Patents by Inventor Wesley C. Reetz

Wesley C. Reetz 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: 9616752
    Abstract: An electrical power supply system for a machine is provided. The electrical power supply system includes a generator, a primary power converter unit and an auxiliary power converter unit. The primary power converter unit is electrically coupled to the generator. The primary power converter unit includes a rectifier connected to the generator and an inverter electrically connected to the rectifier by a Direct current (DC) link. Further, the auxiliary power converter unit is electrically connected to the DC bus within the primary power converter unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy M. O'Donnell, Wesley C. Reetz, Eric M. Andris
  • Patent number: 9551366
    Abstract: An accessory attachment system for a machine is disclosed. The accessory attachment system includes a housing configured to be detachably coupled with the machine. A plurality of electric connectors is disposed in the housing. The plurality of electric connectors is communicably coupled with an electrical system of the machine. The plurality of electric connectors is configured to selectively provide an electric power to one or more detachable external devices. A fluid connector is disposed in the housing. The fluid connector is in fluid communication with a hydraulic system of the machine. The accessory attachment system further includes a hydraulic device detachably coupled with the housing. The hydraulic device includes a device fluid connector configured to be fluidly coupled with the fluid connector of the housing. The hydraulic device is selectively powered by the hydraulic system of the machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy M. O'Donnell, Charles R. Riggert, Wesley C. Reetz, Daniel W. Hoyt
  • Publication number: 20150360626
    Abstract: An accessory attachment system for a machine is disclosed. The accessory attachment system includes a housing configured to be detachably coupled with the machine. A plurality of electric connectors is disposed in the housing. The plurality of electric connectors is communicably coupled with an electrical system of the machine. The plurality of electric connectors is configured to selectively provide an electric power to one or more detachable external devices. A fluid connector is disposed in the housing. The fluid connector is in fluid communication with a hydraulic system of the machine. The accessory attachment system further includes a hydraulic device detachably coupled with the housing. The hydraulic device includes a device fluid connector configured to be fluidly coupled with the fluid connector of the housing. The hydraulic device is selectively powered by the hydraulic system of the machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2014
    Publication date: December 17, 2015
    Inventors: Timothy M. O'Donnell, Charles R. Riggert, Wesley C. Reetz, Daniel W. Hoyt
  • Publication number: 20150224879
    Abstract: An electrical power supply system for a machine is provided. The electrical power supply system includes a generator, a primary power converter unit and an auxiliary power converter unit. The primary power converter unit is electrically coupled to the generator. The primary power converter unit includes a rectifier connected to the generator and an inverter electrically connected to the rectifier by a Direct current (DC) link. Further, the auxiliary power converter unit is electrically connected to the DC bus within the primary power converter unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2014
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy M. O'Donnell, Wesley C. Reetz, Eric M. Andris
  • Patent number: 7584806
    Abstract: A support structure for an implement lift cylinder on an earth-working machine. The support structure includes first and second implement lift cylinder supports. The first implement lift cylinder support mounts to the work machine and the second implement lift cylinder support rotatably connects thereto about a first axis of rotation. The second implement lift cylinder support receives the implement lift cylinder and allows rotational movement thereof about a second axis of rotation. The first and second axes are located within a single plane. The dual axes provide stability and adjustability of the implement lift cylinder for different angle configurations of a work implement, such as an earth-working blade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy J. Weirich, Bradley W. Green, Wesley C. Reetz, Carl D. Taylor