Patents by Inventor Brandon D. Mann

Brandon D. Mann 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: 8813548
    Abstract: A sensor mounting arrangement of a wheel assembly having a spindle defining an elongated cavity is provided. The spindle rotatably supports a wheel. The sensor mounting arrangement comprises a tube, a wire harness, and a sensor assembly. The tube is configured to be partially received in the elongated cavity of the spindle. The wire harness is routed through the tube. The sensor assembly is connected to a leading end of the wire harness wherein the leading end is configured to be disposed proximal to the wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph L. Rottman, Kenneth M. De Luca, Brandon D. Mann
  • Publication number: 20130276523
    Abstract: A sensor mounting arrangement of a wheel assembly having a spindle defining an elongated cavity is provided. The spindle rotatably supports a wheel. The sensor mounting arrangement comprises a tube, a wire harness, and a sensor assembly. The tube is configured to be partially received in the elongated cavity of the spindle. The wire harness is routed through the tube. The sensor assembly is connected to a leading end of the wire harness wherein the leading end is configured to be disposed proximal to the wheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2012
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph L. Rottman, Kenneth M. De Luca, Brandon D. Mann
  • Patent number: 8192104
    Abstract: A pin joint assembly for pivotally connecting a plurality of components, the assembly including a joint pin with a channel at one end disposed transverse to a longitudinal axis of the pin and a first retainer disposed in the slot that extends beyond a circumference of the pin to restrict axial movement in a first direction, while a second retainer is positioned over the first retainer to restrict axial movement in the opposite axial direction, a retainer base having a slot being configured to receive one end of the first retainer to restrict rotational movement of the first retainer and attached joint pin. The joint pin and pin joint assembly may be provided as part of a suspension assembly for machine axles, the pin joint assemblies providing pivotal connections between an axle assembly, linkage and frame members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Brandon D. Mann, Thomas J. Gregg
  • Publication number: 20100215426
    Abstract: A pin joint assembly for pivotally connecting a plurality of components, the assembly including a joint pin with a channel at one end disposed transverse to a longitudinal axis of the pin and a first retainer disposed in the slot that extends beyond a circumference of the pin to restrict axial movement in a first direction, while a second retainer is positioned over the first retainer to restrict axial movement in the opposite axial direction, a retainer base having a slot being configured to receive one end of the first retainer to restrict rotational movement of the first retainer and attached joint pin. The joint pin and pin joint assembly may be provided as part of a suspension assembly for machine axles, the pin joint assemblies providing pivotal connections between an axle assembly, linkage and frame members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2009
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Brandon D. Mann, Thomas J. Gregg