Patents by Inventor Michael L. Whitehead
Michael L. Whitehead 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: 11117246Abstract: A tool for use in combination with an air hammer for removing and/or installing an anchor pin bushing. The tool includes a drive shaft and an adaptor that is removably attachable to the drive shaft. A first end of the drive shaft is configured for removable attachment to an air hammer. A second end of the drive shaft is configured for removable attachment with the adaptor. The adaptor includes a flanged end and a notched end. Both the flanged end and notched end include a counterbore sized and configured to fit over an anchor pin. The notched end of the adaptor is used for removing an anchor pin bushing and the flanged end of the adaptor is used to install an anchor pin bushing.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2019Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: Lisle CorporationInventor: Michael L. Whitehead
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Patent number: 10908293Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for detecting false Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) satellite signals. False GNSS satellite signals can be used malevolently to take control of a body such as a vehicle or ship that is using GNSS satellite signals for navigation. In some embodiments a GNSS attitude system is used to detect the false GNSS satellite signals. The GNSS attitude system measures the code or carrier phase of the GNSS satellite signals at two or more antennas to detect the false GNSS satellite signals. In some embodiments the attitude system computes first measured and second estimated carrier phase differences in order to detect the false GNSS satellite signals. The attitude system may compute the attitude of a baseline vector between the two antennas. Once false GNSS satellite signals are detected, the method can include preventing the attitude determining system from outputting position or location data.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2018Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: Hemisphere GNSS, Inc.Inventor: Michael L. Whitehead
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Publication number: 20200225359Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for detecting false Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) satellite signals. False GNSS satellite signals can be used malevolently to take control of a body such as a vehicle or ship that is using GNSS satellite signals for navigation. In some embodiments a GNSS attitude system is used to detect the false GNSS satellite signals. The GNSS attitude system measures the code or carrier phase of the GNSS satellite signals at two or more antennas to detect the false GNSS satellite signals. In some embodiments the attitude system computes first measured and second estimated carrier phase differences in order to detect the false GNSS satellite signals. The attitude system may compute the attitude of a baseline vector between the two antennas. Once false GNSS satellite signals are detected, the method can include preventing the attitude determining system from outputting position or location data.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2020Publication date: July 16, 2020Inventor: Michael L. Whitehead
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Publication number: 20200171634Abstract: A tool for use in combination with an air hammer for removing and/or installing an anchor pin bushing. The tool includes a drive shaft and an adaptor that is removably attachable to the drive shaft. A first end of the drive shaft is configured for removable attachment to an air hammer. A second end of the drive shaft is configured for removable attachment with the adaptor. The adaptor includes a flanged end and a notched end. Both the flanged end and notched end include a counterbore sized and configured to fit over an anchor pin. The notched end of the adaptor is used for removing an anchor pin bushing and the flanged end of the adaptor is used to install an anchor pin bushing.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2019Publication date: June 4, 2020Inventor: Michael L. Whitehead
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Patent number: 10168714Abstract: A global navigation satellite sensor system (GNSS) and gyroscope control system for vehicle steering control comprising a GNSS receiver and antennas at a fixed spacing to determine a vehicle position, velocity and at least one of a heading angle, a pitch angle and a roll angle based on carrier phase position differences. The system also includes a control system configured to receive the vehicle position, heading, and at least one of roll and pitch, and configured to generate a steering command to a vehicle steering system. The system includes gyroscopes for determining system attitude change with respect to multiple axes for integrating with GNSS-derived positioning information to determine vehicle position, velocity, rate-of-turn, attitude and other operating characteristics. Relative orientations and attitudes between motive and working components can be determined using optical sensors and cameras. The system can also be used to guide multiple vehicles in relation to each other.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2017Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Assignee: AGJUNCTION LLCInventors: Mark R. Webber, Keith R. Jones, John A. McClure, Andre C. Roberge, Walter J. Feller, Michael L. Whitehead
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Publication number: 20180372879Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for detecting false Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) satellite signals. False GNSS satellite signals can be used malevolently to take control of a body such as a vehicle or ship that is using GNSS satellite signals for navigation. In some embodiments a GNSS attitude system is used to detect the false GNSS satellite signals. The GNSS attitude system measures the code or carrier phase of the GNSS satellite signals at two or more antennas to detect the false GNSS satellite signals. In some embodiments the attitude system computes first measured and second estimated carrier phase differences in order to detect the false GNSS satellite signals. The attitude system may compute the attitude of a baseline vector between the two antennas. Once false GNSS satellite signals are detected, the method can include preventing the attitude determining system from outputting position or location data.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2018Publication date: December 27, 2018Inventor: Michael L. Whitehead
