Patents by Inventor Kenneth P. Pitman

Kenneth P. Pitman 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).

  • WHEEL ASSEMBLY SEAL
    Publication number: 20180065410
    Abstract: A wheel assembly includes a spindle; a wheel hub rotatable relative to the spindle; and a seal mounted between the spindle and the wheel hub, the seal comprising a first portion and a second portion, the first portion coupled to the spindle, the second portion coupled to the wheel hub, the seal configured to prevent fluid flow through a cavity defined between the spindle and the wheel hub.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2017
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Inventors: Lane R. Gobbs, Derek L. Hansen, Kenneth P. Pitman
  • Wheel assembly seal
    Patent number: 9844979
    Abstract: A wheel assembly includes a spindle; a wheel hub rotatable relative to the spindle; and a seal mounted between the spindle and the wheel hub, the spindle, the wheel hub, and the seal defining a sealed cavity, the seal having a first axial end and a second axial end, the first axial end coupled to the spindle, the second axial end coupled to the wheel hub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Assignee: Crown Parts and Machine Inc.
    Inventors: Lane R. Gobbs, Derek L. Hansen, Kenneth P. Pitman
  • WHEEL ASSEMBLY SEAL
    Publication number: 20160318338
    Abstract: A wheel assembly includes a spindle; a wheel hub rotatable relative to the spindle; and a seal mounted between the spindle and the wheel hub, the spindle, the wheel hub, and the seal defining a sealed cavity, the seal having a first axial end and a second axial end, the first axial end coupled to the spindle, the second axial end coupled to the wheel hub.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: Lane R. Gobbs, Derek L. Hansen, Kenneth P. Pitman
  • Wheel assembly seal
    Patent number: 9415632
    Abstract: A wheel assembly includes a spindle; a wheel hub rotatable relative to the spindle; a seal mounted between the spindle and the wheel hub, the spindle, the wheel hub, and the seal defining a sealed cavity, the seal coupled to an inner end of the wheel hub and a mounting flange of the spindle; and a bearing mounted between the spindle and the wheel hub within the sealed cavity, the wheel hub configured to rotate on the bearing relative to the spindle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Crown Parts and Machine Inc.
    Inventors: Lane R. Gobbs, Derek L. Hansen, Kenneth P. Pitman
  • WHEEL ASSEMBLY SEAL
    Publication number: 20160114625
    Abstract: A wheel assembly includes a spindle; a wheel hub rotatable relative to the spindle; a seal mounted between the spindle and the wheel hub, the spindle, the wheel hub, and the seal defining a sealed cavity, the seal coupled to an inner end of the wheel hub and a mounting flange of the spindle; and a bearing mounted between the spindle and the wheel hub within the sealed cavity, the wheel hub configured to rotate on the bearing relative to the spindle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2016
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Inventors: Lane R. Gobbs, Derek L. Hansen, Kenneth P. Pitman
  • Wheel assembly seal
    Patent number: 9259965
    Abstract: A wheel assembly includes a spindle; a wheel hub rotatable relative to the spindle; a seal mounted between the spindle and the wheel hub, the spindle, the wheel hub, and the seal defining a sealed cavity; and at least one bearing mounted between the spindle and the wheel hub within the sealed cavity, the at least one bearing facilitating rotation of the wheel hub relative to the spindle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: Crown Parts and Machine Inc.
    Inventors: Lane R. Gobbs, Derek L. Hansen, Kenneth P. Pitman
  • WHEEL ASSEMBLY SEAL
    Publication number: 20150028662
    Abstract: A wheel assembly includes a spindle; a wheel hub rotatable relative to the spindle; a seal mounted between the spindle and the wheel hub, the spindle, the wheel hub, and the seal defining a sealed cavity; and at least one bearing mounted between the spindle and the wheel hub within the sealed cavity, the at least one bearing facilitating rotation of the wheel hub relative to the spindle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: Crown Parts and Machines Inc.
    Inventors: Lane R. Gobbs, Derek L. Hansen, Kenneth P. Pitman