Patents by Inventor Sean Robert LACLEF

Sean Robert LACLEF 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: 11774959
    Abstract: A system includes one or more processors configured to generate recommended machine settings associated with machine operating parameters. The system receives sensor data associated with an environment of a machine. Based on the sensor data, the system determines one or more settings associated with operating parameters for the machine, to optimize the efficiency thereof. The system causes a recommendation to apply the setting to be presented on a display associated with the machine, such as for an operator to accept. In some examples, the operator manually applies the setting(s). In some examples, the system causes a computing device of the machine to apply the setting(s). The system may continuously and/or periodically provide recommendations as conditions in the environment change.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Robert Laclef, Eric Steven Engelmann
  • Patent number: 11619012
    Abstract: A cold planer can include a frame; an operator station coupled to the frame and including a monitor; a cutting rotor coupled to the frame, the cutting rotor configured to be lowered a selected distance into a surface to define a depth of cut; a conveyor to receive material from the cutting rotor; and a cutting rotor location indication system including: a camera coupled to the frame and oriented to show an area on a side of the frame; and a visual indicator system configured to receive a first image from the camera and display on the monitor a visual image of a location of a leading edge and a trailing edge of the cutting rotor relative to the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.
    Inventors: Jason R. Bjorge, Sean Robert Laclef, Eric S. Engelmann
  • Patent number: 11441884
    Abstract: A milling machine can include a frame; a milling assembly coupled to the frame and including a drum housing and a cutting rotor located within the drum housing; a plurality of load detection sensors extending along a width of the cutting rotor; and a controller operatively coupled to each of the plurality of load detector sensors and configured to determine an active cut width of the cutting rotor based on load information received from the plurality of load detector sensors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.
    Inventors: Eric S. Engelmann, Sean Robert Laclef
  • Publication number: 20220187052
    Abstract: A milling machine can include a frame; a milling assembly coupled to the frame and including a drum housing and a cutting rotor located within the drum housing; a plurality of load detection sensors extending along a width of the cutting rotor; and a controller operatively coupled to each of the plurality of load detector sensors and configured to determine an active cut width of the cutting rotor based on load information received from the plurality of load detector sensors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Applicant: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.
    Inventors: Eric S. Engelmann, Sean Robert Laclef
  • Publication number: 20220035364
    Abstract: A system includes one or more processors configured to generate recommended machine settings associated with machine operating parameters. The system receives sensor data associated with an environment of a machine. Based on the sensor data, the system determines one or more settings associated with operating parameters for the machine, to optimize the efficiency thereof. The system causes a recommendation to apply the setting to be presented on a display associated with the machine, such as for an operator to accept. In some examples, the operator manually applies the setting(s). In some examples, the system causes a computing device of the machine to apply the setting(s). The system may continuously and/or periodically provide recommendations as conditions in the environment change.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2020
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Applicant: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Robert Laclef, Eric Steven Engelmann
  • Publication number: 20210395962
    Abstract: A cold planer can include a frame; an operator station coupled to the frame and including a monitor; a cutting rotor coupled to the frame, the cutting rotor configured to be lowered a selected distance into a surface to define a depth of cut; a conveyor to receive material from the cutting rotor; and a cutting rotor location indication system including: a camera coupled to the frame and oriented to show an area on a side of the frame; and a visual indicator system configured to receive a first image from the camera and display on the monitor a visual image of a location of a leading edge and a trailing edge of the cutting rotor relative to the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2020
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Applicant: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.
    Inventors: Jason R. Bjorge, Sean Robert Laclef, Eric S. Engelmann
  • Patent number: 10385688
    Abstract: A milling drum is disclosed for use with a cold planer. The milling drum may have a cylindrical body, a flighting plate affixed to an outer surface of the cylindrical body, a base block affixed to the fighting plate and having a first bore, a tool holder disposed in the first bore of the base block and having a second bore, a cutting tool disposed in the second bore of the tool holder, and a paddle affixed to the outer surface of the cylindrical body adjacent the fighting plate. The milling drum may further have a first transmitter coupled to the cutting tool, and a second transmitter coupled to the tool holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Robert Laclef, Eric Steven Engelmann
  • Publication number: 20180171568
    Abstract: A milling drum is disclosed for use with a cold planer. The milling drum may have a cylindrical body, a flighting plate affixed to an outer surface of the cylindrical body, a base block affixed to the fighting plate and having a first bore, a tool holder disposed in the first bore of the base block and having a second bore, a cutting tool disposed in the second bore of the tool holder, and a paddle affixed to the outer surface of the cylindrical body adjacent the fighting plate. The milling drum may further have a first transmitter coupled to the cutting tool, and a second transmitter coupled to the tool holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2016
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Applicant: Caterpillar Paving Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Robert LACLEF, Eric Steven ENGELMANN