Patents by Inventor John R. Rediger

John R. Rediger 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).

  • Environmental seals for multidirectional control levers
    Patent number: 3971564
    Abstract: An environmental seal for use with a multidirectional control lever. The seal defines a movable structure including a first closure portion movable with the movable member and a second closure portion cooperating with the first closure portion to effectively maintain an opening through which the movable member extends sealingly closed in all positions of the movable member. The seal includes only two slidable closure elements for effectively sealing the opening in all positions of the movable member. Spring biasing structure may be provided for biasing the closure elements into movable sealed engagement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 1974
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1976
    Assignee: Caterpillar Tractor Co.
    Inventors: Robert B. Bowen, Roger F. Maier, John R. Rediger