Patents by Inventor Greg J. Kaufmann

Greg J. Kaufmann 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).

  • Boltless Track Shoe
    Publication number: 20160297487
    Abstract: A method for connecting a track shoe to a link is disclosed. The method may include joining the track shoe and the link using friction welding. A method for constructing a track assembly is also disclosed. The method may include utilizing friction welding to attach a plurality of links to a plurality of track shoes. A track assembly is also disclosed. The track assembly may include a link and a track shoe attached to the link via friction welding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2015
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.
    Inventors: Tim Thorson, Greg J. Kaufmann, Mark S. Diekevers, David G. Kaminski, David Hakes
  • Boltless Track Shoe
    Publication number: 20160297486
    Abstract: A method for connecting a track shoe to a link is disclosed. The method may include joining the track shoe and the link using electric resistance welding. A method for constructing a track assembly is also disclosed. The method may include utilizing electric resistance welding to attach a plurality of links to a plurality of track shoes. A track assembly is also disclosed. The track assembly may include a link and a track shoe attached to the link via electric resistance welding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2015
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.
    Inventors: Tim Thorson, Greg J. Kaufmann, Mark S. Diekevers, David G. Kaminski, Donald J. Kalmes