Assignee profile:

Caterpillar Inc.

City:

Deerfield, Illinois

Country:

United States

Published Applications:

993

Last publication date:

2025-10-16

Patent Grants:

945

Last grant date:

2026-05-19

Quarterly Caterpillar Inc. Patent Applications

Top Inventors for applications by Caterpillar Inc.

These are the the leading inventors for applications assigned to Caterpillar Inc.:

Recent patent applications by Caterpillar Inc.

Caterpillar Inc. based in Deerfield, US has been assigned the rights to these inventions. The list includes both Pending Applications and Patent Grants:

#1 | 2025-10-16 ✅ Patent 12,631,458 granted on 2026-05-19
US20250321106A1
Physics

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THE DETECTION OF ROADS

#2 | 2025-09-25 ✅ Patent 12,511,911 granted on 2025-12-30
US20250299494A1
Physics

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING SPILLAGE FROM MACHINES

#3 | 2025-09-18
US20250293372A1
Electricity

BATTERY TOWER DESIGN FOR HEAVY-DUTY ELECTRIC POWERTRAINS

#4 | 2025-08-14
US20250257680A1
Mechanical engineering

EXHAUST ASSEMBLY HEAT MITIGATION SYSTEM

#5 | 2025-07-17
US20250230625A1
Fixed constructions

COUPLING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF HYDRAULICALLY COUPLING TO A TOOL

#6 | 2024-02-22 ✅ Patent 12,170,097 granted on 2024-12-17
US20240062774A1
Physics

Detection of audio communication signals present in a high noise environment

#7 | 2021-11-18 ✅ Patent 11,894,682 granted on 2024-02-06
US20210359521A1
Electricity

Methods and systems for off-grid load stabilization of energy distribution systems

#8 | 2021-10-14 ✅ Patent 11,746,507 granted on 2023-09-05
US20210317741A1
Fixed constructions

Carbide cutter bit with ribbed sides and conical tip

#9 | 2021-09-23 ✅ Patent 12,291,837 granted on 2025-05-06
US20210292992A1
Fixed constructions

Coupling assembly and method of hydraulically coupling to a tool

#10 | 2021-07-08 ✅ Patent 11,708,798 granted on 2023-07-25
US20210207548A1
Mechanical engineering

Using a variable geometry turbocharger to control an exhaust gas temperature and a pressure of an intake manifold

#11 | 2021-06-17 ✅ Patent 11,815,113 granted on 2023-11-14
US20210180638A1
Mechanical engineering

Wing nut

#12 | 2021-04-01 ✅ Patent 11,149,857 granted on 2021-10-19
US20210095767A1
Mechanical engineering

Appliance for making isotropically finished seal ring of seal assembly for machine

#13 | 2021-02-25 ✅ Patent 10,934,901 granted on 2021-03-02
US20210054768A1
Mechanical engineering

Valve seat insert for high power density and high speed diesel engines

#14 | 2021-02-18 ✅ Patent 11,454,008 granted on 2022-09-27
US20210047807A1
Fixed constructions

Monitoring system for a grading machine

#15 | 2021-02-18 ✅ Patent 11,518,455 granted on 2022-12-06
US20210046983A1
Performing operations; transporting

Stacked bushings for rolling components

#16 | 2021-02-18 ✅ Patent 11,530,007 granted on 2022-12-20
US20210046982A1
Performing operations; transporting

Rotating installation for an idler block

#17 | 2021-02-18 ✅ Patent 11,312,434 granted on 2022-04-26
US20210046981A1
Performing operations; transporting

Threaded idler block cap

#18 | 2021-02-11 ✅ Patent 11,138,718 granted on 2021-10-05
US20210042907A1
Physics

Methods and systems for determining part wear using a bounding model

#19 | 2021-02-11
US20210041327A1
Physics

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ACQUIRING VIBRATION-RELATED INFORMATION ASSOCIATED WITH OPERATION OF A ROTARY MACHINE

#20 | 2021-02-11
US20210041021A1
Mechanical engineering

MULTI-VARIATOR HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION

#21 | 2021-02-11 ✅ Patent 10,900,450 granted on 2021-01-26
US20210040925A1
Mechanical engineering

Fuel system, fuel injector nozzle assembly, and engine head assembly structured for ducted fuel injection

#22 | 2021-02-11 ✅ Patent 11,261,830 granted on 2022-03-01
US20210040922A1
Mechanical engineering

