Patents by Inventor Jonathan M. Burkett

Jonathan M. Burkett 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).

  • Segmented shape-compliant wear pad for telescoping boom assembly
    Patent number: 10759637
    Abstract: A construction vehicle includes a telescoping boom assembly that includes a first section and at least a second section configured to nest within and to extend from the first section. At least one wear pad is positioned between the first section and the second section. The wear pad includes a length, a first surface, and a second surface spaced apart a height from the first surface. A first portion of the wear pad includes a first bending stiffness. The wear pad also includes a second portion having a second bending stiffness, wherein the second bending stiffness is different than the first bending stiffness. Optionally, the height of the wear pad between the first surface and the second surface is substantially the same in the first portion and the second portion. Optionally, the construction vehicle is a crane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: Manitowoc Crane Companies, LLC
    Inventors: Kurt W. Richter, John F. Benton, Jonathan M. Burkett, Donald C. Hade, Jr.
  • SEGMENTED SHAPE-COMPLIANT WEAR PAD FOR TELESCOPING BOOM ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20170029253
    Abstract: A construction vehicle includes a telescoping boom assembly that includes a first section and at least a second section configured to nest within and to extend from the first section. At least one wear pad is positioned between the first section and the second section. The wear pad includes a length, a first surface, and a second surface spaced apart a height from the first surface. A first portion of the wear pad includes a first bending stiffness. The wear pad also includes a second portion having a second bending stiffness, wherein the second bending stiffness is different than the first bending stiffness. Optionally, the height of the wear pad between the first surface and the second surface is substantially the same in the first portion and the second portion. Optionally, the construction vehicle is a crane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2016
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Applicant: Manitowoc Crane Companies, LLC
    Inventors: Kurt W. Richter, John F. Benton, Jonathan M. Burkett, Donald C. Hade, JR.