Patents by Inventor Bruce C. Newendorp
Bruce C. Newendorp 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: 10315652Abstract: A velocity control mechanism is operable to control a vehicle at a maximum forward velocity setting and a maximum rearward velocity setting. The velocity control mechanism includes a processor configured to receive a first signal from an actuator selectively positionable in a velocity control mode in which the vehicle operates at a maximum limited forward velocity less than the maximum forward velocity setting and a maximum limited rearward velocity less than the maximum rearward velocity setting. The first signal represents a desired vehicle forward velocity. The processor also configured to control a velocity of the vehicle in the forward direction based on the first signal and receive a second signal from the actuator. The second signal represents a desired vehicle rearward velocity. The processor further configured to control a velocity of the vehicle in the rearward direction based on the second signal.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2018Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignee: DEERE & COMPANYInventors: Bruce C. Newendorp, Julian Baumann, Andreas Ahrens, Michael A. Rehberg, Christian Wetzel, David J Easton
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Publication number: 20190047563Abstract: A velocity control mechanism is operable to control a vehicle at a maximum forward velocity setting and a maximum rearward velocity setting. The velocity control mechanism includes a processor configured to receive a first signal from an actuator selectively positionable in a velocity control mode in which the vehicle operates at a maximum limited forward velocity less than the maximum forward velocity setting and a maximum limited rearward velocity less than the maximum rearward velocity setting. The first signal represents a desired vehicle forward velocity. The processor also configured to control a velocity of the vehicle in the forward direction based on the first signal and receive a second signal from the actuator. The second signal represents a desired vehicle rearward velocity. The processor further configured to control a velocity of the vehicle in the rearward direction based on the second signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2018Publication date: February 14, 2019Inventors: Bruce C. Newendorp, Julian Baumann, Andreas Ahrens, Michael A. Rehberg, Christian Wetzel, David J. Easton
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Patent number: 10131350Abstract: A velocity control mechanism for a vehicle operable to move in a forward direction and a rearward direction. The velocity control mechanism includes an acceleration control mode operable to accelerate the vehicle in one of the forward direction and the rearward direction, a velocity control mode operable to control a velocity of the vehicle in one of the forward and the rearward direction, and an intermediate control mode positioned between the acceleration control mode and the velocity control mode. An actuator is moveable between the acceleration control mode and the velocity control mode and is biased into the intermediate control mode.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2015Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: DEERE & COMPANYInventors: Bruce C. Newendorp, Julian Baumann, Andreas Ahrens, Michael A. Rehberg, Christian Wetzel, David J. Easton
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Publication number: 20170106860Abstract: A velocity control mechanism for a vehicle operable to move in a forward direction and a rearward direction. The velocity control mechanism includes an acceleration control mode operable to accelerate the vehicle in one of the forward direction and the rearward direction, a velocity control mode operable to control a velocity of the vehicle in one of the forward and the rearward direction, and an intermediate control mode positioned between the acceleration control mode and the velocity control mode. An actuator is moveable between the acceleration control mode and the velocity control mode and is biased into the intermediate control mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2015Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventors: Bruce C. Newendorp, Julian Baumann, Andreas Ahrens, Michael A. Rehberg, Christian Wetzel, David J. Easton
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Patent number: 9119348Abstract: An implement is coupled to and pulled by a tractor. The tractor includes ground engaging drive wheels driven by an engine, an operator movable speed command device, and a tractor controller having automatic and manual speed control modes. The implement has an implement control unit coupled to the tractor controller. The implement control unit transmits an implement speed request signal to the tractor controller. The tractor controller controls tractor motion in response to operation of the speed command device and the implement speed request signal.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2010Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: DEERE & COMPANYInventors: Michael J. Martin, Timothy J. Kilworth, Peter Muench, Benjamin Neermann, Bruce C. Newendorp
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Patent number: 9089095Abstract: A tractor includes an electronic tractor controller. A baler includes an electronic baler controller. The baler controller submits a halt signal to the tractor controller when a bale size is equal to or exceeds a first predetermined size. The baler controller generates a tractor halt signal in response to certain conditions of the baler system and the tractor controller preventing tractor motion in response to the halt signal. When the baler controller is generating the halt signal, tractor motion is enabled if the operator commands the tractor to move by manipulating the command device, and within a certain time period of said command being issued, the baler controller generates a tractor motion enabling signal in response a status of the baler system. When the baler controller is generating the halt signal, tractor motion is enabled if the operator moves the tractor command device in a special manner.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2013Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Assignee: DEERE & COMPANYInventors: Michael J. Martin, Travis J. Davis, Bruce C. Newendorp, Timothy J. Kilworth, Peter Muench, Benjamin Neermann
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Publication number: 20140058637Abstract: A tractor includes an electronic tractor controller. A baler includes an electronic baler controller. The baler controller submits a halt signal to the tractor controller when a bale size is equal to or exceeds a first predetermined size. The baler controller generates a tractor halt signal in response to certain conditions of the baler system and the tractor controller preventing tractor motion in response to the halt signal. When the baler controller is generating the halt signal, tractor motion is enabled if the operator commands the tractor to move by manipulating the command device, and within a certain time period of said command being issued, the baler controller generates a tractor motion enabling signal in response a status of the baler system. When the baler controller is generating the halt signal, tractor motion is enabled if the operator moves the tractor command device in a special manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2013Publication date: February 27, 2014Applicant: Deere & CompanyInventors: Michael J. MARTIN, Travis J. DAVIS, Bruce C. NEWENDORP, Timothy J. KILWORTH, Peter MUENCH, Benjamin NEERMANN
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Publication number: 20110238269Abstract: An implement is coupled to and pulled by a tractor. The tractor includes ground engaging drive wheels driven by an engine, an operator movable speed command device, and a tractor controller having automatic and manual speed control modes. The implement has an implement control unit coupled to the tractor controller. The implement control unit transmits an implement speed request signal to the tractor controller. The tractor controller controls tractor motion in response to operation of the speed command device and the implement speed request signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2010Publication date: September 29, 2011Inventors: Michael J. Martin, Timothy J. Kilworth, Peter Muench, Benjamin Neermann, Bruce C. Newendorp
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Patent number: 5613584Abstract: A control system for controlling multi-ratio vehicle transmission includes a speed select lever movable from a park position to selected gear ratio positions and a directional control lever having forward, neutral and reverse positions. A system is provided to cause the directional control lever to automatically move to its neutral position when the shift control lever is moved to its park position.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 1995Date of Patent: March 25, 1997Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: Ronald D. Bremner, Bruce C. Newendorp, Patricia M. D'Alessandro
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Patent number: 4559847Abstract: A differential lock control system controls a hydraulically-operated differential lock via a solenoid valve. Energization of the solenoid valve is controlled by a circuit which includes a normally closed latching relay, a normally open relay and a pair of operator-controlled momentary contact switches. The control circuit further includes a pair of steering valve-operated switches coupled in parallel and to the normally closed relay. Each steering-operated switch is formed by a conductive plunger which is grounded by the steering valve housing whenever the steering valve spool is moved to the end of the valve bore to compress a resilient and electrically insulating O-ring interposed between the plunger and the valve spool.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 1983Date of Patent: December 24, 1985Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: Bruce C. Newendorp, Terry L. Sturtz, Lawrence V. Anderson
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Patent number: D811447Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2017Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Assignee: DEERE & COMPANYInventors: Maxwell J. Schauf, Bruce C. Newendorp, Kevin P. Cowles, Gregory K. Harmelink, Jonathan W. Blixt