Stoichiometric engine system utilizing three-way catalyst upstream of turbine

#23 | 2021-02-11 ✅ Patent 11,125,188 granted on 2021-09-21
US20210040916A1
Mechanical engineering

Hydrogen and electric power co-production system and method

#24 | 2021-02-11 ✅ Patent 11,325,665 granted on 2022-05-10
US20210039729A1
Performing operations; transporting

Idler height adjustment in undercarriage system using displacement of flowable matertal

#25 | 2021-02-11 ✅ Patent 11,524,733 granted on 2022-12-13
US20210039728A1
Performing operations; transporting

Track assembly bushing having while iron member

#26 | 2021-02-11 ✅ Patent 11,066,074 granted on 2021-07-20
US20210039643A1
Performing operations; transporting

Control of an engine of a machine based on detected load requirements of the machine

#27 | 2021-02-11 ✅ Patent 11,547,964 granted on 2023-01-10
US20210039030A1
Performing operations; transporting

Actuated air filter dust valve

#28 | 2021-02-04 ✅ Patent 11,650,595 granted on 2023-05-16
US20210034058A1
Physics

Worksite plan execution

#29 | 2021-02-04 ✅ Patent 11,650,046 granted on 2023-05-16
US20210033388A1
Physics

Method and system for assembling components to structures

#30 | 2021-02-04 ✅ Patent 10,920,396 granted on 2021-02-16
US20210032840A1
Fixed constructions

Hydraulic system for a motor grader

#31 | 2021-01-28 ✅ Patent 11,176,660 granted on 2021-11-16
US20210027441A1
Physics

Sorting pistons with flaws

#32 | 2021-01-28 ✅ Patent 10,949,685 granted on 2021-03-16
US20210027072A1
Physics

Excluding a component of a work machine from a video frame based on motion information

#33 | 2021-01-28 ✅ Patent 11,150,645 granted on 2021-10-19
US20210026346A1
Physics

Localization system for underground mining applications

#34 | 2021-01-28 ✅ Patent 11,002,205 granted on 2021-05-11
US20210025344A1
Mechanical engineering

Regeneration control system for oxidation catalyst regeneration in internal combustion engine

#35 | 2021-01-28 ✅ Patent 11,118,518 granted on 2021-09-14
US20210025342A1
Mechanical engineering

Method and system for aftertreatment control

#36 | 2021-01-28 ✅ Patent 11,098,631 granted on 2021-08-24
US20210025314A1
Mechanical engineering

NOx sensor protection system

#37 | 2021-01-28 ✅ Patent 11,131,226 granted on 2021-09-28
US20210025304A1
Mechanical engineering

Method and system for thermal control of aftertreatment

#38 | 2021-01-28 ✅ Patent 11,619,031 granted on 2023-04-04
US20210025146A1
Fixed constructions

Retention system for motor grader bits

#39 | 2021-01-28 ✅ Patent 11,274,421 granted on 2022-03-15
US20210025145A1
Fixed constructions

Efficient secondary control device for a work machine

#40 | 2021-01-28 ✅ Patent 11,273,671 granted on 2022-03-15
US20210023879A1
Performing operations; transporting

Axle differential guard

#41 | 2021-01-28
US20210023645A1
Performing operations; transporting

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR WELDING INCONEL TO STAINLESS STEEL

#42 | 2021-01-21 ✅ Patent 11,268,596 granted on 2022-03-08
US20210018071A1
Mechanical engineering

Variable speed drive for a generator

#43 | 2021-01-21 ✅ Patent 11,352,768 granted on 2022-06-07
US20210017737A1
Fixed constructions

Locking out a machine to prohibit movement

#44 | 2021-01-21 ✅ Patent 11,220,801 granted on 2022-01-11
US20210017735A1
Fixed constructions

Center pintle hub

#45 | 2021-01-21 ✅ Patent 11,247,335 granted on 2022-02-15
US20210016440A1
Performing operations; transporting

Semi-autonomous robot path planning

#46 | 2021-01-14 ✅ Patent 11,421,585 granted on 2022-08-23
US20210010415A1
Mechanical engineering

Variable speed drive for an accessory drive in a hybrid power system

#47 | 2021-01-14 ✅ Patent 11,286,845 granted on 2022-03-29
US20210010411A1
Mechanical engineering

Method for sequential turbo control

#48 | 2021-01-14 ✅ Patent 11,384,669 granted on 2022-07-12
US20210010406A1
Mechanical engineering

Integrated base filter for a DEF manifold

#49 | 2021-01-14 ✅ Patent 11,286,649 granted on 2022-03-29
US20210010245A1
Fixed constructions

