Patents by Inventor Arnold A. Otter

Arnold A. Otter 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).

  • Method and apparatus for installing and tensioning track assemblies on skid steer loaders
    Patent number: 7634899
    Abstract: A tool for the quick and easy installation and tensioning of track assemblies on skid steer loaders is arranged to properly and positively align and draw the free ends of the track together and hold the track ends in proper, aligned condition squared relative to each other for installation of the track link members and tensioning adjustment of the track as may be desired for proper operation of the vehicle. Additionally, this tool can be used to dismount the track by removing the pressure from the pivot bolts, allowing the operator to easily remove the bolts and then gently let the ends of the tracks apart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2009
    Inventor: Arnold A. Otter
  • Method and apparatus for installing and tensioning track assemblies on skid steer loaders
    Publication number: 20090183489
    Abstract: A tool for the quick and easy installation and tensioning of track assemblies on skid steer loaders is arranged to properly and positively align and draw the free ends of the track together and hold the track ends in proper, aligned condition squared relative to each other for installation of the track link members and tensioning adjustment of the track as may be desired for proper operation of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2009
    Publication date: July 23, 2009
    Inventor: Arnold A. Otter