Patents by Inventor Christopher M. Runestad

Christopher M. Runestad 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: 10316557
    Abstract: An interlock lever for actuating a latch member of a machine is disclosed. The latch member is configured to lock a hood of the machine in a closed position thereof. The machine has an input member being movable in a first direction to move the hood towards an opened position and a second direction to move the hood towards the closed position. The interlock lever includes a body coupled to a frame of the machine and a slot defined in the body. The body is movable between a first position and a second position. In the second position of the body, the slot allows movement of the input member in the first direction and actuates the latch member to allow the hood to move from the closed position. In the first position of the body, the slot prevents movement of the input member in the first direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Phillip A. Hartz, Gerald W. Gavin, Daniel A. Hatfield, Brian P. Budzynski, Christopher M. Runestad
  • Publication number: 20160208528
    Abstract: An interlock lever for actuating a latch member of a machine is disclosed. The latch member is configured to lock a hood of the machine in a closed position thereof. The machine has an input member being movable in a first direction to move the hood towards an opened position and a second direction to move the hood towards the closed position. The interlock lever includes a body coupled to a frame of the machine and a slot defined in the body. The body is movable between a first position and a second position. In the second position of the body, the slot allows movement of the input member in the first direction and actuates the latch member to allow the hood to move from the closed position. In the first position of the body, the slot prevents movement of the input member in the first direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2015
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Phillip A. Hartz, Gerald W. Gavin, Daniel A. Hatfield, Brian P. Budzynski, Christopher M. Runestad
  • Patent number: 7163354
    Abstract: A work machine, such as a landfill or soil compactor, includes at least one wheel having a plurality of compactor tips. Often, debris or dirt builds up on the wheel between the compactor tips and must be removed. A cleaner finger assembly, including a support member having at least three leg portions and a cleaner finger attached to one of the leg portions is mountable to the work machine. As the wheel rotates, the relatively stationary cleaner finger assembly removes material which would otherwise cause build-up between the compactor tips on the wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2007
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc
    Inventor: Christopher M. Runestad
  • Publication number: 20040114999
    Abstract: A work machine, such as a landfill or soil compactor, includes at least one wheel having a plurality of compactor tips. Often, debris or dirt builds up on the wheel between the compactor tips and must be removed. A cleaner finger assembly, including a support member having at least three leg portions and a cleaner finger attached to one of the leg portions is mountable to the work machine. As the wheel rotates, the relatively stationary cleaner finger assembly removes material which would otherwise cause build-up between the compactor tips on the wheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2002
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Inventor: Christopher M. Runestad