Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Robert Kelly Roth
  • Patent number: 6640471
    Abstract: A control device for earth moving equipment comprising a bucket pivotal about a bucket pivot between a closed position and an open position, a thumb pivotal about a thumb pivot between a first position and a second position, wherein the thumb pivot is separate from the bucket pivot, and an extension plate fixedly attached to the bucket and attached to the thumb pivot, wherein rotation of the bucket urges the thumb pivot to rotate around the bucket pivot and urges the thumb to move. A retrofitting kit for retrofitting earth moving equipment so that the thumb is movable in response to movement of the bucket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2003
    Assignee: D&D Excavating & Drainage, Ltd.
    Inventor: Serge Desrochers
  • Patent number: 6109584
    Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly includes a seat bottom and a seat back supported for movement relative to the seat bottom such that seat position can be adjusted forwardly or rearwardly with respect to the vehicle. A mounting assembly mounts the seat to a vehicle structure and includes a first track, a second track supported for movement relative to the first track with the seat bottom being supported on the second track for movement with the second track, and an actuator for selectively controlling the movement of the second track with respect to the first track. A locking assembly is moveable between a locked position where the locking assembly prevents relative movement between the first and second tracks and an unlocked position where the second track is movable relative to the first track. The locking assembly includes a pair of lock pins, a lock block, and a retainer. The lock block is fixed for movement with the second track and includes apertures for slidably receiving the lock pins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2000
    Assignee: Dura Automotive Sytems
    Inventor: Pascal Garrido