Patents Examined by Raymond W Addie
  • Patent number: 12110640
    Abstract: A soil working roller for a soil processing machine comprises a roller body (22), rotatable about a roller axis of rotation (W), with a support structure (28) for rotatable mounting of the roller body (22) and with a support sheath (34) supported radially outward on the support structure (22), further comprising a working sheath (38), which contacts a support sheath outer side (36) and provides a working exterior (46) of the soil working roller (20) and comprises a plurality of working sheath segments (40), following one another in the circumferential direction, wherein each working sheath segment (40) has a segment shell (42) and a plurality of radially inwardly projecting fastening means (76) are fixedly arranged on each segment shell (42) facing the support sheath outer side (36) of the support sheath (34) and/or on the segment shell inner side supporting the support sheath outer side (36), and wherein a fastening means through opening (78) is provided in the support sheath (34) in association with each fa
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: HAMM AG
    Inventor: Matthias Meier
  • Patent number: 12104334
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of controlling operation of a vibratory roller (1) comprising a roller drum (3) and a vibratory mechanism (2) having at least two amplitude settings. The method comprises operating the vibratory mechanism (2) in one of said at least two amplitude settings; maintaining a predefined phase angle by controlling the vibration frequency of the vibratory mechanism (2); monitoring a bouncing indication value (BIV), said bouncing indication value being calculated based on an acceleration signal indicative of the vertical acceleration of the roller drum (3); and turning off the vibratory mechanism (2) upon detection of a resonance meter value (BIV) that exceeds a predetermined bouncing value (BV), thereby preventing the vibratory roller from operating in a bouncing mode of operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: Dynapac Compaction Equipment AB
    Inventor: Andreas Persson
  • Patent number: 12104335
    Abstract: A paving machine includes a tractor portion, a screed assembly, a lifting assembly configured to move the screed assembly from a raised position to a lowered position, an operator interface configured to receive input from an operator, and a control module. The tractor portion includes a plurality of tractor sensors configured to detect the presence of an object in a detection zone. The screed assembly is configured to be towed behind the tractor portion, and includes a plurality of screed sensors configured to detect the presence of an object in a detection zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.
    Inventors: Chad M. Thiesse, Anthony Paul Steinhagen, Ricky Leon Mings, Ronald D. Wilson, Bryan J. Downing, Mathew Hedrington
  • Patent number: 12104062
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an asphalt composition containing asphalt, cellulose, and a polyester.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: KAO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yusuke Akino, Ryoichi Hashimoto, Kohei Yamada, Yasukazu Kumita, Kazutomo Osaki
  • Patent number: 12091826
    Abstract: A road finishing machine comprises a screed, which includes at least one compacting unit. The road finishing machine furthermore comprises a GNSS receiver, as well as a material conveyor. The road finishing machine furthermore comprises an electronic control system which comprises a memory and a data processor, wherein in the memory, digital construction data, in particular a nominal height profile of a road pavement to be finished, are stored. The control system is configured to automatically control, based on the construction data, an actuator mechanism provided on the road finishing machine, in particular a levelling cylinder and/or a transverse camber adjustment and/or a slope adjustment and/or a berm adjustment, in order to install laying material with the nominal height profile and thereby a defined transverse profile for the respective position coordinate point of the road finishing machine determined with the GNSS receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: Joseph Voegele AG
    Inventors: Martin Buschmann, Ralf Weiser
  • Patent number: 12084873
    Abstract: A vibrating screed comprising a screed member, a motor, and an exciter assembly configured to vibrate the screed member in response to receiving torque from the motor via a driveshaft. The exciter assembly includes a first eccentric mass fixed on the driveshaft and a second eccentric mass axially and rotationally moveable along the driveshaft between a first position and a second position in which the second eccentric mass is axially closer to the first eccentric mass than in the first position. The vibrating screed further comprises a mode selection member to switch the exciter assembly between a first, low vibration mode, in which the second eccentric mass is in the first position, and a second, high vibration mode, in which the second eccentric mass is in the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Joseph C. Reiter, Daryl S. Richards, Caleb Hendryx
  • Patent number: 12085426
