Patents by Inventor Rena J. Kanegae

Rena J. Kanegae 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).

  • Extendable scarifier system
    Patent number: 11268258
    Abstract: A motor grader includes a frame and an extendable scarifier system supported on the frame. The scarifier system includes first and second drawbar arms coupled to the frame. A carriage is coupled to the first and second drawbar arms. The carriage includes a carriage body having first and second lateral ends. A first extension element is attached to the first lateral end of the carriage body and a second extension element is attached to the second lateral end of the carriage body. The first and second extension elements each supporting at least one tooth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin J. Kovalick, Rena J. Kanegae, David L. Cox, Nathan G. Tissier, Nathaniel K. Harshman
  • EXTENDABLE SCARIFIER SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20210230830
    Abstract: A motor grader is disclosed that includes a frame and an extendable scarifier system supported on the frame. The scarifier system includes first and second drawbar arms coupled to the frame. A carriage is coupled to the first and second drawbar arms. The carriage includes a carriage body having first and second lateral ends. A first extension element is attached to the first lateral end of the carriage body and a second extension element is attached to the second lateral end of the carriage body. The first and second extension elements each supporting at least one tooth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2020
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin J. Kovalick, Rena J. Kanegae, David L. Cox, Nathan G. Tissier, Nathaniel K. Harshman