Patents by Inventor Curt D. Afdahl

Curt D. Afdahl 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).

  • Abrasion resistant track shoe grouser
    Patent number: 8424980
    Abstract: A track shoe for a track-type vehicle. The track shoe includes a base plate and a grouser projecting away from the base plate. A capping surface structure of substantially horseshoe shaped cross-section is disposed across a distal portion of the grouser. The capping surface structure covers portions of a distal edge surface and adjacent lateral surfaces. The capping surface structure is formed from an material characterized by enhanced wear resistance relative to portions of the grouser underlying the capping surface structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Keith D. Fischer, Mark S. Diekevers, Curt D. Afdahl, Kevin L. Steiner, Christopher A. Barnes
  • Abrasion Resistant Track Shoe Grouser
    Publication number: 20100141027
    Abstract: A track shoe for a track-type vehicle. The track shoe includes a base plate and a grouser projecting away from the base plate. A capping surface structure of substantially horseshoe shaped cross-section is disposed across a distal portion of the grouser. The capping surface structure covers portions of a distal edge surface and adjacent lateral surfaces. The capping surface structure is formed from an material characterized by enhanced wear resistance relative to portions of the grouser underlying the capping surface structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2009
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Keith D. Fischer, Mark S. Diekevers, Curt D. Afdahl, Kevin L. Steiner, Christopher A. Bames