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CATERPILLAR INC
US·8,403 granted patents·2,629 pending applications·150,393 citations·filing 1982–2025
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11,032 records- 0199US11761177B2Anti-tipping features for a retaining mechanismCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 2021·Granted Sep 19, 2023·9 cites·7 claims
- 0299US11702820B2Retainer sleeve design with anti-rotation featuresCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 2020·Granted Jul 18, 2023·8 cites·7 claims
- 0399US9062436B2Implement tooth assembly with tip and adapterCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 2012·Granted Jun 23, 2015·54 cites·15 claims
- 0499US8943717B2Implement tooth assembly with tip and adapterCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 2012·Granted Feb 3, 2015·83 cites·8 claims
- 0599US8918246B2Augmented reality implement controlCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 2012·Granted Dec 23, 2014·77 cites·21 claims
- 0699US7556017B2Twin needle valve dual mode injectorCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 2006·Granted Jul 7, 2009·75 cites·20 claims
- 0799US7070126B2Fuel injector with non-metallic tip insulatorCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 2001·Granted Jul 4, 2006·61 cites·18 claims
- 0899US6845311B1Site profile based control system and method for controlling a work implementCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 2003·Granted Jan 18, 2005·142 cites·43 claims
- 0999US6688280B2Air and fuel supply system for combustion engineCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 2002·Granted Feb 10, 2004·114 cites·33 claims
- 1099US6412279B1Twin turbine exhaust gas re-circulation system having a second stage variable nozzle turbineCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 2000·Granted Jul 2, 2002·131 cites·21 claims
- 1199US6360732B1Exhaust gas recirculation cooling systemCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 2000·Granted Mar 26, 2002·144 cites·14 claims
- 1299US6324846B1Exhaust gas recirculation system for an internal combustion engineCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 2000·Granted Dec 4, 2001·122 cites·12 claims
- 1399US5561925ATooth assembly and retaining mechanismCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 1995·Granted Oct 8, 1996·195 cites·9 claims
- 1499US5448479ARemote control system and method for an autonomous vehicleCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 1994·Granted Sep 5, 1995·265 cites·14 claims
- 1599US5404661AMethod and apparatus for determining the location of a work implementCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 1994·Granted Apr 11, 1995·233 cites·34 claims
- 1699US5117790AEngine operation using fully flexible valve and injection eventsCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 1991·Granted Jun 2, 1992·221 cites·13 claims
- 1798US11697923B2Retention system for ripper tipsCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 2020·Granted Jul 11, 2023·8 cites·6 claims
- 1898US11427990B2Weldless boss for attaching lips to a work implementCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 2020·Granted Aug 30, 2022·6 cites·15 claims
- 1998US11414842B2Retention system for motor grader bitsCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 2020·Granted Aug 16, 2022·10 cites·10 claims
- 2098US11401684B2Perception-based alignment system and method for a loading machineCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 2020·Granted Aug 2, 2022·10 cites·20 claims
- 2198US11384721B1Dual fuel system having dual fuel injector and engine operating methodCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 2021·Granted Jul 12, 2022·15 cites·14 claims
- 2298US10711754B2Valve assembly having electrical actuator with stepped armatureCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 2017·Granted Jul 14, 2020·30 cites·15 claims
- 2398US10563649B2Hydraulic fracturing system and method for optimizing operation thereofCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 2017·Granted Feb 18, 2020·198 cites·20 claims
- 2498US10563494B2Method of remanufacturing fluid end blockCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 2017·Granted Feb 18, 2020·36 cites·5 claims
- 2598US10480157B2Control system for a machineCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 2016·Granted Nov 19, 2019·16 cites·17 claims
- 2698US10415348B2Multi-rig hydraulic fracturing system and method for optimizing operation thereofCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 2017·Granted Sep 17, 2019·208 cites·20 claims
- 2798USD847199SDisplay screen with animated graphical user interfaceCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 2017·Granted Apr 30, 2019·702 cites·1 claims
- 2898US10247182B2Well stimulation pump control and methodCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 2016·Granted Apr 2, 2019·196 cites·19 claims
- 2998US10134257B2Cavitation limiting strategies for pumping systemCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 2016·Granted Nov 20, 2018·168 cites·10 claims
- 3098US10119252B2Reinforcement system for a tool adapterCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 2015·Granted Nov 6, 2018·20 cites·11 claims
- 3198US9976287B2Ground engaging toolCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 2015·Granted May 22, 2018·22 cites·14 claims
- 3298US9938695B2Shroud retention system for a work toolCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 2016·Granted Apr 10, 2018·21 cites·12 claims
- 3398US9803538B2Ducted combustion systems utilizing duct structuresCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 2015·Granted Oct 31, 2017·15 cites·16 claims
- 3498US9739192B2Fuel combustion system, nozzle for prechamber assembly with curved orifices, and method of making sameCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 2015·Granted Aug 22, 2017·13 cites·14 claims
- 3598US9689335B2Engine mass air flow calculation method and systemCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 2015·Granted Jun 27, 2017·22 cites·19 claims
- 3698US9644348B2Ground engaging tooth assembliesCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 2015·Granted May 9, 2017·34 cites·28 claims
- 3798US9624651B2Implement tooth assembly with tip and adapterCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 2015·Granted Apr 18, 2017·19 cites·20 claims
- 3898US9587606B2Ducted combustion systems utilizing tubular ductsCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 2015·Granted Mar 7, 2017·20 cites·28 claims
- 3998US9518379B2Shroud retention system having replaceable lug insertCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 2014·Granted Dec 13, 2016·33 cites·6 claims
- 4098US9506439B2Ducted combustion systems utilizing adjustable length ductsCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 2015·Granted Nov 29, 2016·16 cites·20 claims
- 4198US9481977B1System and method for controlling a machineCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 2015·Granted Nov 1, 2016·72 cites·20 claims
- 4298US9404240B2Bucket lip protection assemblies and lip adapters for sameCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 2013·Granted Aug 2, 2016·36 cites·18 claims
- 4398US9260839B2Ground engaging tool assemblyCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 2013·Granted Feb 16, 2016·30 cites·9 claims
- 4498USD749147STip for a ground engaging machine implementCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 2015·Granted Feb 9, 2016·98 cites·1 claims
- 4598US9057177B2Implement tooth assembly with tip and adapterCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 2012·Granted Jun 16, 2015·45 cites·9 claims
- 4698USD728636SCoupler and tip for a ground engaging machine implementCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 2013·Granted May 5, 2015·92 cites·1 claims
- 4798USD728635SCoupler for a ground engaging machine implementCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 2013·Granted May 5, 2015·113 cites·1 claims
- 4898USD727982STip for a ground engaging machine implementCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 2014·Granted Apr 28, 2015·92 cites·1 claims
- 4998USD727367SAdapter for a ground engaging machine implementCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 2014·Granted Apr 21, 2015·111 cites·1 claims
- 5098USD727369SAdapter for a ground engaging machine implementCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 2014·Granted Apr 21, 2015·104 cites·1 claims
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