Patents by Inventor Mike Schern

Mike Schern 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).

  • Backhoe pedal guards
    Patent number: 10955870
    Abstract: Disclosed are backhoe pedal guards for covering and protecting the foot pedals of heavy equipment machinery, including backhoes. The backhoe pedal guards are made of steel plate material, or other suitable material. They are configured for installation on or near the floorboard, partially enclosing and protecting the foot pedals, while allowing uninhibited access to the foot pedals by an operator. The backhoe pedal guards act as a safety device to prevent inadvertent engagement of a foot pedal, such as by dropping a tool onto the pedal. In an embodiment, a pair of backhoe pedal guards may be a unitary body connected by a front cross member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Inventors: Mike Schern, Justin Naylor, Phil Woody
  • BACKHOE PEDAL GUARDS
    Publication number: 20200348712
    Abstract: Disclosed are backhoe pedal guards for covering and protecting the foot pedals of heavy equipment machinery, including backhoes. The backhoe pedal guards are made of steel plate material, or other suitable material. They are configured for installation on or near the floorboard, partially enclosing and protecting the foot pedals, while allowing uninhibited access to the foot pedals by an operator. The backhoe pedal guards act as a safety device to prevent inadvertent engagement of a foot pedal, such as by dropping a tool onto the pedal. In an embodiment, a pair of backhoe pedal guards may be a unitary body connected by a front cross member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2020
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Inventors: Mike Schern, Justin Naylor, Phil Woody