Patents by Inventor David C. Janik

David C. Janik 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: 11105653
    Abstract: A system for generating a map based upon a plurality of operations each including at least one quantitatively measurable task. The system includes a ground engaging drive mechanism, an operating sensor, a position sensor, a visual image display device, and a controller. The controller compares a first operating characteristic to a first operating range, and stores a first failed task and current machine position upon the first operating characteristic of the machine being outside of the first operating range. The controller also compares a second operating characteristic to a second operating range, and stores a second failed task and the current machine position upon the second operating characteristic of the machine being outside of the second operating range. A map of the machine path is displayed including each failed task and its associated machine position while performing the failed task.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Megan Schott, Rodney L. Menold, David C. Janik, Andrew J. de Haseth
  • Publication number: 20200249045
    Abstract: A system for generating a map based upon a plurality of operations each including at least one quantitatively measurable task. The system includes a ground engaging drive mechanism, an operating sensor, a position sensor, a visual image display device, and a controller. The controller compares a first operating characteristic to a first operating range, and stores a first failed task and current machine position upon the first operating characteristic of the machine being outside of the first operating range. The controller also compares a second operating characteristic to a second operating range, and stores a second failed task and the current machine position upon the second operating characteristic of the machine being outside of the second operating range. A map of the machine path is displayed including each failed task and its associated machine position while performing the failed task.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2019
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Megan Schott, Rodney L. Menold, David C. Janik, Andrew J. de Haseth