Patents Examined by Raymond W Addie
  • Patent number: 12018440
    Abstract: A soil preparation roller system for a soil preparation machine includes a roller body rotatable around a roller rotational axis having a carrier structure for the rotatable mounting of the roller body and having a carrier jacket supported on the radial outside on the carrier structure, a group of working jackets to be positioned abutting a carrier jacket outer side and providing a working outer side of a soil preparation roller. Each working jacket includes a plurality of working jacket segments to be arranged successively in the circumferential direction completely enclosing the roller body annularly, and the group of working jackets includes at least two working jackets having essentially equal mass to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: HAMM AG
    Inventor: Matthias Meier
  • Patent number: 12018443
    Abstract: A flexible runway mat system, including a plurality of base platforms, each respective base platform having a first pattern of phase transforming columns and voids extending from a respective flat member, and a plurality of plane-engaging runway platforms, each respective plane-engaging runway platform having a second, reversed pattern of phase transforming columns and voids extending from a respective flat member such that each respective plane-engaging runway platform is lockingly engagable to a respective base platform to yield a landing segment with parallel top and bottom flat members. Each respective phase transforming column is further comprised of a plurality of stacked operationally connected phase transforming cellular members. Each respective phase transforming cellular member can shift from a first stable configuration to a second stable configuration in response to an applied load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Inventors: Pablo Daniel Zavattieri, Scott M Hartford, Kristiaan William Hector
  • Patent number: 12006170
    Abstract: A vehicle leveler which includes a first portion with a leading edge and a trailing edge, the trailing edge is disposed further from the driveway than the leading edge. The leveler also includes a second portion with a leading edge and a trailing edge, the leading edge of the second portion is disposed further from the driveway than the trailing edge of the second portion. The vehicle leveler has a door interlock system with at least one pair of photoelectric sensors with a sensor path. When a vehicle is being loaded or unloaded on the vehicle leveler, and at least one of the vehicle doors is opened, the door blocks the sensor path of the photoelectric sensors and prevents the vehicle leveler from lowering or raising.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: Leum Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Grant Leum, Eric Demerath
  • Patent number: 12000096
    Abstract: An auger segment can comprise a base having a first end, a second end opposite the first end in a length direction of the base, a first side, and a second side opposite the first side; a first receptacle projecting from the first side of the base; a second receptacle projecting from the first side of the base; and a flight projecting from the first side of the base between the first receptacle and the second receptacle. A first recess of the first receptacle can be defined by a first sidewall thereof and a second recess of the second receptacle can be defined by a second sidewall thereof. A first through hole can extend through the base in the first recess of the first receptacle and a second through hole can extend through the base in the second recess of the second receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.
    Inventor: Chad M. Thiesse
  • Patent number: 12000151
    Abstract: An amusement park attraction system includes a user path extending through at least a portion of the amusement park attraction system, a railing extending along the user path, and a platform slidingly and rotatably coupled to the railing. The platform is configured to translate along the railing to position the platform relative to the user path, and the platform is configured to rotate relative to the user path to adjust between a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: Universal City Studios LLC
    Inventors: Daren E. Fluty, Christine Marie Sorrentino, Jeff Kelso
  • Patent number: 11993900
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes systems and methods that employ a plurality of microwave applicator cells as a combined unit to continuously travel along an asphalt surface to treat the existing asphalt with microwave energy. The microwave treatment reanimates the existing (and likely damaged) asphalt to a workable state that is almost identical in nature to newly laid asphalt. The microwave system is configurable to span the width of a standard road lane, wherein the continuously traveling system efficiently repairs damaged roads with minimal down time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Inventor: Gary J. Holodnak
  • Patent number: 11987940
    Abstract: The invention relates to a construction machine (1) with a machine frame (2), a driver cab (6) with a right and a left door-window unit (12) when viewed in a traveling direction (A) of the construction machine (1), wherein the door-window units (12) are adjustable between a closed and an open position, and with a drive engine (13) and front and rear traveling devices (4, 5). Essentially, the door-window units (12) can be opened in an opposite manner, in particular depending on the side of the machine frame (2) on which the front and rear traveling devices (4, 5) respectively sit flush with the machine frame (2). The invention is particularly relevant for ground compaction machines, in particular rubber-tired rollers. The invention further relates to a method for operating a construction machine (1) and a method for manufacturing a construction machine (1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: BOMAG GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Klein, Thomas Haubrich
