Patents by Inventor Joseph B. Stratton

Joseph B. Stratton 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).

  • Semi-modular cab joint line sealing arrangement
    Patent number: 4101160
    Abstract: A cab joint line sealing arrangement for use in a vehicle having a base portion and a cab. The sealing arrangement includes a channel structure secured to the cab to define a projecting channel extending lengthwise along the cab peripheral portion. The web of the channel structure is provided with spaced openings and the vehicle base portion is provided with a corresponding plurality of threaded securing devices for receiving a complementary threaded securing device extended through the channel openings and arranged to clamp the channel web to the vehicle base portion. A compressible seal is provided adjacent the channel to extend lengthwise parallel thereto for sealing the cab to the vehicle base portion as an incident of the securing of the cab to the base portion by the threaded securing elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 1977
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1978
    Assignee: Caterpillar Tractor Co.
    Inventors: William T. Mounts, Joseph B. Stratton