Patents by Inventor Gabriella Mirabelli

Gabriella Mirabelli 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).

  • Quick disconnect joystick system and method
    Patent number: 10077543
    Abstract: Systems and methods of adapting a work machine to operate a plurality of interchangeable work tools. Systems according to the disclosure employ interchangeable joystick controllers, each having different configurations optimized to the operator and/or the particular operating parameters and/or requirements of the selected work tool. Each of the joysticks has a standardized mechanical and/or electrical connection for attachment to the work machine via a standardized base. The base receives control communications from the selected/paired joystick and is configured to adapt the control communications to a standardized signal format such that the work machine operates the work tool according to inputs from the selected joystick.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Mitchell Heinzmann, Matt Harrenstein, Mitchell Otis, Joel Willis, Gabriella Mirabelli, Kristin Heckart
  • Quick Disconnect Joystick System and Method
    Publication number: 20180002893
    Abstract: Systems and methods of adapting a work machine to operate a plurality of interchangeable work tools. Systems according to the disclosure employ interchangeable joystick controllers, each having different configurations optimized to the operator and/or the particular operating parameters and/or requirements of the selected work tool. Each of the joysticks has a standardized mechanical and/or electrical connection for attachment to the work machine via a standardized base. The base receives control communications from the selected/paired joystick and is configured to adapt the control communications to a standardized signal format such that the work machine operates the work tool according to inputs from the selected joystick.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2016
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Mitchell Heinzmann, Matt Harrenstein, Mitchell Otis, Joel Willis, Gabriella Mirabelli, Kristin Heckart