Patents by Inventor John E. Jorgensen
John E. Jorgensen 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).
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Publication number: 20230115734Abstract: A deflector for a screed assembly includes a front surface, a bottom surface, and a stepped transition connecting the front surface to the bottom surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2021Publication date: April 13, 2023Applicant: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.Inventors: Brett Wayne Engel, Anthony Paul Steinhagen, John E. Jorgensen, Ryan T. Thiesse
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Patent number: 11293148Abstract: A step assembly may include a first step support member and a second step support member to be connected to a screed frame, and a step frame movably connected to the first step support member and the second step support member. The step frame may be movably connected to the first step support member by a first pin engaged with the first step support member and a slot of the step frame. The step frame may be movably connected to the second step support member by a second pin engaged with the second step support member and an aperture of the step frame. The step frame may be biased to a position relative the first step support member and the second step support member by a first biasing member and a second biasing member.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2019Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Assignee: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.Inventors: Monica Repiscak, John E Jorgensen
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Patent number: 11105048Abstract: An asphalt paver machine includes a main screed and an extender screed. The extender screed is coupled and configured to move laterally relative to the main screed. The extender screed includes a first screed carriage movably coupled to the main screed by a first cylinder and a second cylinder diagonally arranged relative to one another, and a second screed carriage movably coupled to the first screed carriage by a third cylinder and a fourth cylinder diagonally arranged relative to one another.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2018Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.Inventors: Tobin D. Rasmusson, Ryan J. Schuette, John E. Jorgensen
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Publication number: 20200283969Abstract: A step assembly is disclosed. The step assembly may include a first step support member and a second step support member to be connected to a screed frame, and a step frame movably connected to the first step support member and the second step support member. The step frame may be movably connected to the first step support member by a first pin engaged with the first step support member and a slot of the step frame. The step frame may be movably connected to the second step support member by a second pin engaged with the second step support member and an aperture of the step frame. The step frame may be biased to a position relative the first step support member and the second step support member by a first biasing member and a second biasing member.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2019Publication date: September 10, 2020Applicant: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.Inventors: Monica REPISCAK, John E. Jorgensen
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Publication number: 20200123715Abstract: An asphalt paver machine includes a main screed and an extender screed. The extender screed is coupled and configured to move laterally relative to the main screed. The extender screed includes a first screed carriage movably coupled to the main screed by a first cylinder and a second cylinder diagonally arranged relative to one another, and a second screed carriage movably coupled to the first screed carriage by a third cylinder and a fourth cylinder diagonally arranged relative to one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2018Publication date: April 23, 2020Applicant: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.Inventors: Tobin D. Rasmusson, Ryan J. Schuette, John E. Jorgensen
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Patent number: 10323363Abstract: A rear mount screed assembly may include a main screed comprising a front face and an angled end face. An angle between a plane of the front face of the main screed and a plane of the angled end face of the main screed may be less than 90 degrees. The rear mount screed assembly may include a screed extension arranged behind the main screed relative to a direction in which the rear mount screed assembly is to be moved during operation.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2018Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.Inventor: John E. Jorgensen
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Publication number: 20160362852Abstract: A rotary mixer has a mixing chamber with a rotor to reclaim the work surface. The rotary mixer has a supply container located on the frame adjacent to the front end thereof. The supply container contains an additive for mixing with the reclaimed work surface. A transport assembly connects the supply container to a distribution assembly. The distribution assembly is located in front of the mixing chamber and receives the additive from the transport assembly and deposits the additive on the work surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2015Publication date: December 15, 2016Applicant: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.Inventors: Alexis J. Lee, John E. Jorgensen
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Patent number: 9506205Abstract: A rotary mixer has a mixing chamber with a rotor to reclaim the work surface. The rotary mixer has a supply container located on the frame adjacent to the front end thereof. The supply container contains an additive for mixing with the reclaimed work surface. A transport assembly connects the supply container to a distribution assembly. The distribution assembly is located in front of the mixing chamber and receives the additive from the transport assembly and deposits the additive on the work surface.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2015Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.Inventors: Alexis J. Lee, John E. Jorgensen
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Publication number: 20160251810Abstract: A rotary mixer for leveling a work surface includes an attachment device configured to be detachably coupled to a frame of the rotary mixer and an implement detachably coupled to the attachment device. The rotary mixer further includes an actuator configured to move the attachment device between a first position and a second position relative to the frame. The implement is configured to be in contact with the work surface in the second position of the attachment device to level the work surface during operation of the rotary mixer.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2015Publication date: September 1, 2016Applicant: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.Inventors: Brian J. Schlenker, John E. Jorgensen, Jason W. Muir, Eric S. Engelmann
