Patents by Inventor CODY S. DARLING

CODY S. DARLING 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: 11002049
    Abstract: A latch mechanism having a quick turn and release feature where the latch mechanism comprises a first body member having at least one actuation device. A second body member is coupled to the first body member and includes at least one aperture and pin receiving channel formed therein. A pin element is coupled to the second body member and includes a first pin portion and a second pin portion. The first pin portion and the second pin portion are respectively arranged to extend axially within the pin receiving channel of the second body member such that an upward rotation of the actuation device in a counterclockwise direction releasably disengages the pin element from a shaft of one or more hinges of the door assembly to allow an operator to exit an operator cab of the work vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Nathan R. Demski, Jacob E. Carlson, Cody S. Darling, Kurt R. Heine
  • Publication number: 20190257126
    Abstract: A latch mechanism having a quick turn and release feature where the latch mechanism comprises a first body member having at least one actuation device. A second body member is coupled to the first body member and includes at least one aperture and pin receiving channel formed therein. A pin element is coupled to the second body member and includes a first pin portion and a second pin portion. The first pin portion and the second pin portion are respectively arranged to extend axially within the pin receiving channel of the second body member such that an upward rotation of the actuation device in a counterclockwise direction releasably disengages the pin element from a shaft of one or more hinges of the door assembly to allow an operator to exit an operator cab of the work vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2018
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Inventors: NATHAN R. DEMSKI, JACOB E. CARLSON, CODY S. DARLING, KURT R. HEINE