Patents by Inventor Donald Lemont Stamets

Donald Lemont Stamets 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: 9315218
    Abstract: A frame for a cab of a mobile machine includes a primary tube, formed by hydroforming, connected to a secondary tube. The primary tube includes first and second about vertically extending portions and an about horizontally extending portion. The about vertically extending portions are configured to be connected to the mobile machine, and the about horizontally extending portion is disposed between the about vertically extending portions. Dimensions of a cross-section of the primary tube vary along a length of a portion of the primary tube. A secondary tube is connected to the primary tube to another cab frame portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Clifton Robert Gerke, Dominick Brian Rivara, Kent Michael Levy, Donald Lemont Stamets
  • Patent number: 8950367
    Abstract: A cooling fan shroud comprises multiple, functionally identical sections that form a ring-like structure that completely surrounds the fan when the shroud is installed onto an aperture plate or other structure. The shroud makes the cooling system more efficient by improving air flow at a given fan speed by reducing fan tip clearance, and increasing air flow due through the fan. An alternative, single piece shroud is also provided which can be retrofitted to an existing cooling system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Jeff A. Jensen, Alexander Speros Leanos, Donald Lemont Stamets, Gerald Alan Nuese, John Curtis Simkins, Casey Bradford Behringer
  • Publication number: 20140132032
    Abstract: A frame for a cab of a mobile machine includes a primary tube, formed by hydroforming, connected to a secondary tube. The primary tube includes first and second about vertically extending portions and an about horizontally extending portion. The about vertically extending portions are configured to be connected to the mobile machine, and the about horizontally extending portion is disposed between the about vertically extending portions. Dimensions of a cross-section of the primary tube vary along a length of a portion of the primary tube. A secondary tube is connected to the primary tube to another cab frame portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2014
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Clifton Robert Gerke, Dominick Brian Rivara, Kent Michael Levy, Donald Lemont Stamets
  • Patent number: 8668249
    Abstract: A frame for a cab of a mobile machine includes first and second primary tubes, formed by hydroforming, connected to first and second secondary tubes. The first primary tube includes first and second about vertically extending portions and an about horizontally extending portion. The about vertically extending portions are configured to be connected to the mobile machine, and the about horizontally extending portion is disposed between the about vertically extending portions. The second primary tube includes first and second about vertically extending portions and an about horizontally extending portion. The about vertically extending portions of the second primary tube are configured to be connected to the mobile machine, and the about horizontally extending portion of the second primary tube is disposed between the about vertically extending portions of the second primary tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Clifton Robert Gerke, Dominick Brian Rivara, Kent Michael Levy, Donald Lemont Stamets
  • Publication number: 20140026833
    Abstract: A cooling fan shroud comprises multiple, functionally identical sections that form a ring-like structure that completely surrounds the fan when the shroud is installed onto an aperture plate or other structure. The shroud makes the cooling system more efficient by improving air flow at a given fan speed by reducing fan tip clearance, and increasing air flow due through the fan. An alternative, single piece shroud is also provided which can be retrofitted to an existing cooling system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2012
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: CATERPILLAR, INC.
    Inventors: Jeff A. Jensen, Alexander Speros Leanos, Donald Lemont Stamets, Gerald Alan Nuese, John Curtis Simkins, Casey Bradford Behringer
  • Publication number: 20120321412
    Abstract: A cover for a stud and nut assembly. The cover includes a first section and a second section. The first section includes a first inner surface extending from an open end. Further, the first section includes two protruding members configured on the first inner surface. The second section is integral with the first section. The second section includes a second inner surface which extends to a closed end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2011
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Nelson Lonn, Scott Neece, Larry Keith Moore, Donald Lemont Stamets