Patents by Inventor Toby Andrew Frelich
Toby Andrew Frelich 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: 11208769Abstract: A system for attaching a mounting wall of a screed extension to a screed assembly including a first mounting component configured to be engaged within a first receptacle provided on the mounting wall. The first mounting component includes a first fastening member. The system further includes a second mounting component configured to be received within a second receptacle provided on the mounting wall. The second mounting component includes a second fastening member to engage with the first mounting member on the mounting wall and a mounting catch to engage with a mating wall of the screed assembly.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2020Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.Inventors: Cameron Eitel Graves, John Eron Jorgensen, Toby Andrew Frelich, Tim Wehrenberg
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Publication number: 20210285167Abstract: A system for attaching a mounting wall of a screed extension to a screed assembly is provided. The system includes a first mounting component configured to be engaged within a first receptacle provided on the mounting wall. The first mounting component includes a first fastening member. The system further includes a second mounting component configured to be received within a second receptacle provided on the mounting wall. The second mounting component includes a second fastening member to engage with the first mounting member on the mounting wall and a mounting catch to engage with a mating wall of the screed assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2020Publication date: September 16, 2021Applicant: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.Inventors: Cameron Eitel Graves, John Eron Jorgensen, Toby Andrew Frelich, Tim Wehrenberg
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Patent number: 10407844Abstract: A material feed system for a paving machine includes a first optical sensor and a second optical sensor that are configured to generate data characteristic of paving material associated with corresponding ones of a left feed mechanism and a right feed mechanism of the paving machine. A controller is communicably coupled to the first optical sensor, the second optical sensor, a left conveyor, and a left auger of the left feed mechanism, and a right conveyor and a right auger of the right feed mechanism. The controller is configured to control the left material feed mechanism and the right material feed mechanism independently of each other such that the left conveyor and auger speeds are independently adjusted based on the data received from the first optical sensor and the right conveyor and auger speeds are independently adjusted based on the data received from the second optical sensor.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2018Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.Inventors: Ryan James Nelson, Mathew James Hedrington, Toby Andrew Frelich
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Patent number: 9873990Abstract: A monitoring system for a paving machine having a screed may include an input device configured to receive a first input from an operator of the paving machine, the first input being indicative of a height of the screed above a work surface, and a controller electronically connected to the input device. The controller may be configured to determine an amount of a material deposited by the paving machine based on the first input, receive a signal indicative of an amount of a material delivered to the paving machine, and determine a correction factor based on the amount of the material deposited by the paving machine and the amount of the material delivered to the paving machine.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2015Date of Patent: January 23, 2018Assignee: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.Inventors: Toby Andrew Frelich, Ricky Leon Mings, Dana Wade Miller, Luke Edward Graham
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Publication number: 20170030027Abstract: A monitoring system for a paving machine having a conveyor system is disclosed. The monitoring system may include an input device configured to receive a first input indicative of a paving material efficiency factor, and a first sensor configured to generate a first signal indicative of a conveyor speed. The monitoring system may further include a controller electronically connected to the input device and the first and configured to determine an amount of material deposited by the paving machine based on the paving material efficiency factor and the conveyor speed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2015Publication date: February 2, 2017Applicant: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.Inventors: Toby Andrew FRELICH, Jonathan Anderson
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Publication number: 20170030030Abstract: A monitoring system for a paving machine having a screed is disclosed. The monitoring system may include an input device configured to receive a first input from an operator of the paving machine, the first input being indicative of a height of the screed above a work surface, and a controller electronically connected to the input device. The controller may be configured to determine an amount of a material deposited by the paving machine based on the first input, receive a signal indicative of an amount of a material delivered to the paving machine, and determine a correction factor based on the amount of the material deposited by the paving machine and the amount of the material delivered to the paving machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2015Publication date: February 2, 2017Applicant: Caterpillar Paving Products IncInventors: Toby Andrew FRELICH, Ricky Leon MINGS, Dana Wade MILLER, Luke Edward GRAHAM
