Patents by Inventor Gregory J. Parsons

Gregory J. Parsons 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).

  • Provisions for third party attachments
    Patent number: 9108689
    Abstract: A cab and method for assembling such for a machine are described. The cab may define an operator compartment. The cab may comprise a cab frame, a plurality of inner surfaces disposed inside the cab frame, a wiring harness, and a plurality of interfaces accessible through the apertures of the inner surfaces. A portion of the inner surfaces may include a plurality of apertures. The plurality of interfaces may be disposed in Interactive Locations and in Hidden Locations. The plurality of interfaces may include mounting interfaces and connection interfaces. The interfaces may be pre-located. The plurality of mounting interfaces may be configured to receive and position a plurality of Customized Equipment on the inner surfaces. The plurality of connection interfaces may be configured to matingly receive electrical connectors from the Customized Equipment and to operably connect the Customized Equipment to the wiring harness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Jason L. Shelby, Jared S. Anderson, Ronald L. Haskovec, Jr., Terril J. Johnson, James T. Shanklin, Michael M. Conrad, Gregory J. Parsons, Kevin L. Welty
  • Spherical monitoring device for pneumatic tires
    Patent number: 8939020
    Abstract: A monitoring device and system for monitoring the conditions inside a pneumatic tire are disclosed. The monitoring device includes a sensor unit, a shell, and an encapsulant. The monitoring device is designed to roll on the inside of a tire or to float on a liquid inside of a tire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Gene A. Townsend, Gregory J. Parsons, David R. Meinhold, Joseph J. Every
  • SPHERICAL MONITORING DEVICE FOR PNEUMATIC TIRES
    Publication number: 20140150542
    Abstract: A monitoring device and system for monitoring the conditions inside a pneumatic tire are disclosed. The monitoring device includes a sensor unit, a shell, and an encapsulant. The monitoring device is designed to roll on the inside of a tire or to float on a liquid inside of a tire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2012
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Gene A. Townsend, Gregory J. Parsons, David R. Meinhold, Joseph J. Every
  • Trim Assembly with Air Duct and Handle
    Publication number: 20130292970
    Abstract: A trim assembly including a housing member, a complementary member, and a handle. The housing member and the complementary member cooperate to form a channel having an inlet that may be fluidly coupled to the outlet of a ventilation system of a machine. The channel provides airflow from the ventilation system to the interior of a cab of the machine by way of ventilation openings in the housing member. The handle is disposed toward the interior of the cab, the handle being adapted to be secured through at least the housing member to the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2012
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Robert E. Riedel, Gregory J. Parsons, Kevin Urquhart
  • Transmission shifter
    Patent number: D735100
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Jared S. Anderson, Anthony S. Cooksey, Ian A. Tiggemann, Brad R. Van De Veer, Kurt L. Winckler, Daniel J. Whiting, Jr., Gregory J. Parsons