Patents by Inventor Scott M. Johanek

Scott M. Johanek 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: 11678605
    Abstract: A mower deck leveling linkage includes an eccentric leveling plate connecting between upper and lower linkages. The eccentric leveling plate pivots on an off-center axis to change the length of the linkage and level the mower deck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Wesley E. Clontz, Chad L. Helland, Scott M. Johanek
  • Publication number: 20210352846
    Abstract: A mower deck leveling linkage includes an eccentric leveling plate connecting between upper and lower linkages. The eccentric leveling plate pivots on an off-center axis to change the length of the linkage and level the mower deck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2020
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Inventors: WESLEY E. CLONTZ, CHAD L. HELLAND, SCOTT M. JOHANEK
  • Publication number: 20160316619
    Abstract: A height of cut control system on a mower deck includes a linear actuator connected to the lift linkage. A height of cut dial has a plurality of operator-selected desired cutting heights, and a deck height control is connected to the electronic controller that commands the linear actuator to lower or raise the mower deck to the desired cutting height when the deck height control is in a down position or an up position. A deck height display provides visual feedback to the operator showing if the actual height of the mower deck is off the desired cutting height. If the actual height is at least a specified amount off the desired cutting height, the electronic controller may automatically adjust the mower deck by commanding the linear actuator to move the mower deck to the desired cutting height.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2015
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: Scott M. Johanek, John P. Kruckeberg, Michael J. Boynton, Shayne A. Ralston