Patents by Inventor Daniel Edward Shearer

Daniel Edward Shearer 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).

  • Rear-mounted work implement control system
    Patent number: 8069927
    Abstract: A control system for a rear-mounted work implement on a work machine operable from a forward-facing operator's station located on the work machine is disclosed. The control system includes a surface adjacent to the operator's station, the surface being fixed in a position. A control device is attached to the surface and includes a grip configured to be gripped by an operator. A position of the grip is fixed relative to the surface during use, and the grip is positioned to stabilize an operator when turned in the operator's station to view the work implement. The control device also includes a switching mechanism disposed between the grip and the surface, and being configured to operate the work implement and configured to be actuatable by a hand on the grip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: William Eugene Bachstein, Daniel Edward Shearer
  • Machine tool control console
    Patent number: 7635045
    Abstract: A control console for a work machine having at least one work tool has a rest and a plurality of operator control devices. The plurality of operator control devices are adjustable relative to the rest and configured to control at least one function of the at least one work tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2009
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Edward Shearer, Craig B. Kelley, Royce E. Leaders
  • Machine joystick control system
    Patent number: 7497298
    Abstract: A control system for a work machine, having an articulated joint and a work implement with at least one axis of rotation, has a first lever with a first longitudinal axis. A twist angle of the first lever about the first longitudinal axis is related to an articulation speed of the work machine. The control system also has a second lever having a second longitudinal axis. A twist angle of the second lever about the second longitudinal axis is related to a rotation speed of the work implement about the at least one axis of rotation. A plurality of operator control devices are disposed on the first and second levers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Edward Shearer, Craig B. Kelley
  • Machine control pedestal
    Patent number: 7458439
    Abstract: An adjustable control pedestal for a work machine. The control pedestal may include a base configured to be rigidly mounted to a chassis of the work machine. The control pedestal may also include an armrest portion having a joystick mounted thereto configured to control at least one function of the work machine, the armrest portion being connected to the base and configured to enable an operator to rest an arm on the armrest portion while operating the joystick. The armrest portion may be linearly movable relative to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan Chase Catton, Daniel Edward Shearer