    Abstract: A ramp assembly is provided comprising a ramp that is pivotally movable between a fold-in position and a fold-out position through a neutral position, a drive shaft spaced from an axis of pivot of the ramp in a direction perpendicular to the axis, a drive element transmitting rotational force from the drive shaft to the ramp such that rotation of the drive shaft causes movement of the ramp between the fold-in and fold-out positions, and a spring generating a biasing force by being rotationally tensioned, the spring biasing the drive shaft such that the ramp is biased toward the neutral position when the ramp is in the fold-out position and biased toward the neutral position when the ramp is in the fold-in position. A vehicle incorporating such ramp assembly is also contemplated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Assignee: HÜBNER TRANSPORTATION GMBH
    Inventors: Karl Knieper, Daniel Blümer, Detlef Gutkuhn, Rolf Herwig
  • Patent number: 12084818
    Abstract: A modular system for constructing an elevated pathway includes a first pathway segment comprising a first elevated platform portion; first edge supports to bare a load of the first elevated platform portion, wherein the first edge supports contact a ground surface and create a grade separation between the ground surface and a bottom side of the first elevated platform portion; and a first joint. The modular system also includes a second pathway segment comprising: a second elevated platform portion; second edge supports to bare a load of the second elevated platform portion, wherein the second edge supports contact the ground surface and create a grade separation between the ground surface and a bottom side of the second elevated platform portion; and a second joint to attach to the first joint to limit a motion of the second pathway segment relative to the first pathway segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Inventor: Gevin Joseph McDaniel
  • Patent number: 12084820
    Abstract: A mobile barrier is shown having first and second platforms, at least one of the first and second platforms engaged with an axle and a set of wheels; a safety wall assembly, having a mechanism for translation of the safety wall from one side of the platforms to another, the safety wall further having telescoping first and second portions allowing the safety wall assembly to expand and retract in length along the longitudinal axis of the mobile barrier; a plurality of variable length braces connected to the platforms and the safety wall, which expand and retract as the safety wall moves from one side of the platforms to the other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Assignee: Concaten, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin K. Groeneweg, Taylor Groeneweg
  • Patent number: 12077925
    Abstract: Disclosed is a skirting board assembly including at least two hollow plastic skirting profiles and installation means to install adjacent skirting profiles to each other. The installation means include a first and second connecting element and in which the first connecting element includes an insertion part which is configured to be fitted in an end of a first skirting profile and includes a spherical connecting part, and the second connecting element includes an insertion part which is configured to be fitted in an end of a second adjacent skirting profile and includes a cup-shaped connecting part, so that the second skirting profile is placeable at an angle with respect to the first skirting profile due to the fact that the spherical connecting part of the first connecting element adjoins the cup-shaped connecting part of the second connecting element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2024
    Assignee: BOPLAN BVBA
    Inventor: Xavier Ramon
  • Patent number: 12077923
    Abstract: During bridge construction, a form at the upper, outer edge of a bridge's outer girder, upper flange retains concrete slurry poured on the bridge's deck. The girder is cast with extended upper flanges, and the form is precast integrally with the flange. The improved girder may eliminate the need for a construction worker walkway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2024
    Inventors: Randall H. House, Jorge D. Hinojosa
  • Patent number: 12065790
    Abstract: A compactor includes a plate, an electric motor coupled to the plate, an exciter coupled to the plate and configured to vibrate the plate in response to receiving torque from the electric motor, a means for transferring torque from the electric motor to the exciter, a battery configured to provide power to the electric motor, and a vibration isolator coupling the battery to the plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Evan M. Glanzer, John E. Koller
  • Patent number: 12054892
    Abstract: A profiling mount device for redirecting the exhaust energy of a compactor onto an asphalt surface and a method to use it. The profiling mount device to cause surface moisture located on the asphalt surface to be dried. A dielectric sensor is attached to the profiling mount device such that it can take a dielectric constant reading at the desired location where the exhaust energy dries the asphalt surface. The dielectric constant reading is taken by a dielectric profiling system (DPS). The dielectric profiling system cannot accurately read the dielectric constant of an asphalt section when surface moisture is present.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Inventor: Bryce Wuori
  • Patent number: 12054895
