Patents by Inventor Michael David Case
Michael David Case 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).
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Patent number: 8469443Abstract: A machine including a chassis, in which an engine is supported on the chassis. The engine includes serviceable components which require servicing. A cab is mounted on the chassis, such that the cab is disposed over the engine. The cab includes a roof and a floor, interconnected through the side-walls to define an enclosure. The floor is disposed above the engine. Further, the cab includes a floor opening defined in the floor. An access panel is removably coupled to the floor opening. The floor opening provides an access to the serviceable components by removing the access panel.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2011Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Michael David Case, Kenneth Michael Weiler, Jason Lee Shelby, Jeffrey Alan Zurinski
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Publication number: 20130001983Abstract: A machine including a chassis, in which an engine is supported on the chassis. The engine includes serviceable components which require servicing. A cab is mounted on the chassis, such that the cab is disposed over the engine. The cab includes a roof and a floor, interconnected through the side-walls to define an enclosure. The floor is disposed above the engine. Further, the cab includes a floor opening defined in the floor. An access panel is removably coupled to the floor opening. The floor opening provides an access to the serviceable components by removing the access panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2011Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Michael David Case, Kenneth Michael Weiler, Jason Lee Shelby, Jeffrey Alan Zurinski
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Patent number: 7909389Abstract: A work vehicle includes a frame, a cab structure pivotably connected to the frame and an implement connected to the frame. A body is disposed between the cab structure and the implement to sufficiently limit pivotal movement of the cab structure with respect to the implement to prevent damage to the cab structure by the implement.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2008Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Assignee: CNH America LLCInventors: Christopher Dixon Bell, Kyle Brenner, Loras Lavern Weinschenk, Michael David Case
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Patent number: 7806466Abstract: A work vehicle includes a frame, and a cab structure and a seat each pivotably connected to the frame. A mechanical interconnection is provided between the cab structure and a seat. In response to the cab structure pivoting away from the frame by a predetermined amount, the seat is urged to pivot away from the frame by the mechanical interconnection.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2008Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Assignee: CNH America LLCInventors: James Shurts, Michael David Case, Kyle Brenner, Joshua John Pasa
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Patent number: 7731273Abstract: A work vehicle is provided including a frame structurally carrying a cab structure having a brim including a plurality of viewing openings. The cab structure structurally carries a window in close proximity to the brim and is disposed above an operating viewing position. The window and brim are in viewing alignment from the operating viewing position. The window is sufficiently disposed within the cab structure for protection from vertically falling objects.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2008Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Assignee: CNH America LLCInventors: Carl Joseph Hagele, Michael David Case, Mark W. DeSmit, Jr., Christohper Dixon Bell, Kyle Brenner
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Patent number: 7677648Abstract: A door is provided. The door is pivotably connectable to a cab structure of a work vehicle and includes a handle secured to the door disposed for facilitating door closure against the cab structure from interior of the cab structure. Upon application of a door closure force to the handle, torsion forces applied to the door by the door closure force and a door opening device pivotably connected to the cab structure and to the door in close proximity to the handle, or pivotably connected to the cab structure and to the handle, as calculated at the device pivotable connection opposite the cab structure, are substantially eliminated.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2008Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Assignee: CNH America LLCInventors: Christopher Dixon Bell, Kyle Brenner, Michael David Case
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Patent number: 7677647Abstract: A work vehicle includes a frame, a cab structure connected to the frame and a seat connected to the frame. A substantially rigid restraining device of unitary construction is pivotably connected behind the seat to any one of the frame, the cab structure, or the frame and the cab structure. The pivotable connection between the restraining device and the frame and/or the cab structure is adjustable.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2008Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Assignee: CNH America LLCInventors: Bennett C. Cott, Michael David Case, Joshua John Pasa, Kyle Brenner
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Patent number: 7588287Abstract: A work vehicle includes a frame, and a cab structure and a seat each pivotably connected to the frame. In response to the cab structure and seat being disposed in an operating position with the frame, the cab structure substantially prevents pivotable movement of the seat.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2008Date of Patent: September 15, 2009Assignee: CNH America LLCInventors: Michael David Case, Kyle Brenner, Loras Lavern Weinschenk
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Publication number: 20090195024Abstract: A work vehicle includes a frame, a cab structure connected to the frame and a seat connected to the frame. A substantially rigid restraining device of unitary construction is pivotably connected behind the seat to any one of the frame, the cab structure, or the frame and the cab structure. The pivotable connection between the restraining device and the frame and/or the cab structure is adjustable.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2008Publication date: August 6, 2009Inventors: Bennett C. Cott, Michael David Case, Joshua John Pasa, Kyle Brenner
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Publication number: 20090196057Abstract: A work vehicle is provided including a frame having a side and an end, the frame structurally carrying a cab structure having a brim. A housing is configured to receive a first light source and a second light source. The housing is structurally carried by the cab structure in close proximity to the brim and disposed above an operator's viewing position. The first light source provides illumination generally directed perpendicular to the end of the frame, the second light source providing illumination generally directed perpendicular to the side of the frame. The first and second light sources are sufficiently disposed within the cab structure for protection from vertically falling objects.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2008Publication date: August 6, 2009Inventors: Michael David Case, Carl Joseph Hagele, Salvatore Virgilio, Kyle Brenner
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Publication number: 20090195023Abstract: A work vehicle includes a frame, and a cab structure and a seat each pivotably connected to the frame. In response to the cab structure and seat being disposed in an operating position with the frame, the cab structure substantially prevents pivotable movement of the seat.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2008Publication date: August 6, 2009Inventors: Michael David Case, Kyle Brenner, Loras Lavern Weinschenk
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Publication number: 20090195026Abstract: A door is provided. The door is pivotably connectable to a cab structure of a work vehicle and includes a handle secured to the door disposed for facilitating door closure against the cab structure from interior of the cab structure. Upon application of a door closure force to the handle, torsion forces applied to the door by the door closure force and a door opening device pivotably connected to the cab structure and to the door in close proximity to the handle, or pivotably connected to the cab structure and to the handle, as calculated at the device pivotable connection opposite the cab structure, are substantially eliminated.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2008Publication date: August 6, 2009Inventors: Christopher Dixon Bell, Kyle Brenner, Michael David Case
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Publication number: 20090195022Abstract: A work vehicle includes a frame, a cab structure pivotably connected to the frame and an implement connected to the frame. A body is disposed between the cab structure and the implement to sufficiently limit pivotal movement of the cab structure with respect to the implement to prevent damage to the cab structure by the implement.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2008Publication date: August 6, 2009Inventors: Christopher Dixon Bell, Kyle Brenner, Loras Lavern Weinschenk, Michael David Case
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Publication number: 20090195021Abstract: A work vehicle is provided including a frame structurally carrying a cab structure having a brim including a plurality of viewing openings. The cab structure structurally carries a window in close proximity to the brim and is disposed above an operating viewing position. The window and brim are in viewing alignment from the operating viewing position. The window is sufficiently disposed within the cab structure for protection from vertically falling objects.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2008Publication date: August 6, 2009Inventors: Carl Joseph Hagele, Michael David Case, Mark W. DeSmit, JR., Christopher Dixon Bell, Kyle Brenner
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Publication number: 20090195025Abstract: A work vehicle includes a frame, and a cab structure and a seat each pivotably connected to the frame. A mechanical interconnection is provided between the cab structure and a seat. In response to the cab structure pivoting away from the frame by a predetermined amount, the seat is urged to pivot away from the frame by the mechanical interconnection.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2008Publication date: August 6, 2009Inventors: James Shurts, Michael David Case, Kyle Brenner, Joshua John Pasa