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Thomas E. Oertley
Also filed as: OERTLEY THOMAS · OERTLEY THOMAS E
44 granted patents·3 pending applications·1,277 citations·filing 1988–2019
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47 records- 0194US7614709B2Tapered master link design for tracked undercarriageCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 2007·Granted Nov 10, 2009·36 cites·18 claims
- 0294US6382742B1Cartridge assembly for a track chain of a track type work machineCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 2000·Granted May 7, 2002·75 cites·15 claims
- 0394US4818041AIdler wheel assembly for track-type vehicleCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 1988·Granted Apr 4, 1989·72 cites·11 claims
- 0493US7374257B2Machine track roller assemblyCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 2005·Granted May 20, 2008·32 cites·19 claims
- 0591US8333528B2Lateral pin retention system and methodOERTLEY THOMAS·Filed 2010·Granted Dec 18, 2012·23 cites·18 claims
- 0691US6652043B2Reduced sound transmitting idler for track-type vehiclesCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 2002·Granted Nov 25, 2003·47 cites·30 claims
- 0790US6485116B1Joint assembly to resist gallingCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 2000·Granted Nov 26, 2002·44 cites·20 claims
- 0890US6416142B1Reduced sound transmitting idler for track-type vehiclesCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 2000·Granted Jul 9, 2002·45 cites·16 claims
- 0989US6899651B2Reduced sound transmitting sprocketCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 2002·Granted May 31, 2005·29 cites·8 claims
- 1088US7806209B2Apparatus and method to reduce vibrations on a tracked work machineCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 2006·Granted Oct 5, 2010·34 cites·15 claims
- 1188US7309186B2Pin cartridge for a pin jointCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 2003·Granted Dec 18, 2007·25 cites·21 claims
- 1286US6783196B2Master link for a track chainCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 2002·Granted Aug 31, 2004·36 cites·17 claims
- 1386US5069509AEndless track chain with rotatable sleeveCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 1990·Granted Dec 3, 1991·56 cites·25 claims
- 1483US9238491B1Crawler shoe having wear measurement featuresCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 2014·Granted Jan 19, 2016·4 cites·20 claims
- 1582US6540630B1Reduced sound transmitting sprocket for track-type machinesCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 2000·Granted Apr 1, 2003·30 cites·7 claims
- 1682US6120405ADrive sprocket which has rotating members which are engaged by drive lugs of a trackCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 1998·Granted Sep 19, 2000·68 cites·8 claims
- 1782US5393134AFastening plate for sprocket segmentsCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 1993·Granted Feb 28, 1995·31 cites·11 claims
- 1881US6846051B2Joint assembly to resist gallingCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 2002·Granted Jan 25, 2005·22 cites·51 claims
- 1981US6012784AImpact reducing idler wheel for a track-driven machineCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 1998·Granted Jan 11, 2000·44 cites·9 claims
- 2080US6354678B1Apparatus and method for adjusting tension of a drive track chain of a work machine which utilizes a sensor for sensing position of an undercarriage componentCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 1999·Granted Mar 12, 2002·42 cites·15 claims
- 2179US5358064ATrack-type vehicle undercarriageCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 1993·Granted Oct 25, 1994·35 cites·15 claims
- 2278US6682155B2Track tension adjustment management actuatorCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 2002·Granted Jan 27, 2004·25 cites·14 claims
- 2378US6564539B2Method and apparatus for retaining a track chain jointCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 2000·Granted May 20, 2003·30 cites·11 claims
- 2476US6249994B1Apparatus and method for operating track tensioning assembly of a hydraulic excavatorCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 1999·Granted Jun 26, 2001·37 cites·16 claims
- 2576US6220378B1Drive mechanism for a track type work machine having enhanced durabilityCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 1998·Granted Apr 24, 2001·40 cites·18 claims
- 2674US8291999B2Control arrangement for motor grader bladeHOWSON BRIAN·Filed 2008·Granted Oct 23, 2012·16 cites·20 claims
- 2772US7997659B2Rotary cutter for tunnel boring machineCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 2008·Granted Aug 16, 2011·12 cites·18 claims
- 2871US6739678B2Isolated idler assemblyCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 2002·Granted May 25, 2004·21 cites·17 claims
- 2971US6109706APin and bushing configuration for a track assemblyCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 1998·Granted Aug 29, 2000·32 cites·17 claims
- 3070US11565761B2Track joint assembly in machine track having pin stop for cartridge pin retentionCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 2019·Granted Jan 31, 2023·2 cites·20 claims
- 3170US8490270B2Lateral pin retention system and methodCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 2012·Granted Jul 23, 2013·2 cites·20 claims
- 3268US6431008B1Method and apparatus for determining a slack-side tension of a track on an earthworking machineCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 2000·Granted Aug 13, 2002·14 cites·18 claims
- 3368US6305762B1Valve assembly for controlling actuation of an actuator of a track tensioning systemCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 1999·Granted Oct 23, 2001·30 cites·18 claims
- 3466US4887872ATrack adjuster flow control mechanismCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 1989·Granted Dec 19, 1989·24 cites·20 claims
- 3562US4881930ASprocket assemblyCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 1989·Granted Nov 21, 1989·16 cites·16 claims
- 3661US6280010B1Track tensioning assembly for adjusting tension on a drive track chain of a work machine having an actuator which includes a pair of concentrically arranged pistonsCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 1999·Granted Aug 28, 2001·24 cites·16 claims
- 3760US6322473B1Drive sprocket which has rotating members which are engaged by drive lugs of a trackCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 2000·Granted Nov 27, 2001·14 cites·10 claims
- 3860US6305763B1Apparatus and method for operating a hydraulic excavator which has a position sensor for sensing position of an idler wheelCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 1999·Granted Oct 23, 2001·23 cites·16 claims
- 3960US5752574ATrack-type machine undercarriageCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 1994·Granted May 19, 1998·20 cites·8 claims
- 4052US5279377ATrack-type vehicle undercarriageCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 1993·Granted Jan 18, 1994·13 cites·14 claims
- 4151US6280009B1Sound reducing carrier rollerCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 1999·Granted Aug 28, 2001·16 cites·7 claims
- 4246US5873640AUndercarriage shaft supportCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 1996·Granted Feb 23, 1999·13 cites·5 claims
- 4345US6457304B1Method and apparatus for retaining a track chain jointCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 1999·Granted Oct 1, 2002·11 cites·18 claims
- 4445US5333710AUndercarriage for track-type machineCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 1993·Granted Aug 2, 1994·12 cites·13 claims
- 4538US2008174175A1Master link for machine track and methodLIVESAY RICHARD E·Filed 2007·Application pending·0 cites
- 4636US2003083166A1Multilayered flexible drive sprocketJEFF A GREENE·Filed 2000·Application pending·0 cites
- 4728US2017050688A1Lubricated Cartridge for Hydraulic Mining Shovel TrackCATERPILLAR INC·Filed 2015·Application pending·0 cites
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