Jay Roplekar

Title: Jay Roplekar’s Power Generation Patents.

Introduction

Jay Roplekar is an inventor based in Peoria, Illinois, and works at Caterpillar Inc. His patent work includes power-generation systems that coordinate engines, electrical components, and control systems. He holds 2 patents.

Latest Patents

Roplekar’s listed patents address power supply and cooling in engine systems.

- **Single solid state power supply for multiple engine systems.** This invention describes a power-generation system in which one solid-state power supply connects to an AC generator and serves components associated with two engines. These include energy-storage devices and engine control modules, linked through shared circuits.

- **Fan powered by an alternating current generator associated with a liquid-cooled engine of an engine system.** This invention describes a generator set with a liquid-cooled engine and an AC generator that powers an AC fan through a relay. An engine control module receives information from engine-temperature and engine-air-temperature sensors and connects to the fan through the relay.

Career Highlights

At Caterpillar Inc., Roplekar’s patent portfolio reflects work on integrating electrical power, engine controls, and cooling functions in generator sets. His inventions describe arrangements intended to support multiple engine systems and manage fan operation in response to engine conditions.

Collaborations

Roplekar’s listed coworkers include Jeffery T. Fischer and Thomas Ryan Smith. Their shared professional context is Caterpillar Inc., though the available information does not specify their roles in these patents.

Conclusion

Jay Roplekar’s two patents focus on practical power-generation systems, combining solid-state power distribution, engine controls, and generator-powered cooling.