Patents by Inventor Frederick A. Ketterhagen

Frederick A. Ketterhagen 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: 7451757
    Abstract: An improved concrete cutter has a longitudinally-extending primary boom and one or more saw carriage sub-assemblies that move along the length of the boom. “Wing-like” boom extensions are hingedly secured at each end of the primary boom. The boom extensions can be easily positioned at each end of the primary boom to extend the cutting width of the concrete cutter and without requiring removal of the boom extensions from the concrete cutter. The saw carriage sub-assemblies are independently movable along the boom extensions. Carriage spacing is variably-adjustable along the boom such that each saw carriage can move toward or away from the other saw carriage. Each saw carriage sub-assembly is height-variable and is self-adjusting to contours in the profile of the concrete surface being cut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Inventors: Frederick A. Ketterhagen, Kevin F. Ketterhagen, Anthony J. Mertes, Gary L. Barger
  • Publication number: 20070209651
    Abstract: An improved concrete cutter has a longitudinally-extending primary boom and one or more saw carriage sub-assemblies that move along the length of the boom. “Wing-like” boom extensions are hingedly secured at each end of the primary boom. The boom extensions can be easily positioned at each end of the primary boom to extend the cutting width of the concrete cutter and without requiring removal of the boom extensions from the concrete cutter. The saw carriage sub-assemblies are independently movable along the boom extensions. Carriage spacing is variably-adjustable along the boom such that each saw carriage can move toward or away from the other saw carriage. Each saw carriage sub-assembly is height-variable and is self-adjusting to contours in the profile of the concrete surface being cut.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2007
    Publication date: September 13, 2007
    Inventors: Frederick A. Ketterhagen, Kevin F. Ketterhagen, Anthony J. Mertes, Gary L. Berger
  • Patent number: 5724956
    Abstract: The present invention provides a new and improved rideable power saw for cutting concrete, asphalt, rock and the like. The saw includes a seat for supporting the rider and a mechanical steering assembly for manipulating the position of a rear drive wheel which is powered by a hydraulic motor. The saw also includes a blade drive mechanism for supporting and rotating the rotary saw blade. The saw blade is powered for rotation by a hydraulic motor and the blade drive mechanism includes a hydraulic cylinder for raising and lowering the position of the cutting blade without altering the position of the main platform of the saw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1998
    Assignee: Diamond Products Joint Venture
    Inventor: Frederick A. Ketterhagen