Patents by Inventor Brandon Mann

Brandon 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).

  • Drive assembly for machine
    Patent number: 9410598
    Abstract: A final drive assembly for a machine includes an input shaft drivably coupled to a prime mover. The input shaft is coupled to and drives a first stage gear assembly. The first stage gear assembly further drives a second stage gear assembly. The first and second stage gear assemblies drive a ring gear which is coupled to a wheel of the machine. The first and second stage gear assemblies are disposed between a first bearing assembly and a second bearing assembly. A spring member preloads the first bearing assembly to limit an axial movement of the first and second stage gear assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Keith A. Kabrick, Christopher P. Braet, Trent Thum, Brandon Mann, Vanyo N. Kirov, Timothy S. Stoakes, Brian C. Boguski, Daniel J. Reed, Timothy F. Nusz
  • DRIVE ASSEMBLY FOR MACHINE
    Publication number: 20150252875
    Abstract: A final drive assembly for a machine includes an input shaft drivably coupled to a prime mover. The input shaft is coupled to and drives a first stage gear assembly. The first stage gear assembly further drives a second stage gear assembly. The first and second stage gear assemblies drive a ring gear which is coupled to a wheel of the machine. The first and second stage gear assemblies are disposed between a first bearing assembly and a second bearing assembly. A spring member preloads the first bearing assembly to limit an axial movement of the first and second stage gear assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Keith A. Kabrick, Christopher P. Braet, Trent Thum, Brandon Mann, Vanyo N. Kirov, Timothy S. Stoakes, Brian C. Boguski, Daniel J. Reed, Timothy F. Nusz