Patents by Inventor Craig Matthew Collins

Craig Matthew Collins 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).

  • System for remotely operating a mine machine and related methods
    Patent number: 11952897
    Abstract: A system for remotely operating a machine, such as a mine vehicle, includes at least one first emitter for emitting a first signal corresponding to a first zone adjacent to the machine. A transmitter is provided for receiving the first signal emitted by the emitter, the transmitter being adapted for issuing commands for controlling the machine and also indicating the presence of the transmitter in the first zone. A controller is also provided for controlling the machine based on the control signals from the transmitter based on the presence of the transmitter in the first zone. Related methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: J.H. FLETCHER & CO.
    Inventors: Craig Matthew Collins, Billy Davis Goad, Jr., Robert William Thomas, Jr.
  • Combined function joystick for drilling machine and related method
    Patent number: 11650616
    Abstract: An apparatus for drilling with a drilling machine including a boom for supporting a drill and a feed for feeding the drill. A single joystick is adapted for controlling the movement of the boom and the feed independently or together, such as according to different protocols (e.g., for causing movement of the boom and feed in the same direction, or in different directions). Related methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: J.H. FLETCHER & CO.
    Inventors: Craig Matthew Collins, Robert Dale Groves, Jr.
  • COMBINED FUNCTION JOYSTICK FOR DRILLING MACHINE AND RELATED METHOD
    Publication number: 20200081478
    Abstract: An apparatus for drilling with a drilling machine including a boom for supporting a drill and a feed for feeding the drill. A single joystick is adapted for controlling the movement of the boom and the feed independently or together, such as according to different protocols (e.g., for causing movement of the boom and feed in the same direction, or in different directions). Related methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2018
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Inventors: Craig Matthew Collins, Robert Dale Groves, JR.