Patents by Inventor Joseph F. Carter

Joseph F. Carter 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: 11040670
    Abstract: A work machine can include an operator station, an overhead control station, a first display mounting system, a second display mounting system, a first display device, and a second display device. The operator station can include a rotatable seat. The first display mounting system can be connected to the overhead control station. The first display device can be connected to the first display mounting system. The second display mounting system can be connected to the rotatable seat, and the second display device can be connected to the second display mounting system. The first display mounting system can be operable to selectably adjust a position of the first display device relative to the overhead control station, and the second display mounting system can be operable to selectably adjust a position of the second display device relative to the rotatable seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph F. Carter, Michael J. Feesl, Nicholas P. Borkovec
  • Publication number: 20200164811
    Abstract: A work machine can include an operator station, an overhead control station, a first display mounting system, a second display mounting system, a first display device, and a second display device. The operator station can include a rotatable seat. The first display mounting system can be connected to the overhead control station. The first display device can be connected to the first display mounting system. The second display mounting system can be connected to the rotatable seat, and the second display device can be connected to the second display mounting system. The first display mounting system can be operable to selectably adjust a position of the first display device relative to the overhead control station, and the second display mounting system can be operable to selectably adjust a position of the second display device relative to the rotatable seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2018
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Applicant: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph F. Carter, Michael J. Feesl, Nicholas P. Borkovec
  • Patent number: 10233599
    Abstract: A milling machine includes a frame, a milling chamber, a rotor, an enclosed operator cab. The frame has a first lateral side and a second lateral side. The first lateral side corresponds to a flush cut side of the milling machine. The milling chamber is supported by the frame and extends beyond the first lateral side in a lateral direction of the milling machine. The rotor is positioned within the milling chamber to grind a work surface. The enclosed operator cabin is mounted on the frame, and includes a seat for an operator of the milling machine disposed inside the enclosed operator cabin, and a viewing window that is positioned laterally outside the first lateral side of the frame. The viewing window is configured to provide a direct line of sight of the milling chamber to the operator seated on the seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.
    Inventors: Jason William Muir, Roger Hedlund, Joseph F Carter
  • Publication number: 20190048536
    Abstract: A milling machine includes a frame, a milling chamber, a rotor, an enclosed operator cab. The frame has a first lateral side and a second lateral side. The first lateral side corresponds to a flush cut side of the milling machine. The milling chamber is supported by the frame and extends beyond the first lateral side in a lateral direction of the milling machine. The rotor is positioned within the milling chamber to grind a work surface. The enclosed operator cabin is mounted on the frame, and includes a seat for an operator of the milling machine disposed inside the enclosed operator cabin, and a viewing window that is positioned laterally outside the first lateral side of the frame. The viewing window is configured to provide a direct line of sight of the milling chamber to the operator seated on the seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2017
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Applicant: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.
    Inventors: Jason William Muir, Roger Hedlund, Joseph F. Carter
  • Patent number: 8845039
    Abstract: A debris shunting awning assembly, for an undercarriage in a ground engaging track system for a track-type machine includes an awning having a plurality of segmental plates with an assembly configuration at which the plates are coupled with the inboard side of a track roller frame and span a clearance between the track roller frame and a main frame of the track-type machine. The awning assembly is configured to direct debris through a debris path extending through a portion of a track system for the track-type machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Nebergall, Joseph F. Carter, Christopher R. Beasely, Jeffrey M. Lakdawala, Stephen Garnett
  • Publication number: 20120146400
    Abstract: A debris shunting awning assembly, for an undercarriage in a ground engaging track system for a track-type machine includes an awning having a plurality of segmental plates with an assembly configuration at which the plates are coupled with the inboard side of a track roller frame and span a clearance between the track roller frame and a main frame of the track-type machine. The awning assembly is configured to direct debris through a debris path extending through a portion of a track system for the track-type machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2010
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.
