Patents by Inventor Michael B. Hyde

Michael B. Hyde 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: 4106808
    Abstract: A tapping strip retainer is provided which allows for horizontal adjustment of the strip relative to a fixed set of threaded fasteners so as to permit alignment of the threaded fasteners with appropriate tapped openings in said strip. The mounting members for the strip may be located in relatively inaccessible places without preventing effective adjustment of said strip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 1977
    Date of Patent: August 15, 1978
    Assignee: Caterpillar Tractor Co.
    Inventor: Michael B. Hyde
  • Patent number: 4094209
    Abstract: A knob assembly for use, either singly or in pairs, has portions of two shaped members seated in face-to-face relationship in an opening in an operating lever. One of said members has an extension which projects substantially across the axial end of the lever so as to protect said end of the lever.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 1977
    Date of Patent: June 13, 1978
    Assignee: Caterpillar Tractor Co.
    Inventors: Richard Van Rossem, Michael B. Hyde
  • Patent number: 4063217
    Abstract: An apparatus for signalling an intended reverse operation of a mechanism having a shift lever selectively positionable in forward, neutral, and reverse positions prior to placement of the shift lever in the reverse position for effecting reverse operation. The apparatus includes an activating structure responsive to movement of the shift lever in the neutral position toward the reverse position for activating the control of a signalling device prior to reverse operation of the mechanism. The apparatus is adapted for use in signalling the back-up operation of a vehicle, such as a tractor, before the tractor starts in a reverse direction motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 1976
    Date of Patent: December 13, 1977
    Assignee: Caterpillar Tractor Co.
    Inventors: Michael B. Hyde, Raymond A. Bianchi