Patents by Inventor Jay E. Potter

Jay E. Potter 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: 8464802
    Abstract: A connector for use in as a third point connector for a tractor has a hydraulic and pneumatic chamber for providing an easy method to adjust the length of the third point connector to thereby change the angle between the tractor and an attached implement. When a release valve is opened, the two sides of the connector can be moved towards or away from each other as air enters from the environment or exits as needed to balance the pressure inside the connector. An induced air pocket in the hydraulic chamber allows for a slight cushion against the forces as the incompressible hydraulic fluid prevents larger swings in the length of the connector. One or more of the opposing ends may have threaded connectors to allow for general size changes to the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: Tri Trac Innovations, Inc.
    Inventor: Jay E. Potter
  • Publication number: 20100300712
    Abstract: A connector for use in as a third point connector for a tractor has a hydraulic and pneumatic chamber for providing an easy method to adjust the length of the third point connector to thereby change the angle between the tractor and an attached implement. When a release valve is opened, the two sides of the connector can be moved towards or away from each other as air enters from the environment or exits as needed to balance the pressure inside the connector. An induced air pocket in the hydraulic chamber allows for a slight cushion against the forces as the incompressible hydraulic fluid prevents larger swings in the length of the connector. One or more of the opposing ends may have threaded connectors to allow for general size changes to the connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2009
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Inventor: Jay E. Potter
  • Patent number: 5443208
    Abstract: A conduit for heating the open cab of a tracked vehicle, such as a bulldozer, is formed by cutting a hole in the floor. Heated air flowing across the radiator then is propelled by the fan to pass between the two endless tracks, and enters the operator's compartment. Hinged doors are preferably placed over the opening, thereby covering the same when heating is not required. A filter is placed in the airflow to stop airborne dust. The novel arrangement requires vehicles having, in addition to the usual engine, radiator, and fan, an enclosed engine, including a fire wall or a dashboard panel, and an operator's compartment having a floor. The airway thus employed is protected by preexisting vehicle components, and relatively delicate external air deflectors and conduits prevalent in prior art devices are rendered unnecessary. The fan is adjusted to force air backwardly, for heating in the winter, and forwardly, for ventilating in the summer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 22, 1995
    Inventor: Jay E. Potter