Patents by Inventor BRETT GRAHAM

BRETT GRAHAM 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).

  • Patent number: 11286641
    Abstract: An attachment-configurable control system and method for a work machine, the work machine comprising a frame and a ground-engaging mechanism; a boom assembly coupled to the frame and moveable relative to the frame by a pair of first hydraulic cylinders, and an attachment coupler coupled to a distal section of the boom arms, the attachment coupler moveable relative to the frame by a pair of second hydraulic cylinders; an operator cab coupled to the frame, the operator cab comprising a joystick configured to move in at least a first direction, and at least a second direction wherein the second direction is transverse to the first direction; and a controller enabling an operator to command movement of a first attachment coupled to the boom assembly using a first movement command configuration a second attachment coupled to the boom assembly using a second movement command configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: John Mahrenholz, Brett Graham, Alex Vandegrift, Nicholas Rokusek, Christopher Meyer
  • Patent number: 11028557
    Abstract: A work vehicle comprising a work vehicle control comprising a standard configuration and an updated configuration. A controller is configured to receive a geospatial positioning signal, a boom position signal, an attachment position signal, and an operator input. The controller is configured to reference a memory device and change the work vehicle control between the standard configuration and the updated configuration. The controller is configured to control an elevation of the attachment according to a grade command.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: John Mahrenholz, Brett Graham, Alex Vandegrift, Nicholas Rokusek, Christopher Meyer, Walter Henson, II, Lance R. Sherlock
  • Patent number: 10995471
    Abstract: A work vehicle comprising a frame supported by a ground engaging device. A boom assembly is coupled to the frame. A boom cylinder is coupled to the frame and the boom assembly. An attachment coupler is coupled to a distal portion of the boom assembly. At least one tilt cylinder is coupled to the boom assembly and the attachment coupler. An attachment is coupled to the attachment coupler. The attachment comprises an attachment frame coupled to the attachment coupler. The attachment frame has a lower portion and an upper portion. A joint is coupled to the lower portion of the attachment frame and a blade. The joint has an upper surface and a lower surface positioned a distance from the surface. An angle cylinder is coupled to the lower portion of the attachment frame and a dozer blade. A portion of the angle cylinder is positioned below the upper surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Brett Graham, Nilesh Kumbhar, Nicholas Rokusek, John Mahrenholz, Michael Tigges, Walter Henson, II
  • Patent number: 10988913
    Abstract: A work vehicle comprising a frame supported by a ground engaging device. A boom assembly is coupled to the frame. A boom cylinder is coupled to the frame and the boom assembly. An attachment coupler is coupled to a distal portion of the boom assembly. At least one tilt cylinder is coupled to the boom assembly and the attachment coupler. An attachment is coupled to the attachment coupler. The attachment comprises an attachment frame coupled to the attachment coupler. The attachment frame has a lower portion and an upper portion. A joint is coupled to the lower portion of the attachment frame and a blade. The joint has an upper surface and a lower surface positioned a distance from the surface. An angle cylinder is coupled to the lower portion of the attachment frame and a blade. A portion of the angle cylinder is positioned below the upper surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Brett Graham, Nilesh Kumbhar, Nicholas Rokusek, John Mahrenholz, Michael Tigges
  • Patent number: 10801178
    Abstract: A work machine comprising a frame and a ground-engaging mechanism, the ground-engaging mechanism configured to support the frame on a surface, a boom assembly coupled to the frame, the boom assembly having a pair of boom arms pivotally coupled to the frame and moveable relative to the frame by a pair of boom hydraulic cylinders, an attachment coupler coupled to a distal section of the boom arms, and an attachment. The attachment comprises a work tool. The work tool is coupled to the C-frame. A pair of first C-frame sections are pivotally coupled to the frame of the work machine, and a second C-frame section is pivotally coupled to the attachment coupler, wherein actuating the pair of boom hydraulic cylinders engages the boom arms, pitching the attachment upwards or downwards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Nilesh Kumbhar, Michael Tigges, Brett Graham, Jason Simmons, Nicholas Rokusek, Anil Sharma
  • Patent number: 10760243
    Abstract: A work machine extending in a fore-aft direction comprising a frame and a ground-engaging mechanism, the ground-engaging mechanism configured to support the frame on a ground surface; a boom assembly coupled to the frame, the boom assembly having a pair of boom arms pivotally coupled to the frame; and an attachment coupled to a fore-section of the boom arms. The attachment may comprise a guide rigidly coupled to a fore-section of the frame; a movable member coupled to the guide, the movable member moveable relative to the frame by a pair of hydraulic cylinders, the guide restricting movement of the movable member in a non-vertical direction; and a work tool coupled to the movable member wherein actuating the pair of hydraulic cylinders engages the movable member, vertically lifting or lowering the work tool relative to the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Nilesh T. Kumbhar, Brett Graham
  • Publication number: 20200270843
