Patents by Inventor CHRISTOPHER L. BRADSHAW
CHRISTOPHER L. BRADSHAW 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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Publication number: 20240122122Abstract: A baler implement may include a frame, a first panel, a plunger, and a hook mechanism. The frame has a central longitudinal axis. The first panel partially forms a compression chamber for compressing crop therein. The plunger is operable to reciprocate within the compression chamber to provide a compressive force to compress crop material in the compression chamber into a flake against a plurality of other flakes of a currently forming bale and is operable to move the currently forming bale through the compression chamber. The hook mechanism is positioned on the first panel and is operable to engage the currently forming bale inside the compression chamber to resist the compressive force applied by the plunger to increase compression of the crop material within the compression chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2022Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Nathan A. Chaney, Christopher L. Bradshaw
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Patent number: 11485432Abstract: An attachment assembly for use with a work machine includes an attachment adapter coupled to the work machine and fixed relative thereto and an attachment frame including a member defining an attachment point configured to engage, into an engaged mode, with the attachment adapter when a front suspension system of the work machine is raised to a raised position, and configured to disengage, into a disengaged mode, from the attachment adapter when the front suspension system is lowered to a lowered position, the attachment adapter configured to travel with the work machine when in the engaged mode and the disengaged mode, and the attachment frame configured to travel with the work machine when in only the engaged mode.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2021Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: DEERE & COMPANYInventors: Tony J. Huegerich, Christopher L. Bradshaw
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Publication number: 20210197906Abstract: An attachment assembly for use with a work machine includes an attachment adapter coupled to the work machine and fixed relative thereto and an attachment frame including a member defining an attachment point configured to engage, into an engaged mode, with the attachment adapter when a front suspension system of the work machine is raised to a raised position, and configured to disengage, into a disengaged mode, from the attachment adapter when the front suspension system is lowered to a lowered position, the attachment adapter configured to travel with the work machine when in the engaged mode and the disengaged mode, and the attachment frame configured to travel with the work machine when in only the engaged mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2021Publication date: July 1, 2021Inventors: TONY J. HUEGERICH, CHRISTOPHER L. BRADSHAW
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Patent number: 11027787Abstract: Attachment assembly for use with a work machine. The attachment assembly includes an attachment adapter and an attachment frame. The attachment adapter is coupled to the work machine and fixed relative thereto. The attachment frame includes a member that defines an attachment point. The attachment point engages, into an engaged mode, with the attachment adapter when a front suspension system of the work machine is raised to a raised position. The attachment point disengages, into a disengaged mode, from the attachment adapter when the front suspension system is lowered to a lowered position. The attachment adapter travels with the work machine when in the engaged mode and also in the disengaged mode. The attachment frame travels with the work machine only when in the engaged mode.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2017Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: DEERE & COMPANYInventors: Tony J. Huegerich, Christopher L. Bradshaw
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Patent number: 10556492Abstract: An operator cab mounted on a chassis of a mobile work vehicle. The cab comprised of a frame supporting a back panel, a pair of opposing side panels, and a roof panel, wherein the side panels and the roof panel each have a first edge proximate the back panel and a second edge opposite the first edge, the second edges defining a door opening. A door proximate the door opening, the door movable to a closed position or an open position and defining a front barrier when in the closed position. A roller assembly positioned proximate the roof panel and connected to the door, wherein the door is moved about the roller assembly to an open position from the closed position, allowing for an operator to ingress and egress through door opening.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2017Date of Patent: February 11, 2020Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: Abhishek Gupta, Santosh Khadasare, Abhishek Wangikar, Sayali Igave, Jai Shankar Minz, Christopher L. Bradshaw
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Publication number: 20190143797Abstract: An operator cab mounted on a chassis of a mobile work vehicle. The cab comprised of a frame supporting a back panel, a pair of opposing side panels, and a roof panel, wherein the side panels and the roof panel each have a first edge proximate the back panel and a second edge opposite the first edge, the second edges defining a door opening. A door proximate the door opening, the door movable to a closed position or an open position and defining a front barrier when in the closed position. A roller assembly positioned proximate the roof panel and connected to the door, wherein the door is moved about the roller assembly to an open position from the closed position, allowing for an operator to ingress and egress through door opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2017Publication date: May 16, 2019Inventors: Abhishek Gupta, Santosh Khadasare, Abhishek Wangikar, Sayali Igave, Jai Shankar Minz, Christopher L. Bradshaw
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Publication number: 20190126998Abstract: Attachment assembly for use with a work machine. The attachment assembly includes an attachment adapter and an attachment frame. The attachment adapter is coupled to the work machine and fixed relative thereto. The attachment frame includes a member that defines an attachment point. The attachment point engages, into an engaged mode, with the attachment adapter when a front suspension system of the work machine is raised to a raised position. The attachment point disengages, into a disengaged mode, from the attachment adapter when the front suspension system is lowered to a lowered position. The attachment adapter travels with the work machine when in the engaged mode and also in the disengaged mode. The attachment frame travels with the work machine only when in the engaged mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2017Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: Tony J. Huegerich, Christopher L. Bradshaw
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Patent number: 9806478Abstract: An electrical connector comprises a dielectric body having a socket. A plurality of pivotable arms are hinged to the dielectric body. A releasable locking mechanism holds the pivotable arms in a locked position that releases with an outward pulling force exceeding a threshold force. The releasable locking mechanism comprises two or more latch members that are biased by corresponding springs against the corresponding pivotable arms. Each pivotable arm has a protrusion that divides a first region from a second region of the pivotable arm.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2016Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: DEERE & COMPANYInventors: Darin E. Bartholomew, Christopher L. Bradshaw
