Patents by Inventor Brian B. Umbach

Brian B. Umbach 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).

  • Publication number: 20230365206
    Abstract: An idler wheel includes a hub, an outer rim, and a pair of side plates that form an interior cavity extending radially between the outer rim (110) and the hub, and axially between the pair of side plates. The first side plate defines a maximum side plate axial thickness disposed radially next to the hub in a cross-sectional plane containing a radial direction, and an axis of rotation, as well as a minimum side plate thickness disposed radially next to the outer rim. A ratio of the maximum thickness to the minimum thickness ranges from 1.325 to 1.900.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2022
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Martin Tagore Joseph Xavier, Brian B. Umbach, Chetan Vilas Dahiwal
  • Patent number: 11572113
    Abstract: A track roller rim is disclosed. The track roller rim may include an outer member including an annular configuration defining an axis of rotation, a radial direction, and a circumferential direction disposed about the axis of rotation, where the outer member has an inner circumference, an outer circumference, a first axial end disposed along the axis of rotation, and a second axial end disposed along the axis of rotation. The track roller rim may include a first annular inner member, where the first annular inner member is interference fit within the inner circumference of the outer member at the first axial end. The track roller rim may include a second annular inner member, where the second annular inner member is interference fit within the inner circumference of the outer member at the second axial end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Temitope O. Akinlua, Brice James Herbers, Scott H. Magner, Michael Stephen Galat, Brian B. Umbach
  • Publication number: 20220194497
    Abstract: A track roller shaft comprises a body including a revolved surface defining an axis of rotation, a radial direction, and a circumferential direction disposed about the axis of rotation. The body also defines a proximate axial end disposed along the axis of rotation, a radially extending hole that is disposed axially adjacent to the proximate axial end, and a guide member receiving pocket disposed axially further away from the proximate axial end than the radially extending hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2020
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Brian B. Umbach, Gennaro Suanno, Roger L. Recker, Daniel E. Mathien, Dale T. Call, JR., Jordan M. Heise, Scott H. Magner
  • Publication number: 20210229761
    Abstract: A track roller rim is disclosed. The track roller rim may include an outer member including an annular configuration defining an axis of rotation, a radial direction, and a circumferential direction disposed about the axis of rotation, where the outer member has an inner circumference, an outer circumference, a first axial end disposed along the axis of rotation, and a second axial end disposed along the axis of rotation. The track roller rim may include a first annular inner member, where the first annular inner member is interference fit within the inner circumference of the outer member at the first axial end. The track roller rim may include a second annular inner member, where the second annular inner member is interference fit within the inner circumference of the outer member at the second axial end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2020
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Temitope O. AKINLUA, Brice James HERBERS, Scott H. MAGNER, Michael Stephen GALAT, Brian B. UMBACH
  • Patent number: 6766602
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a corner adapter for attaching a ground engaging tooth to an implement bucket. The corner adapter includes a nose portion, a bottom strap and a top strap. The nose portion and the bottom strap are aligned along substantially common longitudinal axes, the top strap is aligned along a longitudinal axis that defines an offset angle. A cutout portion and gusset are provided in the top strap to permit the corner adapter to engage the side wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2004
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew K. Cox, Brian B. Umbach, Samuel L. McClallen
  • Publication number: 20040060207
    Abstract: A tip assembly has a replaceable wear member mounted to an adapter carried on the cutting edge of an implement of an earth-working machine. The adapter has an external surface formed to engage a complementary internal cavity of the wear member and includes a pair of transversely spaced sides at least one of the transversely spaced sides include a guide arrangement and a retainer pocket positioned therein. The wear member has a body with an exterior ground-engaging surface, a mounting end, an adapter receiving cavity and at least one ear extending from the mounting end. The at least one ear is configured to be received by the guide arrangement when the wear member is positioned on the adapter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2002
    Publication date: April 1, 2004
    Inventors: Richard E. Livesay, Jon S. Burdick, Matthew K. Cox, Kenton L. Erickson, Preston L. Gale, Thomas D. Holtz, Brian B. Umbach
  • Publication number: 20040025381
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a corner adapter for attaching a ground engaging tooth to an implement bucket. The corner adapter includes a nose portion, a bottom strap and a top strap. The nose portion and the bottom strap are aligned along substantially common longitudinal axes, the top strap is aligned along a longitudinal axis that defines an offset angle. A cutout portion and gusset are provided in the top strap to permit the corner adapter to engage the side wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2002
    Publication date: February 12, 2004
    Inventors: Matthew K. Cox, Brian B. Umbach, Samuel L. McClallen
  • Patent number: D522535
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy R. Hammar, Brian B. Umbach