Patents by Inventor Edgar Hetteen

Edgar Hetteen 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: 7188915
    Abstract: A tracked vehicle produces a pressure no more than 3 psi on the ground by increasing the number of contact points on the inner surface of the track. The stiffness of the track is also selected to minimize bowing between the idler wheels or rollers. The track is therefore kept substantially straight between the rollers to increase the efficiency associated with transferring power to track. The drive sprocket is positioned above the ground so as to eliminate complexity in the design and yet effectively transmit power to the tracks. Positioning the drive sprocket above ground also prevents derailing of the track. The track is also held in a constant state of tension on the driver sprocket and the roller. This too prevents derailment. The undercarriage of the vehicle includes torsion axles and sealed bearings to provide for a lower maintenance track. Components associated with the undercarriage do not require constant greasing and cleaning of the idler wheels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Assignee: A.S.V., Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Lemke, Brad Lemke, Cary Safe, Edgar Hetteen
  • Publication number: 20030034189
    Abstract: A tracked vehicle capable of traversing a variety of surfaces without damaging the surface traversed. The vehicle is capable of light or heavy-duty applications. An embodiment of the vehicle includes a track with a substantially smooth outer surface, and an inner surface including a portion having lugs, a driver sprocket assembly engaging the lugs, and a plurality of wheels spaced to minimize flexing of the track between each wheel in contact with the track while the track contacts the traversed surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2002
    Publication date: February 20, 2003
    Inventors: Gary Lemke, Brad Lemke, Cary Safe, Edgar Hetteen
  • Patent number: 6497460
    Abstract: A tracked vehicle produces a pressure no more than 3 psi on the ground by increasing the number of contact points on the inner surface of the track. The stiffness of the track is also selected to minimize bowing between the idler wheels or rollers. The track is therefore kept substantially straight between the rollers to increase the efficiency associated with transferring power to track. The drive sprocket is positioned above the ground so as to eliminate complexity in the design and yet effectively transmit power to the tracks. Positioning the drive sprocket above ground also prevents derailing of the track. The track is also held in a constant state of tension on the driver sprocket and the roller. This too prevents derailment. The undercarriage of the vehicle includes torsion axles and sealed bearings to provide for a lower maintenance track. Components associated with the undercarriage do not require constant greasing and cleaning of the idler wheels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2002
    Assignee: A. S. V., Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Lemke, Brad Lemke, Cary Safe, Edgar Hetteen
  • Patent number: 6435291
    Abstract: A tracked vehicle produces a pressure no more than 3 psi on the ground by increasing the number of contact points on the inner surface of the track. The stiffness of the track is also selected to minimize bowing between the idler wheels or rollers. The track is therefore kept substantially straight between the rollers so increase the efficiency associated with transferring power to track. The drive sprocket is positioned above the ground so as to eliminate complexity in the design and yet effectively transmit power to the tracks. Positioning the drive sprocket above ground also prevents derailing of the track. The track is also held in a constant state of tension on the driver sprocket and the roller. This too prevents derailment. The undercarriage of the vehicle includes torsion axles and sealed bearings to provide for a lower maintenance track. Components associated with the undercarriage do not require constant greasing and cleaning of the idler wheels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: A.S.V., Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Lemke, Brad Lemke, Cary Safe, Edgar Hetteen
  • Patent number: 6435292
    Abstract: A tracked vehicle produces a pressure no more than 3 psi on the ground by increasing the number of contact points on the inner surface of the track. The stiffness of the track is also selected to minimize bowing between the idler wheels or rollers. The track is therefore kept substantially straight between the rollers so increase the efficiency associated with transferring power to track. The drive sprocket is positioned above the ground so as to eliminate complexity in the design and yet effectively transmit power to the tracks. Positioning the drive sprocket above ground also prevents derailing of the track. The track is also held in a constant state of tension on the driver sprocket and the roller. This too prevents derailment. The undercarriage of the vehicle includes torsion axles and sealed bearings to provide for a lower maintenance track. Components associated with the undercarriage do not require constant greasing and cleaning of the idler wheels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: A.S.V., Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Lemke, Brad Lemke, Cary Safe, Edgar Hetteen
  • Publication number: 20010040058