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Patent number: 10054687Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for detecting false Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) satellite signals. False GNSS satellite signals can be used malevolently to take control of a body such as a vehicle or ship that is using GNSS satellite signals for navigation. In some embodiments a GNSS attitude system is used to detect the false GNSS satellite signals. The GNSS attitude system measures the code or carrier phase of the GNSS satellite signals at two or more antennas to detect the false GNSS satellite signals. In some embodiments the attitude system computes first measured and second estimated carrier phase differences in order to detect the false GNSS satellite signals. The attitude system may compute the attitude of a baseline vector between the two antennas. Once false GNSS satellite signals are detected, the method can include preventing the attitude determining system from outputting position or location data.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2013Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: Hemisphere GNSS Inc.Inventor: Michael L. Whitehead
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Publication number: 20180141182Abstract: The abrasive pad is removably affixed to the first end and configured to be easily adjustable by release of a hook and loop connection arrangement affixing the abrasive pad to the plate. The grip end and the abrasive pad end of the plate are separated by a specific angle medial bend which facilitate use of the tool in an ergonomic manner. The tool includes a rectangular plate having a first end wrapped with an adjustable abrasive pad and a second grip end. The plate is in the form of a rectangular, parallelepiped with a medial bend between the first end and second end.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2017Publication date: May 24, 2018Inventors: Michael L. Whitehead, Mark Redding
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Patent number: 9970965Abstract: A sensor hand held tool for simultaneously direct current voltage measurement and polarity includes a conductive probe extending from a transparent handle. The transparent handle includes an axial cavity which retains an elongate, flat panel, non-transparent, circuit board with circuitry for sensing, measurement and digital display of direct current voltage as well as simultaneously sensing and visually indicating polarity of a contact to which leads extending from the tool may be attached.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2016Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Assignee: Lisle CorporationInventor: Michael L. Whitehead
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Publication number: 20180113473Abstract: A global navigation satellite sensor system (GNSS) and gyroscope control system for vehicle steering control comprising a GNSS receiver and antennas at a fixed spacing to determine a vehicle position, velocity and at least one of a heading angle, a pitch angle and a roll angle based on carrier phase position differences. The system also includes a control system configured to receive the vehicle position, heading, and at least one of roll and pitch, and configured to generate a steering command to a vehicle steering system. The system includes gyroscopes for determining system attitude change with respect to multiple axes for integrating with GNSS-derived positioning information to determine-vehicle position, velocity, rate-of-turn, attitude and other operating characteristics. Relative orientations and attitudes between motive and working components can be determined using optical sensors and cameras. The system can also be used to guide multiple vehicles in relation to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2017Publication date: April 26, 2018Applicant: AgJunction LLCInventors: Mark R. Webber, Keith R. Jones, John A. McClure, Andre C. Roberge, Walter J. Feller, Michael L. Whitehead
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Patent number: 9886038Abstract: A global navigation satellite sensor system (GNSS) and gyroscope control system for vehicle steering control comprising a GNSS receiver and antennas at a fixed spacing to determine a vehicle position, velocity and at least one of a heading angle, a pitch angle and a roll angle based on carrier phase position differences. The system also includes a control system configured to receive the vehicle position, heading, and at least one of roll and pitch, and configured to generate a steering command to a vehicle steering system. The system includes gyroscopes for determining system attitude change with respect to multiple axes for integrating with GNSS-derived positioning information to determine vehicle position, velocity, rate-of-turn, attitude and other operating characteristics. Relative orientations and attitudes between motive and working components can be determined using optical sensors and cameras. The system can also be used to guide multiple vehicles in relation to each other.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2016Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: AGJUNCTION LLCInventors: Mark R. Webber, Keith R. Jones, John A. McClure, Andre C. Roberge, Walter J. Feller, Michael L. Whitehead
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Patent number: 9880562Abstract: A global navigation satellite sensor system (GNSS) and gyroscope control system for vehicle steering control comprising a GNSS receiver and antennas at a fixed spacing to determine a vehicle position, velocity and at least one of a heading angle, a pitch angle and a roll angle based on carrier phase position differences. The system also includes a control system configured to receive the vehicle position, heading, and at least one of roll and pitch, and configured to generate a steering command to a vehicle steering system. The system includes gyroscopes for determining system attitude change with respect to multiple axes for integrating with GNSS-derived positioning information to determine vehicle position, velocity, rate-of-turn, attitude and other operating characteristics. Relative orientations and attitudes between motive and working components can be determined using optical sensors and cameras. The system can also be used to guide multiple vehicles in relation to each other.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2016Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: AGJUNCTION LLCInventors: Mark R. Webber, Keith R. Jones, John A. McClure, Andre C. Roberge, Walter J. Feller, Michael L. Whitehead
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Patent number: 9662774Abstract: A unitary, or single, uniformly thick planar plate is configured whereby the plate may be utilized as a lever of the first kind to engage multiple arrays of fastening bolts. The plate includes a lever arm aligned with a longitudinal axis, a fastener engaging circular opening at one corner of the plate spaced laterally from the axis and at the end opposite outer end of the lever arm and a fastener engaging straight edge normal to the axis and tangent to the circular opening in the plate.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2015Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: Lisle CorporationInventor: Michael L. Whitehead
