Patents by Inventor George Carl Pinther, II

George Carl Pinther, II 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: 20160032564
    Abstract: A control system for a machine having traction devices, an implement, and a hydraulic system configured to drive the traction devices and the implement is disclosed. The control system may include a controller in communication with an operator interface and the hydraulic system. The controller may be configured to receive a signal from the operator interface to operate the machine according to a first predetermined control pattern, send signals to the to the hydraulic system to control the machine according to the first predetermined control pattern, receive a signal from the operator interface to operate the machine according to a second predetermined control pattern, and send signals to the hydraulic system to control the machine according to the second predetermined control pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2014
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: George Carl Pinther, II, Jeffrey M. Parker, Christopher E. Bright, Andrew A. Fredrickson, John E. Myslik
  • Patent number: 7293377
    Abstract: A wear pad on a linkage of a work machine is disclosed. The linkage includes a first and a second linkage member in a telescoping relationship. The wear pad includes a first end having a first thickness and a second end having a second thickness, the first thickness being greater than the second thickness. The wear pad also includes a flat wear face configured to slidably interface with the first linkage member. A fixed surface has a bore formed therein. The bore is configured to receive an attachment member to securely attach the wear pad to the second linkage member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2007
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: George Carl Pinther, II, Brian Carter Buchanan, Jay Holloman Renfrow, Gary Walth
  • Patent number: D898254
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventors: Brian Himelright, David P. Majeski, George Carl Pinther, II, Shadaab Khan, Nishad Santosh Sabnis, Kevin Ullatuthodi