Patents by Inventor Jeffrey Tott

Jeffrey Tott 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).

  • Active tension system and method
    Patent number: 11807321
    Abstract: A work machine may include an idler wheel, a drivable track engaged with the idler wheel, and an actuator configured to move the idler wheel to adjust the tension in the drivable track. A controller may actively instruct the actuator to adjust the tension in the drivable track based on the pressure in the actuator and variables associated with the drivable track and the work machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Michael A. Rehberg, Nathanael K. Rehn, Jeffrey Tott, Jeremy P. L'Heureux, Daniel J. Garvin, Benjamin J. Heimbuch
  • ACTIVE TENSION SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20210362792
    Abstract: A work machine may include an idler wheel, a drivable track engaged with the idler wheel, and an actuator configured to move the idler wheel to adjust the tension in the drivable track. A controller may actively instruct the actuator to adjust the tension in the drivable track based on the pressure in the actuator and variables associated with the drivable track and the work machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2021
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Inventors: Michael A. Rehberg, Nathanael K. Rehn, Jeffrey Tott, Jeremy P. L'Heureux, Daniel J. Garvin, Benjamin J. Heimbuch