Patents by Inventor Larry A. Hollandsworth

Larry A. Hollandsworth 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).

  • Muffler mounting structure
    Patent number: 4343374
    Abstract: A stack (14) is attached to extend upwardly from a hood (12) in surrounding relation about a muffler (18). A sleeve structure (28) surrounds and holds the muffler (18). One or more tabs (30, 32, 34) extend generally outwardly from the sleeve structure (28) towards the stack (14). One or more corresponding brackets (36, 38, 40) extend generally inwardly from the stack (14) towards the sleeve structure (28) and generally adjacent and parallel to the tabs (30, 32, 34). The tabs (30, 32, 34) and brackets (36, 38, 40) are removably secured together. The muffler (18) is relatively quickly attachable within the stack (14). The stack (14) serves to direct noise upwardly and to keep people from touching the relatively hot muffler (18).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 1980
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1982
    Assignee: Caterpillar Tractor Co.
    Inventor: Larry A. Hollandsworth