Patents by Inventor James Colliar

James Colliar 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).

  • Joystick for agricultural tractor including locking mechanism
    Publication number: 20050016822
    Abstract: A joystick control is disclosed having a joystick 12 pivotable about orthogonal axes. A locking mechanism 14 is provided to prevent pivotal movement of the joystick 12 and the top surface of the joystick is fashioned to enable the joystick 12 to function as a wrist support when its position locked.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2004
    Publication date: January 27, 2005
    Inventors: Jeffrey Mowatt, Martin Hipsey, James Colliar
  • Vehicle seat
    Patent number: 6598935
    Abstract: A vehicle seat for an operator is disclosed in combination with a mechanical joystick for operating ancillary equipment of the vehicle. The joystick is pivotably mounted on the seat for movement between an active position in which the joystick may be manipulated by a seated operator and a stowed position in which access to the seat is unencumbered by the joystick.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2003
    Assignee: New Holland North America, Inc.
    Inventors: James Colliar, Jeffrey W. Mowatt, Russell W. Strong, Michael Skelcher
  • Cab for an agricultural vehicle
    Patent number: 6543840
    Abstract: A cab is described for an agricultural vehicle having front and rear corners and two rear wheel fenders arranged one on each side at the rear of the cab. The cab comprises a frame that includes two rear support members. The rear support members having lower portions disposed at the back of the cab between the two fenders and upper portions disposed above the fenders and offset laterally outwards from the lower portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Assignee: New Holland North America, Inc.
    Inventors: James Colliar, Martyn J. Randall, Russell W. Strong
  • Vehicle seat
    Publication number: 20020084679
    Abstract: A vehicle seat for an operator is disclosed in combination with a mechanical joystick for operating ancillary equipment of the vehicle. The joystick is pivotably mounted on the seat for movement between an active position in which the joystick may be manipulated by a seated operator and a stowed position in which access to the seat is unencumbered by the joystick.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2001
    Publication date: July 4, 2002
    Inventors: James Colliar, Jeffrey W. Mowatt, Russell W. Strong, Michael Skelcher
  • Cab for an agricultural vehicle
    Publication number: 20020079721
    Abstract: A cab is described for an agricultural vehicle having front and rear corners and two rear wheel fenders arranged one on each side at the rear of the cab. The cab comprises a frame that includes two rear support members. The rear support members having lower portions disposed at the back of the cab between the two fenders and upper portions disposed above the fenders and offset laterally outwards from the lower portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2001
    Publication date: June 27, 2002
    Inventors: James Colliar, Martyn J. Randall, Russell W. Strong