Patents by Inventor Steven D. Wetherell

Steven D. Wetherell 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: 20160355111
    Abstract: A control system for a seat having a base portion and a back portion is provided. The control system includes an arm member coupled to the back portion. The arm member is rotatable about an axis between a storage position and a usage position. The arm member is located adjacent to the back portion in the storage position. Further, the arm member extends from the back portion in the usage portion. The arm member is locked in each of the storage position and the usage position. The control system also includes a plurality of switches disposed on the arm member. Each of the plurality of switches is configured to be manually actuated to control a corresponding component of the seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2015
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Sean A. Randleman, Steven D. Wetherell
  • Publication number: 20160176326
    Abstract: A seat suspension system for a machine is provided. The seat suspension system includes a lower housing, an upper housing and an intermediate support member arranged to support the upper housing. A height adjustment assembly is arranged between the intermediate support member and the upper housing. The height adjustment assembly includes a plurality of swing links arranged and configured to move the upper housing in an upward direction and a rearward direction relative to the intermediate support member. A suspension assembly is arranged between the lower housing and the intermediate support member and movably supporting the intermediate support member and the upper housing on the lower housing. The suspension assembly includes a first scissor arm and a second scissor arm pivotally connected to the first scissor arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2014
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.
    Inventors: J. Chase Catton, Jason R. Dare, Lalit Deshpande, John C. Spangler, JR., Mike Contratto, Steven D. Wetherell
  • Publication number: 20150352987
    Abstract: A control system for a seat having a base portion and a back portion is disclosed. The control system includes a holder coupled to the back portion. The control system includes a control pod removably and at least partially received within the holder. The control pod includes a body and at least one switch disposed on the body. The at least one switch is manually actuatable to control a corresponding component of the seat. The control pod is adapted to be moved between a storage position and a usage position. The control pod is at least partially received within the holder in the storage position. The control pod is outside and spaced apart form the holder in the usage position. The control system includes a cable tethering the seat and the control pod together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2015
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Sean A. Randleman, Steven D. Wetherell