  • Patent number: 11982059
    Abstract: A bracket attachable to a top side of a parapet on a bridge to support a platform positioned on a horizontal element of the bracket. Vertical adjustment of the bracket allows the horizontal element to be positioned a small distance beneath the bridge deck so that the platform positioned thereon can catch falling materials, such as from demolition during bridge repair. After demolition, vertical adjustment of the bracket brings the horizontal element supporting the platform to a level directly under the bridge deck for use as a formwork for construction of a new roadway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: Swank Construction Company, LLC
    Inventors: William DelSignore, Louis R. Schultheis, Gregory Stahl, Andrew R. Swank
  • Patent number: 11975804
    Abstract: An offshore platform device comprising a platform and a docking device which has a vertically oriented longitudinal axis (L) and is designed to be raised along its longitudinal axis (L) relative to the platform (3) into a transport position and to be lowered into an operational position, the docking device (4) having at its lower end at least one docking point (8a, 8b, 8c, 8d) which is accessible from a boat (11) in the operational position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: Overdick GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Klaas Oltmann
  • Patent number: 11970825
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a structurally stable garden bridge comprising at least one pedestal structure, the pedestal structure comprising at least one elevated pedestal and at least one grounding base; at least one scaffold structure, the scaffold structure comprising at least one elevated side frame and at least one grounding side frame; wherein one end of the elevated pedestal is connected to one grounding base, the other end of the elevated pedestal is connected to another grounding base, forming the pedestal structure; wherein the elevated side frame is connected to one grounding side frame at one end and to another grounding side frame at the other end of the elevated side frame, forming the scaffold structure, the scaffold structure being fixedly attachable to the pedestal structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: BEST CART, INC
    Inventor: Kai Ling
  • Patent number: 11963923
    Abstract: The present invention relates to tactile warning panels, and in particular to tactile warning panels that are designed and built with multifunction/multipurpose capabilities that serve the visually impaired and enable the deployment of smart city technology by integrating tactile warning systems and subsurface enclosures that can withstand pressures of five (5) tons up to and exceeding sixty (60) tons and incorporate small cells, beacons, sensors, Fog Computing, electric energy generation, rechargeable power supplies, wireless M2M communication and a plethora of other smart city technologies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: Brandbumps, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Gary Henshue, Gary LaVerne Henshue, James Cyrus Rice
  • Patent number: 11965345
    Abstract: A screeding machine includes a base unit positionable at framework that defines a concrete structure and a screed head assembly movably mounted at the base via an extendable and retractable mechanism. The screed head assembly includes a grade establishing member, a vibrating member, and elevation actuators for adjusting elevation of the screed head assembly. The screed head assembly is positioned at a screeding location via extension of the extendable and retractable mechanism and is movable over the uncured concrete in a screeding direction via retraction of the extendable and retractable mechanism. Adjustable wings disposed at and in front of the grade establishing member in the screeding direction are movable along the grade establishing member. When one of the ends of the screed head assembly is positioned at a frame portion, the wing at that end of the screed head assembly is moved to position the wing at the frame portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: Somero Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Philip D. Halonen, James E. Kangas, Matthew A. Kangas, Mark A. Pietila
  • Patent number: 11965294
    Abstract: Concrete texturing devices for use on an uncured concrete slab. The concrete texturing devices have a device body, one or more drive systems, at least one articulating arm, and at least one texturing structure. Also disclosed are methods of use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: TRI MOR CORPORATION
    Inventor: Martin Schlessel
  • Patent number: 11963913
    Abstract: A foldable ramp for wheelchair access to a passenger car door, can include an entry platform which can be arranged an entry positon where the ramp is folded out of the car to allow wheelchair access to the car, a transport position where the entry platform is arranged in the car in an upright position, and a passive position where the entry platform is arranged in the car in a lying positon. The ramp can include a pivoting mechanism to mount the platform to the car, and can include an interlock configured to allow movement of the platform relative to the car and fix the platform relative to at least a section of the car.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: API CZ S.R.O.
