Patents by Inventor Douglas J. Olson

Douglas J. Olson 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).

  • Publication number: 20250017134
    Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for seed metering for an agricultural seeder. The seed metering includes a metering member for an agricultural implement having a body configured to couple with a metering device and a raised ring formed circumferentially around a rim of the body. The raised ring defines a plurality of seed receiving portions each configured to receive a seed therein, wherein the plurality of seed receiving portions have a plurality of walls defining a continuous wall structure and forming a cavity therein. The cavity has an outwardly facing open end and one or more walls of the plurality of walls have a different height than one or more other walls within each seed receiving portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2024
    Publication date: January 16, 2025
    Applicant: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Lee E. Zumdome, Elijah B. Garner, Douglas J. Olson
  • Patent number: 12193355
    Abstract: An agricultural machine includes a seeding system having a seed transport mechanism configured to transport a seed along a transport route, a seed sensor configured to sense presence of the seed at a first location along the transport route, and a motor configured to drive movement of the seed transport mechanism to transport the seed from the first location to a second location in which the seed is released from the seed transport mechanism. A processing system is configured to track a position of the seed along the transport route based on an indication of the sensed presence of the seed at the first location and detected movement of the seed transport mechanism, and generate a motor operating parameter based on the tracked position of the seed and a target parameter for releasing the seed. The motor of the seeding system is operated based on the motor operating parameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2025
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Cary S. Hubner, Matt D. Bartelson, Erick D. Esping, Scott C. Johnson, Lauren M. White, Douglas J. Olson
  • Patent number: 11690312
    Abstract: A system includes a motor, a memory storing instructions and at least one controller configured to execute the instructions to cause the system to obtain at least one message over a network, the at least one message indicating a target position for a rotor of the motor and a target time associated with the target position, determine a position command and a speed command based on the target position and the target time, and control the motor based on the position command and the speed command.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Scott C. Johnson, Douglas J. Olson
  • Patent number: 11602095
    Abstract: An agricultural machine includes a seeding system having a seed transport mechanism configured to transport a seed along a transport route, a seed sensor configured to sense presence of the seed at a first location along the transport route, and a motor configured to drive movement of the seed transport mechanism to transport the seed from the first location to a second location in which the seed is released from the seed transport mechanism. A processing system is configured to track a position of the seed along the transport route based on an indication of the sensed presence of the seed at the first location and detected movement of the seed transport mechanism, and generate a motor operating parameter based on the tracked position of the seed and a target parameter for releasing the seed. The motor of the seeding system is operated based on the motor operating parameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Cary S. Hubner, Matt D. Bartelson, Erick D. Esping, Scott C. Johnson, Lauren M. White, Douglas J. Olson
  • Publication number: 20230034814
    Abstract: An agricultural machine includes a seeding system having a seed transport mechanism configured to transport a seed along a transport route, a seed sensor configured to sense presence of the seed at a first location along the transport route, and a motor configured to drive movement of the seed transport mechanism to transport the seed from the first location to a second location in which the seed is released from the seed transport mechanism. A processing system is configured to track a position of the seed along the transport route based on an indication of the sensed presence of the seed at the first location and detected movement of the seed transport mechanism, and generate a motor operating parameter based on the tracked position of the seed and a target parameter for releasing the seed. The motor of the seeding system is operated based on the motor operating parameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2022
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Inventors: Cary S. HUBNER, Matt D. Bartelson, Erick D. Esping, Scott C. Johnson, Lauren M. White, Douglas J. Olson
  • Publication number: 20210127558
    Abstract: An agricultural machine includes a seeding system having a seed transport mechanism configured to transport a seed along a transport route, a seed sensor configured to sense presence of the seed at a first location along the transport route, and a motor configured to drive movement of the seed transport mechanism to transport the seed from the first location to a second location in which the seed is released from the seed transport mechanism. A processing system is configured to track a position of the seed along the transport route based on an indication of the sensed presence of the seed at the first location and detected movement of the seed transport mechanism, and generate a motor operating parameter based on the tracked position of the seed and a target parameter for releasing the seed. The motor of the seeding system is operated based on the motor operating parameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Inventors: Cary S. HUBNER, Matt D. BARTELSON, Erick D. ESPING, Scott C. JOHNSON, Lauren M. WHITE, Douglas J. OLSON
  • Publication number: 20210112703
