Patents by Inventor Raymond V. Ashmun

Raymond V. Ashmun 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: 4191356
    Abstract: An engine mounting base (8) has a first hollow frame portion (34) containing fluid at generally atmospheric pressure, and a second hollow frame portion (36) containing fluid at a preselected pressure above atmospheric pressure. Preferably, the mounting base (8) includes a plurality of elongate tubes (46,48,50,52,56,60,62,64,76) having closed ends and connected together at various elevations to provide a plurality of chambers (54,58,66,77) useful for fluid distribution and collection purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1978
    Date of Patent: March 4, 1980
    Assignee: Caterpillar Tractor Co.
    Inventors: Raymond V. Ashmun, Steven R. Baker, Jerry A. Damerell