Patents by Inventor Bradley Krone
Bradley Krone 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).
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Publication number: 20230358016Abstract: A controller includes one or more memories and one or more processors. The one or more processors are configured to receive an input image. The input image contains a first pictorial view that includes a work implement of a work machine. The one or more processors are also configured to generate an output image containing a second pictorial view and an indication element superimposed on the second pictorial view. The second pictorial view is at least in part derived from the first pictorial view and includes the work implement. The indication element includes at least one reference line. An alignment of one or more portions of the work implement with the at least one reference line indicates that the one or more portions of the work implement are positioned at a desired height from a ground surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2022Publication date: November 9, 2023Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventor: Bradley Krone
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Publication number: 20200392696Abstract: A method for operating an implement of a work machine is disclosed. The method includes detecting a progression of an input device between a first position and a second position based on a first parameter and a second parameter; determining a plurality of segments of the progression; estimating a value of the second parameter of at least one first segment and at least one second segment; issuing a baseline signal to generate command to initiate manipulation of the implement if the value of the second parameter of the first segment complies with corresponding second parameter threshold condition; issuing a secondary signal to continue manipulation of the implement if the value of the second parameter of the second segment complies with corresponding second parameter threshold condition; and terminating the command if the value of the second parameter of at least one second segment violates the corresponding second parameter threshold condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2019Publication date: December 17, 2020Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Tianjiao Zuo, Joseph Faivre, Bradley Krone, Steven Robert Krause
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Patent number: 10669697Abstract: A machine having a ground-engaging work tool is disclosed includes a traction device configured to move the machine on a ground surface, a control system configured to determine a slip experienced by the machine as the machine moves on the ground surface, and a display device. The display device may be configured to pictorially display (a) the determined slip, and (b) one or more target ranges of slip, wherein the machine efficiency when slip has a value within a target range may be higher compared to the efficiency when slip is outside the target range.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2018Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Katherine Miller, Joseph Faivre, Bradley Krone, Tony Metzger, Steve Ott
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Publication number: 20190301143Abstract: A machine having a ground-engaging work tool is disclosed includes a traction device configured to move the machine on a ground surface, a control system configured to determine a slip experienced by the machine as the machine moves on the ground surface, and a display device. The display device may be configured to pictorially display (a) the determined slip, and (b) one or more target ranges of slip, wherein the machine efficiency when slip has a value within a target range may be higher compared to the efficiency when slip is outside the target range.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2018Publication date: October 3, 2019Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Katherine Miller, Joseph Faivre, Bradley Krone, Tony Metzger, Steve Ott
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Patent number: 9896820Abstract: A system and method are provided for assisting a machine operator in controlling a work tool of the machine. In an embodiment, the work tool is set at a first height and the machine is travelling at a first machine speed, resulting in a first work tool or machine load. Based on these factors, a first work tool control mode or second work tool control mode is chosen. In the first work tool control mode, the work tool is manually controlled within a load limit and a work tool height limit, whereas in the second work tool control mode, the work tool load is controlled toward the first work tool load. Based on operator inputs and machine state, as well as other factors such as ground surface, the machine may switch between control modes, or out of automatic work tool control entirely.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2016Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Joseph L. Faivre, Bradley Krone
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Publication number: 20170204588Abstract: A system and method of controlling a ripping operation is disclosed. The method includes lowering a ripper of a machine to a depth under a work surface. The method determines when a drawbar pull of the machine is at a drawbar pull target for the machine. When the drawbar pull is greater than the drawbar pull target, reducing power source torque of the machine from a first power source torque to a second power source torque.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2016Publication date: July 20, 2017Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Joseph Faivre, Bradley Krone, Steven R. Krause
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Publication number: 20160305087Abstract: A system and method are provided for assisting a machine operator in controlling a work tool of the machine. In an embodiment, the work tool is set at a first height and the machine is travelling at a first machine speed, resulting in a first work tool or machine load. Based on these factors, a first work tool control mode or second work tool control mode is chosen. In the first work tool control mode, the work tool is manually controlled within a load limit and a work tool height limit, whereas in the second work tool control mode, the work tool load is controlled toward the first work tool load. Based on operator inputs and machine state, as well as other factors such as ground surface, the machine may switch between control modes, or out of automatic work tool control entirely.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Joseph L. Faivre, Bradley Krone
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Patent number: 9404237Abstract: A system and method are provided for assisting a machine operator in controlling a work tool of the machine. In an embodiment, the work tool is set at a first height and the machine is travelling at a first machine speed, resulting in a first work tool or machine load. Based on these factors, a first work tool control mode or second work tool control mode is chosen. In the first work tool control mode, the work tool is manually controlled within a load limit and a work tool height limit, whereas in the second work tool control mode, the work tool load is controlled toward the first work tool load. Based on operator inputs and machine state, as well as other factors such as ground surface, the machine may switch between control modes, or out of automatic work tool control entirely.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2014Date of Patent: August 2, 2016Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Joseph L. Faivre, Bradley Krone
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Publication number: 20150361640Abstract: A system and method are provided for assisting a machine operator in controlling a work tool of the machine. In an embodiment, the work tool is set at a first height and the machine is travelling at a first machine speed, resulting in a first work tool or machine load. Based on these factors, a first work tool control mode or second work tool control mode is chosen. In the first work tool control mode, the work tool is manually controlled within a load limit and a work tool height limit, whereas in the second work tool control mode, the work tool load is controlled toward the first work tool load. Based on operator inputs and machine state, as well as other factors such as ground surface, the machine may switch between control modes, or out of automatic work tool control entirely.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2014Publication date: December 17, 2015Inventors: Joseph L. Faivre, Bradley Krone