Patents by Inventor Nicholas Rokusek
Nicholas Rokusek 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: 11286641Abstract: An attachment-configurable control system and method for a work machine, the work machine comprising a frame and a ground-engaging mechanism; a boom assembly coupled to the frame and moveable relative to the frame by a pair of first hydraulic cylinders, and an attachment coupler coupled to a distal section of the boom arms, the attachment coupler moveable relative to the frame by a pair of second hydraulic cylinders; an operator cab coupled to the frame, the operator cab comprising a joystick configured to move in at least a first direction, and at least a second direction wherein the second direction is transverse to the first direction; and a controller enabling an operator to command movement of a first attachment coupled to the boom assembly using a first movement command configuration a second attachment coupled to the boom assembly using a second movement command configuration.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2018Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: John Mahrenholz, Brett Graham, Alex Vandegrift, Nicholas Rokusek, Christopher Meyer
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Patent number: 11028557Abstract: A work vehicle comprising a work vehicle control comprising a standard configuration and an updated configuration. A controller is configured to receive a geospatial positioning signal, a boom position signal, an attachment position signal, and an operator input. The controller is configured to reference a memory device and change the work vehicle control between the standard configuration and the updated configuration. The controller is configured to control an elevation of the attachment according to a grade command.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2018Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: DEERE & COMPANYInventors: John Mahrenholz, Brett Graham, Alex Vandegrift, Nicholas Rokusek, Christopher Meyer, Walter Henson, II, Lance R. Sherlock
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Patent number: 10995471Abstract: A work vehicle comprising a frame supported by a ground engaging device. A boom assembly is coupled to the frame. A boom cylinder is coupled to the frame and the boom assembly. An attachment coupler is coupled to a distal portion of the boom assembly. At least one tilt cylinder is coupled to the boom assembly and the attachment coupler. An attachment is coupled to the attachment coupler. The attachment comprises an attachment frame coupled to the attachment coupler. The attachment frame has a lower portion and an upper portion. A joint is coupled to the lower portion of the attachment frame and a blade. The joint has an upper surface and a lower surface positioned a distance from the surface. An angle cylinder is coupled to the lower portion of the attachment frame and a dozer blade. A portion of the angle cylinder is positioned below the upper surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2019Date of Patent: May 4, 2021Assignee: DEERE & COMPANYInventors: Brett Graham, Nilesh Kumbhar, Nicholas Rokusek, John Mahrenholz, Michael Tigges, Walter Henson, II
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Patent number: 10988913Abstract: A work vehicle comprising a frame supported by a ground engaging device. A boom assembly is coupled to the frame. A boom cylinder is coupled to the frame and the boom assembly. An attachment coupler is coupled to a distal portion of the boom assembly. At least one tilt cylinder is coupled to the boom assembly and the attachment coupler. An attachment is coupled to the attachment coupler. The attachment comprises an attachment frame coupled to the attachment coupler. The attachment frame has a lower portion and an upper portion. A joint is coupled to the lower portion of the attachment frame and a blade. The joint has an upper surface and a lower surface positioned a distance from the surface. An angle cylinder is coupled to the lower portion of the attachment frame and a blade. A portion of the angle cylinder is positioned below the upper surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2019Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Assignee: DEERE & COMPANYInventors: Brett Graham, Nilesh Kumbhar, Nicholas Rokusek, John Mahrenholz, Michael Tigges
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Patent number: 10801178Abstract: A work machine comprising a frame and a ground-engaging mechanism, the ground-engaging mechanism configured to support the frame on a surface, a boom assembly coupled to the frame, the boom assembly having a pair of boom arms pivotally coupled to the frame and moveable relative to the frame by a pair of boom hydraulic cylinders, an attachment coupler coupled to a distal section of the boom arms, and an attachment. The attachment comprises a work tool. The work tool is coupled to the C-frame. A pair of first C-frame sections are pivotally coupled to the frame of the work machine, and a second C-frame section is pivotally coupled to the attachment coupler, wherein actuating the pair of boom hydraulic cylinders engages the boom arms, pitching the attachment upwards or downwards.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2018Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: Nilesh Kumbhar, Michael Tigges, Brett Graham, Jason Simmons, Nicholas Rokusek, Anil Sharma
