Patents by Inventor Dewaine Kautsch
Dewaine Kautsch 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).
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Patent number: 11661125Abstract: A track assembly for providing traction to an off-road vehicle, such as an agricultural vehicle, a construction vehicle, or another work vehicle, in which the track assembly may comprise a suspension between a frame of the track assembly and a bogie carrying roller wheels of the track assembly.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2019Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: Camso Inc.Inventor: Dewaine Kautsch
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Patent number: 11661124Abstract: Track systems for traction of a vehicle in which a spacing of laterally-adjacent ones of the track systems in a widthwise direction of the vehicle is adjustable. This may facilitate use of the vehicle in different conditions (e.g., in different field configurations, such as in different configurations of row crops, where the vehicle is an agricultural vehicle). For instance, the spacing of the laterally-adjacent ones of the track systems may be adjustable while the laterally-adjacent ones of the track systems are connected to a powertrain of the vehicle and/or without requiring use of additional parts (e.g. spacers).Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2021Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: Camso Inc.Inventors: Dewaine Kautsch, Jonathan Lauzier, Michel Deslauriers
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Publication number: 20230029975Abstract: A track system for traction of a vehicle (e.g., an agricultural vehicle) in which the track system is designed to better perform when the vehicle is roading, travelling on a side hill or other inclined surface, is braking or undergoing other rim pull events, and/or in other situations, such as by enhancing load distribution (e.g., with wheels that can laterally oscillate and be wider) and/or track tensioning (e.g., with different tensioning stages).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2020Publication date: February 2, 2023Inventors: Jonathan Lauzier, Jeremi Bourdeau, Dewaine Kautsch
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Publication number: 20220177059Abstract: Track systems for traction of a vehicle in which a spacing of laterally-adjacent ones of the track systems in a widthwise direction of the vehicle is adjustable. This may facilitate use of the vehicle in different conditions (e.g., in different field configurations, such as in different configurations of row crops, where the vehicle is an agricultural vehicle). For instance, the spacing of the laterally-adjacent ones of the track systems may be adjustable while the laterally-adjacent ones of the track systems are connected to a powertrain of the vehicle and/or without requiring use of additional parts (e.g. spacers).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2021Publication date: June 9, 2022Inventors: Dewaine Kautsch, Jonathan Lauzier, Michel Deslauriers
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Patent number: 11173971Abstract: Track systems for traction of a vehicle in which a spacing of laterally-adjacent ones of the track systems in a widthwise direction of the vehicle is adjustable. This may facilitate use of the vehicle in different conditions (e.g., in different field configurations, such as in different configurations of row crops, where the vehicle is an agricultural vehicle). For instance, the spacing of the laterally-adjacent ones of the track systems may be adjustable while the laterally-adjacent ones of the track systems are connected to a power train of the vehicle and/or without requiring use of additional parts (e.g. spacers).Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2017Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: CAMSO INC.Inventors: Dewaine Kautsch, Jonathan Lauzier, Michel Deslauriers
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Publication number: 20210291916Abstract: Track systems for traction of a vehicle in which a spacing of laterally-adjacent ones of the track systems in a widthwise direction of the vehicle is adjustable. This may facilitate use of the vehicle in different conditions (e.g., in different field configurations, such as in different configurations of row crops, where the vehicle is an agricultural vehicle). For instance, the spacing of the laterally-adjacent ones of the track systems may be adjustable while the laterally-adjacent ones of the track systems are connected to a power train of the vehicle and/or without requiring use of additional parts (e.g. spacers).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2017Publication date: September 23, 2021Inventors: DEWAINE KAUTSCH, JONATHAN LAUZIER, MICHEL DESLAURIERS
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Patent number: 11027788Abstract: An endless track for a track assembly providing traction to a work vehicle (e.g., an agricultural vehicle, a construction vehicle, etc.). The endless track comprises an elastomeric carcass having an inner side for facing wheels of the work vehicle and a ground-engaging outer side for engaging the ground. The endless track has a lug replacement capability to facilitate replacement of one or more drive/guide lugs on the inner side and/or one or more traction lugs on the ground-engaging outer side or portions of these lugs.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2018Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: CAMSO INC.Inventors: Marc Delisle, Francois Leblanc, Patrice Boily, Martin Lunkenbein, Greg Thody, Dewaine Kautsch, Jeff Staab, Martin Denis, Jake Dalphond
