Patents by Inventor Eric S. LeDoux

Eric S. LeDoux 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: 11338860
    Abstract: A cover configured for attachment to the roof of an operator station of a work machine is disclosed. The cover may include at least one first compartment configured for partially containing a lighting device of the work machine. In addition, the cover may include at least one second compartment configured for partially containing a roof-mounted antenna of the work machine, the second compartment disposed in a generally upwardly-exposed portion of the cover when the cover is attached to the roof. Further, a roof assembly for an operator station of a work machine that incorporates the cover is disclosed. Furthermore, a method of manufacturing the cover is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.
    Inventors: Michael W. Ries, Joel N. Thieschafer, Keith D. Koshiol, Eric S. LeDoux
  • Publication number: 20210284244
    Abstract: A cover configured for attachment to the roof of an operator station of a work machine is disclosed. The cover may include at least one first compartment configured for partially containing a lighting device of the work machine. In addition, the cover may include at least one second compartment configured for partially containing a roof-mounted antenna of the work machine, the second compartment disposed in a generally upwardly-exposed portion of the cover when the cover is attached to the roof. Further, a roof assembly for an operator station of a work machine that incorporates the cover is disclosed. Furthermore, a method of manufacturing the cover is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2020
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Applicant: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.
    Inventors: Michael W. Ries, Joel N. Thieschafer, Keith D. Koshiol, Eric S. LeDoux
  • Publication number: 20170073906
    Abstract: A cleaning device assembly for a drum of a compactor machine is provided. The cleaning device assembly includes a support member connected to a frame of the compactor machine. The cleaning device assembly further includes a linkage member having a first end and a second end. The linkage member pivotally connected to the support member at the first end. The cleaning device assembly further includes a mounting plate pivotally connected to the linkage member at the second end thereof. The cleaning device assembly further includes a cleaning device mounted to the mounting plate and the cleaning device extends along a length of the drum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2015
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Applicant: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.
    Inventors: Eric S. LeDoux, Paul S. Peterson