Patents by Inventor Richard J. Skahill

Richard J. Skahill 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).

  • Window wiper storage system
    Patent number: 4266315
    Abstract: A windshield wiper storage mechanism is disclosed which permits the operator to store the wiper blade away from contact with the windshield when it is desired to open or close the windshield panel. The wiper storage mechanism includes a rotatable storage actuator arm which is mounted inside the operator's enclosure at a position conveniently accessible to the operator. A conventional pantographic linkage causes the wiper blade to sweep a predetermined wiping area on the windshield for normal wiping operation. When the operator desires to open the windshield panel, the storage actuator arm is rotated 180.degree., thereby causing the wiper blade to swing away from its normal wiping position onto a storage ramp which is mounted on the frame surrounding the windshield. The wiper blade is selectively stored away from contact with the windshield which allows the operator to open or close the windshield panel without wiper blade interference.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 1979
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1981
    Assignee: J.I. Case Company
    Inventor: Richard J. Skahill
  • Enclosure mechanism for roll over protective structure
    Patent number: 4184712
    Abstract: An enclosure kit for enclosing an open roll over protective structure of a vehicle includes four panels that have connector means associated therewith which can be connected to the roll over protective structure without changing the structural integrity thereof. The connector means includes a flange that is formed along one edge of each panel which is adapted to be received into a trough defined along the upper edge of the roll over protective structure and releasable retainers for connecting each of the panels to vertical posts of the roll over protective structure. The releasable retainers are readily clamped onto the vertical posts and are designed to have two edges of adjacent panels connected thereto with the connection including a shock absorbing member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 1978
    Date of Patent: January 22, 1980
    Assignee: J. I. Case Company
    Inventor: Richard J. Skahill
  • Window tracking mechanism
    Patent number: 3992816
    Abstract: A window tracking mechanism including a window structure and a pair of tracks with rollers rotatable on the tracks and supporting the window structure thereon. The tracks have bends therein for securing the window structure in a lowered position and an upper stored position. One of the rollers is movable, for releasably holding the window structure in either of its two positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1975
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1976
    Assignee: J. I. Case Company
    Inventor: Richard J. Skahill