Patents by Inventor Christopher M. Carpenter

Christopher M. Carpenter 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).

  • Publication number: 20180087245
    Abstract: A wear assembly for excavating equipment which includes a wear member and a base each with upper and lower stabilizing surfaces that are offset and at overlapping depths to reduce the overall depth of the assembly while maintaining high strength and a stable coupling. The nose and socket each includes a generally triangular-shaped front stabilizing end to provide a highly stable front connection between the nose and wear member for both vertical and side loading. The lock is movable between hold and release positions to accommodate replacing of the wear member when needed, and secured to the wear member for shipping and storage purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2017
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Inventors: Christopher M. Carpenter, Donald M. Conklin, James E. Bearden, Severn D. Durand, Dziugas Radzius, Ray J. Morris
  • Publication number: 20180085758
    Abstract: Shredder hammers having first and second major surfaces on opposing sides, and a circumferential edge. A mounting portion includes a mounting hole that extends from the first major surface to the second major surface, and is configured to receive a hammer mounting pin for mounting in a reducing system. The circumferential edge includes a primary impact face to initially impact materials to be reduced and a wear edge to subsequently crush and shear the material against a wall of the equipment. The hammer is biased forward on the pin to admit more material to be crushed between the wear edge and the grates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2017
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Inventors: David M. Graf, Michael R. Weeks, John P. Hoice, Daniel R. Morrow, Terry L. Briscoe, Christopher M. Carpenter
  • Publication number: 20180089823
    Abstract: A system and process for managing a capital product for earth working equipment includes utilizing a mobile device to inspect, analyze and/or document the condition of the capital product for a mine or construction operation that is exposed and/or subjected to circumstances that can lead to wear or damage such as for a bucket associated with earth working equipment. The system and process can include inspecting the capital product to identify an issue on the capital product, displaying an image of the capital product on a screen of a mobile device, placing an electronic symbol on the screen with the image to indicate where the identified issue is located on the capital product, and electronically storing the image with the symbol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2017
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Inventors: Christopher M. Carpenter, Paul L. Heaphy, Eric E. Wilkinson
  • Patent number: 9855560
    Abstract: Shredder hammers having first and second major surfaces on opposing sides, and a circumferential edge. A mounting portion includes a mounting hole that extends from the first major surface to the second major surface, and is configured to receive a hammer mounting pin for mounting in a reducing system. The circumferential edge includes a primary impact face to initially impact materials to be reduced and a wear edge to subsequently crush and shear the material against a wall of the equipment. The hammer is biased forward on the pin to admit more material to be crushed between the wear edge and the grates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: ESCO Corporation
    Inventors: David M. Graf, Michael R. Weeks, John P. Hoice, Daniel R. Morrow, Terry L. Briscoe, Christopher M. Carpenter
  • Publication number: 20170356167
    Abstract: A handling system for handling ground-engaging wear parts used on earth working equipment includes handling tools to remove and handle wear parts from equipment and/or to install new wear parts. The tools can include a torque or other tool to engage and/or disengage a lock retained by the wear member. The handling system allows an operator maintain a distance from heavy parts being removed or installed, reducing the risk of injury.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2017
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: David M. Paul, Rodney K. Clarke, Christopher M. Carpenter, Noah D. Cowgill, Taylor M. Finley, Ryan J. Carpenter
  • Publication number: 20170352199
    Abstract: A process, system and device for monitoring a ground engaging tool secured to earth working equipment that includes capturing an image of the ground engaging tool secured to the earth working equipment and subjected to wearing with a mobile device, determining a dimension of the ground engaging tool subject to wear, operating at least one processor and memory storing computer-executable instructions to calculate at least one result including the extent of wear experienced by the ground engaging tool and/or an estimate of when the ground engaging tool will reach a fully worn condition, and/or schedule when to replace the ground engaging tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2017
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventors: Taylor M. Finley, Christopher M. Carpenter, Eric E. Wilkinson
