Patents by Inventor Donald J. Behlendorf

Donald J. Behlendorf 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).

  • High production system bucket
    Patent number: 5307571
    Abstract: A high production dragline bucket which has a low profile in the back wall as well as fewer components than those commonly in use. The bucket is not only lower in production costs, but has higher operating efficiencies. It is adaptable to both single or double sheave dumping assemblies. A replaceable basket portion for the bucket is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 3, 1994
    Assignee: Bucyrus Erie Company
    Inventors: Donald J. Behlendorf, Frederick J. Keip, Robert L. Benson
  • High production system bucket
    Patent number: 4944102
    Abstract: A high production dragline bucket which has a low profile in the back wall as well as fewer components than those commonly in use. The bucket is not only lower in production costs, but has higher operating efficiencies. It is adaptable to both single or double sheave dumping assemblies. A replaceable basket portion for the bucket is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 31, 1990
    Assignee: Bucyrus Erie Company
    Inventors: Donald J. Behlendorf, Frederick J. Keip, Robert L. Benson