Patents by Inventor Michael R. Tigges

Michael R. Tigges 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: 11926988
    Abstract: A system and method for automatically adjusting the pitch of a work implement attached to a work vehicle, wherein the work implement has adjustable wings. The system and method include moving materials with a blade having an adjustable wing located at one end of a center portion of the blade. blade operatively connected to the work vehicle is positionable with respect to the work vehicle in response to an operator command. A commanded position of the blade is identified based on a blade positioning signal received from the operator command transmitted by an operator control device. An inclined position of the adjustable wing with respect to the center portion of the blade is identified. A pitch of the blade with respect to the work vehicle based is automatically adjusted based on the identified commanded position of the blade and the identified inclined position of the adjustable wing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Giovanni A. Wuisan, Jeffrey M. Stenoish, Patrick J. Mulligan, Michael R. Tigges, Ryan R. Neilson, Nathan J. Horstman, Cory J. Brant, Timothy M. Post
  • Publication number: 20230103653
    Abstract: A crawler dozer includes a main frame having a longitudinal central axis. A push frame includes left and right push beams. A dozer blade is pivotally connected to the left and right push beams. At least one tilt cylinder is connected between the dozer blade and at least one of the left and right push beams. The tilt cylinder includes a larger cylinder portion pivotally connected to the dozer blade and a smaller piston portion pivotally connected to the at least one of the left and right push beams. The tilt cylinder includes a cylinder axis diverging laterally outward relative to the longitudinal central axis of the main frame in a forward direction by a splay angle of at least 2 degrees.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2021
    Publication date: April 6, 2023
    Inventors: Michael R. Dorman, Nathan J. Horstman, Todd R. Simms, Ryan R. Neilson, Michael R. Tigges
  • Publication number: 20220212734
    Abstract: A work machine includes an undercarriage assembly. The undercarriage assembly includes a chassis and a ground-engaging mechanism for rotating around the chassis to move the work machine. A pair of rails is coupled to the chassis. A pair of sliders is coupled to a front-assembly. The sliders are aligned with the rails and movable relative to the rails to facilitate movement of the front-end assembly relative to the chassis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2022
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventors: Michael R. Tigges, Todd R. Simms, Russell R. Reeg
  • Patent number: 11345420
    Abstract: A work machine includes an undercarriage assembly. The undercarriage assembly includes a chassis and a ground-engaging mechanism for rotating around the chassis to move the work machine. A pair of rails is coupled to the chassis. A pair of sliders is coupled to a front-assembly. The sliders are aligned with the rails and movable relative to the rails to facilitate movement of the front-end assembly relative to the chassis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Michael R. Tigges, Todd R. Simms, Russell R. Reeg
  • Patent number: 11339553
    Abstract: A work machine includes a machine frame and a cab supported from the machine frame. At least one pivotal connection between the cab and the machine frame allows the cab to be tilted relative to the machine frame. The pivotal connection includes first and second clevises fixed to the machine frame, the first and second clevises including first and second aligned pin openings, respectively. A pivot pin is received through the pin openings so that the pivot pin is pivotable relative to the machine frame. A viscous mount includes a housing portion, a plunger portion, and a flexible element connecting the plunger portion to the housing portion. The housing portion is attached to the cab, and the plunger portion is attached to the pivot pin between the first and second clevises such that the cab and the viscous mount are pivotable with the pivot pin relative to the machine frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Patrick J. Mulligan, Michael R. Tigges, Joseph F. Tilp, Trisha L. Oyen
  • Publication number: 20220090353
    Abstract: A blade for a work machine includes a body having a main portion including a top edge, a bottom edge, a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge. A wing portion is pivotally coupled to the body about a pivot axis. The first lateral edge includes a curved edge extending outwardly towards the wing portion, where the curved edge forms an apex between the top edge and the bottom edge. A first axis is defined through a first intersection point and a second intersection point, the first intersection point located at an intersection of the top edge and the first lateral edge and the second intersection point located at an intersection of the bottom edge and the first lateral edge. A second axis is defined through the apex and is parallel to the first axis. The pivot axis is located between the first axis and the second axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2021
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Stenoish, Giovanni A. Wuisan, Patrick J. Mulligan, Michael R. Tigges
  • Publication number: 20220090349
