Patents by Inventor Gary D. Hiatt

Gary D. Hiatt 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).

  • Frame assembly for an operator's compartment
    Patent number: 5820199
    Abstract: A frame assembly for an operator's compartment includes an upper roof portion, a lower base portion, and first and second side support assemblies connected between the roof portion and the base portion. Each side support assembly includes a straight part, comprised of a formed tube, and a curved part, formed as a fabricated box section having several individual wall plates. The fabricated box section curved parts are stronger than the formed tubes and are, therefore, in the area of highest stress.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1998
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Chris F. Camplin, Paul J. Staebler, Jr., Gary D. Hiatt, Adrian Mulholland, Philip C. Wright