Patents Represented by Attorney J. W. Blumenshine
  • Patent number: 4987868
    Abstract: A spark plug of an engine ignition/combustion system have the electrode gaps of the spark plug surrounded by a capsule having a controlled orifice system. The orifice system and electrode gap are positioned, sized, and oriented specifically for use with lighter-than-air fuel gas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 29, 1991
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventor: Ronald D. Richardson
  • Patent number: 4887938
    Abstract: On a work vehicle having a support, an implement carrying swing frame connected to the support by a first pivot pin apparatus, and an elevatable boom connected to the swing frame by a second pivot pin apparatus, a controllable locking apparatus having a boom lock for locking the boom in a substantially vertical position and maintaining the boom against movement, a swing lock for locking the swing frame against side to side movement, and an obstruction for preventing the swing frame from being locked against side to side movement unless the boom is locked against movement, is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1988
    Date of Patent: December 19, 1989
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffery W. Menke