Patents by Inventor David McKeever

David McKeever 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).

  • Publication number: 20140166376
    Abstract: An equalizer bar end joint may include a pin defining a longitudinal axis; and a bearing configured to support the pin. The bearing may include an inner race including a bore configured to cooperate with the pin and a semispherical outer surface. The bearing may also include an outer race including a semispherical inner surface, wherein the semispherical inner surface of the outer race is configured to cooperate with the semispherical outer surface of the inner race. A solid lubricant may be disposed about a surface of the bore, and a first seal may be positioned within a first groove disposed about the bore at a first end and a second seal may be positioned within a second groove disposed about the bore at a second end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2012
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald J. Maier, Joshua Nuechterlein, David McKeever, Micah Stutzman, Scott Hicks, Marlyn Elstrom
  • Patent number: 8288684
    Abstract: A laser micro-machining system includes a laser source positioned to direct a laser pulse through a scan lens to a work piece mounted on a work surface and a mirror positioned between the scan lens and the work piece and tilted with respect to the work surface to reflect the laser pulse toward the work piece. The mirror can be indexed to a number of positions so that only portions of the mirror are used for a number of processing steps, extending the life of the mirror.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Electro Scientific Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Mehmet E. Alpay, Jeffrey Howerton, Patrick Leonard, Michael Nashner, David McKeever
  • Publication number: 20080272096
    Abstract: A laser micro machining system includes a laser source positioned to direct a laser pulse through a scan lens to a work piece mounted on a work surface and a mirror positioned between the scan lens and the work piece and tilted with respect to the work surface to reflect the laser pulse toward the work piece. The mirror can be indexed to a number of positions so that only portions of the mirror are used for a number of processing steps, extending the life of the mirror.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2008
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Applicant: ELECTRO SCIENTIFIC INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Mehmet E. Alpay, Jeffrey Howerton, Patrick Leonard, Michael Nashner, David McKeever
  • Publication number: 20070029020
    Abstract: A tire includes an annular body of elastomeric material that includes a middle radial region. A plurality of unpressurized cavities are defined by the middle radial region and are distributed in a pattern that includes a first radial band of cavities and a second radial band of cavities. Each cavity of the first radial band of cavities is oriented at a positive angle with respect to a radius therethrough, and each cavity of the second radial band of cavities is oriented at a negative angle with respect to a radius therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventors: Ross Wietharn, Sunil Mathew, Brook Plavec, Dan Becker, David McKeever
  • Patent number: 5967613
    Abstract: A fully adjustable upper torso and head support positioning system that retro fits to nearly any standard wheelchair is provided. This system has two individually adjustable lateral pads to provide comfortable yet positive adjustable support to fit the unique contours of a wide variety of users. An integrated head support adjusts vertically to an individual's height and adjusts horizontally to accommodate a moderate to severe Kyphosus. The head and shoulder support adjustments facilitate the present invention's use for patients with varying heights and shoulder widths. The aforementioned head and shoulder supports are attached to a mounting bracket which is designed in a manner that facilitates its easy attachment to the varying designs of wheelchairs currently used today.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1999
    Assignee: Piccard Corporation
    Inventor: Michael David McKeever