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Patent number: 9638073Abstract: Valvetrain of an internal combustion engine, including a rocker support, a fulcrum, and a rocker. The rocker support is mounted to a cylinder head and fixed relative thereto. The rocker is positioned about the rocker support and partially in an axial aligning groove of the rocker support. The fulcrum is sandwiched between the rocker support and the rocker. The rocker oscillates about the fulcrum as forces are received and applied to a first and a second end of the rocker.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2015Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: DEERE & COMPANYInventors: Neil S. Erickson, Christopher L. Bradshaw, Richard T. Hurban, Steven A. Reich, Micheal A. Langner
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Patent number: 9543719Abstract: An electrical connector comprises a dielectric body having a socket. A plurality of pivotable arms are hinged to the dielectric body. A releasable locking mechanism holds the pivotable arms in a locked position that releases with an outward pulling force exceeding a threshold force. The releasable locking mechanism comprises two or more latch members that are biased by corresponding springs against the corresponding pivotable arms. Each pivotable arm has a protrusion that divides a first region from a second region of the pivotable arm.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2014Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: DEERE & COMPANYInventors: Darin E. Bartholomew, Christopher L. Bradshaw
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Publication number: 20160376935Abstract: Valvetrain of an internal combustion engine, including a rocker support, a fulcrum, and a rocker. The rocker support is mounted to a cylinder head and fixed relative thereto. The rocker is positioned about the rocker support and partially in an axial aligning groove of the rocker support. The fulcrum is sandwiched between the rocker support and the rocker. The rocker oscillates about the fulcrum as forces are received and applied to a first and a second end of the rocker.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2015Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventors: NEIL S. ERICKSON, CHRISTOPHER L. BRADSHAW, RICHARD T. HURBAN, STEVEN A. REICH, MICHEAL A. LANGNER
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Patent number: 9528871Abstract: A system including a vessel, an image capturing device, and a processor. The vessel at least partially contacts a liquid, wherein the liquid has a liquid surface that is defined by a quantity of the liquid, a shape of the vessel, and an orientation of the vessel relative to a horizontal plane. The image capturing device is spaced apart from the liquid surface and captures an image thereof. The processor is in communication with the image capturing device for analyzing a characteristic of the image and determining an attribute of the liquid therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2013Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: DEERE & COMPANYInventors: Christopher D Turner, Christopher L Bradshaw, Michael J Pipho, Bruce L Upchurch
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Publication number: 20160329659Abstract: An electrical connector comprises a dielectric body having a socket. A plurality of pivotable arms are hinged to the dielectric body. A releasable locking mechanism holds the pivotable arms in a locked position that releases with an outward pulling force exceeding a threshold force. The releasable locking mechanism comprises two or more latch members that are biased by corresponding springs against the corresponding pivotable arms. Each pivotable arm has a protrusion that divides a first region from a second region of the pivotable arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Darin E. Bartholomew, Christopher L. Bradshaw
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Patent number: 9459130Abstract: A system including a container, an imaging structure, an image capturing device, and a processor. The container at least partially surrounds a liquid. The liquid has a liquid surface that is defined by a quantity of the liquid in the container, a shape of the container, and an orientation of the container relative to a horizontal plane. The imaging structure is positioned in the container. The image capturing device captures an image of the liquid surface and the imaging structure. The processor is in communication with the image capturing device for analyzing a characteristic of the image, and for determining an attribute therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2013Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignee: DEERE & COMPANYInventors: Christopher L. Bradshaw, Christopher D. Turner, Michael J. Pipho, Bruce L. Upchurch
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Publication number: 20160104968Abstract: An electrical connector comprises a dielectric body having a socket. A plurality of pivotable arms are hinged to the dielectric body. A releasable locking mechanism holds the pivotable arms in a locked position that releases with an outward pulling force exceeding a threshold force. The releasable locking mechanism comprises two or more latch members that are biased by corresponding springs against the corresponding pivotable arms. Each pivotable arm has a protrusion that divides a first region from a second region of the pivotable arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2014Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventors: Darin E. Bartholomew, Christopher L. Bradshaw
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Publication number: 20150130929Abstract: A system including a vessel, an image capturing device, and a processor. The vessel at least partially contacts a liquid, wherein the liquid has a liquid surface that is defined by a quantity of the liquid, a shape of the vessel, and an orientation of the vessel relative to a horizontal plane. The image capturing device is spaced apart from the liquid surface and captures an image thereof. The processor is in communication with the image capturing device for analyzing a characteristic of the image and determining an attribute of the liquid therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2013Publication date: May 14, 2015Applicant: Deere & CompanyInventors: CHRISTOPHER D. TURNER, CHRISTOPHER L. BRADSHAW, MICHAEL J. PIPHO, BRUCE L. UPCHURCH
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Publication number: 20150130930Abstract: A system including a container, an imaging structure, an image capturing device, and a processor. The container at least partially surrounds a liquid. The liquid has a liquid surface that is defined by a quantity of the liquid in the container, a shape of the container, and an orientation of the container relative to a horizontal plane. The imaging structure is positioned in the container. The image capturing device captures an image of the liquid surface and the imaging structure. The processor is in communication with the image capturing device for analyzing a characteristic of the image, and for determining an attribute therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2013Publication date: May 14, 2015Applicant: Deere & CompanyInventors: CHRISTOPHER D. TURNER, CHRISTOPHER L. BRADSHAW, MICHAEL J. PIPHO, BRUCE L. UPCHURCH