Patents by Inventor Benjamin E. Ramp

Benjamin E. Ramp 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).

  • Patent number: 10375890
    Abstract: A method of controlling an angular orientation of an agricultural combine having a chassis includes: determining a slope angle of the ground over which the combine is traveling; determining a tilt angle of the chassis; receiving an angle signal from an operator input device; combining the slope angle of the ground and the angle signal from the operator input device to calculate a desired angle of the chassis that is greater than horizontal (0°) and less than the slope angle of the ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventor: Benjamin E. Ramp
  • Publication number: 20190124846
    Abstract: A method of controlling an angular orientation of an agricultural combine having a chassis includes: determining a slope angle of the ground over which the combine is traveling; determining a tilt angle of the chassis; receiving an angle signal from an operator input device; combining the slope angle of the ground and the angle signal from the operator input device to calculate a desired angle of the chassis that is greater than horizontal (0°) and less than the slope angle of the ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2017
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Inventor: Benjamin E. Ramp
  • Patent number: 8074433
    Abstract: An agricultural harvester includes a primary power unit which is couplable with at least one primary load. The at least one primary load includes a threshing system load. An auxiliary power unit is mechanically independent from the primary power unit, and is couplable with at least one biomass processor, independent from the threshing system load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Alan Sheidler, Benjamin E. Ramp
  • Patent number: 7992370
    Abstract: A work machine includes a primary power unit having a rated primary output. The primary power unit is couplable with at least one primary load, including a propulsion load. An auxiliary power unit is mechanically independent from the primary power unit, and has a rated auxiliary output which is smaller than the primary output. The auxiliary power unit is couplable with at least one external load, including an operator initiated load. At least one electrical processing circuit is configured for selectively coupling the primary power unit with one or more primary loads, and for selectively coupling the auxiliary power unit with one or more external loads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Alan Sheidler, Benjamin E. Ramp
  • Publication number: 20090233759
    Abstract: A work machine includes a primary power unit having a rated primary output. The primary power unit is couplable with at least one primary load, including a propulsion load. An auxiliary power unit is mechanically independent from the primary power unit, and has a rated auxiliary output which is smaller than the primary output. The auxiliary power unit is couplable with at least one external load, including an operator initiated load. At least one electrical processing circuit is configured for selectively coupling the primary power unit with one or more primary loads, and for selectively coupling the auxiliary power unit with one or more external loads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2008
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Inventors: Alan Sheidler, Benjamin E. Ramp
  • Publication number: 20090233664
    Abstract: An agricultural harvester includes a primary power unit which is couplable with at least one primary load. The at least one primary load includes a threshing system load. An auxiliary power unit is mechanically independent from the primary power unit, and is couplable with at least one biomass processor, independent from the threshing system load.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2008
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Inventors: Alan Sheidler, Benjamin E. Ramp
  • Patent number: 5462174
    Abstract: A sieve assembly for combine includes a frame having side frame and divider members, a wire rotatably supported and extending transversely between the side and divider members. The wire has a majority portion and offset portion and at least one slat mounted thereon including a first pocket for removably receiving the major portion of the wire and a deflectable finger for positively locking the major portion of the wire into the first pocket to prevent accidental displacement of the slat from the wire. The slat includes a second pocket for removably receiving the offset portion of the wire to prevent rotational movement of the wire relative to the slat. In one embodiment, the side frame and divider members have circular apertures through which the wires extend. The inside diameter of these apertures are approximately the same, but slightly larger than, the outside diameter of the wire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 31, 1995
    Assignee: HCC Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas G. Truckenbrod, Benjamin E. Ramp