Patents by Inventor Jacob P. Fawer

Jacob P. Fawer 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: 11105375
    Abstract: A retention system for a bearing member includes a sleeve member and a retention member. The retention system includes an inner shoulder adapted to limit movement of the bearing member in at least one of a first axial direction and a second axial direction relative to the bore. The retention system includes an outer shoulder adapted to limit movement of at least one of the sleeve member and the retention member in at least one of the first axial direction and the second axial direction relative to the bore. The retention system includes a plurality of fasteners adapted to limit movement of each of the sleeve member and the retention member in at least one of the first axial direction and the second axial direction relative to the bore. Each of the sleeve member and the retention member is adapted to limit contact of the bearing member with the bore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Thomas Unger, Suresh Sappa, Scott Shaffer, Steven J. Fujan, Jacob P. Fawer
  • Publication number: 20210215203
    Abstract: A retention system for a bearing member includes a sleeve member and a retention member. The retention system includes an inner shoulder adapted to limit movement of the bearing member in at least one of a first axial direction and a second axial direction relative to the bore. The retention system includes an outer shoulder adapted to limit movement of at least one of the sleeve member and the retention member in at least one of the first axial direction and the second axial direction relative to the bore. The retention system includes a plurality of fasteners adapted to limit movement of each of the sleeve member and the retention member in at least one of the first axial direction and the second axial direction relative to the bore. Each of the sleeve member and the retention member is adapted to limit contact of the bearing member with the bore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2020
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Thomas Unger, Suresh Sappa, Scott Shaffer, Steven J. Fujan, Jacob P. Fawer
  • Patent number: 8869910
    Abstract: A DCM circle shoe for a motor grader is disclosed. The DCM circle shoe may have a base having a mounting surface, and a lip portion protruding from the base at an end of the base opposite the mounting surface in a direction generally parallel with the mounting surface. The DCM circle shoe may also have a wear insert mounted at a distal edge of the lip portion, the wear insert having an outer wear surface oriented at an oblique angle relative to the mounting surface of the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew G. Greuel, Nikhil Sharma, Jacob P. Fawer
  • Patent number: 8464803
    Abstract: An adjustable wear assembly for a machine mounting component having a channel is disclosed. The adjustable wear assembly may have a wear insert located within the channel, and an inclined adjustment plate located within the channel in contact with the wear insert. The adjustable wear assembly may also have at least one wedge block located within the channel in contact with the inclined adjustment plate, and a cover connectable to the mounting component to close off a side of the channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew G. Greuel, Anthony J. Piraino, Jacob P. Fawer, Daniel E. Bozich
  • Publication number: 20110247846
    Abstract: A DCM circle shoe for a motor grader is disclosed. The DCM circle shoe may have a base having a mounting surface, and a lip portion protruding from the base at an end of the base opposite the mounting surface in a direction generally parallel with the mounting surface. The DCM circle shoe may also have a wear insert mounted at a distal edge of the lip portion, the wear insert having an outer wear surface oriented at an oblique angle relative to the mounting surface of the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Inventors: Andrew G. GREUEL, Nikhil SHARMA, Jacob P. FAWER
  • Publication number: 20110247845
    Abstract: An adjustable wear assembly for a machine mounting component having a channel is disclosed. The adjustable wear assembly may have a wear insert located within the channel, and an inclined adjustment plate located within the channel in contact with the wear insert. The adjustable wear assembly may also have at least one wedge block located within the channel in contact with the inclined adjustment plate, and a cover connectable to the mounting component to close off a side of the channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Inventors: Andrew G. GREUEL, Anthony J. Piraino, Jacob P. Fawer, Daniel E. Bozich