    Abstract: A work vehicle comprising a frame supported by a ground engaging device. A boom assembly is coupled to the frame. A boom cylinder is coupled to the frame and the boom assembly. An attachment coupler is coupled to a distal portion of the boom assembly. At least one tilt cylinder is coupled to the boom assembly and the attachment coupler. An attachment is coupled to the attachment coupler. The attachment comprises an attachment frame coupled to the attachment coupler. The attachment frame has a lower portion and an upper portion. A joint is coupled to the lower portion of the attachment frame and a blade. The joint has an upper surface and a lower surface positioned a distance from the surface. An angle cylinder is coupled to the lower portion of the attachment frame and a dozer blade. A portion of the angle cylinder is positioned below the upper surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2019
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: BRETT GRAHAM, NILESH KUMBHAR, NICHOLAS ROKUSEK, JOHN MAHRENHOLZ, MICHAEL TIGGES, WALTER HENSON, II
  • Publication number: 20200270842
    Abstract: A work vehicle comprising a frame supported by a ground engaging device. A boom assembly is coupled to the frame. A boom cylinder is coupled to the frame and the boom assembly. An attachment coupler is coupled to a distal portion of the boom assembly. At least one tilt cylinder is coupled to the boom assembly and the attachment coupler. An attachment is coupled to the attachment coupler. The attachment comprises an attachment frame coupled to the attachment coupler. The attachment frame has a lower portion and an upper portion. A joint is coupled to the lower portion of the attachment frame and a blade. The joint has an upper surface and a lower surface positioned a distance from the surface. An angle cylinder is coupled to the lower portion of the attachment frame and a blade. A portion of the angle cylinder is positioned below the upper surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2019
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: BRETT GRAHAM, NILESH KUMBHAR, NICHOLAS ROKUSEK, JOHN MAHRENHOLZ, MICHAEL TIGGES
  • Publication number: 20200181872
    Abstract: A work machine comprising a frame and a ground-engaging mechanism, the ground-engaging mechanism configured to support the frame on a surface, a boom assembly coupled to the frame, the boom assembly having a pair of boom arms pivotally coupled to the frame and moveable relative to the frame by a pair of boom hydraulic cylinders, an attachment coupler coupled to a distal section of the boom arms, and an attachment. The attachment comprises a work tool. The work tool is coupled to the C-frame. A pair of first C-frame sections are pivotally coupled to the frame of the work machine, and a second C-frame section is pivotally coupled to the attachment coupler, wherein actuating the pair of boom hydraulic cylinders engages the boom arms, pitching the attachment upwards or downwards.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2018
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Inventors: NILESH T. KUMBHAR, Michael Tigges, BRETT GRAHAM, Jason Simmons, Nicholas Rokusek, Anil Sharma
  • Publication number: 20200181871
    Abstract: A work machine extending in a fore-aft direction comprising a frame and a ground-engaging mechanism, the ground-engaging mechanism configured to support the frame on a ground surface; a boom assembly coupled to the frame, the boom assembly having a pair of boom arms pivotally coupled to the frame; and an attachment coupled to a fore-section of the boom arms. The attachment may comprise a guide rigidly coupled to a fore-section of the frame; a movable member coupled to the guide, the movable member moveable relative to the frame by a pair of hydraulic cylinders, the guide restricting movement of the movable member in a non-vertical direction; and a work tool coupled to the movable member wherein actuating the pair of hydraulic cylinders engages the movable member, vertically lifting or lowering the work tool relative to the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2018
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Inventors: NILESH T. KUMBHAR, BRETT GRAHAM
  • Publication number: 20200181878
    Abstract: A work vehicle comprising a work vehicle control comprising a standard configuration and an updated configuration. A controller is configured to receive a geospatial positioning signal, a boom position signal, an attachment position signal, and an operator input. The controller is configured to reference a memory device and change the work vehicle control between the standard configuration and the updated configuration. The controller is configured to control an elevation of the attachment according to a grade command.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2018
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Inventors: JOHN MAHRENHOLZ, BRETT GRAHAM, ALEX VANDEGRIFT, NICHOLAS ROKUSEK, CHRISTOPHER MEYER, WALTER HENSON, II, LANCE R. SHERLOCK
  • Publication number: 20200181876
    Abstract: An attachment-configurable control system and method for a work machine, the work machine comprising a frame and a ground-engaging mechanism; a boom assembly coupled to the frame and moveable relative to the frame by a pair of first hydraulic cylinders, and an attachment coupler coupled to a distal section of the boom arms, the attachment coupler moveable relative to the frame by a pair of second hydraulic cylinders; an operator cab coupled to the frame, the operator cab comprising a joystick configured to move in at least a first direction, and at least a second direction wherein the second direction is transverse to the first direction; and a controller enabling an operator to command movement of a first attachment coupled to the boom assembly using a first movement command configuration a second attachment coupled to the boom assembly using a second movement command configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2018
