Patents by Inventor F. Michael Boone

F. Michael Boone 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).

  • Caseless transmission structure
    Patent number: 5724865
    Abstract: A caseless transmission structure is disclosed. The subject transmission arrangement has a flywheel housing, a drop box housing and a center section constructed of a plurality of clutch housing positioned between the flywheel housing and the drop box housing. A seal is positioned between each adjacent housing to prevent leakage. A bolt is used to position and clamp the center section between the flywheel housing and the drop box housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1998
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventor: F. Michael Boone