Patents by Inventor James Kraimer
James Kraimer 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).
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Patent number: 11628847Abstract: A vehicle-initiated cadenced operator interaction system introduces an operational concept to a vehicle operator via a machine-initiated interaction. Thereafter, interaction is initiated by the industrial vehicle according to a cadence that provides a gap between interactions so that the operator can demonstrate the behavior associated with the introduced concept. Industrial vehicle data associated with the content of the interaction(s) is analyzed and evaluated against pre-defined operational criteria to determine whether the operator is demonstrating the appropriate skill/behavior associated with the interaction(s). Responsive to the operator's demonstrated ability, the system can modify operation of the vehicle to tune the industrial vehicle to the operator. The system can also extend to the operating environment, by interacting with electronic devices, vehicles, machines, etc., in the operating environment to tune the environment to the operator.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2021Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: Crown Equipment CorporationInventors: Philip W. Swift, Sebastian Theos, Luying Sun, Christian Molnar, James Kraimer
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Publication number: 20210339756Abstract: A vehicle-initiated cadenced operator interaction system introduces an operational concept to a vehicle operator via a machine-initiated interaction. Thereafter, interaction is initiated by the industrial vehicle according to a cadence that provides a gap between interactions so that the operator can demonstrate the behavior associated with the introduced concept. Industrial vehicle data associated with the content of the interaction(s) is analyzed and evaluated against pre-defined operational criteria to determine whether the operator is demonstrating the appropriate skill/behavior associated with the interaction(s). Responsive to the operator's demonstrated ability, the system can modify operation of the vehicle to tune the industrial vehicle to the operator. The system can also extend to the operating environment, by interacting with electronic devices, vehicles, machines, etc., in the operating environment to tune the environment to the operator.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2021Publication date: November 4, 2021Inventors: Philip W. Swift, Sebastian Theos, Luying Sun, Christian Molnar, James Kraimer
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Patent number: 11066077Abstract: A vehicle-initiated cadenced operator interaction system introduces an operational concept to a vehicle operator via a machine-initiated interaction. Thereafter, interaction is initiated by the industrial vehicle according to a cadence that provides a gap between interactions so that the operator can demonstrate the behavior associated with the introduced concept. The vehicle controller actively analyzes industrial vehicle data associated with the content of the interaction(s), and evaluates the data against pre-defined operational criteria to determine whether the operator is demonstrating the appropriate skill/behavior associated with the interaction(s). Responsive to the operator's demonstrated ability, the system can modify operation of the vehicle to tune the industrial vehicle to the operator. The system can also extend to the operating environment, by interacting with electronic devices, vehicles, machines, etc., in the operating environment to tune the environment to the operator.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2020Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignee: Crown Equipment CorporationInventors: Philip W. Swift, Sebastian Theos, Luying Sun, Christian Molnar, James Kraimer
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Publication number: 20200339132Abstract: A vehicle-initiated cadenced operator interaction system introduces an operational concept to a vehicle operator via a machine-initiated interaction. Thereafter, interaction is initiated by the industrial vehicle according to a cadence that provides a gap between interactions so that the operator can demonstrate the behavior associated with the introduced concept. The vehicle controller actively analyzes industrial vehicle data associated with the content of the interaction(s), and evaluates the data against pre-defined operational criteria to determine whether the operator is demonstrating the appropriate skill/behavior associated with the interaction(s). Responsive to the operator's demonstrated ability, the system can modify operation of the vehicle to tune the industrial vehicle to the operator. The system can also extend to the operating environment, by interacting with electronic devices, vehicles, machines, etc., in the operating environment to tune the environment to the operator.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2020Publication date: October 29, 2020Inventors: Philip W. Swift, Sebastian Theos, Luying Sun, Christian Molnar, James Kraimer
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Publication number: 20080001435Abstract: An overhead guard comprises a guard frame and a plurality of guard members. The guard frame is coupled to a suitable support structure of a materials handling vehicle so as to extend generally over at least a portion of an operator's compartment of the vehicle. The guard frame is oriented at an angle having a magnitude that is at least five degrees relative to the horizontal, and is angled upward towards a load handling assembly of the vehicle, at least in an area of the guard situated between a normal vehicle operating position and the load handling assembly. The plurality of guard members are supported by the guard frame at least within an area generally over the operator's compartment of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2006Publication date: January 3, 2008Applicant: Crown Equipment CorporationInventor: James Kraimer
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Publication number: 20070207024Abstract: An operator backrest in combination with a materials handling vehicle is provided. The backrest may comprise a primary support pad and gripping structure located in at least one side portion of the primary support pad. The gripping structure may be substantially even with or extend above a surface of a portion of the primary support pad surrounding the gripping structure for engagement with an operator positioned on the materials handling vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2007Publication date: September 6, 2007Applicant: CROWN EQUIPMENT CORPORATIONInventors: James Kraimer, Craig Rekow, Benjamin Purrenhage, Markus Graf
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Publication number: 20060272874Abstract: An industrial vehicle includes a battery that is shaped to expand or otherwise modify the space available within an operator's compartment. As a result, operator accommodations may be satisfied within the space requirements of the vehicle. The present invention further provides an industrial vehicle having an adjustable feature, such as a repositionable operator's seat and/or repositionable control element or operator control surface, and a shaped battery that enables or otherwise corresponds with the repositioning capability of the adjustable feature.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2005Publication date: December 7, 2006Inventors: James Kraimer, Adam Ruppert, Peter Adelsperger
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Patent number: D807609Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2016Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: Crown Equipment CorporationInventors: Christoph Babel, Christian Molnar, James Kraimer
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Patent number: D830033Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2017Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: Crown Equipment CorporationInventors: Christoph Babel, Christian Molnar, James Kraimer
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Patent number: D907883Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2018Date of Patent: January 12, 2021Assignee: Crown Equipment CorporationInventors: Christoph Babel, James Kraimer, Markus Graf, Christian Molnar, Alexander Quednau
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Patent number: D930939Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2020Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: Crown Equipment CorporationInventors: Christoph Babel, James Kraimer, Markus Graf, Christian Molnar, Alexander Quednau
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Patent number: D930941Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2020Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: Crown Equipment CorporationInventors: Christoph Babel, James Kraimer, Markus Graf, Christian Molnar, Alexander Quednau
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Patent number: D930942Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2020Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: Crown Equipment CorporationInventors: Christoph Babel, James Kraimer, Markus Graf, Christian Molnar, Alexander Quednau
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Patent number: D930943Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2020Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: Crown Equipment CorporationInventors: Christoph Babel, James Kraimer, Markus Graf, Christian Molnar, Alexander Quednau
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Patent number: D930944Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2020Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: Crown Equipment CorporationInventors: Christoph Babel, James Kraimer, Markus Graf, Christian Molnar, Alexander Quednau
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Patent number: D930945Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2020Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: Crown Equipment CorporationInventors: Christoph Babel, James Kraimer, Markus Graf, Christian Molnar, Alexander Quednau