Patents by Inventor Jordan R. Beckhusen

Jordan R. Beckhusen 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).

  • Patent number: 10604910
    Abstract: A rock claw for attaching to a corner of a demolition hammer, the rock claw including a first wall having a first inner side surface, a second wall having a second inner side surface joined to the first inner side surface along a first intersection, and a third wall having a third inner side surface. The third inner side surface is joined to the first inner side surface along a second intersection and the third inner side surface is joined to the second inner side surface along a third intersection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Jason R. Walker, Jordan R. Beckhusen
  • Publication number: 20190338491
    Abstract: A rock claw for attaching to a corner of a demolition hammer, the rock claw including a first wall having a first inner side surface, a second wall having a second inner side surface joined to the first inner side surface along a first intersection, and a third wall having a third inner side surface. The third inner side surface is joined to the first inner side surface along a second intersection and the third inner side surface is joined to the second inner side surface along a third intersection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2018
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Jason R. Walker, Jordan R. Beckhusen
  • Patent number: 10273651
    Abstract: A flow control manifold that routes pressurized fluid from one of a first fluid manifold connection and a second fluid manifold connection of the flow control manifold to an input of a work tool and directs return fluid from an outlet of the work tool to the other of the first and second fluid manifold connections not receiving pressurized fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventor: Jordan R. Beckhusen
  • Publication number: 20180087226
    Abstract: A locking mechanism for a base plate of a vibratory compactor includes a locking actuator configured to alternately lock and unlock the base plate relative to the vibratory compactor, and a hydraulic control circuit in fluid communication with a source of pressurized hydraulic fluid and the locking actuator. The hydraulic control circuit includes a hydraulic pilot-pressure-actuated, 2-position spool valve, wherein the spool valve is configured to move to a first position when pressurized hydraulic fluid from the source is supplied to the spool valve in a first direction, and move to a second position when the pressurized hydraulic fluid from the source is supplied to the spool valve in a second direction. In the first position of the spool valve the pressurized hydraulic fluid moves the locking actuator to a locked position, and after the locking actuator is in the locked position, the pressurized hydraulic fluid operates a hydraulic motor configured to power the vibratory compactor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2016
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventor: Jordan R. BECKHUSEN
  • Publication number: 20180087227
    Abstract: A vibratory compactor for a work machine, includes a support frame that defines an interior space and includes a base disposed at a lower end thereof configured to contact a work surface. A guide member is attached to the support frame. A vibratory mechanism includes a vibratory housing and includes a contact plate. The contact plate is configured to compact the work surface. An excitation device is configured to vibrate the contact plate. A guide opening is formed through the vibratory housing configured to movably receive the guide member and to permit the vibratory mechanism vertical movement relative to the support frame. At least one biasing member is disposed between the support frame and the vibratory housing and generates a selected force between the support frame and the vibratory housing when the base is in contact with the work surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2016
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Jordan R. Beckhusen, Ryan Rochel
  • Patent number: 9926677
    Abstract: A vibratory compactor for a work machine, includes a support frame that defines an interior space and includes a base disposed at a lower end thereof configured to contact a work surface. A guide member is attached to the support frame. A vibratory mechanism includes a vibratory housing and includes a contact plate. The contact plate is configured to compact the work surface. An excitation device is configured to vibrate the contact plate. A guide opening is formed through the vibratory housing configured to movably receive the guide member and to permit the vibratory mechanism vertical movement relative to the support frame. At least one biasing member is disposed between the support frame and the vibratory housing and generates a selected force between the support frame and the vibratory housing when the base is in contact with the work surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Jordan R. Beckhusen, Ryan Rochel
  • Patent number: 9926676
    Abstract: A locking mechanism for a base plate of a vibratory compactor includes a locking actuator configured to alternately lock and unlock the base plate relative to the vibratory compactor, and a hydraulic control circuit in fluid communication with a source of pressurized hydraulic fluid and the locking actuator. The hydraulic control circuit includes a hydraulic pilot-pressure-actuated, 2-position spool valve, wherein the spool valve is configured to move to a first position when pressurized hydraulic fluid from the source is supplied to the spool valve in a first direction, and move to a second position when the pressurized hydraulic fluid from the source is supplied to the spool valve in a second direction. In the first position of the spool valve the pressurized hydraulic fluid moves the locking actuator to a locked position, and after the locking actuator is in the locked position, the pressurized hydraulic fluid operates a hydraulic motor configured to power the vibratory compactor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventor: Jordan R. Beckhusen
  • Patent number: 9920491
    Abstract: A vibratory plate compactor includes a vibratory mechanism, a hydraulic motor configured to drive the vibratory mechanism, and a removable baseplate assembly. The removable baseplate assembly includes a planar, central plate configured for compacting earth, and at least one interchangeable edge piece fastened along at least one of a leading edge and a trailing edge of the central plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventor: Jordan R. Beckhusen
  • Publication number: 20180058043
    Abstract: A flow control manifold that routes pressurized fluid from one of a first fluid manifold connection and a second fluid manifold connection of the flow control manifold to an input of a work tool and directs return fluid from an outlet of the work tool to the other of the first and second fluid manifold connections not receiving pressurized fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventor: Jordan R. Beckhusen
  • Publication number: 20170009407
    Abstract: A vibratory plate compactor having a base plate assembly and a mounting arrangement is provided. The mounting arrangement includes a first mounting member having a first pair of legs and a connecting arm extending between the first pair of legs. The first pair of legs is adapted to be resiliently coupled with the base plate assembly of the vibratory plate compactor. The mounting arrangement also includes a second mounting member. The second mounting member includes a second pair of legs and a second connecting arm extending between the second pair of legs. The mounting arrangement also includes a hydraulic manifold disposed between and coupled to the first connecting arm and the second connecting arm. The hydraulic manifold includes a number of passages fluidly couple a first set of hoses to a second set of hoses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventor: Jordan R. Beckhusen
  • Publication number: 20160356338
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to an attachment bracket having a pin for coupling a work tool to a machine. The attachment bracket includes a base portion coupled with the work tool, and a mounting portion extending from the base portion and coupled with the machine. The mounting portion includes a first surface, a second surface, and a bore extending between the first surface and the second surface. The attachment bracket further includes a sleeve member received through the bore, and attached with the mounting portion. The attachment bracket further includes an isolation member received within the sleeve member. The isolation member includes a first structural sleeve, a second structural sleeve, and a dampening member disposed between the first structural sleeve and the second structural sleeve. The attachment bracket further includes a restraining member for restricting axial and rotational movement of the pin with respect to the mounting portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2016
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Jordan R. Beckhusen, Cody T. Moore
  • Patent number: RE49552
    Abstract: A rock claw for attaching to a corner of a demolition hammer, the rock claw including a first wall having a first inner side surface, a second wall having a second inner side surface joined to the first inner side surface along a first intersection, and a third wall having a third inner side surface. The third inner side surface is joined to the first inner side surface along a second intersection and the third inner side surface is joined to the second inner side surface along a third intersection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Jason R. Walker, Jordan R. Beckhusen