    Abstract: A tracked vehicle produces a pressure no more than 3 psi on the ground by increasing the number of contact points on the inner surface of the track. The stiffness of the track is also selected to minimize bowing between the idler wheels or rollers. The track is therefore kept substantially straight between the rollers so increase the efficiency associated with transferring power to track. The drive sprocket is positioned above the ground so as to eliminate complexity in the design and yet effectively transmit power to the tracks. Positioning the drive sprocket above ground also prevents derailing of the track. The track is also held in a constant state of tension on the driver sprocket and the roller. This too prevents derailment. The undercarriage of the vehicle includes torsion axles and sealed bearings to provide for a lower maintenance track. Components associated with the undercarriage do not require constant greasing and cleaning of the idler wheels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2001
    Publication date: November 15, 2001
    Applicant: A.S.V., Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Lemke, Brad Lemke, Cary Safe, Edgar Hetteen
  • Publication number: 20010004947
    Abstract: A tracked vehicle produces a pressure no more than 3 psi on the ground by increasing the number of contact points on the inner surface of the track. The stiffness of the track is also selected to minimize bowing between the idler wheels or rollers. The track is therefore kept substantially straight between the rollers so increase the efficiency associated with transferring power to track. The drive sprocket is positioned above the ground so as to eliminate complexity in the design and yet effectively transmit power to the tracks. Positioning the drive sprocket above ground also prevents derailing of the track. The track is also held in a constant state of tension on the driver sprocket and the roller. This too prevents derailment. The undercarriage of the vehicle includes torsion axles and sealed bearings to provide for a lower maintenance track. Components associated with the undercarriage do not require constant greasing and cleaning of the idler wheels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2001
    Publication date: June 28, 2001
    Inventors: Gary Lemke, Brad Lemke, Cary Safe, Edgar Hetteen
  • Patent number: 6247547
    Abstract: A tracked vehicle produces a pressure no more than 3 psi on the ground by increasing the number of contact points on the inner surface of the track. The stiffness of the track is also selected to minimize bowing between the idler wheels or rollers. The track is therefore kept substantially straight between the rollers so increase the efficiency associated with transferring power to track. The drive sprocket is positioned above the ground so as to eliminate complexity in the design and yet effectively transmit power to the tracks. Positioning the drive sprocket above ground also prevents derailing of the track. The track is also held in a constant state of tension on the driver sprocket and the roller. This too prevents derailment. The undercarriage of the vehicle includes torsion axles and sealed bearings to provide for a lower maintenance track. Components associated with the undercarriage do not require constant greasing and cleaning of the idler wheels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2001
    Assignee: A.S.V., Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Lemke, Brad Lemke, Cary Safe, Edgar Hetteen
  • Publication number: 20010001993
    Abstract: A tracked vehicle produces a pressure no more than 3 psi on the ground by increasing the number of contact points on the inner surface of the track. The stiffness of the track is also selected to minimize bowing between the idler wheels or rollers. The track is therefore kept substantially straight between the rollers so increase the efficiency associated with transferring power to track. The drive sprocket is positioned above the ground so as to eliminate complexity in the design and yet effectively transmit power to the tracks. Positioning the drive sprocket above ground also prevents derailing of the track. The track is also held in a constant state of tension on the driver sprocket and the roller. This too prevents derailment. The undercarriage of the vehicle includes torsion axles and sealed bearings to provide for a lower maintenance track. Components associated with the undercarriage do not require constant greasing and cleaning of the idler wheels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2001
    Publication date: May 31, 2001
    Applicant: A.S.V., Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Lemke, Brad Lemke, Cary Safe, Edgar Hetteen
  • Publication number: 20010001431
    Abstract: A tracked vehicle produces a pressure no more than 3 psi on the ground by increasing the number of contact points on the inner surface of the track. The stiffness of the track is also selected to minimize bowing between the idler wheels or rollers. The track is therefore kept substantially straight between the rollers so increase the efficiency associated with transferring power to track. The drive sprocket is positioned above the ground so as to eliminate complexity in the design and yet effectively transmit power to the tracks. Positioning the drive sprocket above ground also prevents derailing of the track. The track is also held in a constant state of tension on the driver sprocket and the roller. This too prevents derailment. The undercarriage of the vehicle includes torsion axles and sealed bearings to provide for a lower maintenance track. Components associated with the undercarriage do not require constant greasing and cleaning of the idler wheels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2001
    Publication date: May 24, 2001
    Applicant: A.S.V., Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Lemke, Brad Lemke, Cary Safe, Edgar Hetteen