Patents by Inventor Robert R. Cate

Robert R. Cate 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: 8939700
    Abstract: A loader for a work vehicle comprises a lift arm, a bucket, a bucket linkage, and a hydraulic bucket cylinder. The bucket and the linkage are pivotally attached to the lift arm. The linkage comprises a first link and a second link, which are pivotally attached to the bucket. The bucket cylinder is pivotally attached to the first and second links and the bucket and operable to pivot the bucket relative to the lift arm. The linkage comprises a debris guard substantially obstructing a space defined between the first and second links and between the bucket cylinder and the bucket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Robert R. Cate, Dennis A. Brimeyer, Jessica A. Hill
  • Publication number: 20110274528
    Abstract: A loader for a work vehicle comprises a lift arm, a bucket, a bucket linkage, and a hydraulic bucket cylinder. The bucket and the linkage are pivotally attached to the lift arm. The linkage comprises a first link and a second link, which are pivotally attached to the bucket. The bucket cylinder is pivotally attached to the first and second links and the bucket and operable to pivot the bucket relative to the lift arm. The linkage comprises a debris guard substantially obstructing a space defined between the first and second links and between the bucket cylinder and the bucket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2009
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Inventors: Robert R. Cate, Dennis A. Brimeyer, Jessica A. Hill
  • Patent number: 4330030
    Abstract: A serpentine tube heat exchanger is mounted to support racks utilizing a plurality of isolation rings composed of elastomeric material. To secure the serpentine tube to the support rack, a plurality of isolating support rings are co-linearly aligned such that the looped portion of a serpentine tube can be positioned thereon. A bolt is then passed through the support rack and isolating rings; thereafter, a mating nut is attached. Each isolation ring is generally cylindrical in shape having a collar at one end. Each ring has a hole therethrough having a metal cylindrical ring bonded to the surface of the hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1980
    Date of Patent: May 18, 1982
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventor: Robert R. Cate