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).
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Patent number: 11926988Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 22, 2020Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: DEERE & COMPANYInventors: Giovanni A. Wuisan, Jeffrey M. Stenoish, Patrick J. Mulligan, Michael R. Tigges, Ryan R. Neilson, Nathan J. Horstman, Cory J. Brant, Timothy M. Post
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Publication number: 20230103653Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2021Publication date: April 6, 2023Inventors: Michael R. Dorman, Nathan J. Horstman, Todd R. Simms, Ryan R. Neilson, Michael R. Tigges
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Publication number: 20220212734Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2022Publication date: July 7, 2022Inventors: Michael R. Tigges, Todd R. Simms, Russell R. Reeg
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Patent number: 11345420Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 6, 2019Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: DEERE & COMPANYInventors: Michael R. Tigges, Todd R. Simms, Russell R. Reeg
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Patent number: 11339553Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 23, 2020Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: Patrick J. Mulligan, Michael R. Tigges, Joseph F. Tilp, Trisha L. Oyen
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Publication number: 20220090353Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2021Publication date: March 24, 2022Inventors: Jeffrey M. Stenoish, Giovanni A. Wuisan, Patrick J. Mulligan, Michael R. Tigges
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Publication number: 20220090349Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2020Publication date: March 24, 2022Inventors: Giovanni A. Wuisan, Jeffrey M. Stenoish, Patrick J. Mulligan, Michael R. Tigges, Ryan R. Neilson, Nathan J. Horstman, Cory J. Brant, Timothy M. Post
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Publication number: 20220090350Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2021Publication date: March 24, 2022Inventors: 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
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Publication number: 20210332556Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2020Publication date: October 28, 2021Inventors: Patrick J. Mulligan, Michael R. Tigges, Joseph F. Tilp, Trisha L. Oyen
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Publication number: 20210039727Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2019Publication date: February 11, 2021Inventors: Michael R. Tigges, Todd R. Simms, Russell R. Reeg
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Publication number: 20150361638Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2014Publication date: December 17, 2015Inventors: Michael R. Dorman, Michael R. Tigges, Todd R. Simms
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Patent number: 7618229Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 27, 2007Date of Patent: November 17, 2009Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: John R. Boling, Michael R. Tigges
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Publication number: 20090000158Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2007Publication date: January 1, 2009Inventors: John R. Boling, Michael R. Tigges