Patents by Inventor Stefan Eshleman
Stefan Eshleman 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: 12004051Abstract: An onboard documentation system for a lift device comprises a controller coupled to the lift device, the controller configured to receive documentation associated with the lift device, store the documentation locally on the lift device, receive a request for the documentation from a user, and provide the documentation stored locally on the lift device to the user in response to the request.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2022Date of Patent: June 4, 2024Assignee: Oshkosh CorporationInventors: Korry D. Kobel, Fredric L. Yutzy, Stefan Eshleman, Dan Adamson
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Publication number: 20240089708Abstract: A site connectivity system includes a first connectivity module configured to be coupled to a first machine, a second connectivity module configured to be coupled to a second machine, and a third connectivity module configured to be coupled to a third machine. The third machine is a different type of machine than at least one of the first machine or the second machine. The first connectivity module and the second connectivity module are configured to establish a site network at a site. The third connectivity module is configured to join the site network and transmit data regarding the third machine to the first connectivity module through the site network.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Applicant: Oshkosh CorporationInventors: KORRY D. KOBEL, FREDRIC L. YUTZY, DAN ADAMSON, STEFAN ESHLEMAN, GREG PRAY, PATRICK BOOTH, BRIAN MOHLMAN
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Publication number: 20240089707Abstract: A site connectivity system includes a deployable connectivity hub configured to be selectively deployed at a site. The deployable connectivity hub including a wireless hub connectivity module configured to facilitate wireless communications and a processing circuit. The processing circuit is configured to establish a local site network with a plurality of wireless machine connectivity modules including at least a first wireless machine connectivity module associated with a first machine at the site and a second wireless machine connectivity module associated with a second machine at the site, establish a connection with a remote server, receive data from the first wireless machine connectivity module regarding the first machine over the local site network, transmit the data to the second wireless machine connectivity module over the local site network, and transmit the data to the remote server over the connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Applicant: Oshkosh CorporationInventors: KORRY D. KOBEL, FREDRIC L. YUTZY, DAN ADAMSON, STEFAN ESHLEMAN
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Patent number: 11924716Abstract: A work site equipment grouping system includes a plurality of work machines including a first work machine and a second work machine. Each work machine is configured to wirelessly communicate with other work machines. The system further includes a local area network including a plurality of communicatively connected nodes, the nodes including the first work machine and the second work machine. The system further includes a third work machine configured to detect one of the first work machine or the second work machine within a signal range of the third work machine and, upon detecting one of the first work machine or the second work machine, automatically join the local area network.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2023Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Oskhosh CorporationInventors: Korry D. Kobel, Fredric L. Yutzy, Dan Adamson, Stefan Eshleman, Patrick Booth
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Publication number: 20240073651Abstract: A worksite connection system includes a first machine including a first connectivity module, a second machine including a second connectivity module, and a third machine including a third connectivity module. When the first connectivity module and the second connectivity module are communicatively connected to provide a local wireless worksite network, the third connectivity module is configured to automatically join the local wireless worksite network when the third connectivity module is within a signal range of at least one of the first connectivity module or the second connectivity module.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Applicant: Oshkosh CorporationInventors: Korry D. Kobel, Fredric L. Yutzy, Dan Adamson, Stefan Eshleman, Patrick Booth
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Publication number: 20240043253Abstract: A machine system includes a first wireless transceiver, a plurality of second wireless transceivers, and a processing circuit. The first wireless transceiver is configured to couple to a first portion of a machine. The plurality of second wireless transceivers are configured to couple to a second portion of the machine. The first portion is movable relative to the second portion. The processing circuit is configured to determine a position of the first portion based on time delays in communication between the first wireless transceiver and each of the plurality of second wireless transceivers.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2023Publication date: February 8, 2024Applicant: Oshkosh CorporationInventors: Korry D. Kobel, Stefan Eshleman, Robert S. Messina
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Publication number: 20230417899Abstract: A position tracking system can include a first wireless transceiver, a plurality of second wireless transceivers, and one or more processing circuits. The first wireless transceiver can be coupled to a portable tool or a component of a machine, and the first wireless transceiver can transmit a first wireless signal. The plurality of second wireless transceivers can be coupled to a fixed portion of the machine. The plurality of second wireless transceivers configured can also detect the first wireless signal and transmit a plurality of second wireless signals in response to detecting the first wireless signal. The first wireless transceiver can detect the plurality of second wireless signals. The one or more processing circuits can determine a position of at least one of the portable tool or the component of the machine based on communication between the first wireless transceiver and the plurality of second wireless transceivers.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2023Publication date: December 28, 2023Applicant: Oshkosh CorporationInventors: Korry D. Kobel, Stefan Eshleman, Robert S. Messina, Tim Chilemba, Nick DeMarchis, Xander Karpowicz, Julian Medina
