Patents by Inventor Don Osborne

Don Osborne 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).

  • Patent number: 11384689
    Abstract: A shield assembly that may be disposed within an engine compartment of an agricultural vehicle, the shield assembly includes a plurality of shields that may block buildup of debris within the engine compartment. At least one shield of the plurality of shields includes a sloped surface that may direct debris away from the engine compartment. The shield assembly also includes a plurality of ducts formed between the plurality of shields. The plurality of ducts may redirect cooling fluid from a cooling fan package to the engine compartment to remove debris from within the engine compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLC
    Inventors: Don Osborne, Anthony Diederich, Jr., Mary Sullivan
  • Publication number: 20220042457
    Abstract: A shield assembly that may be disposed within an engine compartment of an agricultural vehicle, the shield assembly includes a plurality of shields that may block buildup of debris within the engine compartment. At least one shield of the plurality of shields includes a sloped surface that may direct debris away from the engine compartment. The shield assembly also includes a plurality of ducts formed between the plurality of shields. The plurality of ducts may redirect cooling fluid from a cooling fan package to the engine compartment to remove debris from within the engine compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Inventors: Don Osborne, Anthony Diederich, JR., Mary Sullivan
  • Patent number: 11156160
    Abstract: A shield assembly that may be disposed within an engine compartment of an agricultural vehicle, the shield assembly includes a plurality of shields that may block buildup of debris within the engine compartment. At least one shield of the plurality of shields includes a sloped surface that may direct debris away from the engine compartment. The shield assembly also includes a plurality of ducts formed between the plurality of shields. The plurality of ducts may redirect cooling fluid from a cooling fan package to the engine compartment to remove debris from within the engine compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLC
    Inventors: Don Osborne, Anthony Diederich, Jr., Mary Sullivan
  • Publication number: 20200003118
    Abstract: A shield assembly that may be disposed within an engine compartment of an agricultural vehicle, the shield assembly includes a plurality of shields that may block buildup of debris within the engine compartment. At least one shield of the plurality of shields includes a sloped surface that may direct debris away from the engine compartment. The shield assembly also includes a plurality of ducts formed between the plurality of shields. The plurality of ducts may redirect cooling fluid from a cooling fan package to the engine compartment to remove debris from within the engine compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2018
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Don Osborne, Anthony Diederich, JR., Mary Sullivan
  • Patent number: 4687407
    Abstract: A loading device is releasably attachable to a conventional farm tractor or other vehicle, having a three-point hitch. The device includes a bar for providing a mechanical advantage during the initial lifting of a load from the ground. The device is adjustable to facilitate mounting upon various models of vehicles having a three-point hitch. The bucket is controlled by a non-pressurized piston and cylinder assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1985
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1987
    Inventor: Don Osborne