Patents by Inventor Gary Major

Gary Major 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: 20200407937
    Abstract: An arrangement for a construction machine includes a machine frame; and an articulated boom. The articulated boom is arranged on the machine frame. The articulated boom includes a proximal arm that is mounted in an articulated manner to the machine frame and a distal arm that is connected in an articulated manner to the proximal arm. The arrangement is configured to be operated in an operational mode, in which the proximal arm and the machine frame are interlocked.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2018
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Inventors: Edward Wagner, Gary Major, Yunfeng Zhao
  • Publication number: 20200399854
    Abstract: A construction machine comprises a machine frame and an articulated boom pivotably mounted to the machine frame. An electric motor is connected to a battery for operating a component of the construction machine. The construction machine is configured to be operated in a loader mode in which a first tool is mounted to the articulated boom, and in an excavator mode in which a second tool is mounted to the articulated boom. The construction machine comprises a tool storage for storing the first tool and/or the second tool. The construction machine is configured to replace one of the first tool and second tool when mounted to the articulated boom with the other one of the first tool and the second tool when stored in the tool storage. A method of changing an operational mode and a method of selecting an operational mode of a construction machine are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2019
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Inventors: Edward Wagner, Gary Major, Yunfeng Zhao
  • Patent number: 10767339
    Abstract: A tool for a construction machine includes a first interface that is located at a first location on the tool, and a second interface that is located at a second location on the tool being different from the first location, wherein each of the first interface and the second interface is individually configured to mount the tool on the construction machine, and wherein the construction machine includes a loader bucket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: Guangxi LiuGong Machinery Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Edward Wagner, Gary Major, Yunfeng Zhao
  • Patent number: 10648155
    Abstract: A construction machine that includes a machine frame and an articulated boom. The articulated boom is pivotably mounted to the machine frame. The construction machine is configured to be operated in a loader mode in which a first tool is mounted to the articulated boom, and in an excavator mode in which a second tool is mounted to the articulated boom. The construction machine further includes a tool storage for storing the first tool and/or the second tool. The construction machine is configured to replace one of the first tool and second tool when mounted to the articulated boom with the other one of the first tool and second tool when stored in the tool storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Guangxi LiuGong Machinery Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Edward Wagner, Gary Major, Yunfeng Zhao
  • Publication number: 20190368158
    Abstract: A construction machine that includes a machine frame and an articulated boom. The articulated boom is pivotably mounted to the machine frame. The construction machine is configured to be operated in a loader mode in which a first tool is mounted to the articulated boom, and in an excavator mode in which a second tool is mounted to the articulated boom. The construction machine further includes a tool storage for storing the first tool and/or the second tool. The construction machine is configured to replace one of the first tool and second tool when mounted to the articulated boom with the other one of the first tool and second tool when stored in the tool storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2018
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventors: Edward Wagner, Gary Major, Yunfeng Zhao
  • Publication number: 20190368157
    Abstract: A tool for a construction machine includes a first interface that is located at a first location on the tool, and a second interface that is located at a second location on the tool being different from the first location, wherein each of the first interface and the second interface is individually configured to mount the tool on the construction machine, and wherein the construction machine includes a loader bucket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2018
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventors: Edward Wagner, Gary Major, Yunfeng Zhao
  • Patent number: 9045882
    Abstract: A working machine (10) includes a body (11) having a front end (12) and a rear end (13), and a ground engaging propulsion structure (15) whereby the machine (10) may be driven over the ground, a loading arm assembly (25) which includes a loading arm (26) which is mounted at one end (26a) relative to the body (11) and which extends forwardly at or towards one side of the body (11), beyond the front end (12) of the body (11), to a second end (26b) where there is amounting for a working implement (35), the loading arm assembly (25) including a first link (28) which is pivotally connected at or adjacent the one end (26a) of the loading arm (26) and also to the body (11) at a first mounting position (27), and a second link (32) which is pivotally connected to the arm (26) between the first and second ends (26a, 26b) of the arm (26), and to the body at a second mounting position (36) which is forwards of the first mounting position (27), and the machine (10) including an actuator (40) which acts between the loading
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: J.C. BAMFORD EXCAVATORS LIMITED
    Inventors: Gary Major, Martyn L. Molsom
  • Patent number: 8506819
