Caterpillar Inc. patent applications published on September 12th, 2024

Summary of the patent applications from Caterpillar Inc. on September 12th, 2024

1. **Summary**: Caterpillar Inc. has recently filed patents for innovative technologies in marine vessel power distribution systems, assembly systems for internal combustion engine components, and alternative fuel management systems for vessels. These patents aim to improve power distribution efficiency, simplify engine component assembly processes, and enhance fuel management for reduced environmental impact and cost savings.

2. **Key Points of Patents**:

  * Marine Vessel Power Distribution System:
    - Features a bus tie for disconnecting AC buses.
    - Achieves galvanic isolation through transformers.
    - Uses AC/DC inverters for efficient power conversion.

  * Advanced Assembly System for Internal Combustion Engine Components:
    - Simplifies assembly processes with visual indicators.
    - Ensures proper fastening of components.
    - Provides accuracy in fastener selection.

  * Alternative Fuel Management System for Marine Vessels:
    - Supports alternative fuel supply equipment.
    - Protects fuel supply equipment with a sealed enclosure.
    - Delivers alternative fuel efficiently to combustion engines.

3. **Notable Applications**:

  * Marine Vessel Power Distribution System:
    - Shipbuilders, marine engineers, and naval architects can implement advanced power systems.
  
  * Advanced Assembly System for Internal Combustion Engine Components:
    - Automotive manufacturing plants and industries requiring precise assembly processes can benefit.
  
  * Alternative Fuel Management System for Marine Vessels:
    - Marine industry can improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions to comply with environmental regulations.

Patent applications for Caterpillar Inc. on September 12th, 2024

HYDROGEN FLAME ARRESTOR (18119655)

Main Inventor

Christopher Ronald GEHRKE

ULTRA-DEEP INDUCTION HARDENING FOR TRACK PADS (18119885)

Main Inventor

Scott Howard Magner

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COORDINATING OPERATIONS OF A FLEET OF MACHINES AND AT LEAST ONE PROCESSING PLANT (18181452)

Main Inventor

John Steven Harpour

CONTAINERIZED ALTERNATIVE FUEL CONTROL UNIT (18118982)

Main Inventor

Dana Ray Coldren

ASSEMBLY SYSTEM WITH INDICATOR FEATURES FOR MACHINE COMPONENTS (18599809)

Main Inventor

Jay C. LANDSIEDEL

REDUCED POWER SOURCE OPERATION IN A POWER SYSTEM OF A VESSEL (18180546)

Main Inventor

Marvin Karl BAER