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Publication number: 20170115331Abstract: A sensor hand held tool for simultaneously direct current voltage measurement and polarity includes a conductive probe extending from a transparent handle. The transparent handle includes an axial cavity which retains an elongate, flat panel, non-transparent, circuit board with circuitry for sensing, measurement and digital display of direct current voltage as well as simultaneously sensing and visually indicating polarity of a contact to which leads extending from the tool may be attached.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2016Publication date: April 27, 2017Applicant: Lisle CorporationInventor: Michael L. Whitehead
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Publication number: 20160334804Abstract: A global navigation satellite sensor system (GNSS) and gyroscope control system for vehicle steering control comprising a GNSS receiver and antennas at a fixed spacing to determine a vehicle position, velocity and at least one of a heading angle, a pitch angle and a roll angle based on carrier phase position differences. The system also includes a control system configured to receive the vehicle position, heading, and at least one of roll and pitch, and configured to generate a steering command to a vehicle steering system. The system includes gyroscopes for determining system attitude change with respect to multiple axes for integrating with GNSS-derived positioning information to determine vehicle position, velocity, rate-of-turn, attitude and other operating characteristics. Relative orientations and attitudes between motive and working components can be determined using optical sensors and cameras. The system can also be used to guide multiple vehicles in relation to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Applicant: AgJunction LLCInventors: Mark R. Webber, Keith R. Jones, John A. McClure, Andre C. Roberge, Walter J. Feller, Michael L. Whitehead
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Publication number: 20160252909Abstract: A global navigation satellite sensor system (GNSS) and gyroscope control system for vehicle steering control comprising a GNSS receiver and antennas at a fixed spacing to determine a vehicle position, velocity and at least one of a heading angle, a pitch angle and a roll angle based on carrier phase position differences. The system also includes a control system configured to receive the vehicle position, heading, and at least one of roll and pitch, and configured to generate a steering command to a vehicle steering system. The system includes gyroscopes for determining system attitude change with respect to multiple axes for integrating with GNSS-derived positioning information to determine-vehicle position, velocity, rate-of-turn, attitude and other operating characteristics. Relative orientations and attitudes between motive and working components can be determined using optical sensors and cameras. The system can also be used to guide multiple vehicles in relation to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2016Publication date: September 1, 2016Applicant: AgJunction LLCInventors: Mark R. WEBBER, Keith R. Jones, John A. McClure, Andre C. Roberge, Walter J. Feller, Michael L. Whitehead
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Patent number: 9389615Abstract: A global navigation satellite sensor system (GNSS) and gyroscope control system for vehicle steering control comprising a GNSS receiver and antennas at a fixed spacing to determine a vehicle position, velocity and at least one of a heading angle, a pitch angle and a roll angle based on carrier phase position differences. The system also includes a control system configured to receive the vehicle position, heading, and at least one of roll and pitch, and configured to generate a steering command to a vehicle steering system. The system includes gyroscopes for determining system attitude change with respect to multiple axes for integrating with GNSS-derived positioning information to determine vehicle position, velocity, rate-of-turn, attitude and other operating characteristics. Relative orientations and attitudes between motive and working components can be determined using optical sensors and cameras. The system can also be used to guide multiple vehicles in relation to each other.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2015Date of Patent: July 12, 2016Assignee: AGJUNCTION LLCInventors: Mark R. Webber, Keith R. Jones, John A. McClure, André C. Roberge, Walter J. Feller, Michael L. Whitehead
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Publication number: 20160042578Abstract: An on board diagnostic connector splitter cable system includes a first male connector assembly compatible with an on board diagnostic connection socket mounted in a motor vehicle and further includes a second female socket assembly having corresponding pins linked by a conductive cable assembly to the pins of the male first connector assembly. In addition, the power source pin and a ground pin of the first male socket are independently connected to first and second independent leads which may serve as a power and ground source independently of the second connector assembly associated with linking cable assembly. In this manner, vehicle components may be tested and/or powered using the vehicle power source through the independent leads.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2015Publication date: February 11, 2016Inventor: Michael L. Whitehead
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Publication number: 20160011597Abstract: A global navigation satellite sensor system (GNSS) and gyroscope control system for vehicle steering control comprising a GNSS receiver and antennas at a fixed spacing to determine a vehicle position, velocity and at least one of a heading angle, a pitch angle and a roll angle based on carrier phase position differences. The system also includes a control system configured to receive the vehicle position, heading, and at least one of roll and pitch, and configured to generate a steering command to a vehicle steering system. The system includes gyroscopes for determining system attitude change with respect to multiple axes for integrating with GNSS-derived positioning information to determine vehicle position, velocity, rate-of-turn, attitude and other operating characteristics. Relative orientations and attitudes between motive and working components can be determined using optical sensors and cameras. The system can also be used to guide multiple vehicles in relation to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2015Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventors: Mark R. Webber, Keith R. Jones, John A. McClure, André C. Roberge, Walter J. Feller, Michael L. Whitehead
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Publication number: 20150343620Abstract: A unitary, or single, uniformly thick planar plate is configured whereby the plate may be utilized as a lever of the first kind to engage multiple arrays of fastening bolts. The plate includes a lever arm aligned with a longitudinal axis, a fastener engaging circular opening at one corner of the plate spaced laterally from the axis and at the end opposite outer end of the lever arm and a fastener engaging straight edge normal to the axis and tangent to the circular opening in the plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2015Publication date: December 3, 2015Inventor: Michael L. Whitehead