    Abstract: In an example embodiment, a system includes a motor, a memory storing instructions and at least one controller configured to execute the instructions to cause the system to obtain at least one message over a network, the at least one message indicating a target position for a rotor of the motor and a target time associated with the target position, determine a position command and a speed command based on the target position and the target time, and control the motor based on the position command and the speed command.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2020
    Publication date: April 22, 2021
    Applicant: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Scott C. JOHNSON, Douglas J. OLSON
  • Patent number: 7975397
    Abstract: A multiple degree of freedom displacement transducer and body thereof is used to measure linear displacements along and/or rotational or pivotal displacements about up to three orthogonal axes. In one embodiment, a displacement transducer body includes a first pivoting assembly and a second pivoting assembly. Each pivoting assembly has a support member pivotable relative to another portion about two orthogonal axes. A structure joins said another portion of each pivoting assembly together. In another embodiment, a displacement transducer includes a first support member, a second support member, and a cross flexure assembly joining the first support member to the second support member. The cross flexure assembly is arranged to allow the first support member to pivot relative to the second support member about two intersecting orthogonal axes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: MTS Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Richard A. Meyer, Byron J. Saari, Douglas J. Olson, Paul J. Carroll
  • Patent number: 7918143
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a platform balance that is suitable for transmitting forces and moments in a plurality of directions. The platform balance is adapted to support a test specimen, such as a large vehicle, in a test environment such as a wind tunnel. The platform balance includes a frame support and at least three spaced-apart transducers coupled to the frame support. Each of the transducers is sensitive about two orthogonal sensed axes. The transducers cooperate to provide signals indicative of forces and moments with respect to at least two orthogonal axes. Each transducer includes a transducer body having a support coupled to a sensor body along an axis of compliance. The sensor body is adapted to deflect about the two orthogonal sensed axes where the sensed axes are mutually orthogonal to the axis of compliance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Assignee: MTS Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Richard A. Meyer, Douglas J. Olson, Ian T. Kunsch
  • Publication number: 20100326206
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a platform balance that is suitable for transmitting forces and moments in a plurality of directions. The platform balance is adapted to support a test specimen, such as a large vehicle, in a test environment such as a wind tunnel. The platform balance includes a frame support and at least three spaced-apart transducers coupled to the frame support. Each of the transducers is sensitive about two orthogonal sensed axes. The transducers cooperate to provide signals indicative of forces and moments with respect to at least two orthogonal axes. Each transducer includes a transducer body having a support coupled to a sensor body along an axis of compliance. The sensor body is adapted to deflect about the two orthogonal sensed axes where the sensed axes are mutually orthogonal to the axis of compliance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2010
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Applicant: MTS Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Richard A. Meyer, Douglas J. Olson, Ian T. Kunsch
  • Publication number: 20100236336
    Abstract: A multiple degree of freedom displacement transducer and body thereof is used to measure linear displacements along and/or rotational or pivotal displacements about up to three orthogonal axes. In one embodiment, a displacement transducer body includes a first pivoting assembly and a second pivoting assembly. Each pivoting assembly has a support member pivotable relative to another portion about two orthogonal axes. A structure joins said another portion of each pivoting assembly together. In another embodiment, a displacement transducer includes a first support member, a second support member, and a cross flexure assembly joining the first support member to the second support member. The cross flexure assembly is arranged to allow the first support member to pivot relative to the second support member about two intersecting orthogonal axes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2010
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Applicant: MTS Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Richard A. Meyer, Byron J. Saari, Douglas J. Olson, Paul J. Carroll
  • Patent number: 7788984
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a platform balance that is suitable for transmitting forces and moments in a plurality of directions. The platform balance is adapted to support a test specimen, such as a large vehicle, in a test environment such as a wind tunnel. The platform balance includes a frame support and at least three spaced-apart transducers coupled to the frame support. Each of the transducers is sensitive about two orthogonal sensed axes. The transducers cooperate to provide signals indicative of forces and moments with respect to at least two orthogonal axes. Each transducer includes a transducer body having a support coupled to a sensor body along an axis of compliance. The sensor body is adapted to deflect about the two orthogonal sensed axes where the sensed axes are mutually orthogonal to the axis of compliance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: MTS Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Richard A. Meyer, Douglas J. Olson, Ian T. Kunsch
  • Patent number: 7726205
