Patents by Inventor Keegan W. Roach
Keegan W. Roach 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).
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Patent number: 9529347Abstract: A system for assisting an operator to maneuver a machine on a worksite is provided. The system includes a rotation sensor associated with a transmission assembly of the machine. The rotation sensor is configured to generate a signal indicative of a rotation of a ground engaging member of the machine. The system includes a controller communicably coupled to the rotation sensor. The controller is configured to receive the signal indicative of the rotation of the ground engaging member of the machine. The controller is configured to determine if the machine is on a reverse traversal. The controller is configured to estimate a number of rotations of the ground engaging member based on the determination of the reverse traversal of the machine. The controller is configured to compare the estimated number of rotations with a predetermined threshold. The controller is further configured to alert the operator based on the comparison.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2014Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Keegan W. Roach, Brad Robert Van De Veer, Thomas E. Beccue
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Publication number: 20160060847Abstract: A system for assisting an operator to maneuver a machine on a worksite is provided. The system includes a rotation sensor associated with a transmission assembly of the machine. The rotation sensor is configured to generate a signal indicative of a rotation of a ground engaging member of the machine. The system includes a controller communicably coupled to the rotation sensor. The controller is configured to receive the signal indicative of the rotation of the ground engaging member of the machine. The controller is configured to determine if the machine is on a reverse traversal. The controller is configured to estimate a number of rotations of the ground engaging member based on the determination of the reverse traversal of the machine. The controller is configured to compare the estimated number of rotations with a predetermined threshold. The controller is further configured to alert the operator based on the comparison.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2014Publication date: March 3, 2016Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Keegan W. Roach, Brad Robert Van De Veer, Thomas E. Beccue
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Publication number: 20160059908Abstract: A cab frame mounting system including a cab mount configured to be mounted to a cab of a machine, and comprising a first ball and socket device. The cab frame mounting system can also include a frame mount configured to be mounted to a frame of the machine, and comprising a second ball and socket device different than the first ball and socket device. The first ball and socket device and the second ball and socket device are configured to cooperate with each other to secure the cab to the frame while allowing rotational movement of the cab relative to the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2014Publication date: March 3, 2016Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventor: Keegan W. Roach
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Patent number: 9102353Abstract: A mounting arrangement for a steering pump assembly of a vehicle is disclosed. The mounting arrangement includes a mounting plate coupled to a floorboard of the vehicle. A top plate is disposed above the mounting plate and a bottom plate is disposed below the mounting plate. The mounting plate, top plate and bottom plate include a first, second, and third apertures, respectively, which are in alignment with one another along a pump axis. A first, second, and third openings of the mounting plate, top plate and bottom plate, respectively, are in alignment with one another. A tubal isolation mount is located within first opening of the mounting plate. A fastener extends through each isolation mount, each second and third opening and a body of the steering pump assembly. A sealing member is provided between the top plate and the mounting plate.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2014Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventor: Keegan W. Roach
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Patent number: 9056582Abstract: A visual indication system for a machine is provided. The visual indication system includes an output module configured to be displayed at an external location relative to an internal portion of a cabin of the machine and configured to provide a visual indication viewable. The visual indication system also includes a controller communicably coupled to the output module. The controller is configured to receive a signal indicative of a parking status and an implement status of the machine. Further, the controller is configured to determine a locked state associated with the parking status and the implement status. The controller is configured to transmit the visual indication of the determined locked state to the output module.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2013Date of Patent: June 16, 2015Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Keegan W. Roach, Nathan French, Brad R. Van De Veer, Andrew J. Kieser, Robert L. Powers, Thomas E. Beccue, Michael D. Valerio
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Patent number: 8979208Abstract: An input device for a machine is provided. The input device includes a lever which is operable to select from a plurality of transmission modes of the machine. Further, a hoisting input device is disposed on the lever. The hoisting input device is operable to select from a plurality of hoisting functions associated with a payload carrier of the machine.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2013Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Keegan W. Roach, Bryan E. Copeland, Todd B. Smith, Robert T. Cameron, Robert E. Riedel
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Publication number: 20150035659Abstract: A visual indication system for a machine is provided. The visual indication system includes an output module configured to be displayed at an external location relative to an internal portion of a cabin of the machine and configured to provide a visual indication viewable. The visual indication system also includes a controller communicably coupled to the output module. The controller is configured to receive a signal indicative of a parking status and an implement status of the machine. Further, the controller is configured to determine a locked state associated with the parking status and the implement status. The controller is configured to transmit the visual indication of the determined locked state to the output module.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2013Publication date: February 5, 2015Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Keegan W. Roach, Nathan French, Brad R. Van De Veer, Andrew J. Kieser, Robert L. Powers, Thomas E. Beccue, Micheal D. Valerio
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Publication number: 20140246557Abstract: A mounting arrangement for a steering pump assembly of a vehicle is disclosed. The mounting arrangement includes a mounting plate coupled to a floorboard of the vehicle. A top plate is disposed above the mounting plate and a bottom plate is disposed below the mounting plate. The mounting plate, top plate and bottom plate include a first, second, and third apertures, respectively, which are in alignment with one another along a pump axis. A first, second, and third openings of the mounting plate, top plate and bottom plate, respectively, are in alignment with one another. A tubal isolation mount is located within first opening of the mounting plate. A fastener extends through each isolation mount, each second and third opening and a body of the steering pump assembly. A sealing member is provided between the top plate and the mounting plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2014Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventor: Keegan W. Roach
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Publication number: 20140191559Abstract: An input device for a machine is provided. The input device includes a lever which is operable to select from a plurality of transmission modes of the machine. Further, a hoisting input device is disposed on the lever. The hoisting input device is operable to select from a plurality of hoisting functions associated with a payload carrier of the machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2013Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Keegan W. Roach, Bryan E. Copeland, Todd B. Smith, Robert T. Cameron, Robert E. Riedel
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Patent number: 8717158Abstract: A display for a machine having a hydraulic brake is provided. The display includes a first display and a second display. The first display indicates a rate of heat accumulation within the hydraulic brake. The second display indicates a current temperature of the hydraulic brake.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2012Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventor: Keegan W. Roach
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Publication number: 20130328675Abstract: A display for a machine having a hydraulic brake is provided. The display includes a first display and a second display. The first display indicates a rate of heat accumulation within the hydraulic brake. The second display indicates a current temperature of the hydraulic brake.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2012Publication date: December 12, 2013Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventor: Keegan W. Roach