Patents by Inventor Lucian M. Husar

Lucian M. Husar 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).

  • Patent number: 10227741
    Abstract: A milling machine includes a frame carrying a rotatably-mounted drum in a drum enclosure, a primary reservoir, a pump fluidly associated with the primary reservoir and at least one auxiliary reservoir. The primary reservoir includes at least one fill port and is configured to receive fluid to be enclosed within the primary reservoir. The auxiliary reservoir is removably coupled to the frame, and includes at least one auxiliary air vent opening disposed in an upper portion. The air vent opening permits the passage of air as the auxiliary reservoir is filled and drained. At least one fluid connection fluidly coupled to a lower portion of the auxiliary reservoir fluidly couples the auxiliary reservoir to the primary reservoir. The primary reservoir and the at least one auxiliary reservoir are configured to equilibrate as the pump draws fluid from the primary reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.
    Inventor: Lucian M. Husar
  • Patent number: 9878850
    Abstract: A foldable conveyor includes a rocker mechanism and actuator coupled to first and second conveyor sections, pivotably connected by a pivotal coupling to pivot the second conveyor section between deployed and stowed positions. The rocker mechanism includes first and second pivotably coupled links pivotably coupled to each other and the first and second conveyor sections, and a mechanical advantage amplifier secured with the first link. The actuator is coupled to the mechanical advantage amplifier such that extension of the actuator moves the second conveyor section to a stowed position below the first conveyor section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.
    Inventors: Lucian M. Husar, Tim J. Lindholm
  • Publication number: 20160251811
    Abstract: A sealing assembly for a rotary cutter assembly is provided. The rotary cutter assembly includes a rotary cutter tool, a driver shaft, a housing, a side plate, and the sealing assembly. A neck portion of the driver shaft extends outwards of a first cutout section of the side plate. The sealing assembly is arranged about the first cutout section. The sealing assembly includes a guard member. The guard member is slideably arranged relative to the side plate. In a retracted state of the side plate, the guard member is positioned adjacent to and proximal to a lower portion of the side plate. In an extended state of the side plate, a second cutout section of the guard member engages with the neck portion and limits a movement of the guard member, to position the guard member distal to the lower portion of the side plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2016
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Applicant: CATERPILLAR PAVING PRODUCTS INC.
    Inventor: Lucian M. Husar
  • Publication number: 20160137422
    Abstract: A foldable conveyor includes a rocker mechanism and actuator coupled to first and second conveyor sections, pivotably connected by a pivotal coupling to pivot the second conveyor section between deployed and stowed positions. The rocker mechanism includes first and second pivotably coupled links pivotably coupled to each other and the first and second conveyor sections, and a mechanical advantage amplifier secured with the first link. The actuator is coupled to the mechanical advantage amplifier such that extension of the actuator moves the second conveyor section to a stowed position below the first conveyor section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2014
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Applicant: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.
    Inventors: Lucian M. Husar, Tim J. Lindholm