Patents by Inventor Mike D. Jines

Mike D. Jines 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).

  • Patent number: 4480713
    Abstract: The specification discloses a seatbelt-activated operator restraint/control lockout system (40) which is particularly adapted for use with industrial vehicles such as skid-steer loaders. A pivotal arm (46) connected to one side of the seatbelt (36) is moveable between a forward position corresponding to the seatbelt being fastened, and a rearward position corresponding to the seatbelt being unfastened. The pivot arm (46) is normally biased by a spring (74) to the rearward position, and means (70, 78) are provided for selectively locking out a control valve (86) against operation except when the pivot arm is in the forward position. A second embodiment (112) of the invention is particularly adapted for use with solenoid-activated control valves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 1982
    Date of Patent: November 6, 1984
    Assignee: Owatonna Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Jon A. Macht, Mike D. Jines