Patents by Inventor Richard James LaReau

Richard James LaReau 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).

  • Platform based drill capable of negative angle drilling
    Patent number: 10633930
    Abstract: A platform based drill includes a drilling platform including a frame structure with first and second opposite ends, and first and second opposite sides. A mast supported on a pivotal connection to the drilling platform adjacent the first end of the frame structure and including an upper portion extending above the pivotal connection, and a lower portion extending below the pivotal connection. An adjusting mechanism permits the mast to be pivotally adjusted to a negative drilling angle whereby the upper portion of the mast leans in a direction extending away from the second end and toward the first end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: Caterpillar Global Mining Equipment LLC
    Inventors: Charles Taylor Hudson, Richard James LaReau, Gregory Scott
  • PLATFORM BASED DRILL CAPABLE OF NEGATIVE ANGLE DRILLING
    Publication number: 20190186207
    Abstract: A platform based drill includes a drilling platform including a frame structure with first and second opposite ends, and first and second opposite sides. A mast supported on a pivotal connection to the drilling platform adjacent the first end of the frame structure and including an upper portion extending above the pivotal connection, and a lower portion extending below the pivotal connection. An adjusting mechanism permits the mast to be pivotally adjusted to a negative drilling angle whereby the upper portion of the mast leans in a direction extending away from the second end and toward the first end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2017
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Applicant: Caterpillar Global Mining Equipment LLC
    Inventors: Charles Taylor Hudson, Richard James LaReau, Gregory Scott