Patents by Inventor Michael Tancin

Michael Tancin 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).

  • Corner guard for a work implement assembly
    Patent number: 12054921
    Abstract: A corner guard includes a rear attachment portion defining a first fastener receiving void, a rear edge that is disposed along the direction of material flow, and a forward ramp portion that extends forwardly from the rear attachment along the direction of material flow, and vertically downwardly forming a front wear edge. The corner guard also includes an outer lateral side, and an inner lateral side. The outer lateral side is flared laterally, defining an outer lateral side extremity that is disposed along the direction of material flow adjacent to the front wear edge, forming a flared portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan R. Bjerke, Michael Tancin, Eric Thomas Sinn
  • CORNER GUARD FOR A WORK IMPLEMENT ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20220389690
    Abstract: A corner guard includes a rear attachment portion defining a first fastener receiving void, a rear edge that is disposed along the direction of material flow, and a forward ramp portion that extends forwardly from the rear attachment along the direction of material flow, and vertically downwardly forming a front wear edge. The corner guard also includes an outer lateral side, and an inner lateral side. The outer lateral side is flared laterally, defining an outer lateral side extremity that is disposed along the direction of material flow adjacent to the front wear edge, forming a flared portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2021
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan R. Bjerke, Michael Tancin, Eric Thomas Sinn
  • Bucket shroud
    Patent number: D978923
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan R. Bjerke, Michael Tancin, Eric T. Sinn