Patents by Inventor Brian B. Steketee
Brian B. Steketee 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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Patent number: 11928980Abstract: A heavy-duty interactive (HDi) system may include a heavy-duty vehicle; a work tool installed on the heavy-duty vehicle; a memory that stores a plurality of patterns representing operation events for the heavy-duty vehicle; a first sensor affixed to the heavy-duty vehicle that collects first sensor data as the heavy-duty vehicle is operated; a second sensor affixed to the work tool that collects second sensor data as the work tool is operated; and a controller operatively coupled to the first sensor, the second sensor, and the memory. The controller may be configured to identify a heavy-duty vehicle operation event by comparing at least one of the first sensor data and the second sensor data with the plurality of patterns in the memory, and associate the work tool with the heavy-duty vehicle based on a comparison of the first sensor data and the second sensor data.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2021Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Brian B. Steketee, David W. Baarman, Mark Strayer, Thad Senti
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Publication number: 20230360558Abstract: A heavy-duty interactive (HDi) system may include a heavy-duty vehicle; a work tool installed on the heavy-duty vehicle; a memory that stores a plurality of patterns representing operation events for the heavy-duty vehicle; a first sensor affixed to the heavy-duty vehicle that collects first sensor data as the heavy-duty vehicle is operated; a second sensor affixed to the work tool that collects second sensor data as the work tool is operated; and a controller operatively coupled to the first sensor, the second sensor, and the memory. The controller may be configured to identify a heavy-duty vehicle operation event by comparing at least one of the first sensor data and the second sensor data with the plurality of patterns in the memory, and associate the work tool with the heavy-duty vehicle based on a comparison of the first sensor data and the second sensor data.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2023Publication date: November 9, 2023Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Brian B. Steketee, David W. Baarman, Mark Strayer, Thad Senti
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Publication number: 20220148456Abstract: A heavy-duty interactive (HDi) system may include a heavy-duty vehicle; a work tool installed on the heavy-duty vehicle; a memory that stores a plurality of patterns representing operation events for the heavy-duty vehicle; a first sensor affixed to the heavy-duty vehicle that collects first sensor data as the heavy-duty vehicle is operated; a second sensor affixed to the work tool that collects second sensor data as the work tool is operated; and a controller operatively coupled to the first sensor, the second sensor, and the memory. The controller may be configured to identify a heavy-duty vehicle operation event by comparing at least one of the first sensor data and the second sensor data with the plurality of patterns in the memory, and associate the work tool with the heavy-duty vehicle based on a comparison of the first sensor data and the second sensor data.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2021Publication date: May 12, 2022Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Brian B. Steketee, David W. Baarman, Mark Strayer, Thad Senti
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Patent number: 11060988Abstract: A method for detecting status information about a track pin of a track chain for heavy equipment includes disposing a track pin sensor within a void of the track pin; sensing with the track pin sensor a temperature characteristic of the track pin; determining status information based on the temperature characteristic; and wirelessly communicating the status information to a remote device. A method for detecting status information about a mechanical system that generates heat energy includes generating electrical energy based on the heat energy; providing the electrical energy to a control unit; sensing with the control unit a temperature characteristic of the mechanical system based on a voltage of the electrical energy; determining status information of the mechanical system based on the temperature characteristic; and wirelessly communicating the status information to a remote device.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2019Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: David W. Baarman, Brian B. Steketee, Kevin Stephens
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Publication number: 20210074180Abstract: A system includes moveable equipment; a plurality of work tools selectively physically coupleable to the moveable equipment; and an accelerometry network. The accelerometry network includes a primary accelerometer affixed to the moveable equipment for collecting primary accelerometer data; a plurality of secondary accelerometers for collecting secondary accelerometer data, each accelerometer of the plurality of secondary accelerometers being uniquely affixed to a corresponding work tool of the plurality of work tools; a controller configured to determine physical coupling relationships between the plurality of work tools and the moveable equipment based on a comparison of the primary accelerometer data and the secondary accelerometer data; and a communication system that effects communication between the controller and the primary accelerometer and the plurality of secondary accelerometers.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2020Publication date: March 11, 2021Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Brian B. Steketee, David W. Baarman, Mark Strayer, Thad Senti
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Patent number: 10872540Abstract: A monitoring and maintenance system that utilizes imperial and theoretical data to compare parts, vehicles, users, regions, wear intensity indexes over time and tracking information to provide a sophisticated data collection system for heavy-duty equipment or rental equipment. This tracking is designed to better the specifications, designs, training, preventative maintenance, and replacement wear understanding of fleet management.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2017Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Brian B. Steketee, David W. Baarman, Mark Strayer, Thad Senti