  • Patent number: 9816254
    Abstract: A wear assembly for excavating equipment which includes a wear member and a base each with upper and lower stabilizing surfaces that are offset and at overlapping depths to reduce the overall depth of the assembly while maintaining high strength and a stable coupling. The nose and socket each includes a generally triangular-shaped front stabilizing end to provide a highly stable front connection between the nose and wear member for both vertical and side loading. The lock is movable between hold and release positions to accommodate replacing of the wear member when needed, and secured to the wear member for shipping and storage purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: ESCO Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher M. Carpenter, Donald M. Conklin, James E. Bearden, Severn D. Durand, Dziugas Radzius
  • Patent number: 9650764
    Abstract: A wear assembly for excavating equipment which includes a wear member and a base each with upper and lower stabilizing surfaces that are offset and at overlapping depths to reduce the overall depth of the assembly while maintaining high strength and a stable coupling. The nose and socket each includes a generally triangular-shaped front stabilizing end to provide a highly stable front connection between the nose and wear member for both vertical and side loading. The lock is movable between hold and release positions to accommodate replacing of the wear member when needed, and secured to the wear member for shipping and storage purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: ESCO Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher M. Carpenter, Donald M. Conklin, James E. Bearden, Severn D. Durand, Dziugas Radzius
  • Patent number: 9493930
    Abstract: A wear assembly for excavating equipment which includes a wear member and a base each with upper and lower stabilizing surfaces that are offset and at overlapping depths to reduce the overall depth of the assembly while maintaining high strength and a stable coupling. The nose and socket each includes a generally triangular-shaped front stabilizing end to provide a highly stable front connection between the nose and wear member for both vertical and side loading. The lock is movable between hold and release positions to accommodate replacing of the wear member when needed, and secured to the wear member for shipping and storage purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: ESCO Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher M. Carpenter, Donald M. Conklin, James E. Bearden, Severn D. Durand, Dziugas Radzius
  • Publication number: 20160237640
    Abstract: A system and tool for monitoring ground-engaging products for earth working equipment that can monitor characteristics such as part identification, presence, condition, usage, and/or performance of the products on earth working equipment used, for example, in mining, construction, and dredging environments. The monitoring tool includes or is supported by a mobile device that is separate from the earth working equipment. Supporting the monitoring tool on a mobile device can, e.g., provide unique vantage points to monitor the earth working equipment products, monitor the products without inhibiting the operation of the earth working equipment or endangering personnel, closely approach areas of interest for secure and reliable gathering of information, monitor multiple earth working equipment, and/or be protected from the vibrations and impact shocks that can be associated with earth working equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: Christopher M. Carpenter, Karsten D. Zuendel, Noah D. Cowgill, Joshua K. Hoyt, David J. Sayler
  • Publication number: 20160237657
    Abstract: A product and system for identifying and monitoring a characteristic including the part ID, presence, condition, usage and/or performance of ground-engaging products used on various kinds of earth working equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: Christopher M. Carpenter, Steven D. Hyde, Javier Lander, Jason W. Betournay, Karsten D. Zuendel
  • Patent number: 9242247
    Abstract: A wear assembly for use on a driven roll for earth-working machines and the like operations that eases replacement of the wear parts, lengthens the life of the bases, reduces the amount of throw-away material to be discarded, and has a lower manufacturing cost. The wear part overlies and protects the base to prolong the useable life of the base, lessen machine downtime, and reduce throw-away material. The use of an overlying adapter eases and speeds replacement of the wear parts to further limit downtime of the machine. The wear part is preferably a two-piece component with no machined parts for a lower manufacturing cost and easy replacement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: ESCO Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen M. Lafond, Cameron R. Leedham, Christopher M. Carpenter, Dallas Chapple
  • Patent number: 9222353
    Abstract: A tip for use on an earth working roll for mining, construction and public works machines such as crushers, surface miners, milling machines and the like includes a working end provided with side relief to reduce drag and wearing, require less power to drive the rolls, and lengthen the usable life of the tip. The working end can also have a generally flat front surface to improve the yield in a crushing or other similar operation. The tip includes a base and a wear cap releasably secured together by a retainer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: ESCO Corporation
