Patents by Inventor Christopher Lee Mays

Christopher Lee Mays 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: 20220341127
    Abstract: A system for controlling a machine may include a first joystick comprising a first asymmetric grip portion with a first asymmetric faceplate. The first asymmetric faceplate may comprise a first subset of primary controls that include a first plurality of input elements configured to control an operation of an implement mounted to the machine, and a first subset of secondary controls that include a second plurality of input elements configured to control an operation of a display device of the machine. The system may further include a second joystick comprising a second asymmetric grip portion with a second asymmetric faceplate. The second asymmetric faceplate may comprise a second subset of the primary controls that include a third plurality of input elements configured to control an operation of the implement, and a second subset of the secondary controls that include a fourth plurality of input elements configured to control a sound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2021
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Alan MORTENSEN, Christian D. RITCHIE, Christopher Lee MAYS
  • Patent number: 8977441
    Abstract: A machine includes a plurality of ground engaging elements and an operator control station supported on a frame. A work tool is pivotably attached to the frame using a lift arm assembly and a tilt linkage. At least one device measures a quantity associated with at least one of the lift arm assembly, the tilt linkage, and the work tool. An electronic controller, in communication with an operator display and the at least one device. The electronic controller is configured to store an operator selected orientation of the work tool, calculate a current orientation of the work tool based on the quantity, and calculate a deviation of the current orientation from the operator selected orientation. A visual representation of the deviation is displayed on the operator display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Joel R. Grimes, Joseph Edward Forcash, Christopher Lee Mays, Steven Conrad Budde
  • Publication number: 20130004282
    Abstract: A machine includes a plurality of ground engaging elements and an operator control station supported on a frame. A work tool is pivotably attached to the frame using a lift arm assembly and a tilt linkage. At least one device measures a quantity associated with at least one of the lift arm assembly, the tilt linkage, and the work tool. An electronic controller, in communication with an operator display and the at least one device. The electronic controller is configured to store an operator selected orientation of the work tool, calculate a current orientation of the work tool based on the quantity, and calculate a deviation of the current orientation from the operator selected orientation. A visual representation of the deviation is displayed on the operator display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2011
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: CATERPILLAR, INC.
    Inventors: Joel R. Grimes, Joseph Edward Forcash, Christopher Lee Mays, Steven Conrad Budde