Estimating yaw of rotating body using velocity measurements

#50 | 2021-01-14 ✅ Patent 11,254,377 granted on 2022-02-22
US20210009216A1
Performing operations; transporting

Winged sprocket segments with notches

#51 | 2021-01-07 ✅ Patent 11,200,523 granted on 2021-12-14
US20210004744A1
Physics

System and method for managing tools at a worksite

#52 | 2021-01-07 ✅ Patent 10,895,224 granted on 2021-01-19
US20210003103A1
Mechanical engineering

Exhaust system for internal combustion engine and condensate disposal strategy for same

#53 | 2021-01-07 ✅ Patent 10,947,696 granted on 2021-03-16
US20210002858A1
Fixed constructions

Ingress/egress arrangement for machine

#54 | 2021-01-07 ✅ Patent 11,572,669 granted on 2023-02-07
US20210002856A1
Fixed constructions

Circle drive control system for a grading machine

#55 | 2021-01-07 ✅ Patent 11,391,013 granted on 2022-07-19
US20210002855A1
Fixed constructions

Adjustment system for blade assembly

#56 | 2021-01-07 ✅ Patent 11,236,486 granted on 2022-02-01
US20210002854A1
Fixed constructions

Multipiece v-rail wear strip

#57 | 2020-12-31 ✅ Patent 11,592,111 granted on 2023-02-28
US20200406995A1
Performing operations; transporting

Torque resistant seal

#58 | 2020-12-17 ✅ Patent 10,848,966 granted on 2020-11-24
US20200396603A1
Electricity

Wireless access system for controlling access to a device

#59 | 2020-12-17 ✅ Patent 11,333,140 granted on 2022-05-17
US20200392951A1
Mechanical engineering

Cooling block for multi-cylinder air compressor

#60 | 2020-12-17 ✅ Patent 11,125,147 granted on 2021-09-21
US20200392892A1
Mechanical engineering

Prechamber ignition system having hydraulically actuated piston

#61 | 2020-12-17 ✅ Patent 10,889,965 granted on 2021-01-12
US20200392702A1
Fixed constructions

Articulation system for an earthmoving machine

#62 | 2020-12-17
US20200392696A1
Fixed constructions

METHOD FOR OPERATING AN IMPLEMENT OF A WORK MACHINE

#63 | 2020-12-17 ✅ Patent 11,053,660 granted on 2021-07-06
US20200392692A1
Fixed constructions

Coupling assembly and method of hydraulically coupling to a tool

#64 | 2020-12-17 ✅ Patent 11,453,993 granted on 2022-09-27
US20200392691A1
Fixed constructions

Quick coupler with hydraulic coupling manifold

#65 | 2020-12-17 ✅ Patent 11,548,575 granted on 2023-01-10
US20200391813A1
Performing operations; transporting

Retainer for equalizer bar pin and systems and assemblies thereof

#66 | 2020-12-17 ✅ Patent 12,017,162 granted on 2024-06-25
US20200391142A1
Performing operations; transporting

Filter element having potted gasket end cap assembly

#67 | 2020-12-10 ✅ Patent 11,092,261 granted on 2021-08-17
US20200386349A1
Mechanical engineering

Bracket assembly for securing conduits of a machine

#68 | 2020-12-10 ✅ Patent 11,118,688 granted on 2021-09-14
US20200386322A1
Mechanical engineering

Throttle with integrated fluid shutoff trigger mechanism

#69 | 2020-12-10 ✅ Patent 11,499,500 granted on 2022-11-15
US20200386312A1
Mechanical engineering

Systems and methods for seal retention

#70 | 2020-12-10 ✅ Patent 11,654,983 granted on 2023-05-23
US20200386271A1
Mechanical engineering

Rotatable element in machine track having thrust washer stack for stepping down relative speeds

#71 | 2020-12-10 ✅ Patent 11,035,317 granted on 2021-06-15
US20200386175A1
Mechanical engineering

Controlling pilot fuel injection in an engine

#72 | 2020-12-10 ✅ Patent 11,008,957 granted on 2021-05-18
US20200386171A1
Mechanical engineering

Spill valve assembly for improved minimum delivery capability in fuel system

#73 | 2020-12-10 ✅ Patent 11,434,794 granted on 2022-09-06
US20200386132A1
Mechanical engineering

Exhaust sound attenuation device

#74 | 2020-12-10 ✅ Patent 11,053,104 granted on 2021-07-06
US20200385246A1
Performing operations; transporting

