Patents by Inventor Ray J. Morris

Ray J. Morris 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).

  • Publication number: 20240018754
    Abstract: A wear assembly that includes a base and at least one wear member. The wear member can have a bit portion that has an increased dimension relative to the mounting portion and/or a mounting portion with one or more reliefs located on each side and/or bottom of the wear member. The reliefs may include a portion that extends upward near the rear of the wear member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2023
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Applicant: ESCO Group LLC
    Inventors: Ray J. Morris, Cameron R. Leedham, Christopher D. Snyder, Michael Martin
  • Publication number: 20220325504
    Abstract: A wear part for earthmoving equipment may include an exterior surface having a hole, and a lifting connector secured in the hole and movable between a lifting position where the lifting connector can be coupled to a lifting device and a recessed position where at least part of the lifting connector is positioned farther from the exterior surface than when in the lifting position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2022
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Applicant: ESCO Group LLC
    Inventors: Ray J. Morris, Cameron R. Leedham, Casey E. Springer
  • Patent number: 10829912
    Abstract: A wear assembly for excavating equipment which includes a wear member and a base each with upper and lower stabilizing surfaces that are offset and at overlapping depths to reduce the overall depth of the assembly while maintaining high strength and a stable coupling. The nose and socket each includes a generally triangular-shaped front stabilizing end to provide a highly stable front connection between the nose and wear member for both vertical and side loading. The lock is movable between hold and release positions to accommodate replacing of the wear member when needed, and secured to the wear member for shipping and storage purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: ESCO GROUP LLC
    Inventors: Christopher M. Carpenter, Donald M. Conklin, James E. Bearden, Severn D. Durand, Dziugas Radzius, Ray J. Morris
  • Publication number: 20180087245
    Abstract: A wear assembly for excavating equipment which includes a wear member and a base each with upper and lower stabilizing surfaces that are offset and at overlapping depths to reduce the overall depth of the assembly while maintaining high strength and a stable coupling. The nose and socket each includes a generally triangular-shaped front stabilizing end to provide a highly stable front connection between the nose and wear member for both vertical and side loading. The lock is movable between hold and release positions to accommodate replacing of the wear member when needed, and secured to the wear member for shipping and storage purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2017
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Inventors: Christopher M. Carpenter, Donald M. Conklin, James E. Bearden, Severn D. Durand, Dziugas Radzius, Ray J. Morris
  • Patent number: 9222353
    Abstract: A tip for use on an earth working roll for mining, construction and public works machines such as crushers, surface miners, milling machines and the like includes a working end provided with side relief to reduce drag and wearing, require less power to drive the rolls, and lengthen the usable life of the tip. The working end can also have a generally flat front surface to improve the yield in a crushing or other similar operation. The tip includes a base and a wear cap releasably secured together by a retainer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: ESCO Corporation
    Inventors: Ray J. Morris, Christopher M. Carpenter, Robert S. Fleck, Mark A. Cheyne
  • Patent number: 8839535
    Abstract: A wear assembly for excavating equipment which includes a wear member and a base each with upper and lower stabilizing surfaces that are offset and at overlapping depths to reduce the overall depth of the assembly while maintaining high strength and a stable coupling. The nose and socket each includes a generally triangular-shaped front stabilizing end to provide a highly stable front connection between the nose and wear member for both vertical and side loading. The lock is movable between hold and release positions to accommodate replacing of the wear member when needed, and secured to the wear member for shipping and storage purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: ESCO Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher M. Carpenter, Donald M. Conklin, Ray J. Morris, James E. Bearden, Severn D. Durand, Dziugas Radzius
  • Publication number: 20130091746
    Abstract: A wear assembly for excavating equipment which includes a wear member and a base each with upper and lower stabilizing surfaces that are offset and at overlapping depths to reduce the overall depth of the assembly while maintaining high strength and a stable coupling. The nose and socket each includes a generally triangular-shaped front stabilizing end to provide a highly stable front connection between the nose and wear member for both vertical and side loading. The lock is movable between hold and release positions to accommodate replacing of the wear member when needed, and secured to the wear member for shipping and storage purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2012
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Applicant: ESCO Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher M. Carpenter, Donald M. Conklin, Ray J. Morris, James E. Bearden, Severn D. Durand, Dziugas Radzius
  • Publication number: 20120137493
    Abstract: A wear assembly for excavating equipment which includes a wear member and a base each with upper and lower stabilizing surfaces that are offset and at overlapping depths to reduce the overall depth of the assembly while maintaining high strength and a stable coupling. The nose and socket each includes a generally triangular-shaped front stabilizing end to provide a highly stable front connection between the nose and wear member for both vertical and side loading. The lock is movable between hold and release positions to accommodate replacing of the wear member when needed, and secured to the wear member for shipping and storage purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2012
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: ESCO Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher M. Carpenter, Donald M. Conklin, Ray J. Morris, James E. Bearden, Severn D. Durand
  • Patent number: 8122621
