Patents by Inventor Douglas S. States

Douglas S. States 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).

  • Implement weight transfer with feedback control
    Patent number: 9198343
    Abstract: An implement weight transfer system having a feedback control system to vary the amount of weight transfer as product stored on the implement is used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Nathan A. Mariman, Jacob D. Salowitz, Daniel M. Foley, Douglas S. States
  • IMPLEMENT WEIGHT TRANSFER WITH FEEDBACK CONTROL
    Publication number: 20150013579
    Abstract: An implement weight transfer system having a feedback control system to vary the amount of weight transfer as product stored on the implement is used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2013
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Applicant: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Nathan A. Mariman, Jacob D. Salowitz, Daniel M. Foley, Douglas S. States
  • Work machine operator input assembly
    Patent number: 8151928
    Abstract: An operator input assembly includes an operator input device. The operator input device includes a paddle and a leaf spring interfacing with the paddle so as to bias the paddle to a predetermined position. The paddle includes a region which interfaces with the leaf spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Douglas S. States, Wolfgang Grabner, David J. Klas
  • WORK MACHINE OPERATOR INPUT ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20080308400
    Abstract: An operator input assembly includes an operator input device. The operator input device includes a paddle and a leaf spring interfacing with the paddle so as to bias the paddle to a predetermined position. The paddle includes a region which interfaces with the leaf spring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2008
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Inventors: Douglas S. States, Wolfgang Grabner, David K. Klas
  • Boom lock
    Patent number: 6648582
    Abstract: A boom lock having an actuator and a hook assembly locks a boom of a work vehicle to a swing frame. The hook assembly is pivotally coupled to the swing frame and comprises two hooks and an actuator plate. The hook assembly has a locked position wherein the hooks contact a catch assembly located on the boom and an unlocked position wherein the hooks do not engage the catch assembly. The hook assembly is moved between these two positions by the actuator. The actuator is provided with a fork having an upper tine that contacts the top surface of the actuator plate and a lower tine that contacts the bottom surface of the actuator plate. The actuator is pivotally mounted to the vehicle by a bracket and is provided with a latch for latching the actuator in a first or second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Peter John Mayer, Douglas S. States, David E. Lemm
  • BOOM LOCK
    Publication number: 20030185661
    Abstract: A boom lock having an actuator and a hook assembly locks a boom of a work vehicle to a swing frame. The hook assembly is pivotally coupled to the swing frame and comprises two hooks and an actuator plate. The hook assembly has a locked position wherein the hooks contact a catch assembly located on the boom and an unlocked position wherein the hooks do not engage the catch assembly. The hook assembly is moved between these two positions by the actuator. The actuator is provided with a fork having an upper tine that contacts the top surface of the actuator plate and a lower tine that contacts the bottom surface of the actuator plate. The actuator is pivotally mounted to the vehicle by a bracket and is provided with a latch for latching the actuator in a first or second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2002
    Publication date: October 2, 2003
    Applicant: Deere & Company, a Delaware corporation
    Inventors: Peter John Mayer, Douglas S. States, David E. Lemm