Patents by Inventor Christian L. NICHOLSON

Christian L. NICHOLSON 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).

  • Machine control component with input device to control machine display
    Patent number: 11866909
    Abstract: A system may include a first control component comprising an input device configured to control an operation of a display device of a machine. The system may further include a second control component. The first control component (or the second control component) may be configured to control a movement of an implement of the machine. The second control component (or the first control component) may be configured to control a movement of the machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventor: Christian L. Nicholson
  • MACHINE CONTROL COMPONENT WITH INPUT DEVICE TO CONTROL MACHINE DISPLAY
    Publication number: 20220136210
    Abstract: A system may include a first control component comprising an input device configured to control an operation of a display device of a machine. The system may further include a second control component. The first control component (or the second control component) may be configured to control a movement of an implement of the machine. The second control component (or the first control component) may be configured to control a movement of the machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2020
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventor: Christian L. NICHOLSON
  • Power system having attachment-based engine control
    Patent number: 9163376
    Abstract: A power system for a machine is disclosed. The power system may have an engine, and an operator input device controllable to affect operation of a plurality of different tools that can be removably attached to the machine. The plurality of different tools may include at least a first tool capable of consuming about 50% or more of a total power output of the engine. The power system may also have a controller configured to detect attachment of the at least a first tool to the machine and, based on a signal from the operator input device, selectively increase a power output of the engine when the at least a first tool is attached to the machine. The controller may also be configured to selectively decrease the power output of the engine when the at least a first tool is not attached to the machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: Caterpillar SARL
    Inventor: Christian L. Nicholson
  • POWER SYSTEM HAVING ATTACHMENT-BASED ENGINE CONTROL
    Publication number: 20130158815
    Abstract: A power system for a machine is disclosed. The power system may have an engine, and an operator input device controllable to affect operation of a plurality of different tools that can be removably attached to the machine. The plurality of different tools may include at least a first tool capable of consuming about 50% or more of a total power output of the engine. The power system may also have a controller configured to detect attachment of the at least a first tool to the machine and, based on a signal from the operator input device, selectively increase a power output of the engine when the at least a first tool is attached to the machine. The controller may also be configured to selectively decrease the power output of the engine when the at least a first tool is not attached to the machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventor: Christian L. NICHOLSON