    Abstract: A wear assembly for excavating equipment which includes a wear member and a base each with upper and lower stabilizing surfaces that are offset and at overlapping depths to reduce the overall depth of the assembly while maintaining high strength and a stable coupling. The nose and socket each includes a generally triangular-shaped front stabilizing end to provide a highly stable front connection between the nose and wear member for both vertical and side loading. The lock is movable between hold and release positions to accommodate replacing of the wear member when needed, and secured to the wear member for shipping and storage purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: ESCO Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher M Carpenter, Donald M Conklin, Ray J Morris, James E Bearden, Severn D Durand
  • Publication number: 20110107624
    Abstract: A wear assembly for excavating equipment which includes a wear member and a base each with upper and lower stabilizing surfaces that are offset and at overlapping depths to reduce the overall depth of the assembly while maintaining high strength and a stable coupling. The nose and socket each includes a generally triangular-shaped front stabilizing end to provide a highly stable front connection between the nose and wear member for both vertical and side loading. The lock is movable between hold and release positions to accommodate replacing of the wear member when needed, and secured to the wear member for shipping and storage purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2011
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Applicant: ESCO Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher M. Carpenter, Donald M. Conklin, Ray J. Morris, James E. Bearden, Severn D. Durand
  • Patent number: 7882649
    Abstract: A wear assembly for excavating equipment which includes a wear member and a base each with upper and lower stabilizing surfaces that are offset and at overlapping depths to reduce the overall depth of the assembly while maintaining high strength and a stable coupling. The nose and socket each includes a generally triangular-shaped front stabilizing end to provide a highly stable front connection between the nose and wear member for both vertical and side loading. The lock is movable between hold and release positions to accommodate replacing of the wear member when needed, and secured to the wear member for shipping and storage purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Esco Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher M. Carpenter, Donald M. Conklin, Ray J. Morris, James E. Bearden, Severn D. Durand
  • Publication number: 20090174252
    Abstract: A tip for use on an earth working roll for mining, construction and public works machines such as crushers, surface miners, milling machines and the like includes a working end provided with side relief to reduce drag and wearing, require less power to drive the rolls, and lengthen the usable life of the tip. The working end can also have a generally flat front surface to improve the yield in a crushing or other similar operation. The tip includes a base and a wear cap releasably secured together by a retainer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2009
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Applicant: ESCO Corporation
    Inventors: Ray J. Morris, Christopher M. Carpenter, Robert S. Fleck, Mark A. Cheyne
  • Publication number: 20070227051
    Abstract: A wear assembly for excavating equipment which includes a wear member and a base each with upper and lower stabilizing surfaces that are offset and at overlapping depths to reduce the overall depth of the assembly while maintaining high strength and a stable coupling. The nose and socket each includes a generally triangular-shaped front stabilizing end to provide a highly stable front connection between the nose and wear member for both vertical and side loading. The lock is movable between hold and release positions to accommodate replacing of the wear member when needed, and secured to the wear member for shipping and storage purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2007
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Applicant: ESCO Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher M. Carpenter, Donald M. Conklin, Ray J. Morris, James E. Bearden, Severn D. Durand
  • Patent number: 7144183
    Abstract: A locking assembly has two members which are moveable into coupling engagement with one another. The two members have lock engaging walls, and one of the members has an opening between the lock engaging walls for receiving a lock. The lock comprises a lock body and a retainer. The lock body has a channel for receiving a portion of the retainer. An end of the retainer extends underneath a retainer engaging wall, thus resisting movement of the lock out of the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Assignee: ESCO Corporation
    Inventors: Aaron B. Lian, Christopher M. Carpenter, Emory D. Hungerford, deceased, Lorraine R. Hungerford, legal representative, Ray J. Morris
  • Publication number: 20040037637
    Abstract: A locking assembly has two members which are moveable into coupling engagement with one another. The two members have lock engaging walls, and one of the members has an opening between the lock engaging walls for receiving a lock. The lock comprises a lock body and a retainer. The lock body has a channel for receiving a portion of the retainer. An end of the retainer extends underneath a retainer engaging wall, thus resisting movement of the lock out of the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2003
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Inventors: Aaron B. Lian, Christopher M. Carpenter, Emory D. Hungerford, Ray J. Morris
  • Publication number: 20030007831
    Abstract: A locking assembly has two members which are moveable into coupling engagement with one another. The two members have lock engaging walls, and one of the members has an opening between the lock engaging walls for receiving a lock. The lock comprises a lock body and a retainer. The lock body has a channel for receiving a portion of the retainer. An end of the retainer extends underneath a retainer engaging wall, thus resisting movement of the lock out of the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2001
    Publication date: January 9, 2003
    Inventors: Aaron B. Lian, Christopher M. Carpenter, Emory D. Hungerford, Ray J. Morris
  • Patent number: D1021974
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: ESCO GROUP LLC
    Inventors: Ray J. Morris, Cameron R. Leedham, Christopher D. Snyder, Michael Martin