Patents by Inventor Garrett L. Lowman

Garrett L. Lowman 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: 10052958
    Abstract: A vehicle is provided that connects to an power structure for powering and guiding the vehicle. The power structure includes a trolley, a track along which the trolley runs, a power source connected to the track, and a cable connected to the trolley and configured to attach to the vehicle moving on a surface. The vehicle includes a chassis and a cable connected to the chassis and configured to mechanically and electrically connect the vehicle to the power structure. The chassis includes a connector rotatable 360 degrees, and the cable connects to the chassis through the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: Joy Global Underground Mining LLC
    Inventors: Joseph J. Zimmerman, Garrett L. Lowman, Andrew W. Struthers
  • Publication number: 20170282721
    Abstract: A vehicle is provided that connects to an power structure for powering and guiding the vehicle. The power structure includes a trolley, a track along which the trolley runs, a power source connected to the track, and a cable connected to the trolley and configured to attach to the vehicle moving on a surface. The vehicle includes a chassis and a cable connected to the chassis and configured to mechanically and electrically connect the vehicle to the power structure. The chassis includes a connector rotatable 360 degrees, and the cable connects to the chassis through the connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2017
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventors: Joseph J. Zimmerman, Garrett L. Lowman, Andrew W. Struthers
  • Patent number: 9623755
    Abstract: A vehicle is provided that connects to an power structure for powering and guiding the vehicle. The power structure includes a trolley, a track along which the trolley runs, a power source connected to the track, and a cable connected to the trolley and configured to attach to the vehicle moving on a surface. The vehicle includes a chassis and a cable connected to the chassis and configured to mechanically and electrically connect the vehicle to the power structure. The chassis includes a connector rotatable 360 degrees, and the cable connects to the chassis through the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Joy MM Delaware, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph J. Zimmerman, Garrett L. Lowman, Andrew W. Struthers
  • Publication number: 20160264000
    Abstract: A vehicle is provided that connects to an power structure for powering and guiding the vehicle. The power structure includes a trolley, a track along which the trolley runs, a power source connected to the track, and a cable connected to the trolley and configured to attach to the vehicle moving on a surface. The vehicle includes a chassis and a cable connected to the chassis and configured to mechanically and electrically connect the vehicle to the power structure. The chassis includes a connector rotatable 360 degrees, and the cable connects to the chassis through the connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2016
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventors: Joseph J. Zimmerman, Garrett L. Lowman, Andrew W. Struthers
  • Patent number: 9283866
    Abstract: A vehicle is provided that connects to an power structure for powering and guiding the vehicle. The power structure includes a trolley, a track along which the trolley runs, a power source connected to the track, and a cable connected to the trolley and configured to attach to the vehicle moving on a surface. The vehicle includes a chassis and a cable connected to the chassis and configured to mechanically and electrically connect the vehicle to the power structure. The chassis includes a connector rotatable 360 degrees, and the cable connects to the chassis through the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: Joy MM Deleware, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph J. Zimmerman, Garrett L. Lowman, Andrew W. Struthers
  • Publication number: 20150283921
    Abstract: A vehicle is provided that connects to an power structure for powering and guiding the vehicle. The power structure includes a trolley, a track along which the trolley runs, a power source connected to the track, and a cable connected to the trolley and configured to attach to the vehicle moving on a surface. The vehicle includes a chassis and a cable connected to the chassis and configured to mechanically and electrically connect the vehicle to the power structure. The chassis includes a connector rotatable 360 degrees, and the cable connects to the chassis through the connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2015
    Publication date: October 8, 2015
    Inventors: Joseph J. Zimmerman, Garrett L. Lowman, Andrew W. Struthers
  • Patent number: 9056558
    Abstract: A vehicle is provided that connects to an overhead power structure for powering and guiding the vehicle. The overhead power structure includes a trolley, a track along which the trolley runs, a power source connected to the track, and a cable connected to the trolley and configured to attach to the vehicle moving on a surface. The vehicle includes a chassis and a cable connected to the chassis and configured to mechanically and electrically connect the vehicle to the overhead power structure. The chassis includes a connector rotatable 360 degrees, and the cable connects to the chassis through the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Assignee: Joy MM Delaware, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph J. Zimmerman, Garrett L. Lowman, Andrew W. Struthers
  • Patent number: 8400342
    Abstract: A joystick comprising a housing, a ball supported and held within the housing, and a joystick handle attached to the ball. The joystick also includes a first device held within the housing, and a second device held within the housing. The joystick also includes a first engagement shaft extending from the first device to the ball, the first engagement shaft having an end adjacent the ball and engaging the ball, and a second engagement shaft extending from the second device to the ball, the second engagement shaft having an end adjacent the ball and engaging the ball.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Joy MM Delaware, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph J. Zimmerman, Garrett L. Lowman
  • Patent number: 8235470
    Abstract: An apparatus for mining a mineral seam, comprising a motor, and a cutting drum carried on the frame for winning aggregate material from the mineral seam. The cutting drum encloses the motor, and a gear case drivingly connected between the motor and the cutting drum transmits power from the motor to the cutting drum. The gear case is also enclosed within the cutting drum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Joy MM Delaware, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph J. Zimmerman, Garrett L. Lowman
  • Publication number: 20110156470
    Abstract: An apparatus for mining a mineral seam, comprising a motor, and a cutting drum carried on the frame for winning aggregate material from the mineral seam. The cutting drum encloses the motor, and a gear case drivingly connected between the motor and the cutting drum transmits power from the motor to the cutting drum. The gear case is also enclosed within the cutting drum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2009
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: JOY MM DELAWARE, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph J. Zimmerman, Garrett L. Lowman
  • Publication number: 20110063139
    Abstract: A joystick comprising a housing, a ball supported and held within the housing, and a joystick handle attached to the ball. The joystick also includes a first device held within the housing, and a second device held within the housing. The joystick also includes a first engagement shaft extending from the first device to the ball, the first engagement shaft having an end adjacent the ball and engaging the ball, and a second engagement shaft extending from the second device to the ball, the second engagement shaft having an end adjacent the ball and engaging the ball.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2009
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Applicant: JOY MM DELAWARE, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph J. Zimmerman, Garrett L. Lowman