Patents by Inventor Dan Adamson

Dan Adamson 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).

  • Patent number: 12294917
    Abstract: A local fleet connectivity system includes a plurality of machines disposed at a location. Each of the plurality of machines include an implement and a prime mover configured to drive the implement. The system includes a connectivity hub configured to establish, via a connectivity module, a connection with the plurality of machines. The connectivity hub is configured to establish a connection with at least one remote server. The connectivity hub is configured to exchange data between the plurality of machines and the at least one remote server. The data flows through the connectivity hub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2025
    Assignee: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Korry D. Kobel, Fredric L. Yutzy, Dan Adamson, Stefan Eshleman
  • Patent number: 12294918
    Abstract: A machine localization system includes a work machine including a chassis and an extendable implement, a first pressure sensor coupled to the work machine, a second pressure sensor located at a known elevation, and a computing system operably coupled to the work machine, the first pressure sensor, and the second pressure sensor. The computing system is configured to receive a first pressure reading from the first pressure sensor and a second pressure reading from the second pressure sensor, determine an elevation of the work machine based on at least the first pressure reading and the second pressure reading, determine a maximum operating height of the extendable implement based on at least the determined elevation, and configure the extendable implement to not exceed the maximum operating height.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2024
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2025
    Assignee: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Korry D. Kobel, Fredric L. Yutzy, Dan Adamson, Stefan Eshleman
  • Publication number: 20250142297
    Abstract: An equipment identification system for identifying machines at a site includes a plurality of machines configured to generate one or both of audible signals or visual signals and a user device. The user device is configured to communicate with the plurality of machines through a network connection, identify a subset of the plurality of machines based on a user selection, instruct each machine in the subset to generate a first indication, and instruct one or more of the machines that are not included in the subset to generate a second indication, wherein the second indication is different from the first indication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2025
    Publication date: May 1, 2025
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Korry D. KOBEL, Frederic L. Yutzy, Dan Adamson, Stefan ESHLEMAN, Greg Pray
  • Publication number: 20250116994
    Abstract: A system may include a connectivity module communicatively and physically coupled to a work machine and a processing circuit configured to generate a profile corresponding to the connectivity module and the work machine. The processing circuit may include memory devices configured to store instructions that cause the one or more processors to: generate the profile corresponding to the work machine and the connectivity module, the profile initially comprising a base state; receive data indicative of one or more functionalities of the work machine; populate, after receiving the data indicative of the one or more functionalities of the work machine, the profile with entries that define a machine-specific state of the profile that facilitates data interpretation and collection related to the one or more functionalities of the work machine; and send the profile comprising the machine-specific state to the connectivity module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2024
    Publication date: April 10, 2025
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Korry D. Kobel, Fredric L. Yutzy, Dan Adamson
  • Patent number: 12245105
    Abstract: An equipment identification system for identifying and operating one or more machines at a site. The system includes one or more connectivity modules, each connectivity module communicatively and physically coupled to one of the one or more machines. The system also includes a user device configured to communicate with the one or more connectivity modules via a network connection. In response to a user selection on an application hosted on the user device, one or more of the machines are identified by one or both of an audible signal or a visual signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2025
    Assignee: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Korry D. Kobel, Fredric L. Yutzy, Dan Adamson, Stefan Eshleman, Greg Pray
  • Publication number: 20240406684
    Abstract: A lift device having an implement, a prime mover configured to drive the implement, and a connectivity module communicably coupled with the lift device. The connectivity module is configured to receive, from a device, a selection of an attribute of a component of the lift device; determine a threshold measure associated with the selected attribute; receive, via a sensor, a measure associated with the selected attribute of the component of the lift device; compare the received measure and the threshold measure associated with the selected attribute of the component of the lift device; and provide, based on the comparison, an indication in accordance with an indicator characteristic representing a status of the component of the lift device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2024
    Publication date: December 5, 2024
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Korry D. Kobel, Fredric L. Yutzy, Dan Adamson, Stefan Eshleman, Greg Pray
