Patents by Inventor George G. Codina

George G. Codina 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).

  • High voltage ripping apparatus
    Patent number: 5386877
    Abstract: An apparatus (102) assists an earthmoving vehicle (104) in the fracture of material (106). The apparatus (102) includes a ripping structure (108) having at least one ripper (112) and one electrode (130). The apparatus (102) generates electrical energy and discharges the electrical energy into the material through the ripping structure (108).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 7, 1995
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: George G. Codina, Robert J. Price, Liliana Grajales, Thomas J. Richards
  • High voltage switch
    Patent number: 5225743
    Abstract: A switch includes a housing forming a cavity, a first electrode, and a second electrode. The first electrode has an inner surface having a generally circular cross-section perpendicular to an axis and extending along the cavity in a first direction along the axis, forming a hollow tube. The second electrode has a generally circular cross-section perpendicular to the axis and extending into the cavity in a second direction along the axis. The second electrode extends at least partially into the hollow tube formed by the first electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1993
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: George G. Codina, Thomas J. Richards, Everett G. Brandt