Patents by Inventor Jacob W. Cross

Jacob W. Cross 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).

  • Patent number: 11882778
    Abstract: A disk for use with a tillage machine includes a body portion rotatable about an axis of rotation. The body portion has a circumferential edge and a concavity with a first radius defined from a point on the axis of rotation. A hub portion is continuous with the body portion and presents an abutment face having a concavity with a second radius defined from a point on the axis of rotation. An aperture extends through the abutment face and is centered about the axis of rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Luc Janelle, David L. Steinlage, Jacob W. Cross, Greg T. Buse, Rohit Bartakke
  • Patent number: 11122754
    Abstract: An implement adjusting system having an implement with a plurality of adjustable components, a plurality of input values, at least one controlled system configured to adjust at least one of the plurality of adjustable components, and a controller that receives the plurality of input values, the controller configured to reposition the plurality of adjustable components based on the plurality of input values. Wherein, the plurality of adjustable components are repositionable by the controller based on the input values.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Adam D. Sporrer, Shawn J. Becker, Jacob W. Cross
  • Publication number: 20210059092
    Abstract: A disk for use with a tillage machine includes a body portion rotatable about an axis of rotation. The body portion has a circumferential edge and a concavity with a first radius defined from a point on the axis of rotation. A hub portion is continuous with the body portion and presents an abutment face having a concavity with a second radius defined from a point on the axis of rotation. An aperture extends through the abutment face and is centered about the axis of rotation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2020
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Inventors: Luc Janelle, David L. Steinlage, Jacob W. Cross, Greg T. Buse, Rohit Bartakke
  • Patent number: 10842063
    Abstract: A disk for use with a tillage machine includes a body portion rotatable about an axis of rotation. The body portion has a circumferential edge and a concavity with a first radius defined from a point on the axis of rotation. A hub portion is continuous with the body portion and presents an abutment face having a concavity with a second radius defined from a point on the axis of rotation. An aperture extends through the abutment face and is centered about the axis of rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Luc Janelle, David L. Steinlage, Jacob W. Cross, Greg T. Buse, Rohit Bartakke
  • Patent number: 10743453
    Abstract: A basket rotates about a basket axis with respect to an implement frame when moving in a direction of travel. The basket includes first and second end plates and a plurality of blades extending therebetween. The blades engage the ground surface as the basket rotates and each include a first end and a second end positioned closer to the basket than the first end. The basket defines an internal volume between the first and second end plates and the second ends of the blades. An internal scraper is positioned within the internal volume of the basket such that a portion of the internal scraper extends rearward of a vertical plane extending through the basket axis in the direction of travel and vertically away from the ground surface above a horizontal second plane extending through the basket axis. The internal scraper extends at an acute angle with respect to horizontal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Jacob W. Cross, Anthony Sikora, Greg T. Buse, Bryan D. Blauwet
  • Publication number: 20200084980
    Abstract: An implement adjusting system having an implement with a plurality of adjustable components, a plurality of input values, at least one controlled system configured to adjust at least one of the plurality of adjustable components, and a controller that receives the plurality of input values, the controller configured to reposition the plurality of adjustable components based on the plurality of input values. Wherein, the plurality of adjustable components are repositionable by the controller based on the input values.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2019
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Inventors: Adam D. Sporrer, Shawn J. Becker, Jacob W. Cross
  • Patent number: 10517238
    Abstract: An implement adjusting system having an implement with a plurality of adjustable components, a plurality of input values, at least one controlled system configured to adjust at least one of the plurality of adjustable components, and a controller that receives the plurality of input values, the controller configured to reposition the plurality of adjustable components based on the plurality of input values. Wherein, the plurality of adjustable components are repositionable by the controller based on the input values.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Adam D. Sporrer, Shawn J. Becker, Jacob W. Cross
  • Publication number: 20190335646
