Patents by Inventor Todd R. Okimoto

Todd R. Okimoto 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).

  • Powered access device
    Patent number: 8011474
    Abstract: A device for accessing an elevated entry position on a machine including an operator position includes a platform, which includes a step surface, configured to ascend and descend between a base position and the elevated entry position, wherein the platform remains within an existing envelope of the machine throughout ascent, descent, and storage of the platform, and wherein the ascending and descending proceeds along an axis substantially orthogonal to the step surface. The device may further include a lifting mechanism operatively connected to the machine and the platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Robin M. Boroski, Miguel A. Palacios, Eric R. O'Brien, Todd R. Okimoto, Christopher P. Cherwin, Marius G. Enescu, Byron D. Collis, Eric W. Cler, Kevin L. Duel
  • Powered access device
    Publication number: 20080099282
    Abstract: A device for accessing an elevated entry position on a machine including an operator position includes a platform, which includes a step surface, configured to ascend and descend between a base position and the elevated entry position, wherein the platform remains within an existing envelope of the machine throughout ascent, descent, and storage of the platform, and wherein the ascending and descending proceeds along an axis substantially orthogonal to the step surface. The device may further include a lifting mechanism operatively connected to the machine and the platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2006
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Inventors: Robin M. Boroski, Miguel A. Palacios, Eric R. O'Brien, Todd R. Okimoto, Christopher P. Cherwin, Marius G. Enescu, Byron D. Collis, Eric W. Cler, Kevin L. Duel
  • Wheel loader
    Patent number: D590846
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2009
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Malcom Kinsinger, Todd R. Okimoto, Yuting Li, Yuxia He