Patents by Inventor Brian A Rodrigue

Brian A Rodrigue 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: 9228322
    Abstract: A drive and control system is provided for a towing vehicle pulling a towed implement, such as a tractor pulling a scraper. The drive system includes a diesel engine which drives a generator for generating electric power. A tractor axle drive motor is connected to driven wheels of the tractor through a transmission. An assist drive motor is drivingly connected to driven wheels of the scraper. A power distribution unit controls distribution of electric power from the generator to the tractor and implement assist drive motors. A control unit controls the power distribution unit as a function of an operator set power split, and other sensed parameters. A one-way clutch prevents over-speed of the assist drive motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Gary S. Keys, II, John W. Regenauer, Matthew J. Harris, Brian A. Rodrigue, Clayton P. Neumann, Zachary Kail, Joe L. Schutte
  • Patent number: D721104
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Jason R Dehnke, Brian A Rodrigue, Mathew J Zeringue, Chad M Webre, Charles M Verdin
  • Patent number: D721391
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Jason R Dehnke, Brian A Rodrigue, Mathew J Zeringue, Chad M Webre, Charles M Verdin
  • Patent number: D734370
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Jason R Dehnke, Brian A Rodrigue, Mathew J Zeringue, Chad M Webre, Charles M Verdin