Patents by Inventor Randall BOWMAN

Randall BOWMAN 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).

  • Patent number: 11919585
    Abstract: A track tension system including a hydraulic cylinder coupled between a drive frame and idler of a track system, an accumulator and a hydraulic valve that controls flow between the cylinder and accumulator. The cylinder extends and retracts to change the distance between the drive frame and idler which increases and decreases, respectively, tension on the track system. The hydraulic valve can be opened to allow flow between the cylinder and accumulator, and closed to block flow between the cylinder and accumulator. Control factors can be monitored to control valve position. An overload pressure relief can allow flow between the cylinder and accumulator when the hydraulic valve is closed and pressure in the cylinder reaches overload pressure. An orifice can allow constricted flow between the cylinder and accumulator when the hydraulic valve is closed. A check valve can connect the track tension system to a vehicle hydraulic system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Bruce S. Johnson, Dennis A. Bowman, Benjamin J. Heimbuch, Daniel J. Garvin, Randall K. Bill, Jeremy P. L'Heureux
  • Patent number: 8662803
    Abstract: A wheel restraint system has a restraint body having a lower portion and an upper portion. The upper portion is connected to the lower portion by a pivot point. The upper portion has a clamping portion extending across at least a portion of an upper portion of an outer surface of the wheel to be restrained. The upper portion moves about the pivot point between a release position and a clamping position such that the clamping portion moves toward and away from the outer surface of the wheel to be restrained. An actuator moves the upper portion between the release position and the clamping position. An anchor anchors the lower portion to a surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Inventors: Donald Bowman, Randall Bowman
  • Publication number: 20120219376
    Abstract: A wheel restraint system has a restraint body having a lower portion and an upper portion. The upper portion is connected to the lower portion by a pivot point. The upper portion has a clamping portion extending across at least a portion of an upper portion of an outer surface of the wheel to be restrained. The upper portion moves about the pivot point between a release position and a clamping position such that the clamping portion moves toward and away from the outer surface of the wheel to be restrained. An actuator moves the upper portion between the release position and the clamping position. An anchor anchors the lower portion to a surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2010
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Inventors: Donald Bowman, Randall Bowman
  • Publication number: 20080303229
    Abstract: A snowmobile slide includes an elongated body having a first end, a second end, opposed sides, an upper sliding surface and a lower mounting surface. The upper sliding surface has more than one guide channel, with each guide channel extending between the first end and the second end. The lower mounting surface has a plurality of depending feet spaced at intervals between the opposed sides and between the first end and the second end. Spacing between the feet define an underlying flow area to allow for drainage and ventilation across the lower mounting surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2008
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Inventors: Donald BOWMAN, Randall BOWMAN
  • Patent number: D690644
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Inventors: Donald Bowman, Randall Bowman
  • Patent number: D803742
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Inventors: Donald Bowman, Randall Bowman