Patents by Inventor Ritesh S. Hargude

Ritesh S. Hargude 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).

  • Rockshaft end cap
    Patent number: 10428867
    Abstract: An agricultural vehicle includes a frame, a wheel supporting the frame, and a rockshaft coupled to the frame and operable to pivot with respect to the frame. The rockshaft has an outer surface, an inner surface and an open end. An internal end cap is positioned on the open end of the rockshaft. The internal end cap has an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surface of the internal end cap contacts the outer surface of the rockshaft. An external end cap is positioned on the open end of the rockshaft and contacts the outer surface of the internal end cap. A fastener connects the external end cap to the frame to retain the external end cap on the rockshaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: David L. Steinlage, Jeremy Nefzger, Ritesh S. Hargude
  • ROCKSHAFT END CAP
    Publication number: 20170188506
    Abstract: An agricultural vehicle includes a frame, a wheel supporting the frame, and a rockshaft coupled to the frame and operable to pivot with respect to the frame. The rockshaft has an outer surface, an inner surface and an open end. An internal end cap is positioned on the open end of the rockshaft. The internal end cap has an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surface of the internal end cap contacts the outer surface of the rockshaft. An external end cap is positioned on the open end of the rockshaft and contacts the outer surface of the internal end cap. A fastener connects the external end cap to the frame to retain the external end cap on the rockshaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2016
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: David L. Steinlage, Jeremy Nefzger, Ritesh S. Hargude