Patents by Inventor Joseph E. Hogue

Joseph E. Hogue 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).

  • Devices and methods for increasing traction of continuous track vehicles
    Patent number: 10351188
    Abstract: The present invention is a continuous track center guide traction cap that is mountable to a conventional center guide for a continuous track assembly. The cap includes traction engagement features to increase traction. The features may include one or more grousers or other protrusions that provide better performance. The invention also includes the method of installing the traction cap to an existing center guide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: BAE Systems Land & Armaments L.P.
    Inventors: Joseph E. Hogue, Glenn E. Evans
  • DEVICES AND METHODS FOR INCREASING TRACTION OF CONTINUOUS TRACK VEHICLES
    Publication number: 20180141598
    Abstract: The present invention is a continuous track center guide traction cap that is mountable to a conventional center guide for a continuous track assembly. The cap includes traction engagement features to increase traction. The features may include one or more grousers or other protrusions that provide better performance. The invention also includes the method of installing the traction cap to an existing center guide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2016
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Inventors: Joseph E. Hogue, Glenn E. Evans