Patents by Inventor Kim Michael Kolegraf

Kim Michael Kolegraf 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).

  • Frame for mounting a slew bearing
    Patent number: 7681918
    Abstract: A frame and method for forming a frame to mount a slew bearing to an undercarriage of a work machine that eliminates a machining process. The frame is formed of a single metallic plate. The metallic plate includes a vertical support portion having a first support leg and a second support leg. The metallic plate also includes a substantially planar top surface portion that couples the first support leg to the second support leg. A plurality of spaced apart slew bearing receiving apertures are formed in the substantially planar top surface portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: Clark Equipment Company
    Inventors: Robert R. Lacher, Henry J. Weber, Thomas M. Sagaser, Kim Michael Kolegraf