Patents by Inventor Michael Tomtene

Michael Tomtene 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).

  • Cable actuated pin latching mechanism with automatic cable tension and pin release features
    Patent number: 7497459
    Abstract: A cable actuated pin latching mechanism adapted for releasably connecting a header to a feeder of a combine, which automatically maintains predetermined tension conditions on the cable during normal latching and unlatching operation, and when an actuator of the mechanism is held in an unlatch position with the latch pin stuck or restrained, applies and maintains a tension force for releasing the pin, for instance, to enable a user to move to the operator cab to operate lift, tilt and/or other controls, as required for freeing the pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Assignee: CNH America LLC
    Inventors: Orlin W. Johnson, William L. Cooksey, Michael Tomtene, Mark S. Epperly, Neal R. Rosengren
  • Cable actuated pin latching mechanism with automatic cable tension and pin release features
    Publication number: 20080205978
    Abstract: A cable actuated pin latching mechanism adapted for releasably connecting a header to a feeder of a combine, which automatically maintains predetermined tension conditions on the cable during normal latching and unlatching operation, and when an actuator of the mechanism is held in an unlatch position with the latch pin stuck or restrained, applies and maintains a tension force for releasing the pin, for instance, to enable a user to move to the operator cab to operate lift, tilt and/or other controls, as required for freeing the pin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2007
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Inventors: Orlin W. Johnson, William L. Cooksey, Michael Tomtene, Mark S. Epperly, Neal R. Rosengren