Patents by Inventor James J. Cinnamon

James J. Cinnamon 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: 11358635
    Abstract: A reverse switch activation mechanism includes forward and reverse pedals connected to a control arm for pivoting the control arm in first and second directions. A cam surface extends from the control arm and activates a reverse switch if the reverse pedal is partially depressed. A transmission control rod is connected to the control arm through a lost motion slot and moves rearwardly if the reverse pedal is depressed further after activating the reverse switch. A control rod keeper on the control arm biases the control rod pin to a first side of the lost motion slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Christopher Reichert, James J Cinnamon
  • Publication number: 20210039711
    Abstract: A reverse switch activation mechanism includes forward and reverse pedals connected to a control arm for pivoting the control arm in first and second directions. A cam surface extends from the control arm and activates a reverse switch if the reverse pedal is partially depressed. A transmission control rod is connected to the control arm through a lost motion slot and moves rearwardly if the reverse pedal is depressed further after activating the reverse switch. A control rod keeper on the control arm biases the control rod pin to a first side of the lost motion slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2019
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Inventors: CHRISTOPHER REICHERT, JAMES J. CINNAMON
  • Patent number: 5203440
    Abstract: An interlock circuit is provided for a vehicle having a first PTO shaft and an optional second PTO shaft. When the optional PTO is installed, a standard seat switch utilized with the base interlock circuit is connected to an additional relay to put the interlock into a potential defeat mode as soon as the operator leaves the seat, provided the vehicle parking brake is engaged and a mechanical selector lever is in a position wherein the optional PTO only is selected. Other interlock functions remain unaffected whether or not the optional PTO is installed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 20, 1993
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Rudolph A. Peterson, Jr., James J. Cinnamon