Patents by Inventor Lee G. Macklem

Lee G. Macklem 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: 9750186
    Abstract: A walk-behind is configurable in a grass catching mode, wherein a debris container is attached to the mower in a grass collecting configuration to permit the collection of grass clippings. The mower may further be configured such that the debris container is stored on the mower in a stowed configuration. The debris container may be partially or fully supported by a handle of the mower when in the stowed configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: THE TORO COMPANY
    Inventors: John O. Hurst, Chris A. Wadzinski, John T. Gill, Daniel C. Johnson, Lee G. Macklem, Mark W. Schulz, Charles A. Wood
  • Publication number: 20160198631
    Abstract: A walk-behind mower that, in one embodiment, is configured in a grass catching mode, wherein a debris container is attached to the mower in a grass collecting configuration to permit the collection of grass clippings. The mower may further be configured in an alternative mode, wherein the debris container is stored on the mower in a stowed configuration. In one embodiment, the debris container may be partially or fully supported by a handle of the mower when in the stowed configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2015
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: John O. Hurst, Chris A. Wadzinski, John T. Gill, Daniel C. Johnson, Lee G. Macklem, Mark W. Schulz, Charles A. Wood
  • Publication number: 20160010980
    Abstract: A laser measurement system operates to measure portions of a vehicle, such as a vehicle frame. The measurements are used, for example, to determine if the portions of the vehicle are bent or damaged. The measurement system includes a laser scanner and at least one target assembly that can be connected to a point of the vehicle. The laser scanner emits a laser beam that is detected by the target. Time and laser position information detected by the target are used to determine the location of the target, as well as the location of the point of the vehicle. The location of the point is then compared to an original location of the point to determine if damage has occurred.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2015
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Inventors: Robin L. Knoke, Matt J. Brunk, Mark W. Schulz, Eric J. Krause, Lee G. Macklem, William M. Roth, Daniel Darst
  • Patent number: 8997361
    Abstract: A laser measurement system operates to measure portions of a vehicle, such as a vehicle frame. The measurements are used, for example, to determine if the portions of the vehicle are bent or damaged. The measurement system includes a laser scanner and at least one target assembly that can be connected to a point of the vehicle. The laser scanner emits a laser beam that is detected by the target. Time and laser position information detected by the target are used to determine the location of the target, as well as the location of the point of the vehicle. The location of the point is then compared to an original location of the point to determine if damage has occurred.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Infinity Laser Measuring LLC
    Inventors: Robin L. Knoke, Matt J. Brunk, Mark W. Schulz, Eric J. Krause, Lee G. Macklem, William M. Roth, Daniel Darst
  • Patent number: 8381409
    Abstract: A laser measurement system operates to measure portions of a vehicle, such as a vehicle frame. The measurements are used, for example, to determine if the portions of the vehicle are bent or damaged. The measurement system includes a laser scanner and at least one target assembly that can be connected to a point of the vehicle. The laser scanner emits a laser beam that is detected by the target. Time and laser position information detected by the target are used to determine the location of the target, as well as the location of the point of the vehicle. The location of the point is then compared to an original location of the point to determine if damage has occurred.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Infinity Laser Measuring LLC
    Inventors: Robin L. Knoke, Matt J. Brunk, Mark W. Schulz, Eric J. Krause, Lee G. Macklem, William M. Roth, Daniel Darst
  • Publication number: 20110162221
    Abstract: A laser measurement system operates to measure portions of a vehicle, such as a vehicle frame. The measurements are used, for example, to determine if the portions of the vehicle are bent or damaged. The measurement system includes a laser scanner and at least one target assembly that can be connected to a point of the vehicle. The laser scanner emits a laser beam that is detected by the target. Time and laser position information detected by the target are used to determine the location of the target, as well as the location of the point of the vehicle. The location of the point is then compared to an original location of the point to determine if damage has occurred.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2010
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Applicant: INFINITY LASER MEASURING LLC
    Inventors: Robin L. Knoke, Matt J. Brunk, Mark W. Schulz, Eric J. Krause, Lee G. MacKlem, William M. Roth, Daniel Darst
  • Patent number: D580801
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Eugene J. Takach, Ondrej Prasek, Charles Wood, Lee G. Macklem