This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Caterpillar Inc.. Active years: 2026.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2026
Title: Ryan Michael Snodgrass and Fuel-Venting Technology.
Introduction
Ryan Michael Snodgrass is an inventor associated with Fowler, Indiana, and Caterpillar Inc. His patent work addresses the safe management of gaseous fuel in engine systems.
Latest Patents
Snodgrass is credited with 1 patent: “Systems and Methods for Venting a Pressurized Fluid Used as a Fuel in an Engine.” The invention describes a system that uses multiple vent valves to release different portions of a fuel feed line. An engine purge controller coordinates isolation and vent valves to reduce the likelihood that fuel remains trapped in an isolated section of the line. It can also introduce purge gas to move residual fuel through one or more vent valves.
Career Highlights
Snodgrass’s documented patent contribution focuses on engine fuel-system venting and purging. The design combines valve control and purge-gas flow to manage fuel remaining in the feed line.
Collaborations
The patent information provided associates Snodgrass with Caterpillar Inc. The available details do not specify additional collaborators.
Conclusion
Ryan Michael Snodgrass’s patent describes a controlled approach to venting and purging gaseous fuel lines, contributing to the development of engine-system fuel management technology.
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