Patents by Inventor Dylan J. Cook

Dylan J. Cook 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: 20240287766
    Abstract: A guidance system for remotely guiding a work machine along a virtual path. The system uses a vision system to capture image data representative of areas surrounding the work machine. The image data is used to produce a spatial map. Analysis of image data allows the work machine's then-current position to be represented on the spatial map. A virtual path extending from the work machine's position is next added to the spatial map. The virtual path may be generated in response to external input provided at the display showing an image of the spatial map. Using continuously-updated image data, the work machine is driven toward the virtual path. During operation, the actual path of the work machine is compared to the virtual path. If any deviation between the paths is detected, the trajectory of the work machine is automatically adjusted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2024
    Publication date: August 29, 2024
    Inventors: Víctor D. Cámara Puerto, Benjamin Ryan Travers, Dustin L. Blessum, Dylan J. Cook
  • Publication number: 20240059352
    Abstract: An articulated work machine with individually powered drive members. Each drive member is controlled by a corresponding electric motor, and is capable of rotating at a different speed and in the opposite rotational direction than all other drive members. Each drive member may also remain stationary while all other drive members rotate. The electric motors are commanded by a controller, which may be directed by inputs from by an operator. A lift arm extends from the front end of the vehicle, and a platform station extends from the rear end of the vehicle. The lift arm is connected to a tool, such as a bucket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Dustin L. Blessum, Michael D. Buck, Dylan J. Cook, Brant D. Kukuk, Victor L. Schmidlkofer, Todd J. Streck, Christopher Trimble