Patents by Inventor Steve D. Jones

Steve D. Jones 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).

  • Log skidding vehicle's pivotable arch structure
    Patent number: 4529350
    Abstract: A pivotable arch structure (18) having an integral log bunk (30) is pivotable at one end (P) thereof relative to a main frame (15). The log bunk (30) includes several longitudinally arranged bunk webs (36) which are bolstered by laterally arranged support beams (38) connected thereto. A bumper (40) is arranged adjacent the end of the bunk webs (36) near the pivot axis (22). The longitudinal disposition of the bunk webs (36) promotes longitudinal log travel thereon while the bumper (40) guides logs initially engaged therewith in a direction to promote their subsequent engagement with the bunk webs (36). The longitudinally arranged bunk webs (36) also provide high operator visibility for various pivotal positions of the arch structure (18).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1982
    Date of Patent: July 16, 1985
    Assignee: Caterpillar Tractor Co.
    Inventor: Steve D. Jones