Patents by Inventor Kenneth Edward Poppe

Kenneth Edward Poppe 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).

  • Articulated crawler tractor
    Patent number: 7617881
    Abstract: An articulated dozer with a four point independent suspension system between a chassis and two support frames is described. The chassis includes a front chassis portion and a rear chassis portion connected by an articulation joint. The vehicle is compactly arrange so that the chassis and the two support frames fit between the track systems supporting and propelling the vehicle. Additionally, the engine is arranged near the articulation joint and lower than the top of the track systems for improved view and visibility. The cab is arranged over the track systems at the front of the vehicle for an optimal view of the blade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Daniel Dean Radke, Scott Svend Hendron, Kenneth Edward Poppe, Lawrence William Bergquist, James Arthur Nagorcka, Lyal Douglas Allen