Patents by Inventor James L. Kramer

James L. Kramer 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).

  • Publication number: 20240116241
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a method of manufacturing includes forming and attaching a first embellishment part onto a substrate composing a clothing article by sintering a thermoplastic powder on the substrate. Sintering may occur at a temperature below a temperature threshold, and sintering may further occur at a pressure below a pressure threshold. The first embellishment part may include all structural components of an entire embellishment. The first embellishment part may be a foundation for a complete embellishment. The method may also include forming a second embellishment part using an additive manufacturing process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2020
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: James J. DEININGER, Christopher MAIO, Pramod K. SHARMA, Shawn P. ROBERTS, Danielle L. KRAMER, Michelle PEARCE
  • Publication number: 20150375974
    Abstract: A knuckleboom loader including four stabilizer legs to stabilize a knuckleboom loader and counter tipping forces acting on the knuckleboom loader. A rear first stabilizer leg extends away from the knuckleboom loader. A rear second stabilizer leg opposing the rear first stabilizer leg extends away from the knuckleboom loader. A front first stabilizer leg extends away from the knuckleboom loader. The front first stabilizer leg extends further away from the knuckleboom loader than the rear first stabilizer leg. The knuckleboom loader further includes a front second stabilizer leg opposing the front first stabilizer leg. The front second stabilizer leg extends further away from the knuckleboom loader than the rear second stabilizer leg.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2014
    Publication date: December 31, 2015
    Inventor: James L. Kramer
  • Publication number: 20140338789
    Abstract: A delimber for performing a delimbing operation is disclosed herein. The delimber includes a cutter head assembly pivotally mounted on a yoke assembly. The yoke assembly is rotatably mounted on a base assembly. The cutter head assembly includes a base portion with a first side and a second side. A box structure is arranged on the first side, whereas a saw assembly is structured and arranged on the second side. The box structure and the saw assembly define a throat region between the two sides. The throat region defines an infeed side and an exit side. At least one curved knife is pivotally supported within the throat region. Further, an elongated post is positioned adjacent the infeed side of the throat region. The infeed post has a first end attached to the box structure, and a second end attached to the base portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2014
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Applicant: Caterpillar Forest Products Inc.
    Inventors: James L. Kramer, Brian P. Anderson