Patents by Inventor Charles H. Krause

Charles H. Krause 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: 7117952
    Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention pertains to a system, including a mechanical arm, an attachment member, an actuator, a power system, an electronic control, and an operator interface. The attachment member is tiltably mounted on the mechanical arm about a pivot joint. The actuator is operably connected to the attachment member for powering the attachment member to tilt about the pivot joint. The power system is operably connected to the actuator. The electronic control is operatively connected to the power system, and comprises an automatic vibration mechanism for causing the attachment member to vibrate automatically in response to an activation signal. The operator interface is in operable communication with the electronic control. The system comprises a default state and an activation state for causing the activation signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2006
    Assignee: Clark Equipment Company
    Inventors: Mark F. Bares, Charles H. Krause
  • Patent number: 6513614
    Abstract: A power machine including a transmission, a chain case, a motor and a hydraulic cylinder having a rod end and a base end and a plurality of hose couplings. The hydraulic cylinder coupled to a chain case such that the base end and all of the hose couplings are mounted within an interior portion of the chain case and such that the rod end of the hydraulic cylinder extends outside the chain case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2003
    Assignee: Clark Equipment Company
    Inventors: Donald Knutson, Charles H. Krause, Kenneth R. Weber
  • Patent number: 6474933
    Abstract: A boom assembly has articulated boom section which permit a lifting bucket or working tool to a raised position in which the boom end moves substantially vertically for a selected portion of its movement of the boom above which the boom end moves upwardly and forwardly. The links are used are selected in length to permit this travel. The links are supported close to the loader support axles to transfer loads to the ground through a short load path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Assignee: Clark Equipment Company
    Inventors: Lonnie D. Hoechst, Charles H. Krause
  • Publication number: 20020134609
    Abstract: A power machine including a transmission, a chain case, a motor and a hydraulic cylinder having a rod end and a base end and a plurality of hose couplings. The hydraulic cylinder coupled to a chain case such that the base end and all of the hose couplings are mounted within an interior portion of the chain case and such that the rod end of the hydraulic cylinder extends outside the chain case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2002
    Publication date: September 26, 2002
    Inventors: Donald Knutson, Charles H. Krause, Kenneth R. Weber
  • Patent number: 6425453
    Abstract: A transmission in a power machine includes an axle having an inboard and outboard end. The outboard end is coupled to a wheel through a universal joint. The inboard end is coupled, through a sprocket assembly and chain drive linkage to a hydraulic motor. The axle is supported at it inboard end by a single spherical bearing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2002
    Assignee: Clark Equipment Company
    Inventors: Donald Knutson, Charles H. Krause, Kenneth R. Weber
  • Publication number: 20020070058
    Abstract: A transmission in a power machine includes an axle having an inboard and outboard end. The outboard end is coupled to a wheel through a universal joint. The inboard end is coupled, through a sprocket assembly and chain drive linkage to a hydraulic motor. The axle is supported at its inboard end by a single spherical bearing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2000
    Publication date: June 13, 2002
    Inventors: Donald Knutson, Charles H. Krause, Kenneth R. Weber
  • Patent number: D449614
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2001
    Assignee: Clark Equipment Company
    Inventors: Jason A. Osborn, Kenneth A. Brandt, Neil A. Fuchs, Ross A. Haugeberg, Donovan D. Knutson, Charles H. Krause, Jay S. Mennis, Scott R. Rossow, Scott N. Schuh, Corwin E. Waswick, Kenneth R. Weber, Michael E. Fitzgerald
  • Patent number: D454569
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2002
    Assignee: Clark Equipment Company
    Inventors: Jason A. Osborn, Kenneth A. Brandt, Neil A. Fuchs, Ross A. Haugeberg, Donovan D. Knutson, Charles H. Krause, Jay S. Mennis, Scott R. Rossow, Scott N. Schuh, Corwin E. Waswick, Kenneth R. Weber, Michael E. Fitzgerald