  • Publication number: 20240355191
    Abstract: A scene management system includes a first communication device including a first sensor configured to provide first sensor data regarding a first data source associated with a first agency, a second communication device including a second sensor configured to provide second sensor data regarding a second data source associated with a second agency different from the first agency, and processing circuitry in communication with the first communication device and the second communication device. The processing circuitry is configured to receive the first sensor data and the second sensor data and transmit the first sensor data and the second sensor data to a remote device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2024
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Eric Linsmeier, Korry Kobel, Fredric Yutzy, Dan Adamson
  • Publication number: 20240355212
    Abstract: A response vehicle can respond to an incident. The response vehicle can be communication with a server and a plurality of communication devices. The response vehicle can include one or more processing circuits that can acquire data from the plurality of communication devices, determine which of the plurality of communication devices are located proximate to the response vehicle based on the data, and transmit a plurality of datasets pertaining to the plurality of communication devices located proximate the response vehicle to the server.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2024
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Eric Linsmeier, Korry Kobel, Fredric Yutzy, Dan Adamson
  • Publication number: 20240349018
    Abstract: A machine localization system includes a work machine including a chassis and an extendable implement, a first pressure sensor coupled to the work machine, a second pressure sensor located at a known elevation, and a computing system operably coupled to the work machine, the first pressure sensor, and the second pressure sensor. The computing system is configured to receive a first pressure reading from the first pressure sensor and a second pressure reading from the second pressure sensor, determine an elevation of the work machine based on at least the first pressure reading and the second pressure reading, determine a maximum operating height of the extendable implement based on at least the determined elevation, and configure the extendable implement to not exceed the maximum operating height.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Korry D. KOBEL, Fredric L. Yutzy, Dan Adamson, Stefan ESHLEMAN
  • Patent number: 12096313
    Abstract: A lift device having an implement, a prime mover configured to drive the implement, and a connectivity module communicably coupled with the lift device. The connectivity module is configured to determine a parameter set relating to the lift device, receive a request to provide a status of the component of the lift device, receive a measure associated with the attribute of the component of the lift device, compare the received measure and the threshold measure associated with the attribute of the component of the lift device, and provide, based on the comparison, an indication in accordance with the indication characteristic representing the status of the component of the lift device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Korry D. Kobel, Fredric L. Yutzy, Dan Adamson, Stefan Eshleman, Greg Pray
  • Publication number: 20240302566
    Abstract: A fire apparatus system includes a fire apparatus and one or more processing circuits. The fire apparatus includes an aerial ladder and an environment sensor positioned along the aerial ladder. The environment sensor is configured to collect data regarding a weather characteristic at a location of the fire apparatus. The one or more processing circuits are configured to acquire the data collected by the environment sensor, monitor the weather characteristic at the location based on the data, and transmit a notification or a command to one or more devices based on the weather characteristic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2024
    Publication date: September 12, 2024
    Inventors: Eric Linsmeier, David Archer, Korry D. Kobel, Fredric L. Yutzy, Dan Adamson
  • Publication number: 20240302848
    Abstract: A fire apparatus includes a pump driver, a water pump driven by the pump driver, an aerial ladder assembly including a plurality of extendable ladder sections and ladder actuators configured to reposition the aerial ladder assembly and extend the plurality of extendable ladder sections, and a control system. The control system is configured to operate the aerial ladder assembly according to first predefined criteria, acquire first operation data during operation of the aerial ladder assembly according to the first predefined criteria, operate the water pump according to second predefined criteria, acquire second operation data during operation of the water pump according to the second predefined criteria, determine an adjustment for the fire apparatus based on the first operation data or the second operation data, and at least one of (a) implement the adjustment or (b) provide a notification regarding the adjustment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2024
    Publication date: September 12, 2024
    Inventors: Eric Linsmeier, David Archer, Korry D. Kobel, Fredric L. Yutzy, Dan Adamson
  • Publication number: 20240292192
    Abstract: An onboard documentation system for a lift device comprises a controller coupled to the lift device, the controller configured to receive documentation associated with the lift device, store the documentation locally on the lift device, receive a request for the documentation from a user, and provide the documentation stored locally on the lift device to the user in response to the request.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2024