    Inventors: Kenneth Nebergall, Joseph F. Carter, Christopher R. Beasely, Jeffrey M. Lakdawala, Stephen Garnett
  • Patent number: 8186421
    Abstract: A utility pole mold including an elongated, hollow mold body having an internally tapered end and a reservoir extending radially out therefrom. A reusable barrier member is detachably secured to the at least one wall opposite the tapered end for containing a molten metal within the reservoir. In use, a lance is inserted into the mold body and a pouring end of the lance is positioned about the reservoir. The mold body and reservoir are then rotated, and the molten metal is poured from the pouring end at a constant rate. As the lance travels along the length of the mold body at an accelerating rate, a continuous layer of the molten material is deposited within the mold body and the reservoir. Following casting, the barrier is removed from the reservoir, and the newly formed utility pole is removed from mold. That portion of the pole that was formed within the reservoir portion is then removed to provide a pole having a bottom end with a desired wall thickness and interior taper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: McWane Global
    Inventors: Joseph F. Carter, Steven G. Meisel, Keith W. Mallet
  • Publication number: 20100025058
    Abstract: An attachment assembly for use with a vehicle includes an arm support assembly and an attachment interface assembly pivotally mounted to the arm support assembly. The attachment interface assembly includes an interface plate configured to accept a work attachment. The attachment interface assembly and interface plate pivots under the influence of respective lift and tilt actuators. The attachment interface assembly is removable from the arm support assembly, and the actuators are pivotable into stowed positions, upon removing a pin that attaches the lift actuator piston rod to the attachment interface assembly, a pin that attaches the tilt actuator piston rod to the interface plate, and a pin that pivotally attaches the attachment interface assembly to the arm support assembly. The pins may be used to secure the actuators in the stowed positions, and an additional clip may be used to secure one or both of the actuators in the stowed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2007
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Applicant: Clark Equipment Company
    Inventors: Joseph F. Carter, Matthew R. Kettner
  • Patent number: 5222844
    Abstract: An improvement to an air logic circuit for an airfeed peck drill includes the insertion of an advance valve into the timer circuit. This advance valve generates a signal to actuate the timer circuit only after the drill quill has fed forward through rapid advance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1993
    Assignee: Cooper Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: James A. Maass, John F. Stewart, Joseph F. Carter
  • Patent number: 5001826
    Abstract: A nose piece for use with an airfeed drill includes a cylindrical portion which has on one end a truncated cone for mounting a drill support bearing and on the other end a flange. Formed within the flange are a plurality of slots. These slots correspond to an array of rotatable fasteners and locking pieces mounted on the front of the housing. Attachment of the nose piece to the housing is accomplished by placing the slots over the fasteners and locking pieces and tightening the fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 26, 1991
    Assignee: Cooper Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: John F. Stewart, Joseph F. Carter, James A. Maas
  • Patent number: 4867617
    Abstract: An improvement to an air logic circuit for an airfeed peck drill includes the insertion of a retract valve between the command valve and the air motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1987
    Date of Patent: September 19, 1989
    Assignee: Cooper Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: James A. Maass, John F. Stewart, Joseph F. Carter
  • Patent number: 4464886
    Abstract: A multiblade rotary lawnmower is disclosed that includes a pair of rotary blade members that are located in tandem relation but are disposed such that the swath of cut of the rear blade member overlaps with the swath of cut of the forward blade member, the rear blade member also fine cutting the area that is first cut by the first blade member and further mulching the grass and vegetation as cut thereby.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1980
    Date of Patent: August 14, 1984
    Inventor: Joseph F. Carter
  • Patent number: D309616
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 31, 1990
    Assignee: Cooper Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph F. Carter, John F. Stewart, James A. Maass
  • Patent number: D315279
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1987
    Date of Patent: March 12, 1991
    Assignee: Cooper Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: John F. Stewart, Joseph F. Carter, James A. Maass
  • Patent number: D315280
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1987
    Date of Patent: March 12, 1991
    Assignee: Cooper Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: John F. Stewart, Joseph F. Carter, James A. Maass
  • Patent number: D316508
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1987
    Date of Patent: April 30, 1991
    Assignee: Cooper Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: John F. Stewart, Joseph F. Carter, James A. Maass, Russell D. Richardson
  • Patent number: D616116
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: McWane Global
    Inventors: Michael C. Keel, Joseph F. Carter, Keith W. Mallett, Steven G. Meisel
  • Patent number: D617471
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: McWane Global
    Inventors: Michael C. Keel, Joseph F. Carter, Keith W. Mallett, Steven G. Meisel
  • Patent number: D624667
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2010
    Assignee: McWane Global
    Inventors: Michael C. Keel, Joseph F. Carter, Keith W. Mallett, Steven G. Meisei
  • Patent number: D629531
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: McWane Global
    Inventors: Michael C. Keel, Joseph F. Carter, Keith W. Mallett, Steven G. Meisel