Patents by Inventor Michael James Darges

Michael James Darges 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).

  • Roller frame assembly in ground-engaging track system having anti-backbending rollers and method
    Patent number: 11724757
    Abstract: A ground-engaging track system includes a track roller frame, an idler, and anti-backbending rollers supported by the track roller frame at locations between track rollers and the idler. The anti-backbending rollers define an idler space receiving the idler partially therein and positioned to oppose backbending of a deflection-sensitive section of a ground-engaging track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Gennaro Suanno, Benoit Abello, Michael James Darges
  • ROLLER FRAME ASSEMBLY IN GROUND-ENGAGING TRACK SYSTEM HAVING ANTI-BACKBENDING ROLLERS AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20220135155
    Abstract: A ground-engaging track system includes a track roller frame, an idler, and anti-backbending rollers supported by the track roller frame at locations between track rollers and the idler. The anti-backbending rollers define an idler space receiving the idler partially therein and positioned to oppose backbending of a deflection-sensitive section of a ground-engaging track.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2020
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Gennaro Suanno, Benoit Abello, Michael James Darges