Patents by Inventor Christopher J. Goodwin
Christopher J. Goodwin 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: 10023142Abstract: A vehicle equipped with an operator presence detector comprises an optional first detector located and configured to detect an object positioned over a threshold to the operator compartment; a second detector located and configured to detect an operator's left lower extremity when the left lower extremity is located in the operator compartment; and a third detector located and configured to detect an operator's right lower extremity when the right lower extremity is located in the operator compartment. The second detector and the third detector are positioned such that (i) an operator cannot use the left lower extremity to trigger both the second detector and the third detector and (ii) an operator cannot use the right lower extremity to trigger both the second detector and the third detector.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2016Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignee: HYSTER-YALE GROUP, INC.Inventors: Kevin J. McGoldrick, William Eugene James, Robert Stephen Adcox, Christopher J. Goodwin, Matthew Wavrek, Ken Schreiber
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Publication number: 20160214556Abstract: A vehicle equipped with an operator presence detector comprises an optional first detector located and configured to detect an object positioned over a threshold to the operator compartment; a second detector located and configured to detect an operator's left lower extremity when the left lower extremity is located in the operator compartment; and a third detector located and configured to detect an operator's right lower extremity when the right lower extremity is located in the operator compartment. The second detector and the third detector are positioned such that (i) an operator cannot use the left lower extremity to trigger both the second detector and the third detector and (ii) an operator cannot use the right lower extremity to trigger both the second detector and the third detector.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2016Publication date: July 28, 2016Applicant: Hyster-Yale Group, Inc.Inventors: Kevin J. McGoldrick, William Eugene James, Robert Stephen Adcox, Christopher J. Goodwin, Matthew Wavrek, Ken Schreiber
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Patent number: 8751095Abstract: A vehicle includes a first control configured to operate the vehicle from a first operator position facing a front of the vehicle and a second control configured to operate the vehicle from a second operator position facing a rear of the vehicle. The vehicle further includes a processor configured to monitor for an operator presence in the first operator position or the second operator position and receive a vehicle operating request, wherein the operator presence is monitored independent of receiving the vehicle operating request. The processor is further configured to enable either the first control or the second control and select a vehicle operating parameter associated with the vehicle operating request, wherein the vehicle operating parameter varies according to which control is enabled.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2013Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: NMHG Oregon, LLCInventors: Christopher J. Goodwin, Brian R. Crowell, Timothy L. Rose, James W. Davis, Gerald A. Johnson, Kevin J. McGoldrick, Michael Curry
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Publication number: 20140148930Abstract: A method and corresponding apparatus to perform the method are provided to provide a gamified study environment, the method comprising tracking time spent studying by a plurality of users, multiplying the various tracked times by various multiplier factors relating to the level of the subject at which the various users studied at and a groove factor achieved by various users to generate experience points of the various users. A user is then able to view the various experience point of the various other users in addition to other possible aspects.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2012Publication date: May 29, 2014Inventor: Christopher J. Goodwin
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Patent number: 8392049Abstract: A vehicle includes a first control configured to operate the vehicle from a first operator position facing a front of the vehicle and a second control configured to operate the vehicle from a second operator position facing a rear of the vehicle. The vehicle further includes a processor configured to monitor for an operator presence in the first operator position or the second operator position and receive a vehicle operating request, wherein the operator presence is monitored independent of receiving the vehicle operating request. The processor is further configured to enable either the first control or the second control and select a vehicle operating parameter associated with the vehicle operating request, wherein the vehicle operating parameter varies according to which control is enabled.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2009Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: NMHG Oregon, LLCInventors: Christopher J. Goodwin, Brian R. Crowell, Timothy L. Rose, James W. Davis, Gerald A Johnson, Kevin J. McGoldrick, Michael Curry
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Patent number: 8356688Abstract: An industrial vehicle includes an operator compartment, a steering control device mounted for access from a first selectable operator position located outside of the operator compartment, and a steering column supporting the steering control device. The steering control device configured to rotate about the steering column and provide steering control from the operator compartment in a second selectable operator position opposite the first selectable operator position.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2012Date of Patent: January 22, 2013Assignee: NMHG Oregon, LLCInventors: Gianni Passeri, Marco Mariani, Marco Betti, Christopher J. Goodwin, Michael Curry
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Patent number: 7861820Abstract: A steering system for an industrial vehicle includes a drive wheel configured to steerably align with a first radius of curvature. The steering system further includes an electronically controlled idler wheel configured to steerably align with a second radius of curvature different than the first radius of curvature. The first and second radii of curvature share a common center point of turning radius. A controller is configured to command the electronically controlled idler wheel to steerably align with the second radius of curvature according to a determination of the first radius of curvature.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2007Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Assignee: NMHG Oregon, LLCInventors: Christopher J. Goodwin, Gregory S. Roman
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Patent number: 7775317Abstract: A control assembly for an industrial vehicle is herein disclosed as including a first control arm oriented in a substantially upright position, and a second control arm extending from the first control arm in a reclined position. The first control arm is operable to control a speed of the vehicle from a first operator position, and the second control arm operable to control the speed of the vehicle from a second operator position oriented opposite the first operator position.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2007Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: NMHG Oregon, LLCInventors: Christopher J. Goodwin, Knut A. Raade, Eugene A. Helmetsie
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Publication number: 20090222167Abstract: A vehicle includes a first control configured to operate the vehicle from a first operator position facing a front of the vehicle and a second control configured to operate the vehicle from a second operator position facing a rear of the vehicle. The vehicle further includes a processor configured to monitor for an operator presence in the first operator position or the second operator position and receive a vehicle operating request, wherein the operator presence is monitored independent of receiving the vehicle operating request. The processor is further configured to enable either the first control or the second control and select a vehicle operating parameter associated with the vehicle operating request, wherein the vehicle operating parameter varies according to which control is enabled.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2009Publication date: September 3, 2009Applicant: NMHG OREGON, LLCInventors: Christopher J. Goodwin, Brian R. Crowell, Timothy L. Rose, James W. Davis, Gerald A. Johnson, Kevin J. McGoldrick