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Patent number: 9382675Abstract: A paving machine having electric powered systems in lieu of hydraulic systems for performing work at a work site may include an integrated generator operatively connected to a power source of the paving machine, such as an engine, to produce AC power. A power converter may receive the AC power and output DC power to electric motors, with each electric motor being operatively connected to a corresponding one of a plurality of mechanical components. The power converter may distribute power from the generator to the plurality of electric motors in response to commands to actuate the plurality of mechanical components input at an operator station. The electric powered systems may include propulsion devices, material conveyors, augers and the like.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2014Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Assignee: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.Inventors: Toby Andrew Frelich, Krishnakumar Dharapuram Ramamoorthy, Stephen Phelps
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Publication number: 20150361627Abstract: A paving machine having electric powered systems in lieu of hydraulic systems for performing work at a work site may include an integrated generator operatively connected to a power source of the paving machine, such as an engine, to produce AC power. A power converter may receive the AC power and output DC power to electric motors, with each electric motor being operatively connected to a corresponding one of a plurality of mechanical components. The power converter may distribute power from the generator to the plurality of electric motors in response to commands to actuate the plurality of mechanical components input at an operator station. The electric powered systems may include propulsion devices, material conveyors, augers and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2014Publication date: December 17, 2015Inventors: Toby Andrew Frelich, Krishnakumar Dharapuram Ramamoorthy, Stephen Phelps
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Publication number: 20150337504Abstract: A vibration system for a paving machine having a power source and an integrated generator is provided. The vibration system may include a power converter in electrical communication with the integrated generator, a motor drive in electrical communication with the power converter, an electric motor in electrical communication with the motor drive, and a vibratory mechanism operatively coupled to the electric motor and configured to engage at least one of a screed assembly and a tamper assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2014Publication date: November 26, 2015Applicant: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.Inventors: John Eron Jorgensen, Stephen Kreis Phelps, Krishnakumar Dharapuram Ramamoorthy, Jason Kopacz, Luke E. Graham, Toby Andrew Frelich
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Publication number: 20140053801Abstract: A machine engine idle speed control system may include an automated autoadaptive mode to supplement typical economy and normal power modes. The autoadaptive mode may afford an operator with an automated option to optimize fuel economy and lower engine/machine noise. The autoadaptive mode may initially default to a typical lower engine idle speed of the economy mode. However, as the machine workload rises, demands on the engine may become greater, and at a predetermined threshold of engine workload the engine idle speed may be automatically increased to a higher set point. The engine control may then remain at the higher idle speed until engine load is reduced to some predetermined target, and/or after a certain time period has elapsed. The time period may be controlled by a configurable delay timer to avoid unnecessary/undesirable cycling between modes. In addition, an operator may always intervene to increase or decrease engine idle speed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2012Publication date: February 27, 2014Applicant: CATERPILLAR PAVING PRODUCTSInventor: Toby Andrew Frelich
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Patent number: 7484911Abstract: A method of paving includes sensing values indicative of a material feed demand of a surface to be paved, and depositing material onto the surface. An electronic controller is configured to generate a control signal corresponding with a feed forward term associated with an expected change in the material feed demand. The method also includes controlling depositing material onto the surface responsive to the control signal. A machine such as a paving machine includes a control system in control communication with a material feed system and having an electronic controller configured to determine an expected material feed demand and responsively output material feed rate control signals to the feed apparatus to control depositing material onto the surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2006Date of Patent: February 3, 2009Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventor: Toby Andrew Frelich
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Publication number: 20080038059Abstract: A method of paving includes sensing values indicative of a material feed demand of a surface to be paved, and depositing material onto the surface. An electronic controller is configured to generate a control signal corresponding with a feed forward term associated with an expected change in the material feed demand. The method also includes controlling depositing material onto the surface responsive to the control signal. A machine such as a paving machine includes a control system in control communication with a material feed system and having an electronic controller configured to determine an expected material feed demand and responsively output material feed rate control signals to the feed apparatus to control depositing material onto the surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2006Publication date: February 14, 2008Inventor: Toby Andrew Frelich