Patents by Inventor Delbert G. Nelson

Delbert G. Nelson 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: 4191401
    Abstract: A nose construction spanningly connects the front ends of a pair of generally parallel linearly extending vehicle frame members. The construction comprises a tube extending from the front end of one to the front end of the other of the frame members and a pair of gusset structures unitarily formed of the tube, one adjacent each end thereof, each extending along the frame members towards a rear end thereof. The tube is affixed to the frame members. The gusset structure is also affixed to the frame members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 1977
    Date of Patent: March 4, 1980
    Assignee: Caterpillar Tractor Co.
    Inventors: Ronald L. Krolak, Delbert G. Nelson
  • Patent number: 4126058
    Abstract: A fluid flow divider such as for use in controlling fluid flow in a power transmission mechanism. Illustratively, the flow divider may be utilized for providing connection to a bevel gear case provided with a plurality of fluid flow passages opening through a wall portion thereof. The flow divider includes first connecting structure for connecting a first fluid flow conduit to the wall portion to have fluid flow communication with one of the flow passages through its opening in the wall portion. The flow divider further includes a second connecting structure for connecting a second fluid flow conduit to a wall portion to have fluid flow communication with a plurality of additional ones of the fluid flow passages concurrently through their respective openings in the wall portion. Seals are provided for sealing the flow divider to the wall portion. The second connecting structure may include a removable connecting member secured to a cover member in turn secured to the wall portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 1977
    Date of Patent: November 21, 1978
    Assignee: Caterpillar Tractor Co.
    Inventors: Robert L. Shelby, Delbert G. Nelson