Patents by Inventor Brian D. Nagel
Brian D. Nagel 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).
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Patent number: 11964581Abstract: A system, apparatus, and method may operatively couple to an integrated generator that supplies power to a component of a mobile machine that intermittently demands power during operation of the mobile machine and to a charging station. On condition that the component in the mobile machine does not need power, power may be supplied to the charging station. On condition that an electric mobile machine is connected to the charging station, power from the charging station may be supplied to the electric mobile machine. Otherwise, power may be supplied to the charging station in an energy accumulator to store the power.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2021Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.Inventors: Toby A. Frelich, Brian D. Nagel
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Publication number: 20240035238Abstract: In some implementations, a controller may receive a command to adjust a setting of the screed assembly. The controller may obtain temperature data from one or more sensor devices of the screed assembly. The controller may determine, based on the temperature data, a corresponding temperature of one or more components of the screed assembly. The controller may selectively cause the setting to be adjusted or preventing the setting from being adjusted based on the corresponding temperature of the one or more components, the setting being adjusted based on determining that the corresponding temperature satisfies a temperature threshold, or the setting being prevented from being adjusted based on determining that the corresponding temperature does not satisfy the temperature threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2022Publication date: February 1, 2024Applicants: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc., Holt Texas Ltd.Inventors: Brian D. NAGEL, Brett Wayne ENGEL, John Richard GUZMAN
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Publication number: 20240001845Abstract: A system for warning that a slope is too steep for securely parking a machine includes: at least one inclinometer configured to be disposed on the machine, the machine being disposed on the slope and to measure a pitch of the machine; a controller that includes a processor and is configured to be operatively connected to the at least one inclinometer and to determine, using the pitch, if the machine cannot park securely; and a warning generator configured to be operatively connected to the controller and to alert at least an operator of the machine that the machine cannot park securely when the controller so determines.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2022Publication date: January 4, 2024Applicant: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.Inventors: Brian D. Nagel, John L. Marsolek, Nicholas A. Greene, Caleb L. Anderson
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Patent number: 11807997Abstract: A method includes performing, with a compacting machine, a first pass to compact a first portion of a work area to compact a first lane. A guidance system acquires position information representing the first compacted lane. A second pass is performed to compact a second portion of the work area adjacent the first portion. The guidance system acquires current position information of the machine representing current positioning of the machine during the second pass. Comparing the position information of the machine representing the first compacted lane with the current position information, determines whether the current positioning overlaps the first compacted lane a specified amount. When the second pass is determined to overlap the first compacted lane, in-compliance visual indicia is generated. When the second pass is determined to not overlap the first compacted lane with the specified amount, out of compliance visual indicia is generated.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2021Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.Inventors: Brian D. Nagel, David E. Gerding, Travis D. McClung
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Publication number: 20230349119Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products can wirelessly receive moisture data outputted from one or more wireless moisture sensors at least partially embedded in a material to be compacted by a compaction machine; determine, based on the moisture data from the one or more wireless moisture sensors, whether water needs to be added to the material at each of the one or more wireless moisture sensors; and output signaling to direct a water truck to provide water to the portion or portions of the material determined to need water.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2022Publication date: November 2, 2023Applicant: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.Inventors: Nicholas A. OETKEN, Mark D. BEHN, Nathaniel S. DOY, Robert K. IVERSON, John Lee MARSOLEK, Brian D. NAGEL, Kishore Sundara SRINIVASAN
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Publication number: 20230343144Abstract: A system and method include receiving sensor data from a of at least a portion of a work surface of a worksite including a first one or more material properties, a first timestamp, a first location, and the like, determining a multi-layer map based at least in part from this data and including new layer commands, meeting or exceeding data thresholds, new machine operations, machine learning models, and receiving additional sensor data containing a second same, similar, and/or different information, generating a new layer and/or overwriting the existing layer data, and providing a processed map to one or more machines, memory, additional devices, and the like. The method also includes saving prior layers and/or data of overwritten layers. The method further includes causing at least a part of the multi-layer material property map to be displayed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2022Publication date: October 26, 2023Applicant: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.Inventors: Nathaniel S. Doy, Joseph L. Faivre, Jeremy Wayne Lee, John L. Marsolek, Matthew Thomas Hanson, Brian D. Nagel, Robert K. Iverson
