Patents by Inventor Micah E. Johnson

Micah E. Johnson 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).

  • Pendulum boom suspension
    Patent number: 11980180
    Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for a suspended center frame attached to boom wings, and coupled to a fixed center frame. A suspended center frame can be suspended from a fixed center frame with a bearing at a pivot point to allow for pivoting in multiple axes. The suspended frame can comprise one or more dampers that are operably, pivotably coupled with the fixed frame to dampen movement of the suspended frame in the roll axis; and one or more connecting links that are operably, pivotably coupled with the fixed frame to control movement of the suspended frame in the yaw and/or pitch axis. The pivot point can be located above the center of gravity of a suspended portion of the system, and proximate a top portion of the fixed frame; and the links and dampers can be disposed at a bottom portion of the suspended frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Garry E. Baxter, Daniel J. Koenen, Jacob J. Schultes, Brenden L Stephens, Micah E. Johnson
  • ADAPTIVE TRACK ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20220142833
    Abstract: A multi-terrain transport apparatus, such as a motorized wheelchair, that allows adjustment of the terrain-contacting surface area of a continuous track depending on the terrain encountered by the transport apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2022
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Inventors: Micah E. Johnson, Jared S. Kugler
  • Adaptive track assembly
    Patent number: 11235820
    Abstract: A multi-terrain transport apparatus, such as a motorized wheelchair, that allows adjustment of the terrain-contacting surface area of a continuous track depending on the terrain encountered by the transport apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: Treker Mobility LLC
    Inventors: Micah E. Johnson, Jared S. Kugler
  • PENDULUM BOOM SUSPENSION
    Publication number: 20210274770
    Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for a suspended center frame attached to boom wings, and coupled to a fixed center frame. A suspended center frame can be suspended from a fixed center frame with a bearing at a pivot point to allow for pivoting in multiple axes. The suspended frame can comprise one or more dampers that are operably, pivotably coupled with the fixed frame to dampen movement of the suspended frame in the roll axis; and one or more connecting links that are operably, pivotably coupled with the fixed frame to control movement of the suspended frame in the yaw and/or pitch axis. The pivot point can be located above the center of gravity of a suspended portion of the system, and proximate a top portion of the fixed frame; and the links and dampers can be disposed at a bottom portion of the suspended frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2021
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Applicant: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Garry E. Baxter, Daniel J. Koenen, Jacob J. Schultes, Brenden L. Stephens, Micah E. Johnson
  • ADAPTIVE TRACK ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20190291793
    Abstract: A multi-terrain transport apparatus, such as a motorized wheelchair, that allows adjustment of the terrain-contacting surface area of a continuous track depending on the terrain encountered by the transport apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2019
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Inventors: Micah E. Johnson, Jared S. Kugler