Patents by Inventor Andrew C. Wickman

Andrew C. Wickman has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • TRACKED VEHICLE WITH STEERING COMPENSATION
    Publication number: 20210221433
    Abstract: A tracked vehicle, controller for the tracked vehicle, and a method performed thereon are provided that enable the pilot to steer the tracked vehicle using an existing joystick of the tracked vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2021
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Applicant: RCE Equipment Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven L. Benck, Andrew C. Wickman, John P. Driscoll
  • Tracked vehicle with steering compensation
    Patent number: 10994778
    Abstract: A tracked vehicle includes a pilot control module which enables the pilot to steer the tracked vehicle using an existing joystick of the tracked vehicle. The tracked vehicle also includes a dual track drive pedal which drives the tracks of the vehicle simultaneously. The joystick is used to make steering corrections when utilizing the dual track drive pedal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: RCE Equipment Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven L. Benck, Andrew C. Wickman, John P. Driscoll
  • TRACKED VEHICLE WITH STEERING COMPENSATION
    Publication number: 20200198700
    Abstract: A tracked vehicle includes a pilot control module which enables the pilot to steer the tracked vehicle using an existing joystick of the tracked vehicle. The tracked vehicle also includes a dual track drive pedal which drives the tracks of the vehicle simultaneously. The joystick is used to make steering corrections when utilizing the dual track drive pedal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Applicant: RCE Equipment Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven L. Benck, Andrew C. Wickman, John P. Driscoll
  • High rail excavator
    Patent number: 8453581
    Abstract: A high rail excavator is provided. The high rail excavator includes at least one high rail mechanism to elevate the high rail excavator relative to the rails of a railroad track. The high rail mechanism is disposed within an envelope of the tracks, thereby increasing the maneuverability and safety of the high rail excavator. The high rail mechanism includes a power control arrangement that integrates with a power supply of the excavator so that an additional power supply dedicated to the high rail mechanism is not required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Rail Construction Equipment Company
    Inventors: Dean T. Wickman, Steven L. Benck, Dennis Hanke, Andrew C. Wickman, Thomas J. Wickman
  • High Rail Excavator
    Publication number: 20120024189
    Abstract: A high rail excavator is provided. The high rail excavator includes at least one high rail mechanism to elevate the high rail excavator relative to the rails of a railroad track. The high rail mechanism is disposed within an envelope of the tracks, thereby increasing the maneuverability and safety of the high rail excavator. The high rail mechanism includes a power control arrangement that integrates with a power supply of the excavator so that an additional power supply dedicated to the high rail mechanism is not required.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2010
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: RAIL CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT COMPANY
    Inventors: Dean T. Wickman, Steven L. Benck, Dennis Hanke, Andrew C. Wickman, Thomas J. Wickman