    Abstract: A system and method of filtering metalworking fluid is disclosed. A particle filter is provided in fluid communication with a sump of machining equipment to filter particles from a metalworking fluid. The metalworking fluid is filtered using the particle filter to remove metal filings and debris from the metalworking fluid. A tramp oil filter is provided in fluid communication with the particle filter to remove tramp oil, wherein the tramp oil filter includes hydrophobic material to absorb oil. The oil-free metalworking fluid may then be re-circulated back to the machining equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Inventor: Gary Major
  • Patent number: 8464819
    Abstract: A working machine (10) includes a body (11) having a front end (12) and a rear end (13), the body being provided with a ground engaging propulsion structure (15) whereby the machine (10) may be driven over the ground, a loading arm assembly (25) which includes a single loading arm (26) which is mounted at one end (26a) relative to the body (11) and which extends forwardly at towards one side of the body (11), beyond the front end (12) of the body (11), to a second end (26b) where there is a mounting for a working implement (35) the machine (10) further including an operator's cab (50) mounted on the body (11) towards a second side of the body (1)) opposite to the first side where the arm (26) extends, and at the front end (12) of the body (11) so that no part of the body (11) extends significantly forwardly of the cab (50), and wherein the cab (50) includes a cab roof (58), a cab floor (60), a front wall (52), a rear wall (59) and a first side wall (53) adjacent to the loading arm assembly (25), and a side (5
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: J.C. Bamford Excavators Limited
    Inventors: Gary Major, Martyn L. Molsom
  • Publication number: 20110217151
    Abstract: A working machine (10) includes a body (11) having a front end (12) and a rear end (13), and a ground engaging propulsion structure (15) whereby the machine (10) may be driven over the ground, a loading arm assembly (25) which includes a loading arm (26) which is mounted at one end (26a) relative to the body (11) and which extends forwardly at or towards one side of the body (11), beyond the front end (12) of the body (11), to a second end (26b) where there is amounting for a working implement (35), the loading arm assembly (15) including a first link (28) which is pivotally connected at or adjacent the one end (26a) of the loading arm (26) and also to the body (11) at a first mounting position (27), and a second link (32) which is pivotally connected to the arm (26) between the first and second ends (26a, 26b) of the arm (26), and to the body at a second mounting position (36) which is forwards of the first mounting position (27), and the machine (10) including an actuator (40) which acts between the loading
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2011
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: J.C. BAMFORD EXCAVATORS LIMITED
    Inventors: Gary Major, Martyn L. Molsom
  • Publication number: 20110215613
    Abstract: A working machine (10) includes a body (11) having a front end (12) and a rear end (13), the body being provided with a ground engaging propulsion structure (15) whereby the machine (10) may be driven over the ground, a loading arm assembly (25) which includes a single loading arm (26) which is mounted at one end (26a) relative to the body (11) and which extends forwardly at towards one side of the body (11), beyond the front end (12) of the body (11), to a second end (26b) where there is a mounting for a working implement (35) the machine (10) further including an operator's cab (50) mounted on the body (11) towards a second side of the body (1)) opposite to the first side where the arm (26) extends, and at the front end (12) of the body (11) so that no part of the body (11) extends significantly forwardly of the cab (50), and wherein the cab (50) includes a cab roof (58), a cab floor (60), a front wall (52), a rear wall (59) and a first side wall (53) adjacent to the loading arm assembly (25), and a side (5
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2011
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: J.C. BAMFORD EXCAVATORS LIMITED
    Inventors: Gary Major, Martyn L. Molsom
  • Publication number: 20100089833
    Abstract: A system and method of filtering metalworking fluid is disclosed. A particle filter is provided in fluid communication with a sump of machining equipment to filter particles from a metalworking fluid. The metalworking fluid is filtered using the particle filter to remove metal filings and debris from the metalworking fluid. A tramp oil filter is provided in fluid communication with the particle filter to remove tramp oil, wherein the tramp oil filter includes hydrophobic material to absorb oil. The oil-free metalworking fluid may then be re-circulated back to the machining equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2009
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Inventor: Gary Major
  • Patent number: D880533
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: Guangxi LiuGong Machinery Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Gary Major, Richard Killgren, Edward Wagner
  • Patent number: D896852
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: Guangxi LiuGong Machinery Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Gary Major, Richard Killgren, James Holmes
  • Patent number: D901544
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: Guangxi LiuGong Machinery Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Gary Major, Edward Wagner, Michael Turner
  • Patent number: D901553
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: Guanxi LiuGong Machinery Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Gary Major, Richard Killgren, James Holmes
  • Patent number: D922446
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: Guangxi LiuGong Machinery Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Edward Wagner, Gary Major, Richard Killgren, James Holmes
  • Patent number: D941885
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: Guangxi LiuGong Machinery Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Gary Major, Richard Killgren, James Holmes