Patents by Inventor Jason L. Mueller

Jason L. Mueller 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).

  • Method to select an active steering input device based on orbital pressure
    Patent number: 11808011
    Abstract: A work machine having a cab coupled to a frame, a steering system coupled to the frame, a controller configured to selectively articulate the steering system, a joystick assembly positioned in the cab and in communication with the controller, a steering wheel assembly positioned in the cab and configured to selectively articulate the steering system, and a steering wheel sensor coupled to the steering wheel assembly and in communication with the controller to identify movement of the steering wheel assembly. Wherein, the controller does not articulate the steering system responsive to movement of the joystick assembly when the steering wheel sensor identifies movement of the steering wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: David J. Myers, Brian K. Kellogg, Aaron R. Kenkel, Adam J. Sobkowiak, Michael McCabe, Bryan J. Huttenlocher, Jason L. Mueller
  • METHOD TO SELECT AN ACTIVE STEERING INPUT DEVICE BASED ON ORBITAL PRESSURE
    Publication number: 20210131067
    Abstract: A work machine having a cab coupled to a frame, a steering system coupled to the frame, a controller configured to selectively articulate the steering system, a joystick assembly positioned in the cab and in communication with the controller, a steering wheel assembly positioned in the cab and configured to selectively articulate the steering system, and a steering wheel sensor coupled to the steering wheel assembly and in communication with the controller to identify movement of the steering wheel assembly. Wherein, the controller does not articulate the steering system responsive to movement of the joystick assembly when the steering wheel sensor identifies movement of the steering wheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2021
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Inventors: David J. Myers, Brian K. Kellogg, Aaron R. Kenkel, Adam J. Sobkowiak, Michael McCabe, Bryan J. Huttenlocher, Jason L. Mueller
  • Method to select an active steering input device based on orbital pressure
    Patent number: 10941543
    Abstract: A work machine having a cab coupled to a frame, a steering system coupled to the frame, a controller configured to selectively articulate the steering system, a joystick assembly positioned in the cab and in communication with the controller, a steering wheel assembly positioned in the cab and configured to selectively articulate the steering system, and a steering wheel sensor coupled to the steering wheel assembly and in communication with the controller to identify movement of the steering wheel assembly. Wherein, the controller does not articulate the steering system responsive to movement of the joystick assembly when the steering wheel sensor identifies movement of the steering wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: David J. Myers, Brian K. Kellogg, Aaron R. Kenkel, Adam J. Sobkowiak, Michael McCabe, Bryan J. Huttenlocher, Jason L. Mueller
  • METHOD TO SELECT AN ACTIVE STEERING INPUT DEVICE BASED ON ORBITAL PRESSURE
    Publication number: 20190249395
    Abstract: A work machine having a cab coupled to a frame, a steering system coupled to the frame, a controller configured to selectively articulate the steering system, a joystick assembly positioned in the cab and in communication with the controller, a steering wheel assembly positioned in the cab and configured to selectively articulate the steering system, and a steering wheel sensor coupled to the steering wheel assembly and in communication with the controller to identify movement of the steering wheel assembly. Wherein, the controller does not articulate the steering system responsive to movement of the joystick assembly when the steering wheel sensor identifies movement of the steering wheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2018
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventors: David J. Myers, Brian K. Kellogg, Aaron R. Kenkel, Adam J. Sobkowiak, Michael McCabe, Bryan J. Huttenlocher, Jason L. Mueller
  • Method and system for controlling pump outlet pressure between different operating modes
    Patent number: 9435105
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method of controlling a work implement of a machine. The machine includes a controller for controlling the implement, a sensor, a hydraulic pump for producing a fluid pressure, and a valve disposed in communication with the pump. The method includes selectively operating the machine according to a first operating mode, wherein in the first operating mode the hydraulic pump is operably controlled to produce a fluid pressure between a first pressure and a second pressure, the second pressure being greater than the first pressure. The method also includes sending a signal to the controller, the signal corresponding to a request for a fluid pressure greater than the second pressure. The method further includes transitioning from the first operating mode to a second operating mode and increasing the fluid pressure from the second pressure to a third pressure during the transition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Steve G. Fleischmann, Jason L. Mueller
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING PUMP OUTLET PRESSURE BETWEEN DIFFERENT OPERATING MODES
    Publication number: 20150322649
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method of controlling a work implement of a machine. The machine includes a controller for controlling the implement, a sensor, a hydraulic pump for producing a fluid pressure, and a valve disposed in communication with the pump. The method includes selectively operating the machine according to a first operating mode, wherein in the first operating mode the hydraulic pump is operably controlled to produce a fluid pressure between a first pressure and a second pressure, the second pressure being greater than the first pressure. The method also includes sending a signal to the controller, the signal corresponding to a request for a fluid pressure greater than the second pressure. The method further includes transitioning from the first operating mode to a second operating mode and increasing the fluid pressure from the second pressure to a third pressure during the transition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2014
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventors: Steve G. Fleischmann, Jason L. Mueller