    Publication date: August 29, 2024
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Korry D. Kobel, Fredric L. Yutzy, Stefan Eshleman, Dan Adamson
  • Publication number: 20240270546
    Abstract: A machine includes a chassis, a series of tractive elements coupled with the chassis, a prime mover configured to drive the plurality of tractive elements, and a connectivity module with a beacon communicably coupled with the machine. The connectivity module is configured to receive an input relating to a criteria of the machine, and communicate an output, the output including the criteria of the machine, to one or more components of the machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2024
    Publication date: August 15, 2024
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Korry D. Kobel, Fredric L. Yutzy, Dan Adamson, Stefan Eshleman, Greg Pray
  • Patent number: 12047850
    Abstract: A method of determining a relative elevation of a work machine. The method includes receiving a first pressure reading from a first pressure sensor coupled to a chassis of a work machine and receiving a second pressure reading from a second pressure sensor. The method also includes calculating a first relative elevation of the chassis of the work machine relative to the second pressure sensor by comparing the first pressure reading to the second pressure reading.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignee: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Korry D. Kobel, Fredric L. Yutzy, Dan Adamson, Stefan Eshleman
  • Publication number: 20240224002
    Abstract: A work site equipment grouping system includes a wireless worksite network including a plurality of communicatively connected nodes. The plurality of nodes includes a plurality of work machines configured to wirelessly communicate with other nodes. The system further includes an additional work machine configured to detect a first node of the plurality of communicatively connected nodes within a wireless signal range of the additional work machine and, upon detecting the first node, automatically join the wireless worksite network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2024
    Publication date: July 4, 2024
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Korry KOBEL, Fredric Yutzy, Dan Adamson, Stefan ESHLEMAN, Patrick Booth
  • Patent number: 12004051
    Abstract: An onboard documentation system for a lift device comprises a controller coupled to the lift device, the controller configured to receive documentation associated with the lift device, store the documentation locally on the lift device, receive a request for the documentation from a user, and provide the documentation stored locally on the lift device to the user in response to the request.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Korry D. Kobel, Fredric L. Yutzy, Stefan Eshleman, Dan Adamson
  • Publication number: 20240089708
    Abstract: A site connectivity system includes a first connectivity module configured to be coupled to a first machine, a second connectivity module configured to be coupled to a second machine, and a third connectivity module configured to be coupled to a third machine. The third machine is a different type of machine than at least one of the first machine or the second machine. The first connectivity module and the second connectivity module are configured to establish a site network at a site. The third connectivity module is configured to join the site network and transmit data regarding the third machine to the first connectivity module through the site network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: KORRY D. KOBEL, FREDRIC L. YUTZY, DAN ADAMSON, STEFAN ESHLEMAN, GREG PRAY, PATRICK BOOTH, BRIAN MOHLMAN
  • Publication number: 20240089707
    Abstract: A site connectivity system includes a deployable connectivity hub configured to be selectively deployed at a site. The deployable connectivity hub including a wireless hub connectivity module configured to facilitate wireless communications and a processing circuit. The processing circuit is configured to establish a local site network with a plurality of wireless machine connectivity modules including at least a first wireless machine connectivity module associated with a first machine at the site and a second wireless machine connectivity module associated with a second machine at the site, establish a connection with a remote server, receive data from the first wireless machine connectivity module regarding the first machine over the local site network, transmit the data to the second wireless machine connectivity module over the local site network, and transmit the data to the remote server over the connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Applicant: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: KORRY D. KOBEL, FREDRIC L. YUTZY, DAN ADAMSON, STEFAN ESHLEMAN
  • Patent number: 11924716
    Abstract: A work site equipment grouping system includes a plurality of work machines including a first work machine and a second work machine. Each work machine is configured to wirelessly communicate with other work machines. The system further includes a local area network including a plurality of communicatively connected nodes, the nodes including the first work machine and the second work machine. The system further includes a third work machine configured to detect one of the first work machine or the second work machine within a signal range of the third work machine and, upon detecting one of the first work machine or the second work machine, automatically join the local area network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Oskhosh Corporation
    Inventors: Korry D. Kobel, Fredric L. Yutzy, Dan Adamson, Stefan Eshleman, Patrick Booth