Patents by Inventor Christopher Scott Laban

Christopher Scott Laban 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).

  • Suspension assembly for a machine
    Patent number: 10544846
    Abstract: A suspension assembly for a machine is provided. The suspension assembly includes a first suspension structure and a second suspension structure. The first suspension structure includes a first suspension pad and a first support plate coupled to the first suspension pad. The first support plate has a first interlock component formed therein. The second suspension structure includes a second suspension pad and a second support plate coupled to the second suspension pad. The second support plate has a second interlock component formed therein. The second interlock component is complimentary to the first interlock component and configured to engage with the first interlock component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Scott Laban, Jeffrey Lee Thomas, Dennis Earl Roberts
  • SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY FOR A MACHINE
    Publication number: 20190195301
    Abstract: A suspension assembly for a machine is provided. The suspension assembly includes a first suspension structure and a second suspension structure. The first suspension structure includes a first suspension pad and a first support plate coupled to the first suspension pad. The first support plate has a first interlock component formed therein. The second suspension structure includes a second suspension pad and a second support plate coupled to the second suspension pad. The second support plate has a second interlock component formed therein. The second interlock component is complimentary to the first interlock component and configured to engage with the first interlock component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2019
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Scott Laban, Jeffrey Lee Thomas, Dennis Earl Roberts
  • SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY FOR A MACHINE
    Publication number: 20180273120
    Abstract: A suspension assembly for a machine is provided. The suspension assembly includes a first suspension structure and a second suspension structure. The first suspension structure includes a first suspension pad and a first support plate coupled to the first suspension pad. The first support plate has a first interlock component formed therein. The second suspension structure includes a second suspension pad and a second support plate coupled to the second suspension pad. The second support plate has a second interlock component formed therein. The second interlock component is complimentary to the first interlock component and configured to engage with the first interlock component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2017
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Scott Laban, Jeffrey Lee Thomas, Dennis Earl Roberts
  • Payload container for a work machine
    Patent number: 7032957
    Abstract: A payload container for containing a material to be hauled by a work machine is disclosed. The payload container includes a first sidewall and a second sidewall. A front wall extends between the first and second sidewalls. A canopy extends from a top of the front wall, and includes a mounting frame and at least one panel. The panel is formed of a non-metal material and is secured to the mounting frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Cliff E. Miller, Christopher Scott Laban, Christopher Charles Cusack, Daniel Lee Jennings
  • Payload container for a work machine
    Publication number: 20050253418
    Abstract: A payload container for containing a material to be hauled by a work machine is disclosed. The payload container includes a first sidewall and a second sidewall. A front wall extends between the first and second sidewalls. A canopy extends from a top of the front wall, and includes a mounting frame and at least one panel. The panel is formed of a non-metal material and is secured to the mounting frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2004
    Publication date: November 17, 2005
    Inventors: Cliff Miller, Christopher Scott Laban, Christopher Charles Cusack, Daniel Lee Jennings
  • Reinforced payload container
    Patent number: 6935678
    Abstract: A reinforced payload container may include a panel forming at least one of a floor, a sidewall, and a front wall. A first plurality of ribs may be attached to the panel and may include a first free edge and a first panel edge. A second plurality of ribs may also be attached to the panel and may intersect with the first plurality of ribs. The second plurality of ribs may include a second free edge and a second panel edge. The first plurality of ribs may include first rib slots along the first free edge, and the second plurality of ribs may include second rib slots along the second panel edge. The first rib slots and the second rib slots may be aligned so that the first rib slots receive the second ribs and the second rib slots receive the first ribs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2005
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc
    Inventors: Christopher Scott Laban, Kristofor Lee Dahl, Terry Allen Coins, Edward Patrick Ormiston, Clifford Eugene Miller, Christopher Charles Cusack, Timothy James Bromenshenkel, Thomas Edmund Fennell, Stephan Bushong, Howard Roy Franklin