Patents by Inventor Sherrie R. Baker

Sherrie R. Baker 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: 6227792
    Abstract: In the operation of a construction machine, such as a wheel loader, it is essential to provide load distribution capabilities for improved strength characteristics in the components. Additionally, high visibility is required for an operator to view a work implement during normal operation or coupling. The present invention includes a hydraulic coupler utilizing a pair of separate coupler assemblies which are connected at opposing ends of an upper and lower coupler pin boss at a pair of pin joints including a pair of pins to define a spatial relationship therebetween. The pins each have a cylindrical central portion and rectangular shaped end portions which are fixed within rectangular shaped pin mounting openings in first and second end portions of the coupler assemblies. The separation of the coupler assemblies provides enhanced visibility for an operator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2001
    Assignee: Caterpillar S.A.R.L.
    Inventors: Sherrie R. Baker, Matthew P. Burr, Jeffrey A. Deneve, Owen S. Loughrin, Charles T. McMillan, Kevin J. Romanchok