Patents by Inventor Peter D. Zach

Peter D. Zach 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).

  • Boom apparatus with nose body
    Patent number: 9592999
    Abstract: A boom apparatus comprises at least one flexible line and a boom. The boom comprises a nose body. The nose body comprises a passageway through which the at least one flexible line is routed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Steven J. Ditzler, Peter D. Zach, James F. O'Halloran, Jonathan R. Hunt
  • Boom apparatus with protective barrier for flexible line
    Patent number: 9458606
    Abstract: A boom apparatus comprises a boom structure, at least one flexible line, a fluid cylinder, and a barrier. The boom structure comprises a first boom and a second boom attached pivotally to the first boom. The at least one flexible line extends along the boom apparatus. The fluid cylinder is attached pivotally to the first boom and the second boom. The fluid cylinder comprises an end portion pinned to the second boom. The barrier is positioned between the end portion and the second boom. The at least one flexible line is routed externally of the second boom through a passageway positioned between the barrier and the second boom such that the barrier spaces the at least one flexible line apart from the end portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Steven J. Ditzler, Peter D. Zach, James F. O'Halloran, Jonathan R. Hunt
  • BOOM APPARATUS WITH NOSE BODY
    Publication number: 20150336778
    Abstract: A boom apparatus comprises at least one flexible line and a boom. The boom comprises a nose body. The nose body comprises a passageway through which the at least one flexible line is routed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2013
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Inventors: Steven J. Ditzler, Peter D. Zach, James F. O'Halloran, Jonathan R. Hunt
  • BOOM APPARATUS WITH PROTECTIVE BARRIER FOR FLEXIBLE LINE
    Publication number: 20150314458
    Abstract: A boom apparatus comprises a boom structure, at least one flexible line, a fluid cylinder, and a barrier. The boom structure comprises a first boom and a second boom attached pivotally to the first boom. The at least one flexible line extends along the boom apparatus. The fluid cylinder is attached pivotally to the first boom and the second boom. The fluid cylinder comprises an end portion pinned to the second boom. The barrier is positioned between the end portion and the second boom. The at least one flexible line is routed externally of the second boom through a passageway positioned between the barrier and the second boom such that the barrier spaces the at least one flexible line apart from the end portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2013
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Inventors: Steven J. Ditzler, Peter D. Zach, James F. O'Halloran, Jonathan R. Hunt
  • Integrated pivot pin lubricator
    Patent number: 8944717
    Abstract: An apparatus for lubrication of a hinge on a work machine. The hinge includes a first member such as a first boom arm and a second member such as a second boom arm. The hinge further includes a pin hingedly linking the first and second members. The pin has a path therein having a first portion that extends axially. The hinge further includes a port in fluid communication with the path. The port is radially offset by a fixed distance and fixed orientation from the first portion within the pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Steven J. Ditzler, Peter D. Zach, Jonathan R. Hunt
  • INTEGRATED PIVOT PIN LUBRICATOR
    Publication number: 20140153997
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an apparatus for lubrication of a hinge on a work machine. The hinge includes a first member such as a first boom arm and a second member such as a second boom arm. The hinge further includes a pin hingedly linking the first and second members. The pin has a path therein having a first portion that extends axially. The hinge further includes a port in fluid communication with the path. The port is radially offset by a fixed distance and fixed orientation from the first portion within the pin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2012
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Steven J. Ditzler, Peter D. Zach, Jonathan R. Hunt