    Abstract: A system and method for automatically adjusting the pitch of a work implement attached to a work vehicle, wherein the work implement has adjustable wings. The system and method include moving materials with a blade having an adjustable wing located at one end of a center portion of the blade, wherein the blade is operatively connected to the work vehicle and is positionable with respect to the work vehicle in response to an operator command. A commanded position of the blade is identified based on a blade positioning signal received from the operator command transmitted by an operator control device. An inclined position of the adjustable wing with respect to the center portion of the blade is identified. A pitch of the blade with respect to the work vehicle based is automatically adjusted based on the identified commanded position of the blade and the identified inclined position of the adjustable wing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2020
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Inventors: Giovanni A. Wuisan, Jeffrey M. Stenoish, Patrick J. Mulligan, Michael R. Tigges, Ryan R. Neilson, Nathan J. Horstman, Cory J. Brant, Timothy M. Post
  • Publication number: 20220090350
    Abstract: A blade for a work machine includes a body having a main portion including a top edge, a bottom edge, a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge. A wing portion is pivotally coupled to the body about a pivot axis. The first lateral edge includes a curved edge extending outwardly towards the wing portion, where the curved edge forms an apex between the top edge and the bottom edge. A first axis is defined through a first intersection point and a second intersection point, the first intersection point located at an intersection of the top edge and the first lateral edge and the second intersection point located at an intersection of the bottom edge and the first lateral edge. A second axis is defined through the apex and is parallel to the first axis. The pivot axis is located between the first axis and the second axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2021
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Inventors: Patrick J. Mulligan, Giovanni A. Wuisan, Michael R. Tigges, Ryan R. Neilson, Nathan J. Horstman, Cory J. Brant, Timothy M. Post, Prasad Nigdikar, Antony R. Maria
  • Publication number: 20210332556
    Abstract: A work machine includes a machine frame and a cab supported from the machine frame. At least one pivotal connection between the cab and the machine frame allows the cab to be tilted relative to the machine frame. The pivotal connection includes first and second devises fixed to the machine frame, the first and second devises including first and second aligned pin openings, respectively. A pivot pin is received through the pin openings so that the pivot pin is pivotable relative to the machine frame. A viscous mount includes a housing portion, a plunger portion, and a flexible element connecting the plunger portion to the housing portion. The housing portion is attached to the cab, and the plunger portion is attached to the pivot pin between the first and second devises such that the cab and the viscous mount are pivotable with the pivot pin relative to the machine frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2020
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Patrick J. Mulligan, Michael R. Tigges, Joseph F. Tilp, Trisha L. Oyen
  • Publication number: 20210039727
    Abstract: A work machine includes an undercarriage assembly. The undercarriage assembly includes a chassis and a ground-engaging mechanism for rotating around the chassis to move the work machine. A pair of rails is coupled to the chassis. A pair of sliders is coupled to a front-assembly. The sliders are aligned with the rails and movable relative to the rails to facilitate movement of the front-end assembly relative to the chassis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2019
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Inventors: Michael R. Tigges, Todd R. Simms, Russell R. Reeg
  • Publication number: 20150361638
    Abstract: A blade for a work vehicle may include a front wall, a back wall, a first support, a second support, and a third support. The front wall may be for engaging material to be moved. The back wall may be positioned at a distance from the front wall. The first support may be positioned between the front wall and the back wall and connected to the front wall and the back wall. The second support may be positioned between the front wall and the back wall and connected to the front wall and the back wall. The third support may positioned between the front wall and the back wall and connected to the front wall and the back wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2014
    Publication date: December 17, 2015
    Inventors: Michael R. Dorman, Michael R. Tigges, Todd R. Simms
  • Patent number: 7618229
    Abstract: A work machine has a boom and a boom lock. The boom lock is arranged to lock the boom in a raised boom position. An associated method is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: John R. Boling, Michael R. Tigges
  • Publication number: 20090000158
    Abstract: A work machine has a boom and a boom lock. The boom lock is arranged to lock the boom in a raised boom position. An associated method is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2007
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Inventors: John R. Boling, Michael R. Tigges