Patents by Inventor Donald A. Kuester

Donald A. Kuester 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).

  • Crane construction and method of operation
    Patent number: 4047618
    Abstract: A crane having a multisection telescopic boom is disclosed herein. The multisection boom is designed so that the intermediate and forward sections can be moved rearwardly with respect to the base section to decrease the overall length of the crane for transportation purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1975
    Date of Patent: September 13, 1977
    Assignee: J. I. Case Company
    Inventor: Donald A. Kuester
  • Dual steering system for vehicle
    Patent number: 4016948
    Abstract: A vehicle having a vehicle chassis supported on wheels and a cab rotated about a vertical axis on the chassis is disclosed herein. A dual steering system is incorporated in the vehicle so that the vehicle can be operated through a hydrostatic steering system while being manipulated at a work site and can readily be converted to a mechanical steering system for highway travel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1975
    Date of Patent: April 12, 1977
    Assignee: J. I. Case Company
    Inventor: Donald A. Kuester