Patents by Inventor Daniel Podany

Daniel Podany 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: 10287104
    Abstract: A control system for a conveyor system of a machine includes a motor to drive the conveyor system, and a pump operably coupled to the motor. A solenoid actuator actuates the pump. The control system includes operator interfaces to enable an operator to provide inputs indicative of a desired engine speed, and a desired conveyor speed. The control system includes a controller which determines a pump speed based on the desired engine speed, and determines a maximum possible motor speed based on the pump speed and a maximum possible gear ratio between the pump and the motor. The controller determines a desired motor speed based on the desired conveyor speed. The controller determines a solenoid actuation current based on the desired motor speed and the maximum possible motor speed, and supplies the solenoid actuation current to the solenoid actuator to control a speed of the conveyor system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.
    Inventors: Lee M. Hogan, Timothy Michael O'Donnell, Daniel Podany
  • Publication number: 20190135550
    Abstract: A control system for a conveyor system of a machine includes a motor to drive the conveyor system, and a pump operably coupled to the motor. A solenoid actuator actuates the pump. The control system includes operator interfaces to enable an operator to provide inputs indicative of a desired engine speed, and a desired conveyor speed. The control system includes a controller which determines a pump speed based on the desired engine speed, and determines a maximum possible motor speed based on the pump speed and a maximum possible gear ratio between the pump and the motor. The controller determines a desired motor speed based on the desired conveyor speed. The controller determines a solenoid actuation current based on the desired motor speed and the maximum possible motor speed, and supplies the solenoid actuation current to the solenoid actuator to control a speed of the conveyor system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2017
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Lee M. Hogan, Timothy Michael O'Donnell, Daniel Podany
  • Patent number: 8961064
    Abstract: A screed system is provided. The screed system includes a base screed. The screed system includes an extension member, wherein the extension member is detachably coupled to the base screed. The screed system also includes an identification module associated with the extension member. The identification module is configured to provide an indication of the extension member. The screed system further includes a controller, wherein the controller is configured to determine a parameter associated with the extension member based on the indication. Further, the identification module and the controller are configured to communicate with each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.
    Inventors: Igor S. Ramos, Robert W. Lindsey, LaTanya G. Turner, Daniel Podany
  • Publication number: 20140294503
    Abstract: A screed system is provided. The screed system includes a base screed. The screed system includes an extension member, wherein the extension member is detachably coupled to the base screed. The screed system also includes an identification module associated with the extension member. The identification module is configured to provide an indication of the extension member. The screed system further includes a controller, wherein the controller is configured to determine a parameter associated with the extension member based on the indication. Further, the identification module and the controller are configured to communicate with each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2013
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Applicant: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.
    Inventors: Igor S. Ramos, Robert W. Lindsey, LaTanya G. Turner, Daniel Podany