Patents by Inventor Brian G. Maust

Brian G. Maust 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).

  • Publication number: 20190039708
    Abstract: A control system for a marine vessel includes an autopilot system and a power steering system. The autopilot system is arranged to receive a first signal indicative of navigation information and output a second signal indicative of a steering action. The power steering system is in communication with the autopilot system and is arranged to pivot or turn at least one of a rudder and a propulsion unit based on the second signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2018
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Inventors: Bryton P. Hayes, Brian G. Maust
  • Publication number: 20190021216
    Abstract: A seed depth device for an agricultural planter includes an electric motor, an actuator, a stop, a controller, and a seed depth auto-learn system. The actuator is driven by the electric motor, and is constructed and arranged to move between a home position and a full extension position. The stop is proximate to the actuator when in the home position. The controller includes a computing processor and a computer readable storage medium configured to control the electric motor. The seed depth auto-learn system is, at least in-part, stored and executed by the controller. The seed depth auto-learn system is configured to learn the home position based, at least in-part, on the actuator stalling upon the stop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2018
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Inventors: Addney T. Biery, II, Brian G. Maust, Timothy A. Rohn
  • Patent number: 10149424
    Abstract: A seed planter adjustment system includes at least one component of a seed planter that is adjustable for controlling a seed planting depth. Also included is a controller in operative communication with the at least one component. Further included is a user interface in electronic communication with the controller, the user interface receiving an adjustment command from an operator to remotely adjust the at least one component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Brian G. Maust, Christopher R. Douglas, Addney T. Biery
  • Patent number: 10111376
    Abstract: A seed depth device for an agricultural planter includes an electric motor, an actuator, a stop, a controller, and a seed depth auto-learn system. The actuator is driven by the electric motor, and is constructed and arranged to move between a home position and a full extension position. The stop is proximate to the actuator when in the home position. The controller includes a computing processor and a computer readable storage medium configured to control the electric motor. The seed depth auto-learn system is, at least in-part, stored and executed by the controller. The seed depth auto-learn system is configured to learn the home position based, at least in-part, on the actuator stalling upon the stop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Addney T. Biery, II, Brian G. Maust, Timothy A. Rohn
  • Patent number: 10005533
    Abstract: A marine electric power steering system includes an input assembly, a steering actuator, and a cable assembly. The input assembly is operatively connected to a steering shaft. The input assembly has a steering sensor assembly and a motor assembly. The steering actuator is disposed within a pontoon and is in communication with the steering sensor assembly. The cable assembly extends through a wall of the pontoon. The cable assembly operatively connects the steering actuator and a steering device that is pivotally mounted to the pontoon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING CORPORATION
    Inventors: John E. Weber, Brian G. Maust, Brant R. Colbry
  • Patent number: 10000269
    Abstract: An embodiment of a system for controlling a marine vessel includes an electrical power steering unit coupled to a mechanical control system, the mechanical control system including a steering wheel connected by a shaft to a mechanical cable assembly, the mechanical cable assembly configured to be actuated by the steering wheel to control a steering mechanism of the marine vessel. The electrical power steering unit includes an electric motor configured to apply a torque to the mechanical cable assembly. The system also includes a processor configured to control the electrical power steering unit to provide at least one of steering assist and control of the marine vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Matt R. Burk, Nick R. Alpers, Addney T. Biery, II, Brian G. Maust, John E. Weber
  • Publication number: 20170280617
    Abstract: A seed depth device for an agricultural planter includes an electric motor, an actuator, a stop, a controller, and a seed depth auto-learn system. The actuator is driven by the electric motor, and is constructed and arranged to move between a home position and a full extension position. The stop is proximate to the actuator when in the home position. The controller includes a computing processor and a computer readable storage medium configured to control the electric motor. The seed depth auto-learn system is, at least in-part, stored and executed by the controller. The seed depth auto-learn system is configured to learn the home position based, at least in-part, on the actuator stalling upon the stop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2017
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventors: Addney T. Biery, II, Brian G. Maust, Timothy A. Rohn
  • Publication number: 20170283027
    Abstract: An embodiment of a system for controlling a marine vessel includes an electrical power steering unit coupled to a mechanical control system, the mechanical control system including a steering wheel connected by a shaft to a mechanical cable assembly, the mechanical cable assembly configured to be actuated by the steering wheel to control a steering mechanism of the marine vessel. The electrical power steering unit includes an electric motor configured to apply a torque to the mechanical cable assembly. The system also includes a processor configured to control the electrical power steering unit to provide at least one of steering assist and control of the marine vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2017
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventors: Matt R. Burk, Nick R. Alpers, Addney T. Biery, II, Brian G. Maust, John E. Weber
  • Publication number: 20170285592
    Abstract: A machine includes a first device, a second device and at least one controller. The first device includes a first motor located at a first address and associated with first operating characteristic data. The second device includes a second motor located at a second address and associated with second operating characteristic data that is substantially the same as the first operating characteristic data. The at least one controller includes a computing processor and a computer readable storage medium, and is configured to communicate with the first and second devices, and store the first and second operating characteristic data while associating the first and second operating characteristic data with the first and second addresses. The exchange of at least one of the first and second motors causes an exchange of the associated one of the first and second operating characteristic data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2017
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventors: Addney T. Biery, II, Brian G. Maust, Timothy A. Rohn
  • Publication number: 20170202132
    Abstract: A seed planter adjustment system includes at least one component of a seed planter that is adjustable for controlling a seed planting depth. Also included is a controller in operative communication with the at least one component. Further included is a user interface in electronic communication with the controller, the user interface receiving an adjustment command from an operator to remotely adjust the at least one component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2017
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Inventors: Brian G. Maust, Christopher R. Douglas, Addney T. Biery
  • Publication number: 20170106960
    Abstract: A marine electric power steering system includes an input assembly, a steering actuator, and a cable assembly. The input assembly is operatively connected to a steering shaft. The input assembly has a steering sensor assembly and a motor assembly. The steering actuator is disposed within a pontoon and is in communication with the steering sensor assembly. The cable assembly extends through a wall of the pontoon. The cable assembly operatively connects the steering actuator and a steering device that is pivotally mounted to the pontoon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventors: John E. Weber, Brian G. Maust, Brant R. Colbry