Patents by Inventor Todd Kabrich

Todd Kabrich 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: 10619609
    Abstract: A multi-position GSOV and control of the multi-position GSOV are disclosed. An example method may include determining a value of a parameter associated with a fuel train, wherein the fuel train is associated with an engine; determining a setting associated with the parameter; and causing, based on the value of the parameter and the setting, a position of a gas shut-off valve (GSOV) of the fuel train to be reconfigured to cause a flow rate of fuel flowing through the GSOV to change from a first flow rate to a second flow rate, wherein the second flow rate is greater than a zero percent flow rate and less than a one hundred percent flow rate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventor: Todd Kabrich
  • Publication number: 20200102920
    Abstract: A multi-position GSOV and control of the multi-position GSOV are disclosed. An example method may include determining a value of a parameter associated with a fuel train, wherein the fuel train is associated with an engine; determining a setting associated with the parameter; and causing, based on the value of the parameter and the setting, a position of a gas shut-off valve (GSOV) of the fuel train to be reconfigured to cause a flow rate of fuel flowing through the GSOV to change from a first flow rate to a second flow rate, wherein the second flow rate is greater than a zero percent flow rate and less than a one hundred percent flow rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2018
    Publication date: April 2, 2020
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventor: Todd KABRICH
  • Publication number: 20070101818
    Abstract: A method of shifting gears in a work machine includes modulating an oncoming clutch pressure via a first segment of a predetermined curve, and modulating the clutch pressure via a second segment of the predetermined curve after the occurrence of a predetermined relative velocity state of a work machine transmission. A work machine having an electronic controller with an embedded shifting control algorithm that includes means for modulating the oncoming clutch pressure via a first segment of a predetermined curve, and via a second segment of a predetermined curve having a net slope different from the first segment after the occurrence of a predetermined relative velocity state of the work machine transmission.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2005
    Publication date: May 10, 2007
    Inventors: Todd Kabrich, Tom Brosowske, Vaibhav Shah, Andrew Sloan, Richard League, Brian Lister
  • Publication number: 20060219509
    Abstract: A method for controlling engagement of a clutch in a work machine includes determining a relative speed of the clutch of the work machine and selectively adjusting an actuation pressure applied to the clutch based at least in part on the clutch relative speed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2005
    Publication date: October 5, 2006
    Inventors: Todd Kabrich, Richard League, Vaibhav Shah, Andrew Sloan
  • Publication number: 20050075206
    Abstract: A drive sprocket assembly for driving an endless chain assembly for propelling a machine has a hub portion and flexible cantilever teeth in which each tooth is separately deflectable upon impact by a bushing of the endless chain assembly. The flexibility of each tooth will absorb a portion of the kinetic energy of the impact to reduce noise in the structure. The drive sprocket assembly includes a plurality of segments each having the cantilever teeth. Each segment has a first end portion and a second end portion having an end relief which prevents wear between the segment and the hub as the end portion is deflected by the impact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2001
    Publication date: April 7, 2005
    Inventors: Todd Kabrich, Morris Taft, Stephen Todd