Patents by Inventor Michael S. Bottom

Michael S. Bottom 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).

  • Joint assembly to resist galling
    Patent number: 6846051
    Abstract: Joint assemblies are useful for connecting one structure to another structure. When the various structures deflect or bend, edge loading occurs therebetween. The subject joint assembly includes a pin positioned between a first and second structure. An insert is free floating positioned around the pin for contacting either of the first or second structures. A crown shaped surface is utilized on the insert at a substantially central location therealong. The crown shaped surface directs forces to the center of the insert to reduce edge loading.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc
    Inventors: Michael S. Bottom, Thomas M. Hoefft, Jeff A. Jensen, Jason L. Kupferschmid, Eric A. Mathewson, Thomas E. Oertley, John M. Plouzek, Dennis R. Shookman
  • Joint assembly to resist galling
    Publication number: 20020145336
    Abstract: Joint assemblies are useful for connecting one structure to another structure. When the various structures deflect or bend, edge loading occurs therebetween. The subject joint assembly includes a pin positioned between a first and second structure. An insert is free floating positioned around the pin for contacting either of the first or second structures. A crown shaped surface is utilized on the insert at a substantially central location therealong. The crown shaped surface directs forces to the center of the insert to reduce edge loading.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2002
    Publication date: October 10, 2002
    Inventors: Michael S. Bottom, Thomas M. Hoefft, Jeff A. Jensen, Jason L. Kupferschmid, Eric A. Mathewson, Thomas E. Oertley, John M. Plouzek, Dennis R. Shookman