Patents by Inventor Vellore S. Senthilkumar

Vellore S. Senthilkumar 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).

  • SYSTEM AND METHOD OF INSERTION FOR SHIM
    Publication number: 20150345544
    Abstract: A method of insertion for a shim associated with a linkage assembly of a machine is provided. The method includes positioning a boom of the linkage assembly on a platform assembly. The method also includes lowering a stick of the linkage assembly onto the platform assembly. The method further includes sliding a shim into a gap created between respective first and second mounting surfaces. The method includes positioning a shim locator tool with respect to the stick and the boom. The method also includes rotating the shim locator tool about a central axis by exerting a torque on a handle portion of the shim locator tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2015
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventor: Vellore S. Senthilkumar