Patents by Inventor Thomas Marvin Sutherland

Thomas Marvin Sutherland 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).

  • Apparatus for guiding cable
    Patent number: 8864086
    Abstract: An apparatus for guiding a cable is provided. The apparatus includes a first plate, a second plate, and a tie. The first plate includes an opening. The second plate angularly extends from the first plate. The second plate includes a cut-out portion configured to allow passage of a tie associated with the cable. The tab extends into the cut-out portion and includes a first member and a second member. The first member is configured to allow wrapping of the tie while the second member is configured to lock a position of the tie.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Marvin Sutherland, Brad Beck
  • APPARATUS FOR GUIDING CABLE
    Publication number: 20140103171
    Abstract: An apparatus for guiding a cable is provided. The apparatus includes a first plate, a second plate, and a tie. The first plate includes an opening. The second plate angularly extends from the first plate. The second plate includes a cut-out portion configured to allow passage of a tie associated with the cable. The tab extends into the cut-out portion and includes a first member and a second member. The first member is configured to allow wrapping of the tie while the second member is configured to lock a position of the tie.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2012
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Marvin Sutherland, Brad Beck