Patents by Inventor Brad Nielsen

Brad Nielsen 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).

  • Grevillea plant named 'Callum's Gold'
    Publication number: 20080184412
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Grevillea, named Grevillea sp. ‘Callum's Gold’, is provided. This plant is characterized by its flower color, dark yellow, and it's compact, dense foliage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Inventor: Brad Nielsen
  • Communications system for managing messages across a vehicle data bus
    Patent number: 6665601
    Abstract: A communications system for a work vehicle is shown for managing communications between control units which control various functions of the vehicle. The system includes a data bus supported by the vehicle for communicating messages between control units on the bus. Each control unit has a processor for controlling bi-directional communications with the other control units, including the transmission of first messages onto the data bus and reception of second messages from the bus. The processor of each control unit schedules the transmission of only a predefined number of the first messages on the bus during a predefined time period. This number of first messages is selected to insure that each control unit is able to transmit its scheduled messages within the time period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: Case Corporation
    Inventor: Brad Nielsen