This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Deere & Company. Active years: 2022.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2022
Title: Donald E. Schmitz and His Engine-Cooling Patent.
Introduction
Donald E. Schmitz is an inventor associated with Cedar Falls, Iowa, and Deere & Company. His patent work addresses engine design, with a focus on protecting engine blocks from coolant-related cavitation.
Latest Patents
Schmitz is credited with 1 patent: “Inter-cylinder Bore Coolant Passage for Enhanced Cavitation Protection in an Engine Block.” The invention describes an engine block with a passage through the wall between two cylinders. The passage opens toward a cylinder liner and allows coolant from the water jacket to flow through it. Positioned near the liner’s thrust-displacement region, the passage is designed to help deter cavitation during engine operation.
Career Highlights
Schmitz’s listed patent reflects an engineering contribution to liquid-cooled engine technology. By directing coolant through the inter-cylinder wall near a vulnerable area of the cylinder liner, the design aims to improve cavitation protection.
Collaborations
The patent information lists Terry W. Schwickerath and Balkrishna N. Bejgamwar among Schmitz’s coworkers. His company affiliation is Deere & Company.
Conclusion
Donald E. Schmitz’s patent documents a targeted engine-block innovation intended to reduce cavitation near a cylinder liner, contributing to the development of durable liquid-cooled engines.
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