Patents by Inventor Charles E. Lipp

Charles E. Lipp 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 of and apparatus for semi-automatic assembly of track-type chain
    Patent number: 4027471
    Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for assembling articulated chain suitable for use in providing flexible track for heavy vehicles such as earth moving equipment, which chain comprises a plurality of links interconnected by coating, concentrically disposed pins and bushings. Means for providing semi-automatic operation of the apparatus, including indexing of the chain as assembled are described. Method steps and operation of the apparatus to avoid the introduction of bending moments in the previously assembled portion of the chain are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 1976
    Date of Patent: June 7, 1977
    Assignee: Caterpillar Tractor Co.
    Inventors: Charles E. Lipp, Teddy R. Young