Patents Assigned to ISEE, Inc.
  • Determining effective trailer wheelbase length
    Patent number: 12128971
    Abstract: Systems and methods for estimating a length of at least a portion of a trailer that is carried by a tractor. The tractor has a fifth wheel coupling that is configured to be connected to a kingpin of the trailer. The height of the fifth wheel coupling is adjustable by adjustment of an angle of a boom that carries the fifth wheel coupling. The angle of the boom is determined by a sensor. The angle of the trailer is determined by a sensor. The length of at least a portion of the trailer is calculated based on the boom length, the determined boom angle, and the determined trailer angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2024
    Assignee: ISEE, Inc
    Inventors: Zachary Peters, Gregory J. Paraskos
  • Automatic tractor trailer coupling
    Patent number: 11834111
    Abstract: A system and method for automatically coupling at least one of an air line or an electrical line of a tractor to a trailer that is configured to be pulled by the tractor. A moveable arm is mounted to the tractor and is configured to exhibit at least one degree of freedom (DOF) of motion relative to the tractor. The moveable arm carries at least one of an air line connector or an electrical connector. A trailer coupling head is mounted to the trailer and carries at least one of an air line connector or an electrical connector that are configured to be connected to the at least one of an air line connector or an electrical connector of the tractor. The trailer coupling head can be moved in at least a vertical DOF relative to the ground by the automatic coupling system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: ISEE, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick M. Moore, Gregory J. Paraskos
  • Automatic tractor trailer coupling
    Patent number: 11560188
    Abstract: A system and method for automatically coupling at least one of an air line or an electrical line of a tractor to a trailer that is configured to be pulled by the tractor. A moveable arm is mounted to the tractor and is configured to exhibit at least one degree of freedom (DOF) of motion relative to the tractor. The moveable arm carries at least one of an air line connector or an electrical connector. A trailer coupling head is mounted to the trailer and carries at least one of an air line connector or an electrical connector that are configured to be connected to the at least one of an air line connector or an electrical connector of the tractor. The trailer coupling head can be moved in at least a vertical DOF relative to the ground by the automatic coupling system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: ISEE, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick M. Moore, Gregory J. Paraskos