Patents by Inventor Gregory Dean Radke

Gregory Dean Radke 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: 6609765
    Abstract: An adjustable wheel and axle assembly has a two piece inner element with inner and outer tapered portions. A wheel hub having a two-tiered tapered interior bore with one tapered portion engaging the inner element while the other tapered portion is radially space outward. A split ring wedge fits between the inner element and the wheel hub and is drawn in by a plurality of bolts extending through the wheel hub to clamp the inner element onto the axle. The taper angle is in the range of 14-16 degrees so that the parts are self releasing. A pinion gear with an integral shaft extending outward is used to move the wheel along the axle for adjusting the wheel position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Gregory Dean Radke, Dennis Aaron Bowman
  • Publication number: 20030020324
    Abstract: An adjustable wheel and axle assembly has a two piece inner element with inner and outer tapered portions. A wheel hub having a two-tiered tapered interior bore with one tapered portion engaging the inner element while the other tapered portion is radially space outward. A split ring wedge fits between the inner element and the wheel hub and is drawn in by a plurality of bolts extending through the wheel hub to clamp the inner element onto the axle. The taper angle is in the range of 14-16 degrees so that the parts are self releasing. A pinion gear with an integral shaft extending outward is used to move the wheel along the axle for adjusting the wheel position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2001
    Publication date: January 30, 2003
    Applicant: Deere & Company, a Delaware corporation
    Inventors: Gregory Dean Radke, Dennis Aaron Bowman
  • Patent number: 6250722
    Abstract: A two-piece hub extension for adding dual wheels to a mechanical front-wheel drive axle of an agricultural tractor has an inner extension ring that surrounds the final drive cover of the front axle and an outer extension member of reduced diameter that extends outward from the inner extension ring. The inner extension ring only extends outward far enough to clear the axle final drive cover. The inner ring is mounted by bolts that extend entirely through ring so that the bolt heads are external of the inner ring and can be easily reached. The outer extension member is mounted to the inner extension ring by long bolts extending through the inner extension ring and into the hub. The dual wheel is mounted to the outer wheel hub. The reduced diameter of the outer extension member results in improved crop clearance between the two tires.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2001
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventor: Gregory Dean Radke