Patents by Inventor Thomas L. Howard

Thomas L. Howard 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: 10566685
    Abstract: A work vehicle including an operator cab, an immobilizer system including an immobilizer antenna module, and an immobilizer antenna mounting having a surface. The immobilizer antenna mounting includes at least one locating feature configured for orienting the immobilizer antenna module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLC
    Inventors: Daniel A. Morey, Donald M. Krueger, Thomas L. Howard
  • Publication number: 20190089043
    Abstract: A work vehicle including an operator cab, an immobilizer system including an immobilizer antenna module, and an immobilizer antenna mounting having a surface. The immobilizer antenna mounting includes at least one locating feature configured for orienting the immobilizer antenna module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2017
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Applicant: CNH Industrial America LLC
    Inventors: Daniel A. Morey, Donald M. Krueger, Thomas L. Howard
  • Patent number: 6715269
    Abstract: An agricultural harvesting machine includes an operator station. The operator station provides an operator console. An adjustable mount provides a swivel and tilt adjustment for an electronic display panel connected to the console. Adjustment is provided by an elongated member with a first end pivotably connected to the operator console. The elongated member is pivotable about a first axis. An ICDU is pivotably attached to the elongated member and is pivotable about a second axis orthogonal to the first axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Assignee: CNH America LLC
    Inventors: Sajid Nanlawala, Diane E. Svanson, Thomas L. Howard
  • Publication number: 20040011015
    Abstract: An agricultural harvesting machine includes an operator station. The operator station provides an operator console. An adjustable mount provides a swivel and tilt adjustment for an electronic display panel connected to the console. Adjustment is provided by an elongated member with a first end pivotably connected to the operator console. The elongated member is pivotable about a first axis. An ICDU is pivotably attached to the elongated member and is pivotable about a second axis orthogonal to the first axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2002
    Publication date: January 22, 2004
    Applicant: Case Corporation
    Inventors: Sajid Nanlawala, Diane E. Svanson, Thomas L. Howard
  • Patent number: 5695238
    Abstract: A non-metallic roof for a work machine includes a rotationally molded plastic structure which encloses and seals the top portion of an operator's station of the work machine. The roof includes grab rails and light sockets which are integrally molded into the structure. A plurality of metallic bars and cooperating threaded fasteners connect the roof to the operator's station. A closed cell foam material seals the juncture between the roof and the top portion of the operator's station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 9, 1997
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Calamari, Alan A. Davidovich, Thomas L. Howard, David G. Surridge
  • Patent number: 5060661
    Abstract: An inflatable neck and head support for use by a wearer which is a generally rectangular body of flexible gas impervious material with two side panels that is sealed around its entire periphery to form a closed chamber. A valve is mounted in such body to inflate and deflate the chamber. Fastening means are mounted on spaced portions of the body to permit securing the rectangular shape into an annular shape to encompass the neck and support the head of a wearer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 29, 1991
    Inventor: Thomas L. Howard
  • Patent number: 5037341
    Abstract: An inflatable life preserver that is made from a gas impervious material in a generally rectangular shape with a closed chamber. A valve is connected thereto for inflating the chamber. The life preserver has fasteners to retain the life preserver into an annular shape that encompasses the wearer around the chest as a chest support. Such fasteners include a strap that extends over the shoulder and a safety snaps for the front of the chest with provisions for quickly releasing the fasteners. Positive flotations are provided in the chamber and provide buoyancy to the weaver. Such positive flotations include closed cell pads and an open cell pad wherein the latter in its compressed condition is a leak detector indicator when the life preserver is in a deflated condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 6, 1991
    Inventor: Thomas L. Howard
  • Patent number: 4475476
    Abstract: A signal device for indicating, by day or by night, the location of a person adrift on the surface of a body of water, consisting of a vividly colored inflatable tube made of thin, flexible but nearly inextensible material, provided with a one-way valve for inflation by mouth, and a miniature electric lamp coupled to a water-activated battery. The tube is permanently attached to a life jacket or other garment and has a flag secured to its free end. The tube or the flag or both contain a metallic pigment or are covered with a layer of such material so as to be radar detectable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 1981
    Date of Patent: October 9, 1984
    Inventor: Thomas L. Howard
  • Patent number: 4416212
    Abstract: A rescue signal for use by a person in the water, consists of a tube of thin flexible material, at least about as long as the user's arm and as wide as his hand, inflatable by mouth, of a vivid color such as the international emergency orange. A flag of a similar but contrasting color may be fastened to the distal end. A lanyard for fastening to the user's garment is preferably included. The signal is folded into a compact package and is carried in a downward opening pocket on the user's outer garment, which is preferably a life jacket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1981
    Date of Patent: November 22, 1983
    Inventor: Thomas L. Howard
  • Patent number: D477333
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Assignee: Case, LLC
    Inventors: Diane E. Svanson, Thomas L. Howard, Russell E. Cederberg, David Blomme, John F. Link
  • Patent number: D477611
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2003
    Assignee: Case, LLC
    Inventors: Diane E. Svanson, Thomas L. Howard, Russell E. Cederberg, David Blomme, John F. Link
  • Patent number: D497394
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2004
    Assignee: Case, LLC
    Inventors: Diane E. Svanson, Thomas L. Howard, William Dooley, David Blomme
  • Patent number: D364408
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 21, 1995
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Gary C. Bryant, Alan A. Davidovich, Thomas L. Howard, David G. Kupper, Sydney K. Scott, David G. Surridge, Mark W. Vannette