Patents by Inventor Tyler Bowan

Tyler Bowan 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).

  • Feedback adjustment for open-loop torque control map
    Patent number: 7920949
    Abstract: A variator torque control system and method utilize a hydraulic actuator to control the variator output via a torque control map, wherein the values of the torque control map are evaluated and modified during use of the map to improve map accuracy. In an example, errors in the map are evaluated to determine whether a system fault has occurred.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Brian D Kuras, Frank A DeMarco, Adam J Vaccari, Tyler Bowan