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Patent number: 11820636Abstract: A machine system includes a first wireless transceiver, a plurality of second wireless transceivers, and a processing circuit. The first wireless transceiver is configured to couple to a portion or a component of a lift assembly of a machine. The first wireless transceiver is configured to transmit a first wireless signal. The plurality of second wireless transceivers are configured to couple to a base of the machine. The plurality of second wireless transceivers are configured to detect the first wireless signal and transmit a plurality of second wireless signals in response to detecting the first wireless signal. The first wireless transceiver is configured to detect the plurality of second wireless signals. The processing circuit is communicably coupled to the first wireless transceiver. The processing circuit is configured to determine a position of the portion or the component of the lift assembly based on information acquired from the first wireless transceiver.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2023Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: Oshkosh CorporationInventors: Korry D. Kobel, Stefan Eshleman, Robert S. Messina
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Publication number: 20230247390Abstract: A lift device having an implement, a prime mover configured to drive the implement, and a connectivity module communicably coupled with the lift device. The connectivity module is configured to determine a parameter set relating to the lift device, receive a request to provide a status of the component of the lift device, receive a measure associated with the attribute of the component of the lift device, compare the received measure and the threshold measure associated with the attribute of the component of the lift device, and provide, based on the comparison, an indication in accordance with the indication characteristic representing the status of the component of the lift device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2023Publication date: August 3, 2023Applicant: Oshkosh CorporationInventors: Korry D. Kobel, Fredric L. Yutzy, Dan Adamson, Stefan Eshleman, Greg Pray
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Publication number: 20230224680Abstract: A work site equipment grouping system includes a plurality of work machines including a first work machine and a second work machine. Each work machine is configured to wirelessly communicate with other work machines. The system further includes a local area network including a plurality of communicatively connected nodes, the nodes including the first work machine and the second work machine. The system further includes a third work machine configured to detect one of the first work machine or the second work machine within a signal range of the third work machine and, upon detecting one of the first work machine or the second work machine, automatically join the local area network.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2023Publication date: July 13, 2023Applicant: Oshkosh CorporationInventors: Korry D. Kobel, Fredric L. Yutzy, Dan Adamson, Stefan Eshleman, Patrick Booth
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Patent number: 11678148Abstract: A lift device having an implement, a prime mover configured to drive the implement, and a connectivity module communicably coupled with the lift device. The connectivity module is configured to receive an input relating to a status of the lift device, and provide an indication representing the status of the lift device.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2022Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: Oshkosh CorporationInventors: Korry D. Kobel, Fredric L. Yutzy, Dan Adamson, Stefan Eshleman, Greg Pray
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Publication number: 20230142225Abstract: A machine system includes a first wireless transceiver, a plurality of second wireless transceivers, and a processing circuit. The first wireless transceiver is configured to couple to a portion or a component of a lift assembly of a machine. The first wireless transceiver is configured to transmit a first wireless signal. The plurality of second wireless transceivers are configured to couple to a base of the machine. The plurality of second wireless transceivers are configured to detect the first wireless signal and transmit a plurality of second wireless signals in response to detecting the first wireless signal. The first wireless transceiver is configured to detect the plurality of second wireless signals. The processing circuit is communicably coupled to the first wireless transceiver. The processing circuit is configured to determine a position of the portion or the component of the lift assembly based on information acquired from the first wireless transceiver.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2023Publication date: May 11, 2023Applicant: Oshkosh CorporationInventors: Korry D. Kobel, Stefan Eshleman, Robert S. Messina
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Patent number: 11638125Abstract: A system for automatic generation of a work site equipment grouping is provided. The system includes a plurality of work machines, each work machine configured to wirelessly communicate with other work machines. The system also includes a local area network including a plurality of communicatively connected nodes. The nodes include the work machines. The work machines are configured to create and join the local area network when the work machines are within a signal range of one or more of the plurality of nodes.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2022Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: Oshkosh CorporationInventors: Korry D. Kobel, Fredric L. Yutzy, Dan Adamson, Stefan Eshleman, Patrick Booth
