Patents by Inventor Christopher R. Beasely

Christopher R. Beasely 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).

  • Undercarriage system for track-type machine and debris shunting awning assembly
    Patent number: 8845039
    Abstract: A debris shunting awning assembly, for an undercarriage in a ground engaging track system for a track-type machine includes an awning having a plurality of segmental plates with an assembly configuration at which the plates are coupled with the inboard side of a track roller frame and span a clearance between the track roller frame and a main frame of the track-type machine. The awning assembly is configured to direct debris through a debris path extending through a portion of a track system for the track-type machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Nebergall, Joseph F. Carter, Christopher R. Beasely, Jeffrey M. Lakdawala, Stephen Garnett
  • Undercarriage System For Track-Type Machine And Debris Shunting Awning Assembly
    Publication number: 20120146400
    Abstract: A debris shunting awning assembly, for an undercarriage in a ground engaging track system for a track-type machine includes an awning having a plurality of segmental plates with an assembly configuration at which the plates are coupled with the inboard side of a track roller frame and span a clearance between the track roller frame and a main frame of the track-type machine. The awning assembly is configured to direct debris through a debris path extending through a portion of a track system for the track-type machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2010
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.
    Inventors: Kenneth Nebergall, Joseph F. Carter, Christopher R. Beasely, Jeffrey M. Lakdawala, Stephen Garnett