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Publication number: 20230311903Abstract: A work machine stability monitoring system may include an environmental sensor configured to capture environmental information about the ground around a work machine, a machine operating sensor configured to capture operation information of the work machine, and a stability analyzer. The stability analyzer may be configured receiving the environmental information and the operation information, prospectively identifying zones with stability issues based on the environmental information, and identifying active stability conditions of the work machine based on the operation information.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2022Publication date: October 5, 2023Applicant: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.Inventors: Brian D. Nagel, Clinton A. Metzger, Bryce D. Uitermarkt, Tyler S. Burger, Rianto A. Rahman, Timothy J. Lindholm
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Publication number: 20230287638Abstract: A method for estimating material compaction can include creating compaction lookup tables based on total drive motor current and slope angle for each of a plurality of machine types. The method can include receiving telematics data related to total drive motor current for an individual machine and receiving telematics data related to a slope angle for the individual machine. The method can further include receiving a machine type of the individual machine and selecting a compaction lookup table corresponding to the individual machine type. A compaction value is determined from the selected lookup table based on the total drive motor current and the slope angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2022Publication date: September 14, 2023Inventor: Brian D. Nagel
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Publication number: 20230287637Abstract: The present disclosure includes various methods systems and apparatuses for carbon dioxide capture and utilization such as for encapsulation in asphalt. For example, a method can include combusting fuel to generate a flow of exhaust from a working machine operating to perform one or more asphalt related tasks, capturing CO2 from the exhaust, storing the CO2 in a storage unit onboard the working machine, forming asphalt that includes an amount of the CO2 from the storage unit by selectively mixing the amount of the CO2 from the storage unit with calcium, and using the asphalt that is formed that includes the amount of the CO2 from the storage unit encapsulated therein at a jobsite.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2022Publication date: September 14, 2023Applicant: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.Inventor: Brian D. Nagel
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Publication number: 20230286487Abstract: A work machine can include a frame; a plurality of transportation devices attached to the frame; an engine to provide a propel pressure to the plurality of transportation devices; a brake pack associated with one or more of the plurality of transportation devices; and a controller configured to perform a brake pack test by receiving the propel pressure and a machine speed and wherein the controller determines a brake pack life remaining based on the propel pressure of the machine when the machine speed rises above zero.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2022Publication date: September 14, 2023Applicant: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.Inventor: Brian D. Nagel
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Publication number: 20230287634Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses can determine weight of a machine using rolling resistance. The machine may be electrified, either all-electrically powered or partially electrically powered. The rolling resistance can be determined based on motor signaling from one or more motor sensors that sense motor characteristics (e.g., drawn current) from one or more electric motors that drive the machine. The weight of the machine can be determined using the determined rolling resistance. Weight information can be output for display on a display and/or for storing in computer-readable storage onboard and/or offboard the machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2022Publication date: September 14, 2023Applicant: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.Inventor: Brian D. NAGEL
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Publication number: 20230237414Abstract: A work machine, such as a wheel loader, operating in a worksite within a wireless control system includes an operator-specific configuration of machine settings associated with an identification for the operator. As the work machine executes a work function, the operator identification, an initial operator-specific configuration, and sensed performance metrics are transmitted to a control system for the worksite. Linking the operator identification to one or both of the initial operator-specific configuration and the metrics, the control system analyzes performance of the work machine by the operator with increased granularity and flags potential irregularities. A modified operator-specific configuration to change operator performance is returned to the work machine and made to override the initial operator-specific configuration when the operator next takes control of the work machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2023Publication date: July 27, 2023Applicant: Caterpillar Paving Products IncInventor: Brian D Nagel
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Publication number: 20230141588Abstract: An augmented-reality device operating at a worksite obtains context data and worksite data relating to a user and a machine associated with the user. Based on a job role and a machine type identified for the user from the context data, a visual overlay for a mixed-reality display is selected from a plurality of visual overlays. The selected visual overlay is displayed for a scene in a window of the augmented-reality device in coordination with real-world images and status data, which is derived from the worksite data and also based on the job role and the machine type. While operating the machine, the user can view the selected visual overlay and status data, which may change for a new job role or machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2021Publication date: May 11, 2023Applicant: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.Inventor: Brian D Nagel
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Publication number: 20230123720Abstract: A work machine may include a source of electrical power, a ground engaging traction system, and an implement for performing work. The work machine may also include one or more motors operable to use the electrical power from the power source to operate the ground engaging traction system to cause the work machine to travel along the ground and operable to use the electrical power from the power source to operate the implement. The work machine may also include a reserve power component configured to receive a reserve power amount from a user or automatically determine the reserve power amount, compare an available power amount to the reserve power amount to establish a comparison, and issue alerts or impart controls on operation of the work machine based on the comparison.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2021Publication date: April 20, 2023Inventors: Brian D. Nagel, David Edwin Gerding, Tyler S. Burger, Cary M. Bryant
