Patents by Inventor Sylvain France

Sylvain France 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: 10427737
    Abstract: A shim for a track roller frame is provided. The shim includes a first surface and a second surface. The first surface and the second surface are laterally spaced apart from each other. The first surface and the second surface define a thickness of the shim therebetween. The shim further includes a retention element formed on it. The retention element is configured to position the shim on the track roller frame. The retention element is also configured to restrict a movement of the shim relative to the track roller frame. The retention element is further configured to couple the shim to the track roller frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventor: Sylvain France
  • Publication number: 20180057083
    Abstract: A shim for a track roller frame is provided. The shim includes a first surface and a second surface. The first surface and the second surface are laterally spaced apart from each other. The first surface and the second surface define a thickness of the shim therebetween. The shim further includes a retention element formed on it. The retention element is configured to position the shim on the track roller frame. The retention element is also configured to restrict a movement of the shim relative to the track roller frame. The retention element is further configured to couple the shim to the track roller frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventor: Sylvain France
  • Patent number: 9163377
    Abstract: A bucket for a machine, such as a wheel loader or track loader is disclosed. The bucket includes a bottom section connected to a top section by a middle section. The top, bottom and middle sections are connected to a pair of side walls. The bottom section includes a bottom distal edge and the top section includes a top distal edge. A rear side of the bucket includes a lower ear for receiving a lower pin. The lower pin connects the lower ear and the bucket to a lower linkage. A first distance between the lower pin and the bottom distal edge has a first length and a second distance between the lower pin and the top distal edge has a second length. A ratio of the first and second length, referred to as a loading index (LI) ranges from greater than 0.83 to less than 0.95.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Sylvain France, Jamel Necib
  • Publication number: 20140119869
    Abstract: A bucket for a machine, such as a wheel loader or track loader is disclosed. The bucket includes a bottom section connected to a top section by a middle section. The top, bottom and middle sections are connected to a pair of side walls. The bottom section includes a bottom distal edge and the top section includes a top distal edge. A rear side of the bucket includes a lower ear for receiving a lower pin. The lower pin connects the lower ear and the bucket to a lower linkage. A first distance between the lower pin and the bottom distal edge has a first length and a second distance between the lower pin and the top distal edge has a second length. A ratio of the first and second length, referred to as a loading index (LI) ranges from greater than 0.83 to less than 0.95.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2012
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.
    Inventors: Sylvain France, Jamel Necib