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Publication number: 20200270843Abstract: A work vehicle comprising a frame supported by a ground engaging device. A boom assembly is coupled to the frame. A boom cylinder is coupled to the frame and the boom assembly. An attachment coupler is coupled to a distal portion of the boom assembly. At least one tilt cylinder is coupled to the boom assembly and the attachment coupler. An attachment is coupled to the attachment coupler. The attachment comprises an attachment frame coupled to the attachment coupler. The attachment frame has a lower portion and an upper portion. A joint is coupled to the lower portion of the attachment frame and a blade. The joint has an upper surface and a lower surface positioned a distance from the surface. An angle cylinder is coupled to the lower portion of the attachment frame and a dozer blade. A portion of the angle cylinder is positioned below the upper surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2019Publication date: August 27, 2020Inventors: BRETT GRAHAM, NILESH KUMBHAR, NICHOLAS ROKUSEK, JOHN MAHRENHOLZ, MICHAEL TIGGES, WALTER HENSON, II
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Publication number: 20200270842Abstract: A work vehicle comprising a frame supported by a ground engaging device. A boom assembly is coupled to the frame. A boom cylinder is coupled to the frame and the boom assembly. An attachment coupler is coupled to a distal portion of the boom assembly. At least one tilt cylinder is coupled to the boom assembly and the attachment coupler. An attachment is coupled to the attachment coupler. The attachment comprises an attachment frame coupled to the attachment coupler. The attachment frame has a lower portion and an upper portion. A joint is coupled to the lower portion of the attachment frame and a blade. The joint has an upper surface and a lower surface positioned a distance from the surface. An angle cylinder is coupled to the lower portion of the attachment frame and a blade. A portion of the angle cylinder is positioned below the upper surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2019Publication date: August 27, 2020Inventors: BRETT GRAHAM, NILESH KUMBHAR, NICHOLAS ROKUSEK, JOHN MAHRENHOLZ, MICHAEL TIGGES
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Publication number: 20200181878Abstract: A work vehicle comprising a work vehicle control comprising a standard configuration and an updated configuration. A controller is configured to receive a geospatial positioning signal, a boom position signal, an attachment position signal, and an operator input. The controller is configured to reference a memory device and change the work vehicle control between the standard configuration and the updated configuration. The controller is configured to control an elevation of the attachment according to a grade command.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2018Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventors: JOHN MAHRENHOLZ, BRETT GRAHAM, ALEX VANDEGRIFT, NICHOLAS ROKUSEK, CHRISTOPHER MEYER, WALTER HENSON, II, LANCE R. SHERLOCK
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Publication number: 20200181872Abstract: A work machine comprising a frame and a ground-engaging mechanism, the ground-engaging mechanism configured to support the frame on a surface, a boom assembly coupled to the frame, the boom assembly having a pair of boom arms pivotally coupled to the frame and moveable relative to the frame by a pair of boom hydraulic cylinders, an attachment coupler coupled to a distal section of the boom arms, and an attachment. The attachment comprises a work tool. The work tool is coupled to the C-frame. A pair of first C-frame sections are pivotally coupled to the frame of the work machine, and a second C-frame section is pivotally coupled to the attachment coupler, wherein actuating the pair of boom hydraulic cylinders engages the boom arms, pitching the attachment upwards or downwards.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2018Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventors: NILESH T. KUMBHAR, Michael Tigges, BRETT GRAHAM, Jason Simmons, Nicholas Rokusek, Anil Sharma
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Publication number: 20200181876Abstract: An attachment-configurable control system and method for a work machine, the work machine comprising a frame and a ground-engaging mechanism; a boom assembly coupled to the frame and moveable relative to the frame by a pair of first hydraulic cylinders, and an attachment coupler coupled to a distal section of the boom arms, the attachment coupler moveable relative to the frame by a pair of second hydraulic cylinders; an operator cab coupled to the frame, the operator cab comprising a joystick configured to move in at least a first direction, and at least a second direction wherein the second direction is transverse to the first direction; and a controller enabling an operator to command movement of a first attachment coupled to the boom assembly using a first movement command configuration a second attachment coupled to the boom assembly using a second movement command configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2018Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventors: JOHN MAHRENHOLZ, BRETT GRAHAM, ALEX VANDEGRIFT, NICHOLAS ROKUSEK, CHRISTOPHER MEYER
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Patent number: D887454Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2019Date of Patent: June 16, 2020Assignee: DEERE & COMPANYInventors: Brett Graham, Nilesh Kumbhar, Nicholas Rokusek, John Mahrenholz, Michael Tigges