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Publication number: 20230112291Abstract: A system, apparatus, and method may operatively couple to an integrated generator that supplies power to a component of a mobile machine that intermittently demands power during operation of the mobile machine and to a charging station. On condition that the component in the mobile machine does not need power, power may be supplied to the charging station. On condition that an electric mobile machine is connected to the charging station, power from the charging station may be supplied to the electric mobile machine. Otherwise, power may be supplied to the charging station in an energy accumulator to store the power.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2021Publication date: April 13, 2023Applicant: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.Inventors: Toby A. FRELICH, Brian D. NAGEL
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Patent number: 11620603Abstract: A work machine, such as a wheel loader, operating in a worksite within a wireless control system includes an operator-specific configuration of machine settings associated with an identification for the operator. As the work machine executes a work function, the operator identification, an initial operator-specific configuration, and sensed performance metrics are transmitted to a control system for the worksite. Linking the operator identification to one or both of the initial operator-specific configuration and the metrics, the control system analyzes performance of the work machine by the operator with increased granularity and flags potential irregularities. A modified operator-specific configuration to change operator performance is returned to the work machine and made to override the initial operator-specific configuration when the operator next takes control of the work machine.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2021Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.Inventor: Brian D Nagel
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Publication number: 20230069607Abstract: A work machine, such as a wheel loader, operating in a worksite within a wireless control system includes an operator-specific configuration of machine settings associated with an identification for the operator. As the work machine executes a work function, the operator identification, an initial operator-specific configuration, and sensed performance metrics are transmitted to a control system for the worksite. Linking the operator identification to one or both of the initial operator-specific configuration and the metrics, the control system analyzes performance of the work machine by the operator with increased granularity and flags potential irregularities. A modified operator-specific configuration to change operator performance is returned to the work machine and made to override the initial operator-specific configuration when the operator next takes control of the work machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2021Publication date: March 2, 2023Applicant: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.Inventor: Brian D Nagel
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Patent number: 11511813Abstract: A tire skirt support assembly for a compactor comprising a bracket and one or more skirt support members. The bracket can be oriented horizontally, and each skirt support member can have a body that is elongate with a first end and a second end opposite the first end. For each said skirt support member, the first end can be fixed to the bracket, and the second end can be below the bracket and is a free end configured to removably engage a skirt via an attachment opening in the skirt.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2019Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignee: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.Inventors: Aaron M. Case, Brian D. Nagel
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Publication number: 20220364316Abstract: A method includes performing, with a compacting machine, a first pass to compact a first portion of a work area to compact a first lane. A guidance system acquires position information representing the first compacted lane. A second pass is performed to compact a second portion of the work area adjacent the first portion. The guidance system acquires current position information of the machine representing current positioning of the machine during the second pass. Comparing the position information of the machine representing the first compacted lane with the current position information, determines whether the current positioning overlaps the first compacted lane a specified amount. When the second pass is determined to overlap the first compacted lane, in-compliance visual indicia is generated. When the second pass is determined to not overlap the first compacted lane with the specified amount, out of compliance visual indicia is generated.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2021Publication date: November 17, 2022Applicant: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.Inventors: Brian D. Nagel, David E. Gerding, Travis D. McClung
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Patent number: 11479926Abstract: The disclosure is directed towards a system for compacting a work area. The system includes a compactor, a first compaction sensor positioned on a forward end of the compactor, a second compaction sensor positioned on a rearward end of the compactor, and a controller. The controller is configured to receive a first compaction data associated with the work area from the first compaction sensor. The controller is further configured to determine a first compaction effort based on the first compaction data and control the compactor to perform compaction with the determined first compaction effort. The controller is configured to receive a second compaction data associated with a compacted first portion from the second compaction sensor and determine a variance between the first and the second compaction data. Furthermore, the controller is configured to determine a correlation between the variance and the first compaction effort to determine a second compaction effort.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2020Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignee: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.Inventor: Brian D Nagel