Patents by Inventor Robert L. Stamate

Robert L. Stamate 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).

  • Joystick assembly for improved machine control
    Patent number: 8212770
    Abstract: A joystick assembly that provides enhanced operator control and stability during rough operation by being primarily rotatable about a vertical axis of a clockspring. The joystick assembly also includes a palm support that is associated with the clockspring via a clamp in the lower housing of the palm support. Further, the joystick assembly has an interface device that includes at least one input device that is conveniently actuated by an operator's thumb.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Roger G. Obourn, Matthew Vazquez, Gregory R. Kopp, Daniel E. Shearer, Robert L. Stamate, Gregory A. Stievenart
  • Manual control device
    Publication number: 20100050803
    Abstract: A manual control (200) includes a stem (206) having an elongate shape and a centerline. A grip (204) is pivotally connected to an end of the stem (206) at a pivot point (222), and a sensor array (226) is integrated with the grip (204). The sensor array (226) includes at least one sensor disposed to measure a pivotal displacement of the grip (204) relative to the stem (206). The grip (204) and the sensor array (226) are pivotal with respect to the stem (206) at the pivot point (222).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2008
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Robert L. Stamate, Norval P. Thomson, Daniel Sergison
  • JOYSTICK ASSEMBLY FOR IMPROVED MACHINE CONTROL
    Publication number: 20090201250
    Abstract: A joystick assembly that provides enhanced operator control and stability during rough operation by being primarily rotatable about a vertical axis of a clockspring. The joystick assembly also includes a palm support that is associated with the clockspring via a clamp in the lower housing of the palm support. Further, the joystick assembly has an interface device that includes at least one input device that is conveniently actuated by an operator's thumb.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2009
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Vazquez, Roger G. Obourn, Robert L. Stamate, Gregory A. Stievenart, Daniel E. Shearer, Gregory R. Kopp
  • Ergonomic machine control console
    Publication number: 20080023250
    Abstract: A steering control console for a mobile machine is disclosed. The control console has an armrest extending adjacent a seat in a forward direction generally parallel with a seat plane of symmetry. The control console also includes an operator interface device operatively connected to the armrest. The operator interface device is tiltable about a pivot axis through a range of approximately 70-90 degrees. The pivot axis is substantially aligned with the forward direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2006
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Inventors: Robert E. Hefner, Robert L. Stamate, Norval P. Thomson, Timothy J. Silvers, Mark C. Redden
  • Combination transmission neutralizer and power train interlock system
    Patent number: 4069900
    Abstract: A combination transmission neutralizer and power train interlock system is disclosed which is operatively associated with a vehicle power train and transmission gear shift lever, and which includes an actuator mechanism having a single operable position for simultaneously engaging the interlock with the power train and moving and retaining the gear shift lever in its neutral position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 1976
    Date of Patent: January 24, 1978
    Assignee: Caterpillar Tractor Co.
    Inventor: Robert L. Stamate
  • Handle for a machine
    Patent number: D568796
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: James A. Oliver, Luke E. Graham, Matthew J. Miller, Xiaoming Tan, Ben A. Davila, Robert L. Stamate, Shawn I. Cullen, John D. Parker
  • Joystick
    Patent number: D598023
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Norman R. Miller, Steven C. Budde, Jamie L. McClintock, Rafael R. Dela Rosa, Lalit S. Deshpande, Robert L. Stamate, Douglas J. Husted
  • Manual control device
    Patent number: D624028
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc
    Inventors: Robert L. Stamate, Norval P. Thomson
  • Work machine having endless ground engaging drive belts
    Patent number: D364879
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 5, 1995
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Robert C. Bastian, William C. Boroski, Melvin P. Busch, Jr., Elmer R. Crabb, Patrick W. Friede, Alan D. Gustafson, David C. Koch, Mark D. Miller, Jeffrey A. Moore, James R. Oldham, Robert L. Stamate, Samuel B. Stevens, Russell W. Strong, Lynn A. Sutton, Joseph M. Tucker, III
  • Work machine having endless ground engaging drive belts
    Patent number: D375506
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 12, 1996
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Robert C. Bastian, William C. Boroski, Melvin P. Busch, Jr., Elmer R. Crabb, Patrick W. Friede, Alan D. Gustafson, David C. Koch, Mark D. Miller, Jeffrey A. Moore, James R. Oldham, Robert L. Stamate, Samuel B. Stevens, Russell W. Strong, Lynn A. Sutton, Joseph M. Tucker, III