Patents by Inventor Lloyd D. Swayze

Lloyd D. Swayze 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).

  • Implement circuit for motor with slow and fast dump
    Patent number: 4163628
    Abstract: A loader vehicle includes a loading implement movable to a dump and a rack-back position by means of actuation of cylinders. The movement of the cylinders is provided by fluid control valves in turn operated by means which provide for both a slow dump and a fast dump movement of the implement, with fast dump movement initially selected being automatically changed to slow dump movement dependent on the position of the implement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 1977
    Date of Patent: August 7, 1979
    Assignee: Caterpillar Tractor Co.
    Inventors: Gerald D. Hall, Lloyd D. Swayze