    Abstract: A basket rotates about a basket axis with respect to an implement frame when moving in a direction of travel. The basket includes first and second end plates and a plurality of blades extending therebetween. The blades engage the ground surface as the basket rotates and each include a first end and a second end positioned closer to the basket than the first end. The basket defines an internal volume between the first and second end plates and the second ends of the blades. An internal scraper is positioned within the internal volume of the basket such that a portion of the internal scraper extends rearward of a vertical plane extending through the basket axis in the direction of travel and vertically away from the ground surface above a horizontal second plane extending through the basket axis. The internal scraper extends at an acute angle with respect to horizontal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2018
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Inventors: Jacob W. Cross, Anthony Sikora, Greg T. Buse, Bryan D. Blauwet
  • Publication number: 20190239412
    Abstract: A disk for use with a tillage machine includes a body portion rotatable about an axis of rotation. The body portion has a circumferential edge and a concavity with a first radius defined from a point on the axis of rotation. A hub portion is continuous with the body portion and presents an abutment face having a concavity with a second radius defined from a point on the axis of rotation. An aperture extends through the abutment face and is centered about the axis of rotation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2018
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Inventors: Luc Janelle, David L. Steinlage, Jacob W. Cross, Greg T. Buse, Rohit Bartakke
  • Publication number: 20190082625
    Abstract: An implement adjusting system having an implement with a plurality of adjustable components, a plurality of input values, at least one controlled system configured to adjust at least one of the plurality of adjustable components, and a controller that receives the plurality of input values, the controller configured to reposition the plurality of adjustable components based on the plurality of input values. Wherein, the plurality of adjustable components are repositionable by the controller based on the input values.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2017
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Adam D. Sporrer, Shawn J. Becker, Jacob W. Cross
  • Patent number: 9769974
    Abstract: A C-spring contains an inner spring that is spaced apart from the outer primary spring. In one example usage, the upper and lower legs of the C-spring have rear regions respectively configured for being mounted to a tubular frame tool frame member of a ground working implement, such as a disk, and to a bearing housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Jacob W. Cross, Luc Janelle, Adam D. Sporrer, Anthony Sikora, Mark D. Beeck, Richard J. Connell, Robert T. Casper, John M. Schweitzer, Dolly Y. Wu
  • Patent number: 9249834
    Abstract: A seal assembly is disclosed for a bearing having first ring with a first inner surface, a second ring with a second inner surface, and at least one bearing member disposed between the first and second inner surfaces. An exterior seal with a first plurality of lips is attached to an exterior backing, the exterior backing engaging the first ring of the bearing to hold the first plurality of lips against the second inner surface of the second ring. An interior seal with a second plurality of lips is attached to an interior backing, the interior backing engaging the second ring of the bearing to hold the second plurality of lips against the first inner surface of the first ring. The second plurality of lips may be configure differently than the first plurality of seal lips. The interior backing may be oriented between the exterior seal and the interior seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Jacob W. Cross, Richard J. Connell, Mark D. Beeck, Jeremy D. Krantz, Philip D. Cox, Greg T. Buse, Jarrod R. Ruckle
  • Publication number: 20150366125
    Abstract: A C-spring contains an inner spring that is spaced apart from the outer primary spring. In one example usage, the upper and lower legs of the C-spring have rear regions respectively configured for being mounted to a tubular frame tool frame member of a ground working implement, such as a disk, and to a bearing housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2014
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Inventors: Jacob W. Cross, Luc Janelle, Adam D. Sporrer, Anthony Sikora, Mark D. Beeck, Richard J. Connell, Robert T. Casper, John M. Schweitzer, Dolly Y. Wu
  • Publication number: 20150323012
    Abstract: A seal assembly is disclosed for a bearing having first ring with a first inner surface, a second ring with a second inner surface, and at least one bearing member disposed between the first and second inner surfaces. An exterior seal with a first plurality of lips is attached to an exterior backing, the exterior backing engaging the first ring of the bearing to hold the first plurality of lips against the second inner surface of the second ring. An interior seal with a second plurality of lips is attached to an interior backing, the interior backing engaging the second ring of the bearing to hold the second plurality of lips against the first inner surface of the first ring. The second plurality of lips may be configure differently than the first plurality of seal lips. The interior backing may be oriented between the exterior seal and the interior seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2014
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Applicant: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Jacob W. Cross, Richard J. Connell, Mark D. Beeck, Jeremy D. Krantz, Philip D. Cox, Greg T. Buse, Jarrod R. Ruckle
  • Patent number: D812109
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: Deer & Company
    Inventors: Jacob W. Cross, Mark D. Beeck, Richard J. Connell, Hugo Alonso Valdes