    Abstract: An improved composite paver is provided specifically designed to overcome the limitations of conventional concrete pavers. The paver comprises a base layer made from a mixture of concrete and epoxy in an eight-to-two ratio by volume, providing enhanced durability and resistance to cracking. An appearance layer, consisting of colorful vinyl flakes, is applied atop the base layer, adding texture and visual appeal. The paver is further encapsulated with an additional layer of epoxy mixed with clear sand, offering slip resistance and protection against environmental factors. The unique combination of materials and the manufacturing process results in a paver that is not only aesthetically pleasing but also significantly more durable and low maintenance compared to traditional options. The composite paver is suitable for various applications, including outdoor spaces such as patios, driveways, and walkways, providing a long-lasting and visually attractive paving solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2024
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Inventors: Darren Gripp, Jessie Gripp
  • Patent number: 12054896
    Abstract: An arch bridge system including first and second side walls, a foundation, and arch beams. The first and second side walls each include side wall sections supported by the foundation and aligned along the width of the system. Adjacent side wall sections form a column therebetween that defines an interior void extending along a height of the column. A first end of each arch beam is supported at the first side wall at an upper portion of one of the columns and a second end is supported at the second side wall at an upper portion of another one of the columns. Each interior void has reinforced concrete forming cast-in-place columns defining rigid, fixed, monolithic connections between the foundation, the first and second side walls, and the plurality of arch beams. A method of producing an arch bridge system is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignee: Structure Sight LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey J. Von Handorf, Tommy E. Nicholson
  • Patent number: 12031278
    Abstract: A screed assembly is disclosed. The screed assembly has a screed frame that includes a main screed. Attached to the main screed is a drop arm that is used to attach the screed assembly to a work machine. An actuator device of the screed assembly adjust the main screed from a neutral position to a nulled position by rotating the main screed around an axis of the pivot pin. The screed assembly may further include a controller that determines whether the main screed is in the neutral position and adjust the main screed to the nulled position by sending a null adjustment signal to the actuator device, and the actuator device moving the main screed from the neutral position to the nulled position in response to the null adjustment signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.
    Inventors: Chad M. Thiesse, Anthony Paul Steinhagen, Ronald D. Wilson, Bryan J. Downing, Ricky Leon Mings, Mathew Hedrington
  • Patent number: 12024411
    Abstract: The device includes a first portion which has a leading edge and a trailing edge, the trailing edge is disposed further from the driveway than the leading edge. The embodiment also includes a second portion which has a leading edge and a trailing edge, the leading edge of the second portion is removably attached to the trailing edge of the first portion and the leading edge of the second portion is disposed further from the driveway than the trailing edge of the second portion. The second portion also includes an extension portion. The first portion and second portion are separate from each other until they are removably attached by a connection apparatus. The device also includes at least one wheel chock with a corresponding wheel-chock track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: Leum Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Grant Leum, Eric Demerath
  • Patent number: 12024829
    Abstract: A scraper used with a compactor wheel assembly includes an attachment portion, a scraping portion that forms a first oblique angle with the attachment portion, and a transition portion connecting the scraping portion to the attachment portion. The transition portion defines a stress concentrator for allowing the scraper to break before any structure to which the scraper is attached is damaged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.
    Inventor: Mark Daniel Behn
  • Patent number: 12024845
    Abstract: A manhole riser system including upper and lower flanged rings with an adjustable height sleeve for raising the height of the manhole support cover frame to a new pavement level. The adjustable height sleeve is cut and overlapped for various dimensions and a pavement grade marking assembly provides for custom height cutting during placement assembly within the manhole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Inventor: Michael Crites
  • Patent number: 12017958
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for the installation of scientifically engineered and constructed unpaved runways are disclosed herein. The compositions are heterogeneous mixtures produced by blending aliphatic or cyclic organic compounds with binders that chemically react with gravel, aggregate, and soil particles to create permanent bonds, resulting in a strengthened and stabilized surface. When blended into the aggregate of a runway surface, the organic compounds act as a carrier fluid, distributing the binder system evenly so particles of all sizes are thoroughly and uniformly coated with the composition. Once the composition is distributed, an adhesion promoting compound reacts with constituents in the aggregate to increase the formation and strength of chemical bonds between particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Inventors: Robert W. Vitale, Matthew Lyons, Matthew Mefford, Maurice Fenelon, Gina Greenlee