Patents by Inventor Douglas Kallas

Douglas Kallas 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: 20240110365
    Abstract: A power machine can include a control device and a hydraulic circuit that can include a hydraulic pump in communication with a hydraulic motor that is configured to operate with infinitely variable displacement. The control device can be configured to determine a control value based on a commanded travel speed for the power machine and a pressure in the hydraulic circuit, and control a run-time displacement of the hydraulic motor based upon the determined control value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Charles Young, Marty Carpenter, Scott Becker, Douglas Kallas, Matthew Kaldor, Eric Zabel, Boston Zachmann
  • Publication number: 20240052596
    Abstract: A hydraulic work system can include a continuously variable displacement hydraulic pump that is powered by an engine and is in communication with a hydraulic actuator. A run-time displacement of the hydraulic pump for movement of the hydraulic actuator can be controlled based on a speed of the engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Charles Young, Marty Carpenter, Scott Becker, Douglas Kallas, Matthew Kaldor, Eric Zabel
  • Patent number: 11866912
    Abstract: A power machine can include a hydraulic drive system that includes an infinitely variable hydraulic drive motor. A run-time displacement of the hydraulic motor can be adjusted based on commanded travel speed or based on a output torque. In some case, the run-time displacement can be selected from one of a plurality of displacement ranges, such as a high range and a low range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: Doosan Bobcat North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Young, Marty Carpenter, Scott Becker, Douglas Kallas, Matthew Kaldor, Eric Zabel, Boston Zachmann
  • Patent number: 11834810
    Abstract: A hydraulic work system can include a continuously variable displacement hydraulic pump that is powered by an engine and is in communication with a hydraulic actuator. A run-time displacement of the hydraulic pump for movement of the hydraulic actuator can be controlled based on a speed of the engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: CLARK EQUIPMENT COMPANY
    Inventors: Charles Young, Marty Carpenter, Scott Becker, Douglas Kallas, Matthew Kaldor, Eric Zabel
  • Publication number: 20230071137
    Abstract: A hydraulic work system can include a continuously variable displacement hydraulic pump that is powered by an engine and is in communication with a hydraulic actuator. A run-time displacement of the hydraulic pump for movement of the hydraulic actuator can be controlled based on a speed of the engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2022
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Inventors: Charles Young, Marty Carpenter, Scott Becker, Douglas Kallas, Matthew Kaldor, Eric Zabel
  • Patent number: 11447930
    Abstract: A hydraulic work system can include a continuously variable displacement hydraulic pump that is powered by an engine and is in communication with a hydraulic actuator. A run-time displacement of the hydraulic pump for movement of the hydraulic actuator can be controlled based on a speed of the engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: CLARK EQUIPMENT COMPANY
    Inventors: Charles Young, Marty Carpenter, Scott Becker, Douglas Kallas, Matthew Kaldor, Eric Zabel
  • Patent number: 11391300
    Abstract: A control system is provided for a power machine that includes a hydraulic charge circuit with a hydraulic charge pump, and a variable displacement drive pump. A signal for control of displacement of the drive pump can be diverted from the hydraulic charge circuit downstream from the pump, including via a flow path that branches from the hydraulic charge circuit from a location upstream of a hydraulic load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: CLARK EQUIPMENT COMPANY
    Inventors: Douglas Kallas, Charles Young, Sloan Balo
  • Patent number: 11384834
    Abstract: A control system for a hydrostatic drive system can include a hydraulic charge pump circuit having a hydraulic load and a tank. The hydraulic charge pump can be in fluid communication with the hydraulic charge pump circuit. A bypass line can extend to the tank from a junction between the hydraulic charge pump and the hydraulic load. A charge bypass valve can be disposed to control flow through the bypass line. The control system can include a control device configured to determine one or more operational parameters for the power machine and control the charge bypass valve to allow flow through the bypass line, from the hydraulic charge pump to the tank, based on the determined operational parameters during a starting operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: CLARK EQUIPMENT COMPANY
    Inventors: Douglas Kallas, Charles Young
  • Publication number: 20210190096
    Abstract: A control system is provided for a power machine that includes a hydraulic charge circuit with a hydraulic charge pump, and a variable displacement drive pump. A signal for control of displacement of the drive pump can be diverted from the hydraulic charge circuit downstream from the pump, including via a flow path that branches from the hydraulic charge circuit from a location upstream of a hydraulic load.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2020
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Douglas Kallas, Charles Young, Sloan Balo
  • Publication number: 20210189692
    Abstract: A control system for a hydrostatic drive system can include a hydraulic charge pump circuit having a hydraulic load and a tank. The hydraulic charge pump can be in fluid communication with the hydraulic charge pump circuit. A bypass line can extend to the tank from a junction between the hydraulic charge pump and the hydraulic load. A charge bypass valve can be disposed to control flow through the bypass line. The control system can include a control device configured to determine one or more operational parameters for the power machine and control the charge bypass valve to allow flow through the bypass line, from the hydraulic charge pump to the tank, based on the determined operational parameters during a starting operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2020
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Douglas Kallas, Charles Young
  • Publication number: 20210087792
    Abstract: A power machine can include a hydraulic drive system that includes an infinitely variable hydraulic drive motor. A run-time displacement of the hydraulic motor can be adjusted based on commanded travel speed or based on a output torque. In some case, the run-time displacement can be selected from one of a plurality of displacement ranges, such as a high range and a low range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2020
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Inventors: Charles Young, Marty Carpenter, Scott Becker, Douglas Kallas, Matthew Kaldor, Eric Zabel, Boston Zachmann
  • Publication number: 20210087793
    Abstract: A hydraulic work system can include a continuously variable displacement hydraulic pump that is powered by an engine and is in communication with a hydraulic actuator. A run-time displacement of the hydraulic pump for movement of the hydraulic actuator can be controlled based on a speed of the engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2020
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Inventors: Charles Young, Marty Carpenter, Scott Becker, Douglas Kallas, Matthew Kaldor, Eric Zabel
  • Publication number: 20170145657
    Abstract: Wing component for use with an implement that is coupleable with a power machine. The wing component includes a stationary portion configured to be mounted to the implement and having a wing support. A wing portion is slidably coupled to the wing support such that the wing portion is configured to move laterally relative to the wing support. A biasing mechanism is coupled to the wing portion and is configured to provide a biasing force to bias the wing portion relative to the wing support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2016
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Cody Erhardt, Jonathan J. Roehrl, Douglas Kallas