Patents by Inventor Patrick J. Maroon

Patrick J. Maroon 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).

  • Flexible cover for an axle hub joint
    Patent number: 9050854
    Abstract: A flexible cover for an axle hub joint is provided. The flexible cover comprises a tubular member having a first end and a second end. The tubular member is configured to cover the axle hub joint. A first flange is defined at the first end of the tubular member and is rigidly attached to a wheel hub. A portion of the second end of the tubular member is configured to rotatably connect to a bearing groove and is free to rotate within the bearing groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick J. Maroon, Eric R. O'Brien
  • FLEXIBLE COVER FOR AN AXLE HUB JOINT
    Publication number: 20130193746
    Abstract: A flexible cover for an axle hub joint is provided. The flexible cover comprises a tubular member having a first end and a second end. The tubular member is configured to cover the axle hub joint. A first flange is defined at the first end of the tubular member and is rigidly attached to a wheel hub. A portion of the second end of the tubular member is configured to rotatably connect to a bearing groove and is free to rotate within the bearing groove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2012
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick J. Maroon, Eric R. O'Brien