Patents by Inventor Kevin L. Welty

Kevin L. Welty 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: 20160031322
    Abstract: A bracket for securing to a panel includes a first leg, a second leg, and a third leg. The first leg has a proximal end and a distal end, and the distal end is configured to be received in a socket of the panel. The second leg is connected with the first leg and the third leg. The third leg extends generally opposed from the first leg, and includes a first notch surface and a second notch surface. The first notch surface is configured to be in contacting relationship with an outer surface of the panel, and the second notch surface is configured to be in contacting relationship with a front surface of the panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2014
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Nilesh A. Sutar, Kevin L. Welty, Benjamin M. Franzen
  • Patent number: 9108689
    Abstract: A cab and method for assembling such for a machine are described. The cab may define an operator compartment. The cab may comprise a cab frame, a plurality of inner surfaces disposed inside the cab frame, a wiring harness, and a plurality of interfaces accessible through the apertures of the inner surfaces. A portion of the inner surfaces may include a plurality of apertures. The plurality of interfaces may be disposed in Interactive Locations and in Hidden Locations. The plurality of interfaces may include mounting interfaces and connection interfaces. The interfaces may be pre-located. The plurality of mounting interfaces may be configured to receive and position a plurality of Customized Equipment on the inner surfaces. The plurality of connection interfaces may be configured to matingly receive electrical connectors from the Customized Equipment and to operably connect the Customized Equipment to the wiring harness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Jason L. Shelby, Jared S. Anderson, Ronald L. Haskovec, Jr., Terril J. Johnson, James T. Shanklin, Michael M. Conrad, Gregory J. Parsons, Kevin L. Welty