Patents by Inventor David Gitz

David Gitz 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: 11099018
    Abstract: A method of maneuvering a work machine is disclosed comprising receiving a signal indicative of an actual position of a work machine, and determining a route to maneuver the work machine from the actual position to a target position. When a distance between the actual location and the target location is greater than a straight-distance threshold, the route comprises a curved portion between the actual position and a straight-distance threshold point and a straight portion between the straight-distance threshold point and the target position. When the distance between the actual location and the target location is less than the straight-distance threshold, the route comprises the straight portion. The method further includes displaying a determined path and an indicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Inventors: David Gitz, Maikel Torres, Qi Chen
  • Publication number: 20200249035
    Abstract: An automatic target selection system and method for worksite load spotting is presented. The system includes a work machine configured with a receptacle for receiving a load. A position detection unit, on-board the work machine, generates a signal associated with a current position and heading of the work machine. A display unit, on-board the work machine, displays a user interface which includes a plurality of operator-selectable spotting locations. A navigation controller is configured to receive the signal of the current position and heading of the work machine, generate a list of spotting locations associated with one or more loading machines on a worksite; and determine a target score for each spotting location based on a Cartesian distance, path distance, and a selection history. The navigation controller then displays an organized catalog of the spotting locations based on the corresponding target score.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2019
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventor: David Gitz
  • Publication number: 20200166350
    Abstract: A method of maneuvering a work machine is disclosed comprising receiving a signal indicative of an actual position of a work machine, and determining a route to maneuver the work machine from the actual position to a target position. When a distance between the actual location and the target location is greater than a straight-distance threshold, the route comprises a curved portion between the actual position and a straight-distance threshold point and a straight portion between the straight-distance threshold point and the target position. When the distance between the actual location and the target location is less than the straight-distance threshold, the route comprises the straight portion. The method further includes displaying a determined path and an indicator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2018
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: David Gitz, Maikel Torres, Qi Chen