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Andrew R Fowkes

from Clayton, NC
Age ~62

Andrew Fowkes Phones & Addresses

  • 608 Birkdale Dr, Clayton, NC 27527 (919) 600-2497
  • Cary, NC
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 608 Birkdale Dr, Clayton, NC 27527

Work

Position: Professional/Technical

Education

Degree: Associate degree or higher

Publications

Us Patents

High Rotation Linkage Attachment For Hydraulic Lines

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US Patent:
20120306195, Dec 6, 2012
Filed:
May 31, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/149126
Inventors:
Andrew R. Fowkes - Clayton NC, US
Lee Evans - Selma NC, US
William Glisson, JR. - Goldsboro NC, US
Kelvin T. Gibbs - Selma NC, US
Assignee:
CATERPILLAR, INC. - Peoria IL
International Classification:
F16L 37/52
B23P 11/00
US Classification:
2851471, 29428
Abstract:
A work machine and work implement for a work machine are disclosed with a hydraulic system enabling greater rotation of the work implement relative to the work machine without providing excess hydraulic line to accommodate such rotation. More specifically, the work machine may include a first hydraulic fluid line extending from a pump of the work machine along a work arm pivotally attached to the work machine, and a second hydraulic fluid line extending from the work implement toward the work arm. The hydraulic swivel coupling may be provided at the a pivot point between the work arm and the work implement where the first and second hydraulic fluid lines can be connected to the hydraulic swivel coupling.

Hitch Assembly For A Machine

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US Patent:
20170240388, Aug 24, 2017
Filed:
Feb 23, 2016
Appl. No.:
15/050559
Inventors:
- Peoria IL, US
Gerald Michael Fuerst - Cary NC, US
Andrew R. Fowkes - Clayton NC, US
Bradley Robert Lancaster - Raleigh NC, US
Troy Lee Evans - Selma NC, US
Assignee:
Caterpillar Inc. - Peoria IL
International Classification:
B66C 1/66
B60B 27/00
B60R 9/02
B62D 33/00
Abstract:
A hitch assembly to hoist a machine having at least one wheel rim includes a mounting flange configured to be disposed on an outer face of the wheel rim; and a hitch protruding from the mounting flange and extending longitudinally away from the outer face of the wheel rim. The hitch assembly further includes an elongated receiver component selectively coupled to the hitch, the receiver component having a first end adapted to releasably engage with the hitch; and a hook element rotatably coupled to a second end of the receiver component, the hook element being configured to rotate about the receiver component.
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