Patents by Inventor Jason Stibs

Jason Stibs 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: 9995069
    Abstract: An operator cab for a machine such as a motor grader includes an access door coupled to a frame by way of a hinge mechanism. The hinge mechanism has abutting cam and follower surfaces with geometry to control the swinging of the access door such as under the force of gravity. The cam surface has a double-sloped profile of rotation about the pivot axis of the hinge mechanism so that the access door swing is controlled in either of a first or a second swing direction toward a dwell location of the access door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Emile Ghantous, Dale Higdon, Pedro Urias Castro, Brent Frazier, Kevin Stremlau, Aaron Dunaway, Jason Stibs
  • Publication number: 20170362869
    Abstract: An operator cab for a machine such as a motor grader includes an access door coupled to a frame by way of a hinge mechanism. The hinge mechanism has abutting cam and follower surfaces with geometry to control the swinging of the access door such as under the force of gravity. The cam surface has a double-sloped profile of rotation about the pivot axis of the hinge mechanism so that the access door swing is controlled in either of a first or a second swing direction toward a dwell location of the access door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2016
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Emile Ghantous, Dale Higdon, Pedro Urias Castro, Brent Frazier, Kevin Stremlau, Aaron Dunaway, Jason Stibs
  • Publication number: 20170130494
    Abstract: A latch operating mechanism for a cabin door is provided. The latch operating mechanism includes a lever member, a tubular housing member and an elongated member. The tubular housing member is coupled to the lever member and has an axially extending cavity. The tubular housing member is adapted to be coupled to the cabin door. The tubular housing member has an opening formed therein through which the lever member is disposed. The lever member is hingedly coupled to the tubular housing member along a hinge axis and is extended outwardly from the cavity of the tubular housing member. The elongated member is positioned substantially within the axially extending cavity of the tubular housing member. The elongated member is coupled to the lever member and a latch of the cabin door. The elongated member is axially movable between an extended position and a retracted position, and being biased in its extended position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2015
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.
    Inventors: Matthew R. Schwarzendruber, Jason Stibs, James D. Neirynck
  • Patent number: 7997302
    Abstract: A valve is disclosed that includes a valve body defining an inlet and a plurality of outlets, the inlet and the plurality of outlets cooperating to form a plurality of alternative fluid flow paths through the valve body. The valve further includes an outlet selection member carried by the valve body and defining a port configured to complete a fluid flow path selected from the plurality of alternative fluid flow paths. The valve further includes a first magnet assembly configured to enable reciprocation of the outlet selection member and a second magnet assembly configured to enable rotation of the outlet selection member. A washer fluid supply system incorporating the valve and a method of operating the valve are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Tyler C. Henderson, David A. Lucas, Jason Stibs
  • Publication number: 20090159142
    Abstract: A valve is disclosed that includes a valve body defining an inlet and a plurality of outlets, the inlet and the plurality of outlets cooperating to form a plurality of alternative fluid flow paths through the valve body. The valve further includes an outlet selection member carried by the valve body and defining a port configured to complete a fluid flow path selected from the plurality of alternative fluid flow paths. The valve further includes a first magnet assembly configured to enable reciprocation of the outlet selection member and a second magnet assembly configured to enable rotation of the outlet selection member. A washer fluid supply system incorporating the valve and a method of operating the valve are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2007
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Tyler C. Henderson, David A. Lucas, Jason Stibs