Patents by Inventor Kees Van Hooft

Kees Van Hooft 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).

  • Cross-link assembly for a dangling worktool for a machine
    Patent number: 9726218
    Abstract: A cross-link assembly for a dangling worktool may include a frame configured to connect to a grapple, the frame having spaced apart arms; a pin movably engaged with the spaced apart arms, the pin having an abutment portion; and a lock member movably engaged with the frame. The lock member may be configured to engage with the abutment portion and have a lock portion configured to engage with a lock element provided on the grapple.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: Caterpillar Work Tools B.V.
    Inventors: Paul Hoffmans, Kees Van Hooft
  • CROSS-LINK ASSEMBLY FOR A DANGLING WORKTOOL FOR A WORKS MACHINE
    Publication number: 20150292551
    Abstract: A cross-link assembly for a dangling worktool in the form of a grapple is disclosed. The cross-link assembly may be held in vertical alignment with the grapple when in a lock position to enable operational coupling of the grapple to an arm of a machine. The cross-link assembly may have a frame for connection to the grapple. The frame may have spaced apart arms to movably support a pin. The pin may have an abutment portion. A lock member may be movably engaged to the frame. The lock member may also be configured to engage with the abutment portion. The lock member may have a lock portion. The lock portion may be configured to engage with a lock element provided on the grapple.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2013
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Applicant: CATERPILLAR WORK TOOLS B.V.
    Inventors: Paul Hoffmans, Kees Van Hooft