Patents by Inventor Mark D. Londborg

Mark D. Londborg 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).

  • Excavator cab with an improved field of view
    Patent number: 8172312
    Abstract: An excavator cab is configured to have an improved field of view for three passengers. Seating is provided for an operator, a trainer, and an trainee. Persons seated in those three seats have substantially similar lines of sight. The excavator cab is arranged such that the operator seat and the trainer seat face a front observation window. The trainee seat is mounted behind the operator seat and is retractable. The points of egress and aisle are wide enough to accommodate a stretcher or a litter in case of an emergency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Caterpillar Global Mining LLC
    Inventors: Lane C. Hobenshield, Steven Michael Casey, Mark D. Londborg, Russell J. Kroll
  • Excavator Cab With An Improved Field Of View
    Publication number: 20110049932
    Abstract: An excavator cab is configured to have an improved field of view for three passengers. Seating is provided for an operator, a trainer, and an trainee. Persons seated in those three seats have substantially similar lines of sight. The excavator cab is arranged such that the operator seat and the trainer seat face a front observation window. The trainee seat is mounted behind the operator seat and is retractable. The points of egress and aisle are wide enough to accommodate a stretcher or a litter in case of an emergency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2009
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Inventors: Lane C. Hobenshield, Steven Michael Casey, Mark D. Londborg, Russell J. Kroll
  • Eyewear with enhanced air flow and/or absorption features
    Patent number: 7771043
    Abstract: Eyewear having an enhanced air flow and/or absorption features which may be used for safety, sports, and the like. The eyewear may desirably provides features in design and/or function of the structure to enhance air flow and reduce moisture. Additional elements such as removable pads and/or cartridges may be used with the eyewear to enhanced airflow and reduce moisture adjacent a user's eyes and face as well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Debra N. Welchel, Megan Christine Hansen Smith, Matrice B. Jackson, Andrew J. Beltz, Russell J. Kroll, Philip D. Palermo, Mark D. Londborg, Suzuko Hisata
  • Eyewear With Enhanced Fit
    Publication number: 20100110365
    Abstract: Eyewear having an enhanced fit which may be used for safety, sports, and the like. The eyewear may provide features which permit enhanced airflow and an enhanced fit to a user's face. Such features may include greater adjustability to provide greater comfort. Eyewear including an RFID tag which is activated to send or receive transmissions when the eyewear is unfolded and/or positioned in a position to be worn by a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventors: Debra N. Welchel, Ming Xie, Megan Christine Hansen Smith, Herb Flores Velazquez, Matrice Brown Jackson, Lourdes Lizzette Sheffield, Joseph Mitchell, Russell J. Kroll, Philip D. Palermo, Mark D. Londborg, Suzuko Hisata
  • Eyewear with enhanced fit
    Patent number: 7651217
    Abstract: Eyewear having an enhanced fit which may be used for safety, sports, and the like. The eyewear may provide features which permit enhanced airflow and an enhanced fit to a user's face. Such features may include greater adjustability to provide greater comfort. Eyewear including an RFID tag which is activated to send or receive transmissions when the eyewear is unfolded and/or positioned in a position to be worn by a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Debra N. Welchel, Ming Xie, Megan Christine Hansen Smith, Herb Flores Velazquez, Matrice Brown Jackson, Lourdes Lizzette Sheffield, Joseph Mitchell, Russell J. Kroll, Philip D. Palermo, Mark D. Londborg, Suzuko Hisata
  • Eyewear With Enhanced Fit
    Publication number: 20090055988
    Abstract: Eyewear having an enhanced fit which may be used for safety, sports, and the like. The eyewear may provide features which permit enhanced airflow and an enhanced fit to a user's face. Such features may include greater adjustability to provide greater comfort. Eyewear including an RFID tag which is activated to send or receive transmissions when the eyewear is unfolded and/or positioned in a position to be worn by a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2008
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Inventors: Debra N. Welchel, Ming Xie, Megan Christine Hansen Smith, Herb Flores Velazquez, Matrice Brown Jackson, Lourdes Lizzette Sheffield, Joseph Mitchell, Russell J. Kroll, Philip D. Palermo, Mark D. Londborg, Suzuko Hisata
  • Excavator cab
    Patent number: D614674
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: Bucyrus International, Inc.
    Inventors: Lane C. Hobenshield, Steven Michael Casey, Mark D. Londborg, Russell J. Kroll