Patents by Inventor Jonathan Chase Catton

Jonathan Chase Catton 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).

  • Electromagnetic suspension system for a seat assembly and machine using same
    Patent number: 7975813
    Abstract: A suspension system for a seat assembly of a machine includes an upper support member and a lower support member. A pair of scissors linkages interconnect the upper and lower support members. Each of the scissors linkages includes first and second arms pivotably attached at central portions thereof. An electronic controller is in communication with a pair of electromagnetic devices positioned at first ends of the first arms. The electronic controller is configured to energize the electromagnetic devices in response to a sensor output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: John Spangler, Jonathan Chase Catton, Alexander Striegel
  • Electromagnetic suspension system for a seat assembly and machine using same
    Publication number: 20090134557
    Abstract: A suspension system for a seat assembly of a machine includes an upper support member and a lower support member. A pair of scissors linkages interconnect the upper and lower support members. Each of the scissors linkages includes first and second arms pivotably attached at central portions thereof. An electronic controller is in communication with a pair of electromagnetic devices positioned at first ends of the first arms. The electronic controller is configured to energize the electromagnetic devices in response to a sensor output.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2007
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Inventors: John Spangler, Jonathan Chase Catton, Alexander Striegel
  • Machine control pedestal
    Patent number: 7458439
    Abstract: An adjustable control pedestal for a work machine. The control pedestal may include a base configured to be rigidly mounted to a chassis of the work machine. The control pedestal may also include an armrest portion having a joystick mounted thereto configured to control at least one function of the work machine, the armrest portion being connected to the base and configured to enable an operator to rest an arm on the armrest portion while operating the joystick. The armrest portion may be linearly movable relative to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan Chase Catton, Daniel Edward Shearer