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Inventors: JOHN MAHRENHOLZ, BRETT GRAHAM, ALEX VANDEGRIFT, NICHOLAS ROKUSEK, CHRISTOPHER MEYER
  • Publication number: 20200181880
    Abstract: An attachment-configurable control system and method for a work machine, the work machine comprising a frame and a ground-engaging mechanism; a boom assembly coupled to the frame and moveable relative to the frame by a pair of first hydraulic cylinders, and an attachment coupler coupled to a distal section of the boom arms, the attachment coupler moveable relative to the frame by a pair of second hydraulic cylinders; an operator cab coupled to the frame, the operator cab comprising a joystick configured to move in at least a first direction wherein the first direction, and at least a second direction wherein the second direction is transverse to the first direction; and a controller enabling an operator to command movement of the attachment coupled to the boom assembly using a first movement command configuration a second movement command configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2018
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Inventors: CHRISTOPHER MEYER, BRETT GRAHAM, DEAN TREANOR, JOHN MAHRENHOLZ, ALEX VANDERGRIFT, LANCE R. SHERLOCK, WALTER HENSON II
  • Publication number: 20200181869
    Abstract: A work vehicle comprises a frame. At least one ground engaging device is coupled to the frame and configured to support the frame above a surface. A boom assembly is coupled to the frame and configured to move from a lowered position to a raised position. An attachment coupler is coupled to a distal portion of the boom assembly. At least one tilt cylinder coupled to the boom assembly and the attachment coupler. A boom lock is coupled to at least one of the frame and the boom assembly. The boom lock is configured to move from an unlocked position where the boom assembly is movable to a locked position where the boom assembly is locked to the frame in the lowered position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2018
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Inventors: BRETT GRAHAM, ALEX VANDEGRIFT, CHRISTOPHER MEYER, JOHN MAHRENHOLZ, NILESH T KUMBHAR, JOHN S FOLTZ
  • Patent number: 9251802
    Abstract: Methods, apparatuses and program logic in non-transitory media to process video data for quality enhancement. Information is accepted from a resource constrained device, e.g., a wireless portable device related to the quality enhancement and/or environmental quantities such as ambient lighting for the device. The video data is processed to achieve quality enhancement using at least some of the accepted information to generate processed output. The processing of the video data includes processing when or where one or more resources sufficient for the processing are available.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation
    Inventors: Brett Graham Crockett, Charles Quito Robinson, Claus Bauer
  • Patent number: 9136810
    Abstract: In one disclosed aspect, dynamic gain modifications are applied to an audio signal at least partly in response to auditory events and/or the degree of change in signal characteristics associated with said auditory event boundaries. In another aspect, an audio signal is divided into auditory events by comparing the difference in specific loudness between successive time blocks of the audio signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation
    Inventors: Brett Graham Crockett, Alan Seefeldt
  • Patent number: 8929567
    Abstract: Apparatuses for and methods of carrying out dynamic equalization processing of an audio signal, and apparatuses for and methods of controlling such equalization processing of the audio signal to dynamically adjust the time-varying spectrum of an audio signal to more closely match a user specified target time-invariant perceived audio signal spectrum while preserving the original dynamic range of the audio signal. The dynamic equalization is carried out according to a user-defined spectral profile specified by a control interface that allows a user to define, create, modify and/or apply the user-defined spectral profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation
    Inventors: Brett Graham Crockett, Alan J. Seefeldt
  • Publication number: 20140270721
    Abstract: Methods, apparatuses and program logic in non-transitory media to process video data for quality enhancement. Information is accepted from a resource constrained device, e.g., a wireless portable device related to the quality enhancement and/or environmental quantities such as ambient lighting for the device. The video data is processed to achieve quality enhancement using at least some of the accepted information to generate processed output. The processing of the video data includes processing when or where one or more resources sufficient for the processing are available.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation
    Inventors: Brett Graham Crockett, Charles Quito Robinson, Claus Bauer
  • Patent number: 8504181
    Abstract: Processing an audio signal represented by the Modified Discrete Cosine Transform (MDCT) of a time-sampled real signal is disclosed in which the loudness of the transformed audio signal is measured, and at least in part in response to the measuring, the loudness of the transformed audio signal is modified. When gain modifying more than one frequency band, the variation or variations in gain from frequency band to frequency band, is smooth. The loudness measurement employs a smoothing time constant commensurate with the integration time of human loudness perception or slower.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation
    Inventors: Alan Jeffrey Seefeldt, Brett Graham Crockett, Michael John Smithers
  • Patent number: D887454
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Brett Graham, Nilesh Kumbhar, Nicholas Rokusek, John Mahrenholz, Michael Tigges