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Publication number: 20200311845Abstract: An inventory transport monitoring system for gathering usage information in a retail store includes a network of sensors and data collection hubs located within the retail store. A plurality of inventory stocking carts are outfitted with nodes for tracking the cart location within the store. The tracking node may track location data and patterns and uses a unique ID that broadcasts monitored data to understand when and where the node has been moved. The usage information is transmitted to the hub for collection and analyzing. The system can use the usage information collected from the individual stores to measure and compare successful stores to failing stores.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2017Publication date: October 1, 2020Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Brian B. Steketee, J.D. Collins, Thad Eric Senti, Mark James Strayer, Gregory Nowak, Daniel P. Bayer, David W. Baarman
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Publication number: 20190353605Abstract: A method for detecting status information about a track pin of a track chain for heavy equipment includes disposing a track pin sensor within a void of the track pin; sensing with the track pin sensor a temperature characteristic of the track pin; determining status information based on the temperature characteristic; and wirelessly communicating the status information to a remote device. A method for detecting status information about a mechanical system that generates heat energy includes generating electrical energy based on the heat energy; providing the electrical energy to a control unit; sensing with the control unit a temperature characteristic of the mechanical system based on a voltage of the electrical energy; determining status information of the mechanical system based on the temperature characteristic; and wirelessly communicating the status information to a remote device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2019Publication date: November 21, 2019Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: David W. BAARMAN, Brian B. STEKETEE, Kevin STEPHENS
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Patent number: 10401315Abstract: A track pin sensor for monitoring an operational status of a track pin of a track chain for heavy equipment. The track pin sensor may be incorporated into a communication system for monitoring a plurality of track pins of the track chain. A method of monitoring operational status of a track pin is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2017Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: David W. Baarman, Brian B. Steketee, Kevin Stephens
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Publication number: 20180005461Abstract: A monitoring and maintenance system that utilizes imperial and theoretical data to compare parts, vehicles, users, regions, wear intensity indexes over time and tracking information to provide a sophisticated data collection system for heavy-duty equipment or rental equipment. This tracking is designed to better the specifications, designs, training, preventative maintenance, and replacement wear understanding of fleet management.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2017Publication date: January 4, 2018Inventors: Brian B. Steketee, David W. Baarman, Mark Strayer, Thad Senti
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Publication number: 20170372534Abstract: A monitoring and maintenance system that utilizes imperial and theoretical data to compare parts, vehicles, users, regions, wear intensity indexes over time and tracking information to provide a sophisticated data collection system for heavy-duty equipment or rental equipment. This tracking is designed to better the specifications, designs, training, preventative maintenance, and replacement wear understanding of fleet management.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2016Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventors: Brian B. Steketee, David W. Baarman, Mark Strayer, Thad Senti
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Publication number: 20170261450Abstract: A track pin sensor for monitoring an operational status of a track pin of a track chain for heavy equipment. The track pin sensor may be incorporated into a communication system for monitoring a plurality of track pins of the track chain. A method of monitoring operational status of a track pin is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2017Publication date: September 14, 2017Inventors: David W. Baarman, Brian B. Steketee, Kevin Stephens
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Publication number: 20160364699Abstract: An equipment maintenance information system includes a detection assembly, a mobile device and a network. The detection assembly is configured to detect a condition of at least one part of a piece of equipment, and the mobile device is communicatively connected to the detection assembly and the network. The mobile device is configured to provide substantially real-time data based upon both an output received from the detection assembly and data received from the network. In one embodiment, the system includes a case that forms a housing for the detection assembly and removably attaches to a variety of mobile devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2014Publication date: December 15, 2016Inventors: Brian B. STEKETEE, Jesse J. RALEIGH, Robert Ryan PHILLIPS, Donald Paul MCCONNELL
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Publication number: 20110282860Abstract: A system is disclosed for data collection, media analysis, and web tracking. The collected data may include a broad search for a reference database and a narrow search for a comparative database. A contact relationship management database is used to store and distribute profiles for individuals and companies. An RSS feed database may update frequently and provide relevant search results. The system may analyze the collected data and tracking of that data. Analysis may be used to identify relevant data. Profiling of users and businesses may be used for targeting and generating profile data that may include specific information for a user or business. Monitoring and/or tracking may be used for identifying changes in data. The system may provide an analysis of impact of an event/source based on user impressions or web hits in view of a particular event/source. The impact may include a social influence value. In another embodiment, a return on investment (“ROI”) in view of the influence is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2011Publication date: November 17, 2011Applicant: ACCESS BUSINESS GROUP INTERNATIONAL LLCInventors: David W. Baarman, Patrick Burrell, Thomas Jay Leppien, Brian B. Steketee, David M. Baarman