Patents by Inventor John D. Wait, Jr.

John D. Wait, Jr. 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).

  • Vibration-isolated cab for tractors
    Patent number: 3940177
    Abstract: An operator's cab is mounted on the frame of a track-type tractor by mounting means comprising first and second pairs of upstanding posts. A first vibration damping means connects a lower end of each of the first pair of posts to the frame for isolating the posts against vibrations and for permitting the posts to pivot rearwardly upon release of a second vibration damping means, releasably connecting a lower end of each of the second pair of posts to the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 1974
    Date of Patent: February 24, 1976
    Assignee: Caterpillar Tractor Co.
    Inventors: Bruce W. Miers, Arthur E. Olt, Jr., Richard Van Rossem, John D. Wait, Jr.