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RIES JEFFREY R
US54 patents
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CATERPILLAR INC
48 patentsUS6814243B2Nov 9, 2004
Replaceable filter with locking mechanism
CATERPILLAR INC35 citations90
US6481580B1Nov 19, 2002
Fluid filter with locking mechanism
CATERPILLAR INC42 citations90
US9470193B2Oct 18, 2016
System and method for filtering fuel within fuel tank
CATERPILLAR INC12 citations82
US9486725B2Nov 8, 2016
System and method for filtering fuel within fuel tank
CATERPILLAR INC15 citations81
US9248390B2Feb 2, 2016
Filter system and filtration method for fluid reservoirs
CATERPILLAR INC19 citations79
US6209798B1Apr 3, 2001
Tappet retention for a fuel injector
CATERPILLAR INC14 citations73
US6059203AMay 9, 2000
Valve assembly with concentrically linked components and fuel injector using same
CATERPILLAR INC12 citations73
US11673078B2Jun 13, 2023
Filter element locking mechanism
CATERPILLAR INC2 citations72
US11318399B2May 3, 2022
Locking feature for a filter
CATERPILLAR INC2 citations72
US10155184B2Dec 18, 2018
Filter element and filter assembly for separating fluids
CATERPILLAR INC4 citations72
US9636608B2May 2, 2017
Filter element having end cap seal and filter assembly
CATERPILLAR INC6 citations72
US10722826B2Jul 28, 2020
Filter assembly including flow cap
CATERPILLAR INC4 citations71
US10343090B2Jul 9, 2019
Filter element locking mechanism for clean service
CATERPILLAR INC4 citations71
US9789426B2Oct 17, 2017
Flow cap and filter assembly including flow cap
CATERPILLAR INC6 citations71
US9724628B2Aug 8, 2017
Fuel water separator having filter and sensor
CATERPILLAR INC2 citations71
US11612841B2Mar 28, 2023
Sensing system for detecting machine fluid degradation
CATERPILLAR INC2 citations70
US11707703B2Jul 25, 2023
Filter element integrated seal profile
CATERPILLAR INC2 citations69
US9504939B2Nov 29, 2016
Filter assembly
CATERPILLAR INC3 citations69
US6098903AAug 8, 2000
Fuel injector with solenoid and terminal assemblies
CATERPILLAR INC15 citations69
US11691096B2Jul 4, 2023
Filter pulsation dampening device
CATERPILLAR INC0 citations62
US11207619B2Dec 28, 2021
Filter pulsation dampening device
CATERPILLAR INC0 citations62
US12458912B2Nov 4, 2025
Filter element locking mechanism
CATERPILLAR INC0 citations61
US12409399B2Sep 9, 2025
Filter element locking mechanism
CATERPILLAR INC0 citations61
US12121834B2Oct 22, 2024
Top and bottom loaded filter and locking mechanism
CATERPILLAR INC0 citations61
US12090426B2Sep 17, 2024
Locking feature for a filter
CATERPILLAR INC0 citations61
US11478733B2Oct 25, 2022
Filter interlock with tabs mating with a pedestal or a housing
CATERPILLAR INC0 citations61
US11318400B2May 3, 2022
Top and bottom loaded filter and locking mechanism
CATERPILLAR INC1 citations61
US11000789B2May 11, 2021
Filter element locking mechanism for clean service
CATERPILLAR INC0 citations61
US10914278B2Feb 9, 2021
End cap for filter element
CATERPILLAR INC1 citations61
US9662933B2May 30, 2017
Quick change wheel assembly for a machine
CATERPILLAR INC2 citations61
US9527016B2Dec 27, 2016
Filter element having vent tube and filter assembly
CATERPILLAR INC2 citations61
US12161957B2Dec 10, 2024
Integral filter endcap, mold, and seal
CATERPILLAR INC0 citations60
US11541334B2Jan 3, 2023
Integral filter endcap, mold, and seal
CATERPILLAR INC1 citations60
US12350608B2Jul 8, 2025
Fuel filter passage for downward fuel flow direction
CATERPILLAR INC0 citations59
US11745125B2Sep 5, 2023
Fuel filter passage for downward fuel flow direction
CATERPILLAR INC0 citations59
US11110378B2Sep 7, 2021
Sensing system for detecting machine fluid degradation
CATERPILLAR INC0 citations59
US11826684B2Nov 28, 2023
Filter interlock with tabs mating with a pedestal or a housing
CATERPILLAR INC0 citations57
US10350523B2Jul 16, 2019
Filter housing
CATERPILLAR INC1 citations57
US10245532B2Apr 2, 2019
Filter center tube with standpipe and flow fins
CATERPILLAR INC1 citations57
US11547964B2Jan 10, 2023
Actuated air filter dust valve
CATERPILLAR INC0 citations56
US11130082B2Sep 28, 2021
Filter pulsation dampening device
CATERPILLAR INC0 citations51
US9302206B2Apr 5, 2016
Filter assembly
CATERPILLAR INC1 citations51
US12017162B2Jun 25, 2024
Filter element having potted gasket end cap assembly
CATERPILLAR INC0 citations50
US10315137B2Jun 11, 2019
Sensing system for detecting machine fluid degradation
CATERPILLAR INC0 citations49
US10675568B2Jun 9, 2020
Filter center tube with standpipe and flow fins
CATERPILLAR INC0 citations41
US10859046B2Dec 8, 2020
Water-in-fuel sensor with cavity for detection at grade
CATERPILLAR INC0 citations40
US9808745B2Nov 7, 2017
Filter element and filter assembly with recirculation
CATERPILLAR INC0 citations40
US9527017B2Dec 27, 2016
Filter element having cover portion and filter assembly
CATERPILLAR INC0 citations40
RIES JEFFREY R
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