Patents by Inventor Christopher C. Cusack

Christopher C. Cusack has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Payload carrying machine and dump body linkage
    Patent number: 10882434
    Abstract: Described herein are illustrative payload carrying machines and dump body linkage. An example vehicle can include a frame and a dump body movable relative to the frame. In the example vehicle, an articulation mechanism can be connected to both the dump body and the frame. The articulation mechanism can be a four-link system including a first pair of links can be coupled to the frame and dump body and a second pair of links can be coupled to the frame and dump body. The second pair of links can be longer than the first pair of links.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: Caterpillar Global Mining LLC
    Inventors: Christopher C. Cusack, Kris E. Seitz, Daniel R. Hettinger
  • PAYLOAD CARRYING MACHINE AND DUMP BODY LINKAGE
    Publication number: 20190337437
    Abstract: Described herein are illustrative payload carrying machines and dump body linkage. An example vehicle can include a frame and a dump body movable relative to the frame. In the example vehicle, an articulation mechanism can be connected to both the dump body and the frame. The articulation mechanism can be a four-link system including a first pair of links can be coupled to the frame and dump body and a second pair of links can be coupled to the frame and dump body. The second pair of links can be longer than the first pair of links.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2018
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Applicant: Caterpillar Global Mining LLC
    Inventors: Christopher C. Cusack, Kris E. Seitz, Daniel R. Hettinger
  • Truss style stick or boom
    Patent number: 6793452
    Abstract: A stick or boom for a work machine. The stick or boom has a box portion including a first and second end and a first and second pivot point position at respective ends. A truss portion having an offset pivot point is attached to said stick or boom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc
    Inventors: Christopher C. Cusack, Aaron D. Goodman
  • Truss style stick or boom
    Publication number: 20030035710
    Abstract: A stick or boom for a work machine. The stick or boom has a box portion including a first and second end and a first and second pivot point position at respective ends. A truss portion having an offset pivot point is attached to said stick or boom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2001
    Publication date: February 20, 2003
    Inventors: Christopher C. Cusack, Aaron D. Goodman