Patents by Inventor Allen DeClerk

Allen DeClerk 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: 20180313061
    Abstract: A control system for a machine includes multiple sensors coupled to multiple parts on the machine. The multiple sensors generate data indicative of motion of the multiple parts of the machine. The control system includes a controller in communication with the multiple sensors. The controller receives the data indicative of motion of the multiple parts of the machine from the multiple sensors. The controller determines a segment of the work cycle being currently performed by the machine based on the data received by the multiple sensors, and multiple membership functions. The controller generates productivity data of the machine based on the determined segment of the work cycle. Furthermore, the controller displays the productivity data of the machine on a display system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2017
    Publication date: November 1, 2018
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Zhijun Cai, Bradley K. Bomer, Nolan Graves, Allen DeClerk
  • Publication number: 20160076205
    Abstract: This disclosure provides a system and method for compacting materials, and more specifically, a system and method for proactively varying compaction effort over a mat of materials located at a worksite area responsive to previously mapped data relating to the compaction makeup of that specific worksite area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2014
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Applicant: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.
    Inventors: Paul T. Corcoran, Nicholas Oetken, Allen DeClerk