Patents by Inventor Hans VAN SAMBEEK

Hans VAN SAMBEEK 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).

  • Gripping device for machine
    Patent number: 9790059
    Abstract: A gripping device for attachment to a machine is disclosed. The gripping device may have a mounting structure and a tool housing attached to the mounting structure. The tool housing may have at least one tool attachment portion. The gripping device may have a first tool portion pivotally supported on the at least one tool attachment portion at a first pivot point, and an actuation member disposed between the mounting structure and the first tool portion. Further, the gripping device may have a second tool portion pivotally supported on the first tool portion. The gripping device may also have a push rod disposed between the second tool portion and the at least one tool attachment portion. The push rod may be selectively locked at the first pivot point or second pivot point on the at least one tool attachment portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: Caterpillar Work Tools B.V.
    Inventors: Patrick Grant, Hans Van Sambeek
  • GRIPPING DEVICE FOR MACHINE
    Publication number: 20160347585
    Abstract: A gripping device for attachment to a machine is disclosed. The gripping device may have a mounting structure and a tool housing attached to the mounting structure. The tool housing may have at least one tool attachment portion. The gripping device may have a first tool portion pivotally supported on the at least one tool attachment portion at a first pivot point, and an actuation member disposed between the mounting structure and the first tool portion. Further, the gripping device may have a second tool portion pivotally supported on the first tool portion. The gripping device may also have a push rod disposed between the second tool portion and the at least one tool attachment portion. The push rod may be selectively locked at the first pivot point or second pivot point on the at least one tool attachment portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2015
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Applicant: Caterpillar Work Tools B.V.
    Inventors: Patrick GRANT, Hans VAN SAMBEEK