Patents by Inventor Todd Willis

Todd Willis 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: 11928307
    Abstract: Aspects disclosed herein provide an operator training system that can train an operator about basic machine movements, operations, and applications, such as asphalt compactor rolling patterns, paving-by-numbers, milling-by-numbers, etc. with the use of a virtual reality headset at any point or time on a work site. The operator training system uses data received from the virtual reality headset and associated hand controls to guide the operator via training scenarios. The operator training system also includes providing immediate feedback on the outcome of the training scenario and may also identify one or more areas of improvement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.
    Inventors: David A. King, Todd Willis Mansell, Eric Remboldt, Matt Peasley
  • Publication number: 20230289028
    Abstract: Aspects disclosed herein provide an operator training system that can train an operator about basic machine movements, operations, and applications, such as asphalt compactor rolling patterns, paving-by-numbers, milling-by-numbers, etc. with the use of a virtual reality headset at any point or time on a work site. The operator training system uses data received from the virtual reality headset and associated hand controls to guide the operator via training scenarios. The operator training system also includes providing immediate feedback on the outcome of the training scenario and may also identify one or more areas of improvement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2022
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Applicant: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.
    Inventors: David A. KING, Todd Willis MANSELL, Eric REMBOLDT, Matt PEASLEY
  • Publication number: 20230290263
    Abstract: Aspects disclosed herein provide a learning management system associated with a learning environment. The learning management system may be accessed via a credentialed sign-in procedure. Once the credentials are verified, a user may be provided a tailored experience based on their account. The learning management system may provide offerings of different training scenarios and also for tracking and reviewing of assessments associated with completed training scenarios.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2022
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Applicant: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.
    Inventors: David A. King, Eric Remboldt, Matt Peasley, Todd Willis Mansell, James A. Delong
  • Patent number: 8128350
    Abstract: A gas turbine ring segment (10) for use in gas turbine engines made from a ceramic matrix composite (CMC) material is disclosed. The ring segment includes a stacked multiplicity of CMC thin-sheet lamellae (25a, 25b) each comprising a peripheral surface collectively defining a cross-section profile of the ring segment. The lamellae collectively define a channel (11) formed in the center thereof for receiving a bow-tie member (27). The bow-tie member is disposed in the channel for holding together the stacked lamellae in a through thickness direction, and the in-plane strength of the bow-tie member is perpendicular to the in-plane strength of the lamellae. A stem portion (33) of the assembly may be further secured with a wrap (38) of CMC ribbon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: Siemens Energy, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony L. Schiavo, Gary B. Merrill, Thomas B. Jackson, Todd Willis
  • Publication number: 20090081033
    Abstract: A gas turbine ring segment (10) for use in gas turbine engines made from a ceramic matrix composite (CMC) material is disclosed. The ring segment includes a stacked multiplicity of CMC thin-sheet lamellae (25a, 25b) each comprising a peripheral surface collectively defining a cross-section profile of the ring segment. The lamellae collectively define a channel (11) formed in the center thereof for receiving a bow-tie member (27). The bow-tie member is disposed in the channel for holding together the stacked lamellae in a through thickness direction, and the in-plane strength of the bow-tie member is perpendicular to the in-plane strength of the lamellae. A stem portion (33) of the assembly may be further secured with a wrap (38) of CMC ribbon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Applicant: Siemens Power Generation, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony L. Schiavo, Gary B. Merrill, Thomas B. Jackson, Todd Willis
  • Publication number: 20050006857
    Abstract: A gasket assembly is formed at least two carrier layers laminated together and formed with at least one opening through the carrier corresponding to openings across a parting plane of two members to be sealed. an elastomeric seal is molded to the carrier to define sealing beads on opposite sides of the carrier adjacent the opening with respective contact surfaces which engage the members to be scaled. The sealing contact surfaces are asymmetrically arranged contact surfaces are asymmetrically arranged relative to one another across the carrier to accommodate associated misalignment of the openings of the members to be sealed across the parting plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2004
    Publication date: January 13, 2005
    Inventors: Erich Gernand, Daniel Vialard, Todd Willis