Patents by Inventor Jerauld Dunn

Jerauld Dunn 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).

  • Locking mechanism
    Patent number: 8720017
    Abstract: A locking mechanism for joining an elongate member to an assembly may include a frame, clamp, actuator and link between the clamp and actuator. Stop surfaces on the clamp and actuator cooperate to secure the elongate member. A pin and the force transmitted by a compression spring may further be provided for additional security. The link between the clamp and actuator retracts the clamp permitting the elongate member to be detached from the assembly. A linear actuator may be operatively disposed between the frame and the actuator for opening and closing the clamp about the elongate member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Inventor: Jerauld Dunn
  • Locking Mechanism
    Publication number: 20130177353
    Abstract: A locking mechanism for joining an elongate member to an assembly may include a frame, clamp, actuator and link between the clamp and actuator. Stop surfaces on the clamp and actuator cooperate to secure the elongate member. A pin and the force transmitted by a compression spring may further be provided for additional security. The link between the clamp and actuator retracts the clamp permitting the elongate member to be detached from the assembly. A linear actuator may be operatively disposed between the frame and the actuator for opening and closing the clamp about the elongate member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2013
    Publication date: July 11, 2013
    Inventor: Jerauld Dunn
  • Locking mechanism
    Patent number: 8393059
    Abstract: A locking mechanism for joining an elongate member to an assembly may include a frame, clamp, actuator and link between the clamp and actuator. Stop surfaces on the clamp and actuator cooperate to secure the elongate member. A pin and the force transmitted by a compression spring may further be provided for additional security. The link between the clamp and actuator retracts the clamp permitting the elongate member to be detached from the assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Inventor: Jerauld Dunn
  • Locking Mechanism
    Publication number: 20120324683
    Abstract: A locking mechanism for joining an elongate member to an assembly may include a frame, clamp, actuator and link between the clamp and actuator. Stop surfaces on the clamp and actuator cooperate to secure the elongate member. A pin and the force transmitted by a compression spring may further be provided for additional security. The link between the clamp and actuator retracts the clamp permitting the elongate member to be detached from the assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2011
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Inventor: Jerauld Dunn
  • Multi-purpose bucket arrangement
    Patent number: 8069591
    Abstract: A multi-purpose attachment for work vehicles comprises a unique bucket shape and tine arrangement permitting the attachment to be used when performing a variety of jobs at a job site. The attachment may also include a thumb that can be extended over the open front of the bucket, retracted and even folded when not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Inventor: Jerauld Dunn
  • Multi-Purpose Bucket Arrangement
    Publication number: 20110078930
    Abstract: A multi-purpose attachment for work vehicles comprises a unique bucket shape and tine arrangement permitting the attachment to be used when performing a variety of jobs at a job site. The attachment may also include a thumb that can be extended over the open front of the bucket, retracted and even folded when not in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2009
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Inventor: Jerauld Dunn