Patents by Inventor Ryan A. Melvin

Ryan A. Melvin 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).

  • Clamping assembly
    Patent number: 10710357
    Abstract: A clamping assembly for a component associated with an engine is illustrated. The clamping assembly includes a first support member and a second support member. The second support member is pivotally coupled to the first support member via a pivot point. The first and second support members define an internal space therebetween for receiving a portion of the component. The clamping assembly includes a first insert adapted to contact an inner surface of the first support member, and a second insert adapted to contact an inner surface of the second support member. The first and second inserts are also adapted to contact the portion of the component. The clamping assembly also includes a recess provided within the second insert. The recess is adapted to contact and align with a corresponding projection of the portion of the component. The clamping assembly further includes a handle extending from the first support member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventor: Ryan A. Melvin
  • CLAMPING ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20180134524
    Abstract: A clamping assembly for a component associated with an engine is illustrated. The clamping assembly includes a first support member and a second support member. The second support member is pivotally coupled to the first support member via a pivot point. The first and second support members define an internal space therebetween for receiving a portion of the component. The clamping assembly includes a first insert adapted to contact an inner surface of the first support member, and a second insert adapted to contact an inner surface of the second support member. The first and second inserts are also adapted to contact the portion of the component. The clamping assembly also includes a recess provided within the second insert. The recess is adapted to contact and align with a corresponding projection of the portion of the component. The clamping assembly further includes a handle extending from the first support member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2016
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventor: Ryan A. Melvin