    Inventors: Ray J. Morris, Christopher M. Carpenter, Robert S. Fleck, Mark A. Cheyne
  • Publication number: 20150176257
    Abstract: A wear assembly for excavating equipment which includes a wear member and a base each with upper and lower stabilizing surfaces that are offset and at overlapping depths to reduce the overall depth of the assembly while maintaining high strength and a stable coupling. The nose and socket each includes a generally triangular-shaped front stabilizing end to provide a highly stable front connection between the nose and wear member for both vertical and side loading. The lock is movable between hold and release positions to accommodate replacing of the wear member when needed, and secured to the wear member for shipping and storage purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2015
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Inventors: Christopher M. Carpenter, Donald M. Conklin, James E. Bearden, Severn D. Durand, Dziugas Radzius
  • Publication number: 20150176256
    Abstract: A wear assembly for excavating equipment which includes a wear member and a base each with upper and lower stabilizing surfaces that are offset and at overlapping depths to reduce the overall depth of the assembly while maintaining high strength and a stable coupling. The nose and socket each includes a generally triangular-shaped front stabilizing end to provide a highly stable front connection between the nose and wear member for both vertical and side loading. The lock is movable between hold and release positions to accommodate replacing of the wear member when needed, and secured to the wear member for shipping and storage purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2015
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Inventors: Christopher M. Carpenter, Donald M. Conklin, James E. Bearden, Severn D. Durand, Dziugas Radzius
  • Publication number: 20150176255
    Abstract: A wear assembly for excavating equipment which includes a wear member and a base each with upper and lower stabilizing surfaces that are offset and at overlapping depths to reduce the overall depth of the assembly while maintaining high strength and a stable coupling. The nose and socket each includes a generally triangular-shaped front stabilizing end to provide a highly stable front connection between the nose and wear member for both vertical and side loading. The lock is movable between hold and release positions to accommodate replacing of the wear member when needed, and secured to the wear member for shipping and storage purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2015
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Inventors: Christopher M. Carpenter, Donald M. Conklin, James E. Bearden, Severn D. Durand, Dziugas Radzius
  • Publication number: 20150176259
    Abstract: A wear assembly for excavating equipment which includes a wear member and a base each with upper and lower stabilizing surfaces that are offset and at overlapping depths to reduce the overall depth of the assembly while maintaining high strength and a stable coupling. The nose and socket each includes a generally triangular-shaped front stabilizing end to provide a highly stable front connection between the nose and wear member for both vertical and side loading. The lock is movable between hold and release positions to accommodate replacing of the wear member when needed, and secured to the wear member for shipping and storage purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2015
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Inventors: Christopher M. Carpenter, Donald M. Conklin, James E. Bearden, Severn D. Durand, Dziugas Radzius
  • Publication number: 20150176258
    Abstract: A wear assembly for excavating equipment which includes a wear member and a base each with upper and lower stabilizing surfaces that are offset and at overlapping depths to reduce the overall depth of the assembly while maintaining high strength and a stable coupling. The nose and socket each includes a generally triangular-shaped front stabilizing end to provide a highly stable front connection between the nose and wear member for both vertical and side loading. The lock is movable between hold and release positions to accommodate replacing of the wear member when needed, and secured to the wear member for shipping and storage purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2015
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Inventors: Christopher M. Carpenter, Donald M. Conklin, James E. Bearden, Severn D. Durand, Dziugas Radzius
  • Patent number: D731564
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: ESCO Corporatio
    Inventors: David M. Graf, Michael R. Weeks, John P. Hoice, Daniel R. Morrow, Terry L. Briscoe, Christopher M. Carpenter
  • Patent number: D792488
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: ESCO CORPORATION
    Inventors: David M. Graf, Michael R. Weeks, John P. Hoice, Daniel R. Morrow, Terry L. Briscoe, Christopher M. Carpenter