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Patent number: 11572262Abstract: A machine includes a base, a lift assembly, a first wireless transceiver, a plurality of second wireless transceivers, and a processing circuit. The lift assembly is coupled to and repositionable relative to the base. The first wireless transceiver is coupled to a portion or component of the lift assembly. The first wireless transceiver is configured to transmit a first wireless signal. The plurality of second wireless transceivers are coupled to the base. The plurality of second wireless transceivers are configured to detect the first wireless signal and transmit a plurality of second wireless signals in response to detecting the first wireless signal. The first wireless transceiver is configured to detect the plurality of second wireless signals. The processing circuit is communicably coupled to the first wireless transceiver. The processing circuit is configured to determine a position of the portion or component based on information acquired from the first wireless transceiver.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2022Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: Oshkosh CorporationInventors: Korry D. Kobel, Stefan Eshleman, Robert S. Messina
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Publication number: 20220332556Abstract: A machine includes a base, a lift assembly, a first wireless transceiver, a plurality of second wireless transceivers, and a processing circuit. The lift assembly is coupled to and repositionable relative to the base. The first wireless transceiver is coupled to a portion or component of the lift assembly. The first wireless transceiver is configured to transmit a first wireless signal. The plurality of second wireless transceivers are coupled to the base. The plurality of second wireless transceivers are configured to detect the first wireless signal and transmit a plurality of second wireless signals in response to detecting the first wireless signal. The first wireless transceiver is configured to detect the plurality of second wireless signals. The processing circuit is communicably coupled to the first wireless transceiver. The processing circuit is configured to determine a position of the portion or component based on information acquired from the first wireless transceiver.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2022Publication date: October 20, 2022Inventors: Korry D. Kobel, Stefan Eshleman, Robert S. Messina
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Publication number: 20220230488Abstract: A lift device, the lift device including an implement, a prime mover configured to drive the implement, and a connectivity module with a beacon communicably coupled with the lift device. The connectivity module is configured to receive an input relating to a criteria of the lift device, and communicate an output, the output including the criteria of the lift device, to one or more components of the lift device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2022Publication date: July 21, 2022Applicant: Oshkosh CorporationInventors: Korry D. Kobel, Fredric L. Yutzy, Dan Adamson, Stefan Eshleman, Greg Pray
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Publication number: 20220229431Abstract: A local fleet connectivity system for identifying multiple machines. The system includes a plurality of connectivity modules. Each connectivity module is communicatively and physically coupled to one of a plurality of machines. Each connectivity module configured to communicate with the other connectivity modules via a network connection. The system further includes a user device configured to communicate with the connectivity modules via a network connection. In response to a user selection on an application hosted on the user device, two or more machines of the plurality of machines are identified by one or both of an audible signal or a visual signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2022Publication date: July 21, 2022Applicant: Oshkosh CorporationInventors: Korry D. Kobel, Fredric L. Yutzy, Dan Adamson, Stefan Eshleman, Greg Pray
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Publication number: 20220227612Abstract: A method of determining a relative elevation of a work machine. The method includes receiving a first pressure reading from a first pressure sensor coupled to a chassis of a work machine and receiving a second pressure reading from a second pressure sensor. The method also includes calculating a first relative elevation of the chassis of the work machine relative to the second pressure sensor by comparing the first pressure reading to the second pressure reading.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2022Publication date: July 21, 2022Applicant: Oshkosh CorporationInventors: Korry D. Kobel, Fredric L. Yutzy, Dan Adamson, Stefan Eshleman
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Publication number: 20220232649Abstract: A local fleet connectivity system includes a plurality of machines disposed at a location. Each of the plurality of machines include an implement and a prime mover configured to drive the implement. The system includes a connectivity hub configured to establish, via a connectivity module, a connection with the plurality of machines. The connectivity hub is configured to establish a connection with at least one remote server. The connectivity hub is configured to exchange data between the plurality of machines and the at least one remote server. The data flows through the connectivity hub.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2022Publication date: July 21, 2022Applicant: Oshkosh CorporationInventors: KORRY D. KOBEL, FREDRIC L. YUTZY, DAN ADAMSON, STEFAN ESHLEMAN
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Publication number: 20220229415Abstract: A local fleet connectivity system includes a plurality of machines disposed at a location. Each of the plurality of machines includes an implement and a prime mover configured to drive the implement. The system includes at least one control module communicably coupled with a first machine of the plurality of machines. The system includes at least one connectivity module communicably coupled with the plurality of machines. The at least one control module is configured to establish, via the at least one connectivity module, a connection between the plurality of machines. The at least one control module is configured to exchange, via the at least one connectivity module, data between the plurality of machines.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2022Publication date: July 21, 2022Applicant: Oshkosh CorporationInventors: KORRY D. KOBEL, FREDRIC L. YUTZY, DAN ADAMSON, STEFAN ESHLEMAN, GREG PRAY, PATRICK BOOTH, BRIAN MOHLMAN