Patents by Inventor John Buschena

John Buschena 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).

  • King-pin height adjuster
    Patent number: 8910954
    Abstract: A height adjuster may be provided. The height adjuster may comprise a hydraulic lift cylinder and a ram configured to receive the hydraulic lift cylinder. The height adjuster may further comprise a wheel motor housing connected to a lower end of the ram. A lower end of the hydraulic lift cylinder may be connected to the wheel housing. In addition, the height adjuster may comprise a king-pin configured to receive the ram.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: AGCO Corporation
    Inventors: Mark Crowley, Nathan Low, John Buschena
  • King-Pin Height Adjuster
    Publication number: 20120175852
    Abstract: A height adjuster may be provided. The height adjuster may comprise a hydraulic lift cylinder and a ram configured to receive the hydraulic lift cylinder. The height adjuster may further comprise a wheel motor housing connected to a lower end of the ram. A lower end of the hydraulic lift cylinder may be connected to the wheel housing. In addition, the height adjuster may comprise a king-pin configured to receive the ram.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2011
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: AGCO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mark Crowley, Nathan Low, John Buschena
  • Variable chassis adjustment system
    Patent number: 8205893
    Abstract: In an example embodiment, an adjustment apparatus for varying the ground clearance of a vehicle includes an adjustable leg configured to couple to a chassis and wheel of a vehicle, and a removable stop to releasably fix the adjustable leg in a desired condition. The adjustable leg may include a main leg and a drop leg that is movable within the leg, the main leg configured to couple to a chassis of a vehicle and the drop leg configured to couple to a vehicle wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: AGCO Corporation
    Inventors: John Peterson, John Buschena, Casey Steffensen
  • Combination drive and suspension system for a vehicle
    Patent number: 8172032
    Abstract: The invention is a combination drive and suspension system that includes an upper drive assembly and a lower drive assembly pivotally connected. The pivoting drive system provides improved ground clearance for a farm vehicle capable of carrying a large quantity of field application material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: AGCO Corporation
    Inventor: John Buschena
  • COMBINATION DRIVE AND SUSPENSION SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20110253472
    Abstract: The invention is a combination drive and suspension system that includes an upper drive assembly and a lower drive assembly pivotally connected. The pivoting drive system provides improved ground clearance for a farm vehicle capable of carrying a large quantity of field application material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2011
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Applicant: AGCO CORPORATION
    Inventor: John Buschena
  • Combination drive and suspension system for a vehicle
    Patent number: 7967101
    Abstract: The invention is a combination drive and suspension system that includes an upper drive assembly and a lower drive assembly pivotally connected. The pivoting drive system provides improved ground clearance for a farm vehicle capable of carrying a large quantity of field application material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: AGCO Corporation
    Inventor: John Buschena
  • ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT DEVICE FOR HIGH CLEARANCE VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20110148053
    Abstract: A self-propelled, dirigible agricultural vehicle includes a height-adjustable chassis with an axle and a driven wheel hub. The axle is shiftable between a normal clearance position above the wheel hub and a relatively higher elevated clearance position. The chassis further includes a kingpin and a spacer section that is removably connectable to the kingpin. The axle is in the normal clearance position when the spacer is removed from the kingpin and is in the elevated clearance position when the spacer is connected to the kingpin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2009
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: AGCO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Vijay Motebennur, James Slawson, John Buschena
  • Variable Chassis Adjustment System
    Publication number: 20110089647
    Abstract: In an example embodiment, an adjustment apparatus for varying the ground clearance of a vehicle includes an adjustable leg configured to couple to a chassis and wheel of a vehicle, and a removable stop to releasably fix the adjustable leg in a desired condition. The adjustable leg may include a main leg and a drop leg that is movable within the leg, the main leg configured to couple to a chassis of a vehicle and the drop leg configured to couple to a vehicle wheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2009
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Applicant: AGCO CORPORATION
    Inventors: John Peterson, John Buschena, Casey Steffensen
  • COMBINATION DRIVE AND SUSPENSION SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20100155171
    Abstract: The invention is a combination drive and suspension system that includes an upper drive assembly and a lower drive assembly pivotally connected. The pivoting drive system provides improved ground clearance for a farm vehicle capable of carrying a large quantity of field application material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2010
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Applicant: AGCO CORPORATION
    Inventor: John Buschena
  • Combination drive and suspension system for a vehicle
    Patent number: 7673719
    Abstract: The invention is a combination drive and suspension system that includes an upper drive assembly and a lower drive assembly pivotally connected. The pivoting drive system provides improved ground clearance for a farm vehicle capable of carrying a large quantity of field application material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Assignee: Agco Corporation
    Inventor: John Buschena
  • Combination drive and suspension system for a vehicle
    Publication number: 20060283653
    Abstract: The invention is a combination drive and suspension system that includes an upper drive assembly and a lower drive assembly pivotally connected. The pivoting drive system provides improved ground clearance for a farm vehicle capable of carrying a large quantity of field application material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2006
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Inventor: John Buschena