Patents by Inventor Kenton C. Wyckoff

Kenton C. Wyckoff 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).

  • Publication number: 20160201292
    Abstract: A mounting member for a frame assembly of a machine is provided. The mounting member includes a first lobe portion having an opening. The first lobe portion includes a first shoulder portion and a plurality of first mounting holes adapted to mount a drive hub. The mounting member includes a second lobe portion having a cavity. The second lobe portion includes a second shoulder portion and a plurality of second mounting holes adapted to mount a pivot shaft. The mounting member also includes a neck portion connecting the first lobe portion and the second lobe portion. The mounting member includes a reinforcement portion extending from the first lobe portion to the second lobe portion along the neck portion. The reinforcement portion at least partially surrounds the second lobe portion. The reinforcement portion, the first lobe portion, and the second lobe portion are coupled to the frame assembly of the machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Travis A. Ducheneaux, Kenton C. Wyckoff, Britta A. Jost, Kevin M. Miller, Vinayak R. Ugru