David O Stauffer

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:

58903976, Apr 6, 1999

Filed:

Feb 24, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/803793

Inventors:

Kurt B. Stoner - Seven Valleys PA
David B. Stauffer - New Holland PA
Pedro C. Abreu - New Holland PA

Assignee:

New Holland North America, Inc. - New Holland PA

International Classification:

B62D 118

US Classification:

74493

Abstract:

The disclosure relates to a steering column which is capable of moving four ways. The steering column has a base support affixed to a horizontal cab floor. The base support has a steering motor. The steering column has an input shaft with a upper telescoping shaft. Attached to the upper telescoping shaft is the steering wheel. Also attached to the upper telescoping shaft is the upper input shaft. The first universal joint connects the upper input shaft to the inner input shaft. Torque is transferred by a key on the exterior circumference of the inner input shaft to a key slot on the interior circumference of the outer input shaft. The outer input shaft is connected to the lower input shaft by the second universal joint. The lower input shaft is connected to the steering motor. Attached to the base support is the lower pivot assembly.

US Patent:

59114711, Jun 15, 1999

Filed:

Mar 21, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/823281

Inventors:

Tyler R. Benedict - Ephrata PA
David B. Stauffer - New Holland PA

Assignee:

New Holland North America, Inc. - New Holland PA

International Classification:

A47C 762
B60N 202

US Classification:

2971581

Abstract:

The disclosure relates to a dual pivoting buddy seat with utility tray located near the operator's chair in the cab of a combine harvester. The seat base is pivotally attached to the storage compartment by a seat base hinge. The slide rail assembly is pivotally attached to the seat base by the seat back pivot hinge. The slide rail assembly is inserted between the utility tray and the seat back. The utility tray has a molded rail guide which receives the slide rail assembly. The seat back has a pair of slide strips which the slide rail assembly also is located. The motion of the utility tray and seat back relative to the slide rail assembly is controlled by four adjustment screws.

US Patent:

55358462, Jul 16, 1996

Filed:

Jun 5, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/461452

Inventors:

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

Assignee:

New Holland North America, Inc. - New Holland PA

International Classification:

B62D 2512

US Classification:

180 6921

Abstract:

A rearwardly pivotable hood for enclosing a tractor engine is disclosed wherein a latching mechanism selectively retains the hood in a closed position. The latching mechanism includes a releasable clasp member mounted on the subframe structure supporting the air intake apparatus for the engine along a longitudinally extending centerline of the chassis forwardly of said hinge axis. The latching mechanism further includes a centrally positioned latch pin supported from the hood in alignable with the clasp member. A remote release mechanism, including a pivoted handle and a connecting linkage transferring pivotal motion of the handle to the clasp member for actuation thereof, is operable to effect actuation of the latching mechanism from a location along a transverse side of the hood. The pivoted handle can be access through the opening of the daily access door to initiate the raising of the hood for full access to the engine.