Patents by Inventor Todd S. AZNAVORIAN

Todd S. AZNAVORIAN 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).

  • Publication number: 20180164126
    Abstract: A method of calibrating a roll angle associated with a work vehicle includes the steps of: positioning the vehicle on a substantially level surface in a first direction; taking a first calibration reading, by using an inertial measurement unit (IMU) to measure a roll of the vehicle while the vehicle is in a first of a sequence of calibration maneuvers in the first direction; positioning the vehicle on the substantially level surface in a second direction, generally opposite the first direction; taking a second calibration reading, by using the IMU to measure a roll of the vehicle while the vehicle is in a second of the sequence of calibration maneuvers in the second direction; and reconciling the first calibration reading and the second calibration reading to determine a calibrated roll angle of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2016
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Applicant: CNH Industrial America LLC
    Inventors: William L. Schubert, Todd S. Aznavorian
  • Publication number: 20170112055
    Abstract: An agricultural harvester for harvesting crop material and generating residue for distribution by a spreader. A pair of deflectors are moveable by actuators to direct residue between a right limit and a left limit. An initial selection deflection selection is made and a control system compares the accurate actual heading of the agricultural harvester to the initial selection for controlling the residue pattern in accordance with prevailing winds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2015
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Applicant: CNH INDUSTRIAL AMERICA LLC
    Inventors: Dries Depreitere, Bart Vroman, John Kelley, Brian R. Ray, Todd S. Aznavorian
  • Patent number: 9529364
    Abstract: A system is provided that automatically assesses weight rating characteristics of a truck and trailer combination. The system coordinates movement and unloading functions of the grain cart to automatically load the trailer to correspond to a target total weight value and a target weight distribution value based on axle weight ratings of the axles of the truck and trailer combination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLC
    Inventors: Christopher A. Foster, Adam R. Rusciolelli, Tyson J. Dollinger, John Posselius, Brian R. Ray, Todd S. Aznavorian
  • Publication number: 20150264866
    Abstract: A system is provided that automatically assesses weight rating characteristics of a truck and trailer combination. The system coordinates movement and unloading functions of the grain cart to automatically load the trailer to correspond to a target total weight value and a target weight distribution value based on axle weight ratings of the axles of the truck and trailer combination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2015
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Inventors: Christopher A. Foster, Adam R. Rusciolelli, Tyson J. Dollinger, John Posselius, Brian R. Ray, Todd S. Aznavorian
  • Patent number: 9098085
    Abstract: A system and method is provided for adaptive control of at least one parameter of an auto guidance control algorithm for a vehicle. The parameters may be varied according to a previously established look up table, or automatically adapted through the use of control logic, such as a “fuzzy logic” algorithm. The control parameters that can be adaptively controlled include steered wheel turn rate, proportional valve current gain, line acquisition rate and/or auto guidance control valve current limits. The control algorithm responds to the vehicle's operating parameters such as vehicle speed, tracking error, predicted heading, and hydraulic oil temperature to make adjustments to the auto guidance control parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLC
    Inventors: Todd S. Aznavorian, William L. Schubert
  • Publication number: 20140163806
    Abstract: A system and method is provided for adaptive control of at least one parameter of an auto guidance control algorithm for a vehicle. The parameters may be varied according to a previously established look up table, or automatically adapted through the use of control logic, such as a “fuzzy logic” algorithm. The control parameters that can be adaptively controlled include steered wheel turn rate, proportional valve current gain, line acquisition rate and/or auto guidance control valve current limits. The control algorithm responds to the vehicle's operating parameters such as vehicle speed, tracking error, predicted heading, and hydraulic oil temperature to make adjustments to the auto guidance control parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2014
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: CNH America LLC
    Inventors: Todd S. Aznavorian, William L. Schubert
  • Patent number: 8694382
    Abstract: A system and method is provided for adaptive control of at least one parameter of an auto guidance control algorithm for a vehicle. The parameters may be varied according to a previously established look up table, or automatically adapted through the use of control logic, such as a “fuzzy logic” algorithm. The control parameters that can be adaptively controlled include steered wheel turn rate, proportional valve current gain, line acquisition rate and/or auto guidance control valve current limits. The control algorithm responds to the vehicle's operating parameters such as vehicle speed, tracking error, predicted heading, and hydraulic oil temperature to make adjustments to the auto guidance control parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: CNH America LLC
    Inventors: Todd S. Aznavorian, William L. Schubert
  • Publication number: 20120215395
    Abstract: A system and method is provided for adaptive control of at least one parameter of an auto guidance control algorithm for a vehicle. The parameters may be varied according to a previously established look up table, or automatically adapted through the use of control logic, such as a “fuzzy logic” algorithm. The control parameters that can be adaptively controlled include steered wheel turn rate, proportional valve current gain, line acquisition rate and/or auto guidance control valve current limits. The control algorithm responds to the vehicle's operating parameters such as vehicle speed, tracking error, predicted heading, and hydraulic oil temperature to make adjustments to the auto guidance control parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2011
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Inventors: Todd S. AZNAVORIAN, William L. SCHUBERT