Patents by Inventor Michael R. Heiar

Michael R. Heiar 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).

  • Gripping device for articulated work machine
    Patent number: 8926257
    Abstract: A work machine includes a pivotable arm having a first gripping device formed therein, the arm operatively connected to an attachment for securing an object between the first gripping device and the attachment. A second gripping device is removably securable to the arm near the first gripping device, the second gripping device configured to at least partially secure an object between the second gripping device and the attachment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLC
    Inventors: Nathan Bradley, Matthew J. Hennemann, Michael R. Heiar, Bradley O'Connor, David J. Sanning, Matthew Wagenbach
  • GRIPPING DEVICE FOR ARTICULATED WORK MACHINE
    Publication number: 20130177382
    Abstract: A work machine includes a pivotable arm having a first gripping device formed therein, the arm operatively connected to an attachment for securing an object between the first gripping device and the attachment. A second gripping device is removably securable to the arm near the first gripping device, the second gripping device configured to at least partially secure an object between the second gripping device and the attachment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2012
    Publication date: July 11, 2013
    Inventors: Nathan BRADLEY, Matthew J. Hennemann, Michael R. Heiar, Bradley O'connor, David J. Sanning, Matthew Wagenbach