Patents by Inventor Dave Kleinschrodt

Dave Kleinschrodt 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).

  • Leveling assembly for a work vehicle
    Patent number: 4899841
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a leveling assembly for a work vehicle. The leveling assembly comprises upper and lower plates that are pivotally connected to one another about a horizontal axis. Two trunnion mounted hydraulic cylinders are mounted to the plates for changing the relative angular position of the plates to one another. The upper plate is mounted to the upper structure of the work vehicle, whereas the lower plate is mounted to the undercarriage of the work vehicle. A portion of each trunnion mounted cylinder extends downwardly into the undercarriage of the work vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 13, 1990
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Jerry B. Hawbaker, Dave Kleinschrodt, Ryland H. Eichhorst