Patents by Inventor Scott W. Glaser

Scott W. Glaser 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).

  • Publication number: 20150091330
    Abstract: A fastener for a machine frame is disclosed. The fastener may comprise a seat portion and a back portion oriented to extend from the seat portion. The back portion may define an aperture therethrough. The fastener may also include a clip having a first side and a second side. The first side may define a window and the second side may include a flange that defines a port therethrough. The back portion may be sandwiched between the first and second sides of the clip and the window and port may each be generally aligned with the aperture. A machine cab having a fastener and a clip is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2014
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Scott W. Glaser, Dominick Brian Rivara, IV, Clifton R. Gerke
  • Patent number: 8955902
    Abstract: A fastener for a machine frame is disclosed. The fastener may comprise a seat portion, at least one arm extending from the seat portion, and a back portion oriented to extend from the seat portion. The back portion may define an aperture therethrough. The fastener may also include a clip having a first side and a second side. The first side may define a window and the second side may include a flange that defines a port therethrough. The back portion may be sandwiched between the first and second sides of the clip and the window and port may each be generally aligned with the aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Scott W. Glaser, Dominick Brian Rivara, IV, Clifton R. Gerke
  • Publication number: 20120284973
    Abstract: A fastener for a machine frame is disclosed. The fastener may comprise a seat portion, at least one arm extending from the seat portion, and a back portion oriented to extend from the seat portion. The back portion may define an aperture therethrough. The fastener may also include a clip having a first side and a second side. The first side may define a window and the second side may include a flange that defines a port therethrough. The back portion may be sandwiched between the first and second sides of the clip and the window and port may each be generally aligned with the aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2011
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Applicant: CATERPILLAR, INC.
    Inventors: Scott W. Glaser, Dominick Brian Rivara, IV, Clifton R. Gerke
  • Publication number: 20120153683
    Abstract: A method and vehicle roof structure for providing grab handle in vehicle roof structure is disclosed. The vehicle roof structure includes a roof structure frame and a top panel. The top panel is configured to extend from the edges of the roof structure frame to form a roof cap. The roof cap is punched to form a cavity. Further, ejected material from the cavity is molded to form at least one grab handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2010
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Scott W. Glaser, D. Brian Rivara, Kent M. Levy, Rafael R. Dela Rosa
  • Publication number: 20110147540
    Abstract: A mounting arrangement for connecting components, such as a wiring harness or hydraulic lines, to a machine may include a planar attachment portion, a neck portion extending from the planar attachment portion, and a head portion extending from the neck portion. The head portion includes an end, a main section, and one or more retention ears extending from the main section and disposed adjacent the end. Further, the planar attachment portion, the neck portion, and the head portion are unitarily formed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2009
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Dominick B. Rivara, Scott W. Glaser