Thomas M Sagaser

US Patent:

7681918, Mar 23, 2010

Filed:

Dec 1, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/291519

Inventors:

Robert R. Lacher - Bismarck ND, US
Henry J. Weber - Bismarck ND, US
Thomas M. Sagaser - Bismarck ND, US
Kim Michael Kolegraf - Bismarck ND, US

Assignee:

Clark Equipment Company - West Fargo ND

International Classification:

B62D 21/00

US Classification:

280781, 180311

Abstract:

A frame and method for forming a frame to mount a slew bearing to an undercarriage of a work machine that eliminates a machining process. The frame is formed of a single metallic plate. The metallic plate includes a vertical support portion having a first support leg and a second support leg. The metallic plate also includes a substantially planar top surface portion that couples the first support leg to the second support leg. A plurality of spaced apart slew bearing receiving apertures are formed in the substantially planar top surface portion.

US Patent:

8024875, Sep 27, 2011

Filed:

Dec 2, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/292450

Inventors:

Michael D. Wetzel - Bismarck ND, US
James M. Breuer - Bismarck ND, US
Thomas M. Sagaser - Bismarck ND, US

Assignee:

Clark Equipment Company - West Fargo ND

International Classification:

E02F 3/96

US Classification:

37468, 37403, 37410

Abstract:

A compact excavator includes a base frame, an upper frame and first and second track assemblies supporting the base frame. The compact excavator also includes a primary implement assembly coupled to the upper frame and a secondary implement assembly. The secondary implement assembly includes a lift arm assembly pivotally coupled to the base frame and an implement coupler pivotally coupled to the lift arm assembly. The implement coupler is configured to latch an implement to the lift arm assembly.

US Patent:

D2713977, Nov 15, 1983

Filed:

May 28, 1981

Appl. No.:

6/268041

Inventors:

Patrick Kuhn - Bismarck ND
Thomas M. Sagaser - Bismarck ND
Oryn B. Wagner - Bismarck ND

Assignee:

Clark Equipment Company - Buchanan MI

International Classification:

D1503

US Classification:

D15 25

US Patent:

61549894, Dec 5, 2000

Filed:

Sep 21, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/399709

Inventors:

Wally L. Kaczmarski - Lisbon ND
Thomas M. Sagaser - Bismarck ND
Craig A. Berard - Oakes ND
Henry J. Weber - Bismarck ND
Jason J. Asche - Bismarck ND

Assignee:

Clark Equipment Company - Woodcliff Lake NJ

International Classification:

E02F 336
E02F 340

US Classification:

37444

Abstract:

A bracket and frame assembly permits attaching and removing a bucket or other tool to and from an arm of an excavator, backhoe, or the like. The bracket and frame assembly comprises two portions, a bracket and a detachable frame. The bracket mounts onto the arm of the implement. The bracket carries a latch member. The bracket can be moved onto a frame on a bucket or other tool, and is latched in place without dismounting from the backhoe, excavator or the like. The latch member can be released, either manually or under power, and then by manipulating the arm, the tool and frame can be removed from the bracket and a new tool mounted. The engaging portions of the frame and bracket are such that as wear occurs, the parts will compensate and remain secured without play or slop.

US Patent:

D2954176, Apr 26, 1988

Filed:

Aug 27, 1985

Appl. No.:

6/770118

Inventors:

Thomas M. Sagaser - Bismarck ND
Oryn B. Wagner - Bismarck ND

Assignee:

Clark Equipment Company - South Bend IN

US Classification:

D15 33

US Patent:

47355476, Apr 5, 1988

Filed:

Mar 20, 1987

Appl. No.:

7/028414

Inventors:

Oryn B. Wagner - Bismarck ND
Thomas M. Sagaser - Bismarck ND
Carman P. Lynnes - Leonard ND

Assignee:

Clark Equipment Company - South Bend IN

International Classification:

B66C 2300

US Classification:

414686

Abstract:

A mechanism for mounting a backhoe on a vehicle including a backhoe mounting subframe having a downwardly extending work position and a transport position in which it is pivoted upwardly and outwardly from the work position. The backhoe mounting subframe is pivotally mounted about an axis transverse to the frame of the vehicle. The backhoe mounting subframe is movable at the operator's option between the work position and the transport position, and means are provided for positively latching the backhoe mounting subframe to the vehicle frame either at the work position or at the transport position.

US Patent:

59747064, Nov 2, 1999

Filed:

Mar 10, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/814313

Inventors:

Wally L. Kaczmarski - Lisbon ND
Thomas M. Sagaser - Bismarck ND
Craig A. Berard - Oakes ND
Henry J. Weber - Bismarck ND
Jason J. Asche - Bismarck ND

Assignee:

Clark Equipment Company - Woodcliff Lake NJ

International Classification:

E02F 336
E02F 340

US Classification:

37468

Abstract:

A bracket and frame assembly permits attaching and removing a bucket or other tool to and from an arm of an excavator, backhoe, or the like. The bracket and frame assembly comprises two portions, a bracket and a detachable frame. The bracket mounts onto the arm of the implement. The bracket carries a latch member. The bracket can be moved onto a frame on a bucket or other tool, and is latched in place without dismounting from the backhoe, excavator or the like. The latch member can be released, either manually or under power, and then by manipulating the arm, the tool and frame can be removed from the bracket and a new tool mounted. The engaging portions of the frame and bracket are such that as wear occurs, the parts will compensate and remain secured without play or slop.

US Patent:

49647792, Oct 23, 1990

Filed:

Apr 17, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/339389

Inventors:

Thomas M. Sagaser - Bismarck ND

Assignee:

Clark Equipment Company - South Bend IN

International Classification:

B66C 2300

US Classification:

414708

Abstract:

An electronic bucket positioning and control system for a vehicle of the type including a hydraulically controlled boom assembly and bucket. The bucket positioning and control system can operate in a bucket positioning mode, bucket return to position mode, bucket anti-rollback mode, and tilt cushion mode.