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Patent number: 10919586Abstract: A work machine includes a frame including an axle and an arm, a track undercarriage assembly including an undercarriage assembly connected to the arm, a drive assembly operably attached to the axle, and a track belt mounted on the drive assembly. The undercarriage assembly and the drive assembly are each configured for lateral adjustment relative to a longitudinal centerline of the frame from a first position to a second position. The drive assembly includes a drive sprocket that is assembled with the axle in a first configuration to laterally adjust the drive assembly towards the first position and a second configuration to laterally adjust the drive assembly towards the second position. The undercarriage assembly includes an undercarriage frame attached to the arm, wherein the undercarriage frame and the arm are adjustably coupled to allow the undercarriage frame to be movably adjusted between the first and the second positions.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2018Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: DEERE & COMPANYInventors: Benjamin J. Heimbuch, Jeremy P. L'Heureux, Daniel Garvin, Dewaine Kautsch
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Publication number: 20200055554Abstract: A track assembly for providing traction to an off-road vehicle, such as an agricultural vehicle, a construction vehicle, or another work vehicle, in which the track assembly may comprise a suspension between a frame of the track assembly and a bogie carrying roller wheels of the track assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2019Publication date: February 20, 2020Inventor: Dewaine Kautsch
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Publication number: 20190270489Abstract: A work machine includes a frame including an axle and an arm, a track undercarriage assembly including an undercarriage assembly connected to the arm, a drive assembly operably attached to the axle, and a track belt mounted on the drive assembly. The undercarriage assembly and the drive assembly are each configured for lateral adjustment relative to a longitudinal centerline of the frame from a first position to a second position. The drive assembly includes a drive sprocket that is assembled with the axle in a first configuration to laterally adjust the drive assembly towards the first position and a second configuration to laterally adjust the drive assembly towards the second position. The undercarriage assembly includes an undercarriage frame attached to the arm, wherein the undercarriage frame and the arm are adjustably coupled to allow the undercarriage frame to be movably adjusted between the first and the second positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2018Publication date: September 5, 2019Inventors: Benjamin J. Heimbuch, Jeremy P. L'Heureux, Daniel Garvin, Dewaine Kautsch
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Patent number: 10399619Abstract: A track assembly for providing traction to an off-road vehicle, such as an agricultural vehicle, a construction vehicle, or another work vehicle, in which the track assembly may comprise a suspension between a frame of the track assembly and a bogie carrying roller wheels of the track assembly.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2018Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: Camso Inc.Inventor: Dewaine Kautsch
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Publication number: 20190061845Abstract: An endless track for a track assembly providing traction to a work vehicle (e.g., an agricultural vehicle, a construction vehicle, etc.). The endless track comprises an elastomeric carcass having an inner side for facing wheels of the work vehicle and a ground-engaging outer side for engaging the ground. The endless track has a lug replacement capability to facilitate replacement of one or more drive/guide lugs on the inner side and/or one or more traction lugs on the ground-engaging outer side or portions of these lugs.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2018Publication date: February 28, 2019Inventors: MARC DELISLE, FRANCOIS LEBLANC, PATRICE BOILY, MARTIN LUNKENBEIN, GREG THODY, DEWAINE KAUTSCH, JEFF STAAB, MARTIN DENIS, JAKE DALPHOND
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Patent number: 10112663Abstract: A track assembly for providing traction to an off-road vehicle, such as an agricultural vehicle, a construction vehicle, or another work vehicle, in which the track assembly may comprise a suspension between a frame of the track assembly and a bogie carrying roller wheels of the track assembly.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2016Date of Patent: October 30, 2018Assignee: Camso Inc.Inventor: Dewaine Kautsch
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Patent number: 9505454Abstract: A track assembly for providing traction to an off-road vehicle, such as an agricultural vehicle, a construction vehicle, or another work vehicle, in which the track assembly may comprise a suspension between a frame of the track assembly and a bogie carrying roller wheels of the track assembly.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2012Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: Camso Inc.Inventor: Dewaine Kautsch
