moving the adjustable rail and cutting assembly in the longitudinal direction to position the rotary cutter to a desired position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy Killingbeck, Kyle R. Corn, Timothy S. Graham, Gregory L. Lambert
  • Publication number: 20200298322
    Abstract: A cutting tool for removing material from an engine block structure includes an engine block structure support sized to receive the engine block structure, a platform having a longitudinal dimension and a width dimension, and a cutting assembly supported on the platform and movable in a longitudinal direction along an adjustable rail, and movable in a direction approximately orthogonal to the longitudinal direction, the cutting assembly including a rotary cutter. The cutting tool also includes an alignment mechanism including an engagement structure configured to secure the cutting assembly to one of a plurality of predetermined positions on the adjustable rail, and an adjustment mechanism for moving the adjustable rail and cutting assembly in the longitudinal direction to position the rotary cutter to a desired position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2019
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy Killingbeck, Kyle R. Corn, Timothy S. Graham, Gregory L. Lambert
  • Patent number: 10662865
    Abstract: A method of remanufacturing a prechamber assembly includes determining a width W of an original circumferential weld bead that extends around and joins a proximal end of an outer peripheral wall of a prechamber housing and a distal end of an outer peripheral wall of a body assembly, cutting through the weld bead in order to separate the prechamber housing from the body assembly, and removing material from an outer peripheral portion of a distal end portion of the body assembly. The method includes removing the material in an axial direction parallel to the central axis of the prechamber assembly for a distance that is from 2.5-3 times the width W.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Curtis J. Graham, Timothy S. Graham, Kegan J. Luick, Larry D. Bright
  • Publication number: 20180058305
    Abstract: A method of remanufacturing a prechamber assembly includes determining a width W of an original circumferential weld bead that extends around and joins a proximal end of an outer peripheral wall of a prechamber housing and a distal end of an outer peripheral wall of a body assembly, cutting through the weld bead in order to separate the prechamber housing from the body assembly, and removing material from an outer peripheral portion of a distal end portion of the body assembly. The method includes removing the material in an axial direction parallel to the central axis of the prechamber assembly for a distance that is from 2.5-3 times the width W.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Curtis J. Graham, Timothy S. Graham, Kegan J. Luick, Larry D. Bright
  • Publication number: 20160369657
    Abstract: An insert for a turbocharger support housing is provided. The insert includes a main body having a first surface and a second surface. The first and second surfaces define a thickness of the main body therebetween. The main body is configured to mate with a wear prone surface of the turbocharger support housing. The insert also includes a plurality of projections extending from the second surface. Each of the plurality of projections has an opening communicating with the first surface and a bottom end of the projection, such that each of the plurality of projections is configured to correspond with a mounting bore on the wear prone surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2015
    Publication date: December 22, 2016
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Robert E. Sharp, Jacob P. Fabrizius, Jeremiah Keltner, Timothy S. Graham, Bharat K. Meduru
  • Publication number: 20160046091
    Abstract: A cutter may be configured to sever elastomeric material of a non-pneumatic tire. The cutter may include a mounting fixture configured to be operably coupled to an actuator, and a guide associated with the mounting fixture. The guide may include an elongated rod like member having a longitudinal axis. The cutter may further include a blade configured to sever the elastomeric material, wherein the blade is operably coupled to the guide and extends along the longitudinal axis of the guide. The blade may have a cutting edge remote from the mounting fixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2014
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.
    Inventors: Christopher A. Kinney, Benjamin J. Rasmussen, Kegan J. Luick, Timothy S. Graham, Jarrod D. Moss, David J. Colantoni, Kevin L. Martin, James M. Gerstenkorn
  • Publication number: 20140359989
    Abstract: A method of remanufacturing a seal surface includes forming a groove into a component surface at a location of a worn seal surface. A bead of new seal material may then be deposited in the groove by laser cladding. The bead of new seal material may then be machined to form a new seal surface that is generally flush with the component surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2013
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Inventors: Kegan Luick, Timothy S. Graham, Jeffrey M. Stark