Boom for a pipelaying machine

#75 | 2020-12-10 ✅ Patent 11,518,349 granted on 2022-12-06
US20200384961A1
Performing operations; transporting

Automatic break application for emergency stop

#76 | 2020-12-03 ✅ Patent 11,175,274 granted on 2021-11-16
US20200378283A1
Mechanical engineering

Systems and methods for remaining useful life prediction of a fluid

#77 | 2020-12-03 ✅ Patent 11,225,779 granted on 2022-01-18
US20200378093A1
Fixed constructions

Retainer sleeve

#78 | 2020-12-03 ✅ Patent 11,365,530 granted on 2022-06-21
US20200378092A1
Fixed constructions

Retainer sleeve

#79 | 2020-12-03 ✅ Patent 11,118,329 granted on 2021-09-14
US20200378090A1
Fixed constructions

Retainer sleeve

#80 | 2020-12-03 ✅ Patent 11,117,582 granted on 2021-09-14
US20200377099A1
Performing operations; transporting

Single pedal configuration for engine speed control and vehicle braking control

#81 | 2020-12-03
US20200377065A1
Performing operations; transporting

BRAKE FORCE MODULATION TO ENABLE STEERING WHEN STATIONARY

#82 | 2020-11-26 ✅ Patent 11,492,779 granted on 2022-11-08
US20200370276A1
Fixed constructions

Circle drive system for a grading machine

#83 | 2020-11-26 ✅ Patent 11,230,334 granted on 2022-01-25
US20200369332A1
Performing operations; transporting

Master link for a track chain

#84 | 2020-11-26 ✅ Patent 11,285,948 granted on 2022-03-29
US20200369280A1
Performing operations; transporting

Work machine speed control braking

#85 | 2020-11-26 ✅ Patent 11,351,612 granted on 2022-06-07
US20200368814A1
Performing operations; transporting

Manufacturing support and method for additive manufacturing process

#86 | 2020-11-19 ✅ Patent 11,132,826 granted on 2021-09-28
US20200364920A1
Physics

Artificial image generation for training an object detection system

#87 | 2020-11-19 ✅ Patent 11,466,984 granted on 2022-10-11
US20200363203A1
Physics

Bucket get monitoring system

#88 | 2020-11-19 ✅ Patent 10,962,062 granted on 2021-03-30
US20200362920A1
Mechanical engineering

Unidirectional torque-transfer coupling

#89 | 2020-11-19 ✅ Patent 11,560,908 granted on 2023-01-24
US20200362889A1
Mechanical engineering

Control mapping for hydraulic machines

#90 | 2020-11-19 ✅ Patent 10,895,233 granted on 2021-01-19
US20200362805A1
Mechanical engineering

Fuel system having fixed geometry flow regulating valve for limiting injector cross talk

#91 | 2020-11-19 ✅ Patent 11,220,980 granted on 2022-01-11
US20200362797A1
Mechanical engineering

Fuel system having isolation valves between fuel injectors and common drain conduit

#92 | 2020-11-19 ✅ Patent 10,823,106 granted on 2020-11-03
US20200362791A1
Mechanical engineering

Early pilot lean burn strategy in dual fuel engine using targeted pilot flames

#93 | 2020-11-19 ✅ Patent 10,927,776 granted on 2021-02-23
US20200362780A1
Mechanical engineering

Transient controller and method for dual fuel engine

#94 | 2020-11-19 ✅ Patent 11,066,902 granted on 2021-07-20
US20200362690A1
Fixed constructions

Power management system for a drilling rig

#95 | 2020-11-19 ✅ Patent 11,447,931 granted on 2022-09-20
US20200362539A1
Fixed constructions

Ground engaging tool monitoring system

#96 | 2020-11-19 ✅ Patent 11,458,572 granted on 2022-10-04
US20200361034A1
Performing operations; transporting

Laser smoothing

#97 | 2020-11-19 ✅ Patent 11,433,330 granted on 2022-09-06
US20200360840A1
Performing operations; transporting

Filter system and method

#98 | 2020-11-12 ✅ Patent 11,225,920 granted on 2022-01-18
US20200355133A1
Mechanical engineering

Exhaust temperature maintenance using a parasitic load

#99 | 2020-11-12 ✅ Patent 11,022,028 granted on 2021-06-01
US20200355111A1
Mechanical engineering

Engine system and method including first and second turbochargers

#100 | 2020-11-12 ✅ Patent 11,603,642 granted on 2023-03-14
US20200354924A1
Fixed constructions

Pin for coupler assemblies

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