Patents by Inventor James R. Deck

James R. Deck 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).

  • Final drive bladder
    Patent number: 4082170
    Abstract: In a housing, for instance, for a final drive assembly for a tractor, a large open space is created when the housing is enlarged, for instance, to accommodate a wider gauge set of tracks. The large open space is substantially filled with a bladder or other bulk member to prevent excess accumulation of oil, or the like, in the open space when the vehicle is tilted as when it is operating on a side slope.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 1977
    Date of Patent: April 4, 1978
    Assignee: Caterpillar Tractor Co.
    Inventors: Arthur J. Ritter, James R. Deck
  • Infinitely adjustable cable controlled apparatus and method
    Patent number: 4034622
    Abstract: A cable controlled apparatus comprises a housing having a control member movably mounted therein and adapted to actuate a directional control valve or the like. The cable is threadably mounted in a bracket, mounted on the housing, to selectively move and adjust the position of the valve control member upon rotation of the bracket. A clamping member is mounted on the housing and has an annular groove defined thereon for retaining a flanged base of the bracket therein whereby axial movement of the bracket is prevented upon rotation thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1976
    Date of Patent: July 12, 1977
    Assignee: Caterpillar Tractor Co.
    Inventor: James R. Deck
  • Infinitely adjustable cable controlled apparatus and method
    Patent number: RE31956
    Abstract: A cable controlled apparatus comprises a housing having a control member movably mounted therein and adapted to actuate a directional control valve or the like. The cable is threadably mounted in a bracket, mounted on the housing, to selectively move and adjust the position of the valve control member upon rotation of the bracket. A clamping member is mounted on the housing and has an annular groove defined thereon for retaining a flanged base of the bracket therein whereby axial movement of the bracket is prevented upon rotation thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1983
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1985
    Assignee: Caterpillar Tractor Co.
    Inventor: James R. Deck