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Publication number: 20150217817Abstract: An endless track for a track assembly providing traction to a work vehicle (e.g., an agricultural vehicle, a construction vehicle, etc.). The endless track comprises an elastomeric carcass having an inner side for facing wheels of the work vehicle and a ground-engaging outer side for engaging the ground. The endless track has a lug replacement capability to facilitate replacement of one or more drive/guide lugs on the inner side and/or one or more traction lugs on the ground-engaging outer side or portions of these lugs.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2015Publication date: August 6, 2015Inventors: Marc Delisle, Francois Leblanc, Patrice Boily, Martin Lunkenbein, Greg Thody, Dewaine Kautsch, Jeff Staab, Martin Denis, Jake Dalphond
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Patent number: 9004618Abstract: An endless track for a track assembly providing traction to a work vehicle (e.g., an agricultural vehicle, a construction vehicle, etc.). The endless track comprises an elastomeric carcass having an inner side for facing wheels of the work vehicle and a ground-engaging outer side for engaging the ground. The endless track has a lug replacement capability to facilitate replacement of one or more drive/guide lugs on the inner side and/or one or more traction lugs on the ground-engaging outer side or portions of these lugs.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2011Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: Camoplast Solideal, Inc.Inventors: Marc Delisle, François Leblanc, Patrice Boily, Martin Lunkenbein, Greg Thody, Dewaine Kautsch, Jeff Staab, Martin Denis, Jake Dalphond
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Publication number: 20120242142Abstract: A track assembly for providing traction to a vehicle, such as an agricultural vehicle, a construction vehicle, or another work vehicle The track assembly is mountable to an axle of the vehicle The track assembly comprises a plurality of wheels comprising a leading idler wheel and a trailing idler wheel spaced apart in a longitudinal direction of the track assembly, an axis of rotation of the axle of the vehicle being located between an axis of rotation of the leading idler wheel and an axis of rotation of the trailing idler wheel in the longitudinal direction of the track assembly, and a driver wheel for rotating when the axle of the vehicle rotates The track assembly also comprises an endless track disposed around the wheels The endless track comprises an inner side facing the wheels and a ground-engaging outer side for engaging the ground The endless track engages the driver wheel such that rotation of the driver wheel imparts motion to the endless track.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2010Publication date: September 27, 2012Applicant: CAMOPLAST SOLIDEAL INC.Inventors: Dewaine Kautsch, Alain Lussier
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Patent number: 6299264Abstract: Endless rubber track laying machines are provided with a pair of track laying assemblies positioned on opposite sides of the work machine. Each track laying assembly includes an endless rubber belt entrained around a drive wheel, an idler wheel, and a plurality of supporting mid-rollers. The present supporting mid-roller includes a heat shield that is positioned between individual roller segments and guide blocks positioned on the inner surface of the endless rubber belt. With the heat shield in this position, heat generated from the guide blocks contacting the individual roller segments is dissipated, thereby increasing the life of the individual mid-roller components.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 1999Date of Patent: October 9, 2001Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Dewaine A. Kautsch, Sean C. McGinnis
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Patent number: 6182777Abstract: Existing track laying work machines fail to provide adequate suspension for reducing shock loads transmitted to machine components and the operator. The present suspension system provides suspension members interposed the main frame of the work machine and an elongated beam supported by first and second track roller frames. Cushioning members separate the roller frame from the elongated beam and drive wheel hub, to provide further isolation from shock and torsional movement of the roller frame.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 1998Date of Patent: February 6, 2001Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventor: Dewaine A. Kautsch
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Patent number: 5997109Abstract: The undercarriage assembly includes a roller frame and a pair of wheels held in spaced apart relation by the roller frame. An endless track belt is entrained about the pair of wheels. A bogie arm is pivotally connected to the roller frame at a pivot axis. The bogie arm includes a roller arranged and configured for supporting the track belt between the wheels. The undercarriage assembly also includes an elastomeric bearing positioned about the pivot axis of the bogie arm for reducing shock loads applied to the bogie arm. The elastomeric bearing can be arranged and configured to bias the bogie arm toward the track belt via torsion.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 1997Date of Patent: December 7, 1999Assignee: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.Inventor: Dewaine A. Kautsch