Patents by Inventor Bryan J. Huttenlocher

Bryan J. Huttenlocher 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).

  • Method to select an active steering input device based on orbital pressure
    Patent number: 11808011
    Abstract: A work machine having a cab coupled to a frame, a steering system coupled to the frame, a controller configured to selectively articulate the steering system, a joystick assembly positioned in the cab and in communication with the controller, a steering wheel assembly positioned in the cab and configured to selectively articulate the steering system, and a steering wheel sensor coupled to the steering wheel assembly and in communication with the controller to identify movement of the steering wheel assembly. Wherein, the controller does not articulate the steering system responsive to movement of the joystick assembly when the steering wheel sensor identifies movement of the steering wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: David J. Myers, Brian K. Kellogg, Aaron R. Kenkel, Adam J. Sobkowiak, Michael McCabe, Bryan J. Huttenlocher, Jason L. Mueller
  • METHOD TO SELECT AN ACTIVE STEERING INPUT DEVICE BASED ON ORBITAL PRESSURE
    Publication number: 20210131067
    Abstract: A work machine having a cab coupled to a frame, a steering system coupled to the frame, a controller configured to selectively articulate the steering system, a joystick assembly positioned in the cab and in communication with the controller, a steering wheel assembly positioned in the cab and configured to selectively articulate the steering system, and a steering wheel sensor coupled to the steering wheel assembly and in communication with the controller to identify movement of the steering wheel assembly. Wherein, the controller does not articulate the steering system responsive to movement of the joystick assembly when the steering wheel sensor identifies movement of the steering wheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2021
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Inventors: David J. Myers, Brian K. Kellogg, Aaron R. Kenkel, Adam J. Sobkowiak, Michael McCabe, Bryan J. Huttenlocher, Jason L. Mueller
  • Method to select an active steering input device based on orbital pressure
    Patent number: 10941543
    Abstract: A work machine having a cab coupled to a frame, a steering system coupled to the frame, a controller configured to selectively articulate the steering system, a joystick assembly positioned in the cab and in communication with the controller, a steering wheel assembly positioned in the cab and configured to selectively articulate the steering system, and a steering wheel sensor coupled to the steering wheel assembly and in communication with the controller to identify movement of the steering wheel assembly. Wherein, the controller does not articulate the steering system responsive to movement of the joystick assembly when the steering wheel sensor identifies movement of the steering wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: David J. Myers, Brian K. Kellogg, Aaron R. Kenkel, Adam J. Sobkowiak, Michael McCabe, Bryan J. Huttenlocher, Jason L. Mueller
  • METHOD TO SELECT AN ACTIVE STEERING INPUT DEVICE BASED ON ORBITAL PRESSURE
    Publication number: 20190249395
    Abstract: A work machine having a cab coupled to a frame, a steering system coupled to the frame, a controller configured to selectively articulate the steering system, a joystick assembly positioned in the cab and in communication with the controller, a steering wheel assembly positioned in the cab and configured to selectively articulate the steering system, and a steering wheel sensor coupled to the steering wheel assembly and in communication with the controller to identify movement of the steering wheel assembly. Wherein, the controller does not articulate the steering system responsive to movement of the joystick assembly when the steering wheel sensor identifies movement of the steering wheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2018
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventors: David J. Myers, Brian K. Kellogg, Aaron R. Kenkel, Adam J. Sobkowiak, Michael McCabe, Bryan J. Huttenlocher, Jason L. Mueller
  • Reservoir pressurization
    Patent number: 9194284
    Abstract: A vehicle comprises a forced induction engine, fluid reservoir, engine controller, and sensor. The fluid reservoir is pneumatically connected to intake air of the forced induction engine. The engine controller is in communication with the forced induction engine and configured to control the forced induction engine. The sensor is in communication with the engine controller and is configured to measure a pressure within the fluid reservoir and communicate it to the engine controller. The controller is configured to derate the engine when the pressure within the fluid reservoir is above a first pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Michael R. Gratton, Grant R. Henn, Bryan J. Huttenlocher
  • RESERVOIR PRESSURIZATION
    Publication number: 20150247451
    Abstract: A vehicle comprises a forced induction engine, fluid reservoir, engine controller, and sensor. The fluid reservoir is pneumatically connected to intake air of the forced induction engine. The engine controller is in communication with the forced induction engine and configured to control the forced induction engine. The sensor is in communication with the engine controller and is configured to measure a pressure within the fluid reservoir and communicate it to the engine controller. The controller is configured to derate the engine when the pressure within the fluid reservoir is above a first pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2014
    Publication date: September 3, 2015
    Applicant: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Michael R. Gratton, Grant R. Henn, Bryan J. Huttenlocher