Patents by Inventor Christian Nicholson
Christian Nicholson 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: 11996658Abstract: A power distribution unit (PDU), including: a housing; one or more outlets; a power input connector; a controller; multiple power input conductors coupled to the power input connector; a pair of conductors coupled to and extending between the power input connector and the controller; and a detachable power cord, including: a power cord connector mateable with the power input connector; multiple power cord conductors coupled to the power cord connector and in electrical communication with corresponding power input conductors; and a memory coupled to the power cord connector and in electrical communication with the pair of conductors, wherein the memory includes information pertaining to the power cord.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2023Date of Patent: May 28, 2024Assignee: LEGRAND DPC, LLCInventors: Calvin Nicholson, Christian Krause, Stefan Oebser, Swen Anderson, Thomas Hsueh, Vimal Bhakta
-
Publication number: 20200288192Abstract: Methods and systems for synchronizing the presentation of media to a plurality of users. The system presents media to a first user at a start time, and presents the media to one or more secondary users. Based on the current time associated with the secondary user(s) and the start time, the systems and methods may adjust a playback position of the media presented to at least the secondary user(s) so that the media presented to the first user and the media presented to secondary user(s) are synchronized.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2018Publication date: September 10, 2020Inventors: Christian Nicholson, Michael Gordon
-
Patent number: 8948998Abstract: A machine throttle system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a power system configured to operate at different speeds. The power system is coupled to a first throttle device and a second throttle device. A control module is communicatively coupled to the power system, the first throttle device, and the second throttle device. The control module is configured to cause the power system to operate at a first speed in response to the first throttle device being set to a level. The control module is also configured to cause the power system to increase in speed in response to the second throttle device when the first throttle device level is set below a predetermined value. The control module is further configured to cause the power system to decrease in speed in response to the second throttle device when the first throttle device level is set at or above the predetermined value.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2011Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: Caterpillar SARLInventors: Sage F. Smith, Christian Nicholson
-
Patent number: 8612103Abstract: A system for correcting an angle of an implement coupled to a loader is disclosed. The system comprises a controller that is configured to calculate a first angle correction signal based at least upon an engine speed signal and an operator interface actuation signal, the operator interface actuation signal commanding movement of a lift arm on a loader; calculate a second angle correction signal based at least upon a coupler angle signal; transmit the first and second angle correction signals to change the angle of a coupler configured to couple an implement to the lift arm; and temporarily disable transmission of the second angle correction signal.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2013Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Christian Nicholson, Todd R. Farmer, Brian F. Taggart, Mark A. Sporer, Luka G. Korzeniowski
-
Patent number: 8606470Abstract: A system for a loader stores a signal indicative of a desired inclination of an implement. Upon receiving an operator interface actuation signal, a controller transmits a signal to move the implement to the stored inclination. The controller further transmits a lift arm command signal to move a lift arm towards a lower limit of travel of the lift arm. The lift arm command signal is terminated after the controller receives a signal from a sensor on the lift arm indicating that the lift arm is near its lower limit of travel. After the command signal is terminated, the controller may transmit a second lift arm command signal to further move the lift arm.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2010Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: Caterpillar SARLInventors: Christian Nicholson, Todd R. Farmer
-
Patent number: 8594896Abstract: A system for a loader controlling movement of a lift arm of the loader near a limit of travel of the lift arm receives a signal indicative of the loader engine speed and a signal indicative of actuation of a sensor on the lift arm. A controller determines a lift arm command signal based at least upon the engine speed signal, and transmits the lift arm command signal to an electro-hydraulic system to control the movement of the lift arm adjacent the limit of travel of the lift arm.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2010Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: Caterpillar SARLInventors: Christian Nicholson, Todd R. Farmer
-
Publication number: 20130275012Abstract: A system for correcting an angle of an implement coupled to a loader is disclosed. The system comprises a controller that is configured to calculate a first angle correction signal based at least upon an engine speed signal and an operator interface actuation signal, the operator interface actuation signal commanding movement of a lift arm on a loader; calculate a second angle correction signal based at least upon a coupler angle signal; transmit the first and second angle correction signals to change the angle of a coupler configured to couple an implement to the lift arm; and temporarily disable transmission of the second angle correction signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2013Publication date: October 17, 2013Inventors: Christian NICHOLSON, Todd R. Farmer, Brian F. Taggart, Mark A. Sporer, Luka G. Korzeniowski
-
Publication number: 20130158836Abstract: A machine throttle system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a power system configured to operate at different speeds. The power system is coupled to a first throttle device and a second throttle device. A control module is communicatively coupled to the power system, the first throttle device, and the second throttle device. The control module is configured to cause the power system to operate at a first speed in response to the first throttle device being set to a level. The control module is also configured to cause the power system to increase in speed in response to the second throttle device when the first throttle device level is set below a predetermined value. The control module is further configured to cause the power system to decrease in speed in response to the second throttle device when the first throttle device level is set at or above the predetermined value.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2011Publication date: June 20, 2013Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Sage F. Smith, Christian Nicholson
-
Patent number: 8463508Abstract: A system for correcting an angle of an implement coupled to a loader is disclosed. The system includes a controller configured to receive a signal indicative of the speed of an engine on a loader and to receive a signal indicative of an actuation of an operator interface on the loader. The operator interface actuation signal commands movement of a lift arm on the loader. The controller is further configured to calculate an angle correction signal based at least upon the engine speed signal and the operator interface actuation signal and to transmit the angle correction signal to change an angle of a coupler configured to couple an implement to the lift arm.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2009Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Christian Nicholson, Todd R. Farmer, Brian F. Taggart, Mark A. Sporer, Luka G. Korzeniowski
-
Publication number: 20110190942Abstract: A system for a loader stores a signal indicative of a desired inclination of an implement. Upon receiving an operator interface actuation signal, a controller transmits a signal to move the implement to the stored inclination. The controller further transmits a lift arm command signal to move a lift arm towards a lower limit of travel of the lift arm. The lift arm command signal is terminated after the controller receives a signal from a sensor on the lift arm indicating that the lift arm is near its lower limit of travel. After the command signal is terminated, the controller may transmit a second lift arm command signal to further move the lift arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2010Publication date: August 4, 2011Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.Inventors: Christian Nicholson, Todd R. Farmer
-
Publication number: 20110150614Abstract: A system for a loader controlling movement of a lift arm of the loader near a limit of travel of the lift arm receives a signal indicative of the loader engine speed and a signal indicative of actuation of a sensor on the lift arm. A controller determines a lift arm command signal based at least upon the engine speed signal, and transmits the lift arm command signal to an electro-hydraulic system to control the movement of the lift arm adjacent the limit of travel of the lift arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2010Publication date: June 23, 2011Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.Inventors: Christian Nicholson, Todd R. Farmer
-
Publication number: 20110153091Abstract: A system for correcting an angle of an implement coupled to a loader is disclosed. The system includes a controller configured to receive a signal indicative of the speed of an engine on a loader and to receive a signal indicative of an actuation of an operator interface on the loader. The operator interface actuation signal commands movement of a lift arm on the loader. The controller is further configured to calculate an angle correction signal based at least upon the engine speed signal and the operator interface actuation signal and to transmit the angle correction signal to change an angle of a coupler configured to couple an implement to the lift arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2009Publication date: June 23, 2011Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Christian Nicholson, Todd R. Farmer, Brian F. Taggart, Mark A. Sporer, Luka G. Korzeniowski