Patents by Inventor Codey R. Seaman

Codey R. Seaman 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).

  • Pipelayer and diesel hybrid pipelayer power control strategy
    Patent number: 11319194
    Abstract: A pipelayer includes a frame, a plurality of ground engaging members movably supporting the frame, a prime mover, and a boom assembly and a counterbalance assembly supported on the frame. The boom assembly includes a boom. The counterbalance assembly including a counterweight, the counterweight being movably supported on the frame to counterbalance the boom assembly. The counterweight includes a battery box including at least one battery. A control strategy is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Codey R. Seaman, David D. Tallon
  • Pipelayer and Diesel Hybrid Pipelayer Power Control Strategy
    Publication number: 20210147196
    Abstract: A pipelayer includes a frame, a plurality of ground engaging members movably supporting the frame, a prime mover, and a boom assembly and a counterbalance assembly supported on the frame. The boom assembly includes a boom. The counterbalance assembly including a counterweight, the counterweight being movably supported on the frame to counterbalance the boom assembly. The counterweight includes a battery box including at least one battery. A control strategy is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2019
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Codey R. Seaman, David D. Tallon