Inventor
Brian Vik
Inventor
Barnesville, MN, US
Overview
Patents· 24 as inventor
Public. Assignee & technology derived from the patent record. Each patent links to its LexDana page.
B62Dprimary
B62DMotor vehicles33%
F16JPistons11%
Y10TTechnical subjects covered by former us classification7%
B60KArrangement or mounting of propulsion units or of transmissions in vehicles5%
B60WConjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function5%
B60YIndexing scheme relating to aspects cross-cutting vehicle technology5%
E02FDredging5%
B24BMachines, devices, or processes for grinding or polishing4%
A23BPreservation of foods, foodstuffs or non-alcoholic beverages2%
A23VIndexing scheme relating to foods, foodstuffs or non-alcoholic beverages and lactic or propionic acid bacteria used in foodstuffs or food preparation2%
PatentTitleYear
D0929921Clear hubcap202111,052,509System and method for manufacturing a face seal with controlled load tolerance202111,022,367Apparatus for emptying and filling horizontal freezers and freezing system with apparatus for filling and emptying horizontal freezers202110,737,721Steerable drive axle for a tracked work vehicle202010,597,098Suspension system for a track-driven work vehicle with resilient roller wheel bushings202010,464,419System and method for automatically controlling vehicle speed based on track-related temperatures of a work vehicle201910,406,727System and method for processing elastomeric load rings of face seals to provide improved load tolerance201910,293,461System and method for manufacturing a face seal with controlled load tolerance201910,226,963Face seal with installation pilot for a wheel assembly of a work vehicle201910,227,100Wheel designs for use within a track assembly of a work vehicle201910,099,735System and method for monitoring track tension for a track assembly of a work vehicle201810,017,035System and method for controlling a multi-axle work vehicle based on axle loading20189,855,843'System and method for controlling the speed of a track-driven work vehicle based on monitored loads to avoid track overheating'20189,663,918'Drive wheel for a track assembly of a work vehicle'20179,663,164'Undercarriage system for a tracked work vehicle'20179,452,796'Suspension system for a tracked work vehicle'20169,440,692'Pin assembly for a tracked work vehicle suspension system'20168,636,286'Press-fit face seal for use with wheel assembly'20147,383,914'Apparatus and method for reducing shear loading on elements connecting an axle and a chassis of a vehicle'20087,370,865'Assembly including face seal sized to interference fit in housing'20086,318,484'Tracked suspension'20016,213,490'Work vehicle with nested steering'20015,899,542'Support system for roller wheels of rubber tracked vehicle'19995,899,543'Resilient support element for roller wheels of a rubber tracked vehicle'1999Career & activity timeline
Assembled from patent assignee/location history and declaration credentials.
1999–2001Patents assigned to CASE CORP (4)· patent assignee history
1999–2001Based in Fargo, ND, US· patent location history
2008–2014Patents assigned to CNH AMERICA LLC (3)· patent assignee history
2008–2021Based in Barnesville, MN, US· patent location history
2014Patents assigned to VIK BRIAN D (1)· patent assignee history
2014Based in Barnesvile, MN, US· patent location history
2016–2021Patents assigned to CNH IND AMERICA LLC (16)· patent assignee history
2021Patents assigned to OPTIMAR AS (1)· patent assignee history
2021Based in Alesund, NO· patent location history
Inventor activity
Assignee and location history derived from the patent record.
Assignees
| Assignee | Patents | Span |
|---|---|---|
| CNH IND AMERICA LLC | 16 | 2016–2021 |
| CASE CORP | 4 | 1999–2001 |
| CNH AMERICA LLC | 3 | 2008–2014 |
| OPTIMAR AS | 1 | 2021 |
| VIK BRIAN Dself | 1 | 2014 |
Locations
| Location | Patents | Span |
|---|---|---|
| Barnesville, Minnesota, US | 18 | 2008–2021 |
| Fargo, ND, US | 4 | 1999–2001 |
| Alesund, NO | 1 | 2021 |
| Barnesvile, Minnesota, US | 1 | 2014 |