    Inventor: Marek Huisl
  • Patent number: 11964312
    Abstract: A method and system for removing material build-up in a mixing chamber of a rotary mixer machine. The system includes one or more actuators coupled to the mixing chamber and to a frame of the rotary mixer machine. Further, the system includes a controller configured to receive an input and activate the one or more actuators in response to the input to induce a forward and backward rocking motion in the mixing chamber to cause a dislodgement of the material build-up from the mixing chamber. The mixing chamber executes the forward and backward rocking motion between a first position and a second position about an axis disposed transversally to a length of the rotary mixer machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.
    Inventor: Jacob Matthew Saari
  • Patent number: 11965293
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to impact-attenuating pathways that can be easily installed in outdoor areas, such as an outdoor area associated with a senior or assisted living facility. The impact attenuating pathways of the present disclosure provide a natural looking path having impact attenuation properties that can help prevent life threatening injuries. In addition to the impact attenuation properties, the pathway is configured to withstand regular wear from shoes, canes, crutches, and the like. The impact-attenuating pathway comprises a firm base layer, such as concrete; a cushion layer positioned on top of the base layer; and a wear layer positioned on top of the cushion layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: PLAYCORE WISCONSIN , INC.
    Inventors: Thomas Robert Norquist, Amy Stubley
  • Patent number: 11959233
    Abstract: In the method for transferring material between a truck and a driving road construction vehicle, a distance between the driving road construction vehicle and a truck driving in front of the road construction vehicle without contact to the road construction vehicle truck is kept constant by a distance control system. While the distance between the driving road construction vehicle and the truck is kept constant, material is being dumped from a loading cavity of the truck into a material hopper of the road construction vehicle. The road construction vehicle is a road finishing machine or a feeder for a road finishing machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: JOSEPH VOEGELE AG
    Inventor: Jens Holfelder
  • Patent number: 11959234
    Abstract: The present invention provides improved paving vehicles for following a supply truck for use in paving asphalt roadways. The paving vehicles of the present invention need not be transported on a trailer, and are capable of traveling at low or relatively high speeds on their own. This is accomplished through the use of novel chassis and propulsion systems having two rear axles, with each axle coupled directly to its own hydraulic motor, such that each of the two hydraulic motors provides power to one axle. Embodiments of the invention also include reciprocating conveyor apparatus and methods, such that the conveyor apparatus may be moved to a lowered position to receive the gravity discharge of materials from a hopper and supply truck during a paving operation, and moved to a raised position in order to provide a wide margin of ground clearance when driving the paving vehicle, or loading or unloading the paving vehicle from a trailer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Reed International
    Inventors: Kevin Clark, Jeffrey Reed, Douglas Hogue
  • Patent number: 11952732
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a retro-reflective raised pavement marker (100) and a method of manufacturing (200) thereof. The marker (100) comprises a marker body (1), at least one intermediate frame (6), and at least one retro-reflective lens (7) such that the marker body (1) completely houses the at least one intermediate frame (6) and the at least one retro-reflective lens (7). Further, the manufactured marker (100) is durable, effective and has better retention with the ground surface and better load distribution to the ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Santhosh Kumar Rajendran, Vipulkumar Himatbhai Prajapati, Govindarajan Ganesan
  • Patent number: 11952730
    Abstract: An asphalt finisher includes a tractor, a hopper provided on a front side of the tractor and configured to receive a pavement material, a conveyor configured to supply the pavement material in the hopper to a rear side of the tractor, a screw configured to place and spread the pavement material supplied by the conveyor on a rear side of the tractor, a screed configured to lay and spread the pavement material placed and spread by the screw on a rear side of the screw, and a distance measuring device configured to include a region including a road surface placed and spread by the screed, and a planimetric feature that is used as a reference for a height of the road surface, within a measuring range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: SUMITOMO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Nobuyuki Baba