Patents by Inventor Derek W. Kent

Derek W. Kent 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).

  • Adjustable pallet forks
    Patent number: 10167180
    Abstract: An attachment device having adjustable pallet forks for attachment to a skid steer or other vehicle. The device allows a user to adjust the width of the pallet forks without exiting the skid steer or vehicle. The device includes a wheel in communication with the pallet forks wherein the wheel is aligned to be engaged with a ground surface upon manipulation of the hydraulic controls of the skid steer or vehicle allowing for movement of the wheel to equate to movement of the width of the pallet forks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Inventors: Derek W Kent, Jay Kockler
  • Bucket with integrated hydraulic drum
    Patent number: 9790658
    Abstract: A bucket for a loader with integrated hydraulic cylinder is disclosed. The hydraulic cylinder is mounted at the bottom of the bucket and extends the width of the bucket in a pocket between the bottom side and rear wall of the bucket. This allows the hydraulic cylinder to be used to manipulate materials at an exterior of the bucket. The bucket allows the user to use the bucket to both move and manipulate materials without having to use multiple attachments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Inventor: Derek W Kent
  • ADJUSTABLE PALLET FORKS
    Publication number: 20160207747
    Abstract: An attachment device having adjustable pallet forks for attachment to a skid steer or other vehicle. The device allows a user to adjust the width of the pallet forks without exiting the skid steer or vehicle. The device includes a wheel in communication with the pallet forks wherein the wheel is aligned to be engaged with a ground surface upon manipulation of the hydraulic controls of the skid steer or vehicle allowing for movement of the wheel to equate to movement of the width of the pallet forks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: Derek W. Kent, Jay Kockler
  • THREE POINT ATTACHMENT WITH HYDRAULIC QUICK ATTACH
    Publication number: 20150096628
    Abstract: A device for attachment to a three-point hitch of a tractor allowing for the use of high flow hydraulic attachments. The device includes a three-point hitch attachment, a hydraulic tank, a hydraulic pump powered by the tractor power take off, a filter, an oil cooler, and a quick attach. In use, the device is attached to the tractor allowing for the usage of skid steer attachments with the tractor controls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventor: Derek W. Kent
  • Bucket with integrated hydraulic drum
    Publication number: 20140079520
    Abstract: A bucket for a loader with integrated hydraulic cylinder is disclosed. The hydraulic cylinder is mounted at the bottom of the bucket and extends the width of the bucket in a pocket between the bottom side and rear wall of the bucket. This allows the hydraulic cylinder to be used to manipulate materials at an exterior of the bucket. The bucket allows the user to use the bucket to both move and manipulate materials without having to use multiple attachments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Inventor: Derek W. Kent