Patents by Inventor Jeff Slunder

Jeff Slunder 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).

  • Adjustable drawbar and circle support assembly for a motor grader
    Patent number: 6230818
    Abstract: A motor grader is provided with an adjustable drawbar and circle support assembly. The assembly includes a circle support for mounting a moldboard or blade for rotation about an upright axis, and an extensible and retractable drawbar having one end associated with the circle support and another end adapted for pivotal connection to the main frame of the motor grader. The drawbar is preferably hydraulically actuatable to move the circle support fore and aft along the longitudinal length of the motor grader main frame to provide longitudinal adjustment of the grader blade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Assignee: Caterpillar, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeff Slunder