Method of manufacturing an engine block

Number of patents in Portfolio can not be more than 2000

United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8833330
APP PUB NO 20140165955A1
SERIAL NO

13713266

Stats

ATTORNEY / AGENT: (SPONSORED)

Importance

Loading Importance Indicators... loading....

Abstract

See full text

A method for manufacturing an engine block includes removing material from the top deck of the engine block surrounding a first opening to create a first recessed area, placing a first seal within the first recessed area, positioning a first insert within the first recessed area and against the first seal. The method may also include removing material from the top deck of the engine block surrounding a second opening to create a second recessed area that at least partially overlaps the first recessed area, placing a second seal in the second recessed area and positioning a second insert within the second recessed area and against the second seal.

Loading the Abstract Image... loading....

First Claim

See full text

Family

Loading Family data... loading....

Patent Owner(s)

Patent OwnerAddress
CATERPILLAR INC510 LAKE COOK ROAD SUITE 100 DEERFIELD IL 60015

International Classification(s)

Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Graham, Curtis J Peoria, US 30 251
Ostein, Adam W Edelstein, US 5 8
Sabotta, Christian E Washington, US 3 14
Sharp, Robert E Corinth, US 13 39
Simpson, Trent A Peoria, US 18 88

Cited Art Landscape

Load Citation

Patent Citation Ranking

Forward Cite Landscape

Load Citation

Maintenance Fees

Fee Large entity fee small entity fee micro entity fee due date
11.5 Year Payment $7400.00 $3700.00 $1850.00 Mar 16, 2026
Fee Large entity fee small entity fee micro entity fee
Surcharge - 11.5 year - Late payment within 6 months $160.00 $80.00 $40.00
Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unavoidable $700.00 $350.00 $175.00
Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unintentional $1,640.00 $820.00 $410.00