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Publication number: 20160102439Abstract: A paving machine is disclosed that includes a tractor, a screed, and an operator platform. The screed is coupled to the tractor and is located behind the tractor. The operator platform is movably coupled to the tractor and has a first position and a second position. In the first position, the operator platform is located at least partially above the screed, and in the second position, the operator platform is located behind the screed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Applicant: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.Inventors: John E. Jorgensen, Gianluca Lombardi
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Patent number: 8919543Abstract: A side cover is provided for a conveyor. The side cover includes a first edge and a second edge. The second edge is substantially parallel to the first edge. Further, a magnet is coupled to the first edge. The magnet is configured to couple the side cover to the conveyor.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2012Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.Inventors: John E. Jorgensen, Alan Z. Hsieh
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Patent number: 8881887Abstract: A foldable conveyor having a first conveyor section and a second conveyor section pivotally connected to the first conveyor section. The pivotal connection allows the second conveyor section to articulate about the first conveyor section. The foldable conveyor also includes a pivoting mechanism operatively connected to the first conveyor section and the second conveyor section. The pivoting mechanism includes a first link having one end pivotally connected to the first section. The pivoting mechanism also includes a second link having one end pivotally connected to the second section. A second end of the second link is pivotally connected with a second end of the first link. The pivoting mechanism further includes an actuator configured to pivot the second conveyor section about the first conveyor section by allowing a relative movement between the first link and the second link.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2012Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: John E. Jorgensen, Michael E. Stevens
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Publication number: 20140183003Abstract: A machine is provided. The machine includes a first conveyor and a second conveyor that is pivotable, with respect to the first conveyor, about two different axes that intersect and define a plane. A machine capable of performing a method for operating a set of conveyors is also provided. The method includes pivoting a second conveyor with respect to a first conveyor about two different axes that intersect and define a plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2012Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: John E. Jorgensen, Michael Stevens
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Patent number: 8763718Abstract: A ripper assembly includes a ripper frame, which has at least one slot disposed in each of two opposing sidewalls. The ripper frame accommodates a ripper shank in a channel within the ripper frame. A pin is provided to pass through the at least one slot and through a through-way in the ripper shank to constrain the ripper shank within the ripper frame. At least one pressure source supplies pressure to the ripper shank to engage the ripper shank in a position.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2011Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventor: John E. Jorgensen
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Publication number: 20140110229Abstract: A side cover is provided for a conveyor. The side cover includes a first edge and a second edge. The second edge is substantially parallel to the first edge. Further, a magnet is coupled to the first edge. The magnet is configured to couple the side cover to the conveyor.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2012Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicant: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.Inventors: John E. Jorgensen, Alan Z. Hsieh
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Publication number: 20130334864Abstract: A foldable conveyor having a first conveyor section and a second conveyor section pivotally connected to the first conveyor section. The pivotal connection allows the second conveyor section to articulate about the first conveyor section. The foldable conveyor also includes a pivoting mechanism operatively connected to the first conveyor section and the second conveyor section. The pivoting mechanism includes a first link having one end pivotally connected to the first section. The pivoting mechanism also includes a second link having one end pivotally connected to the second section. A second end of the second link is pivotally connected with a second end of the first link. The pivoting mechanism further includes an actuator configured to pivot the second conveyor section about the first conveyor section by allowing a relative movement between the first link and the second link.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2012Publication date: December 19, 2013Applicant: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.Inventors: John E. Jorgensen, Michael E. Stevens
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Publication number: 20130264083Abstract: A carriage assembly for a ground engaging implement is provided. The carriage assembly includes a carriage, a ground engaging implement, and a cylinder. The ground engaging implement is pivotally connected to the carriage. The ground engaging implement has a longitudinal face. The cylinder is connected to the carriage and includes a cylinder housing, a compressible medium, and a rod. The compressible medium is contained within the cylinder housing. The rod extends outward from the cylinder housing. The rod has a piston portion at one end and an engagement surface at another end. The engagement surface is positioned at a contactable distance from the longitudinal face of the ground engaging implement.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2012Publication date: October 10, 2013Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: John E. Jorgensen, Todd E. Moser
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Publication number: 20130087354Abstract: A ripper assembly includes a ripper frame, which has at least one slot disposed in each of two opposing sidewalls. The ripper frame accommodates a ripper shank in a channel within the ripper frame. A pin is provided to pass through the at least one slot and through a through-way in the ripper shank to constrain the ripper shank within the ripper frame. At least one pressure source supplies pressure to the ripper shank to engage the ripper shank in a position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2011Publication date: April 11, 2013Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.Inventor: John E. Jorgensen
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Patent number: D971968Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2020Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.Inventors: Michael S. Hemry, John E. Jorgensen, Monica Agnieszka Orfei, Cameron E. Graves, Dustin W. Bryan
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Patent number: D1001161Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2022Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.Inventors: Michael S. Hemry, John E. Jorgensen, Monica Agnieszka Orfei, Cameron E. Graves, Dustin W. Bryan