David L Stauffer

US Patent:

7370542, May 13, 2008

Filed:

Jul 10, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/483430

Inventors:

David B. Stauffer - New Holland PA, US
George Korlinchak - New Holland PA, US

Assignee:

CNH America LLC - New Holland PA

International Classification:

G01L 1/04

US Classification:

73862453, 73 7, 73 8, 731181, 73812

Abstract:

The apparatus is a multi-speed flat belt durability tester that can simultaneously test several belts of different lengths. The tester can apply different tensions to each belt with a tension pulley powered by a hydraulic cylinder, and it monitors the tracking of the belts with photocell sensors. At least two belt test positions located at the outer edges of the apparatus include cantilevered pulley ends that greatly facilitate installation and removal of the belts being tested.

US Patent:

59135662, Jun 22, 1999

Filed:

Sep 9, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/926001

Inventors:

David B. Stauffer - New Holland PA
Russell W. Strong - Craftsbury Common VT

Assignee:

New Holland North America, Inc. - New Holland PA

International Classification:

B60J 700

US Classification:

2961901

Abstract:

The disclosure relates to a cab roof for an agricultural combine. The invention consists of an outer roof. Affixed within the outer roof is a left inner roof, right inner roof and a headliner. The left inner roof contains a fresh air duct with a fresh air inlet for the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) unit. The left inner roof also has three light pockets. Each pocket contains either a distance or flood light fixture. Each light pocket also contains a light shroud having a top lip and an elongated bottom lip. The elongated bottom lip prevents light from reflecting off the cab glass. The right inner roof is similarly designed. The headliner contains a pair of molded conditioned air ducts for smoothly transferring conditioned air to several side defrost vents and several front defrost vents. A mirror support bar passes through the left inner roof, headliner and right inner roof. The entire roof is secured to the cab by several bolts.

US Patent:

55380972, Jul 23, 1996

Filed:

Jun 5, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/461453

Inventors:

David B. Stauffer - New Holland PA
Robert D. Kurtz - Leola PA

Assignee:

New Holland North America, Inc. - New Holland PA

International Classification:

B62D 2510

US Classification:

180 6921

Abstract:

A rearwardly pivotable hood for enclosing a tractor engine is disclosed wherein a hinge member pivotally mounts the hood to the tractor chassis. The hinge member includes an upper hinge portion movably supported on a lower hinge portion, which is fixed to the chassis of the tractor. The upper hinge portion carries a generally transverse and horizontally extending hinge axis which is connected to the hood to allow a rearwardly pivotable movement thereof. An adjustment mechanism to provide a side-to-side movement of the hood includes a centrally positioned vertical pivot pin interconnecting the upper and lower hinge portions to define an axis of rotation about which the upper hinge portion is movable into a selected orientation relative to the lower hinge portion. A pair of bolts passing through slotted openings serve to clamp the upper and lower hinge portions together.

US Patent:

59064110, May 25, 1999

Filed:

Jun 20, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/880120

Inventors:

David B. Stauffer - New Holland PA
Russell W. Strong - Craftsbury Common VT

Assignee:

New Holland North America, Inc. - New Holland PA

International Classification:

B62D 3306

US Classification:

29619011

Abstract:

The disclosure relates to a cab on a combine harvester. The cab has a lower panel with four posts perpendicularly attached. An upper panel is supported by the posts. A windshield with a first compound curved glass is attached to the front. A left door and right door are pivotally affixed to the left front post and right front post respectively. Each door consists of a self-supporting compound curved glass. A rear panel has an upper rear panel, lower rear panel and a horizontal deck. The horizontal deck has two storage boxes.

US Patent:

D405430, Nov 3, 1998

Filed:

May 27, 1997

Appl. No.:

D/071470

Inventors:

Tyler R. Benedict - Ephrata PA
David B. Stauffer - New Holland PA
Russell W. Strong - Craftsbury Common VT

Assignee:

New Holland North America, Inc. - New Holland PA

International Classification:

1503

US Classification:

D15 10

US Patent:

D3998517, Oct 20, 1998

Filed:

May 27, 1997

Appl. No.:

D/071471

Inventors:

David B. Stauffer - New Holland PA
Tyler R. Benedict - Ephrata PA
Russell W. Strong - Craftsbury Common VT

Assignee:

New Holland North America, Inc. - New Holland PA

International Classification:

1503

US Classification:

D15 10

US Patent:

54959101, Mar 5, 1996

Filed:

Oct 5, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/318316

Inventors:

David B. Stauffer - New Holland PA
Robert D. Kurtz - Leola PA
Herman A. Cease - Geneseo IL

Assignee:

New Holland North America, Inc. - New Holland PA

International Classification:

B62D 2510

US Classification:

180 692

Abstract:

A sealing apparatus for a tractor having a rearwardly pivotable hood for enclosing a tractor engine is disclosed wherein the top radiator seal is a closed cell foam seal affixed by adhesive to the hood structure to be compressed against the radiator when the hood is moved to the closed position. The radiator side seals are formed by rubber flapper seals bolted to the lateral sides of the radiator and compressed against the hood structure when the hood is moved to the closed position. The radiator side seals are oriented such that the pressure differential caused by the engine fan urges the side seals against the hood member. The sealing apparatus prevents hot air from re-circulating from the engine compartment to be passed back through the radiator.

US Patent:

59245158, Jul 20, 1999

Filed:

Mar 17, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/820469

Inventors:

David B. Stauffer - New Holland PA

Assignee:

New Holland North America, Inc. - New Holland PA

International Classification:

B60K 2600
B62D 102

US Classification:

180326

Abstract:

The disclosure relates to an operator seat sliding control console located in the cab of a combine harvester. The console contains a variety of controls and is attached to the chair and may be adjusted forward or rearward, up or down so as to suit a variety of operators or to decrease fatigue. The invention consists of a support plate attached to the chair assembly. Attached to the support plate is an inclined plate with angled inclined length. The console is slideably attached to the inclined length by a series of parallel tracks. The movement between the console and inclined length is controlled by a release mechanism. The operator moves a handle which permits the tracks to slide relative to each other. This permits the console to be placed in a comfortable position. Maintenance of the controls can be accomplished by opening the control surface by means of a console hinge.