    Abstract: A load cell assembly for sensing force and/or moment components on a rotating body supported by a frame includes an axle having opposite ends joined to the frame. A hub is supported by the axle and rotatable about a longitudinal axis thereof. A load cell body joined to the hub and the rotating body is used to sense force and/or moment components between the hub and the rotating body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: MTS Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Richard A. Meyer, Douglas J. Olson, Ian T. Kunsch, Robert Leo Josephson
  • Publication number: 20080034894
    Abstract: A load cell assembly for sensing force and/or moment components on a rotating body supported by a frame includes an axle having opposite ends joined to the frame. A hub is supported by the axle and rotatable about a longitudinal axis thereof. A load cell body joined to the hub and the rotating body is used to sense force and/or moment components between the hub and the rotating body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Applicant: MTS Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Richard A. Meyer, Douglas J. Olson, Ian T. Kunsch, Robert Leo Josephson
  • Patent number: 6876311
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a telemetry assembly for a spindle. The telemetry assembly includes a wireless transmitter coupled to the spindle to rotate therewith and a receiving antenna wirelessly coupled to the transmitter. A guiding system having a central aperture and coupled to the wireless transmitter and the receiving antenna guides rotation of the wireless transmitter relative to the receiving antenna. If desired, the telemetry assembly can be used in a telemetry system including a hub adapter mountable to the spindle and a transducer mountable to the hub adapter. Furthermore, an angular positioning device and a wireless power coupling can be provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2005
    Assignee: MTS Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Jodi L. Sommerfeld, Richard A. Meyer, Brett A. Larson, Douglas J. Olson
  • Patent number: 6845675
    Abstract: A load cell is provided that includes first and second sensor support assemblies. Each sensor support assembly has a rigid central hub having an end plate and a support element extending transversely from the end plate and also includes a rigid annular ring concentric with the central hub. A first mount is joined to the end plate of the first sensor support assembly, the mount being spaced apart from and extending in the same direction as the support element of the first sensor support assembly. A first plurality of sensing devices are operably coupled between the support element of the first and second sensing support assemblies and the corresponding annular rings, respectively. The end plates of the first and second sensor support assemblies are joined together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Assignee: MTS Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Richard A. Meyer, Douglas J. Olson
  • Patent number: 6769312
    Abstract: A load cell comprises two rings having at least three tubes extending from the first ring to the second ring. Sensors are mounted on the tubes to measure strain of the load cell body in a plurality of directions. The load cell can further be mounted on a vehicle spindle to measure forces and moments of a wheel assembly at the spindle as a vehicle is operated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: MTS Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Richard A. Meyer, Alan J. Kempainen, Douglas J. Olson
  • Publication number: 20020118120
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a telemetry assembly for a spindle. The telemetry assembly includes a wireless transmitter coupled to the spindle to rotate therewith and a receiving antenna wirelessly coupled to the transmitter. A guiding system having a central aperture and coupled to the wireless transmitter and the receiving antenna guides rotation of the wireless transmitter relative to the receiving antenna. If desired, the telemetry assembly can be used in a telemetry system including a hub adapter mountable to the spindle and a transducer mountable to the hub adapter. Furthermore, an angular positioning device and a wireless power coupling can be provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2002
    Publication date: August 29, 2002
    Inventors: Jodi L. Sommerfeld, Richard A. Meyer, Brett A. Larson, Douglas J. Olson
  • Publication number: 20020073786
    Abstract: A load cell is provided that includes first and second sensor support assemblies. Each sensor support assembly has a rigid central hub having an end plate and a support element extending transversely from the end plate and also includes a rigid annular ring concentric with the central hub. A first mount is joined to the end plate of the first sensor support assembly, the mount being spaced apart from and extending in the same direction as the support element of the first sensor support assembly. A first plurality of sensing devices are operably coupled between the support element of the first and second sensing support assemblies and the corresponding annular rings, respectively. The end plates of the first and second sensor support assemblies are joined together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2001
    Publication date: June 20, 2002
    Inventors: Richard A. Meyer, Douglas J. Olson
  • Publication number: 20020059837
    Abstract: The present invention is an improved compact load cell, which is used on large vehicles and yet is easy to manufacture. The load cell comprises two rings having at least three tubes extending from the first ring to the second ring. Sensors are mounted on the tubes to measure strain of the load cell body in a plurality of directions. The load cell can further be mounted on a vehicle spindle to measure forces and moments of a wheel assembly at the spindle as a vehicle is operated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2001
    Publication date: May 23, 2002
    Inventors: Richard A. Meyer, Alan J. Kempainen, Douglas J. Olson