Patents by Inventor James Landes
James Landes 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: 10130178Abstract: An improved rail mount system which makes it possible to mount new equipment trays onto a component panel without complete disassembly using newly designed hardware. The newly designed hardware makes it possible to lock the nut in place and countersink the screw in such a manner as to prevent the “splitting” or opening of the rail extrusions.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2016Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Inventor: Mark James Landes
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Patent number: 9964048Abstract: Systems and methods for adaptive throttle filtering are disclosed. One method includes receiving vertical acceleration data indicative of a plurality of vertical accelerations of a machine, receiving first throttle pedal data indicative of a plurality of throttle pedal movements, determining a filter factor based at least on the vertical acceleration data, filtering the first throttle pedal data, based at least on the filter factor, to determine second throttle pedal data, and causing the second throttle pedal data to be transmitted to a controller to effectuate control of an operation of an engine.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2015Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Scott Tipton, James Landes, Joshua Moon, Ryan Anderson
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Patent number: 9952115Abstract: A rollover prevention system for a machine is disclosed. The rollover prevention system may include an inertial measurement unit (IMU) configured to detect a discharge event of a payload material from the machine and measure a body angle of the machine. The rollover prevention system may further include a controller in communication with the IMU. The controller may be configured to determine an angle of repose of the machine based on the detected discharge event and the measured body angle.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2016Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: James Landes, Timothy Schwartz
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Publication number: 20170219453Abstract: A rollover prevention system for a machine is disclosed. The rollover prevention system may include an inertial measurement unit (IMU) configured to detect a discharge event of a payload material from the machine and measure a body angle of the machine. The rollover prevention system may further include a controller in communication with the IMU. The controller may be configured to determine an angle of repose of the machine based on the detected discharge event and the measured body angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2016Publication date: August 3, 2017Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: James Landes, Timothy Schwartz
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Publication number: 20170030270Abstract: Systems and methods for adaptive throttle filtering are disclosed. One method includes receiving vertical acceleration data indicative of a plurality of vertical accelerations of a machine, receiving first throttle pedal data indicative of a plurality of throttle pedal movements, determining a filter factor based at least on the vertical acceleration data, filtering the first throttle pedal data, based at least on the filter factor, to determine second throttle pedal data, and causing the second throttle pedal data to be transmitted to a controller to effectuate control of an operation of an engine.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2015Publication date: February 2, 2017Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Scott Tipton, James Landes, Joshua Moon, Ryan Anderson
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Publication number: 20160105006Abstract: This invention relates to providing a system for improved wire stripping systems. More particularly this invention relates to providing a system relating to the stripping of a shield jacket of a twisted wire, especially twisted-pair wire.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventor: Mark James Landes
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Patent number: 9194487Abstract: An electronic control system for an automatic transmission having an alternate forward start gear, a lower forward start gear and a lower forward start gear lock our feature, in which the electronic control system can sense from various conditions when more power to the drive train is needed and cause the automatic transmission to automatically downshift to the lower forward start gear.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2011Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Robert Anderson, James Landes, David Dickrell
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Patent number: 8924119Abstract: A retarding unit in a vehicle is automatically controlled based on conditions including a current setting of the retarding control, downhill grade, speed, current gear, and impending gear change. With the retarder control set in the high position, when the vehicle is operating at a downhill angle greater than the low angle threshold and less than the high angle threshold, and the pending gear is a large step downshift, automatically setting a retarder level to a low retarder level. When the vehicle is operating on level ground and the pending gear is a large step downshift or the current gear is first or second gear, automatically setting the retarder level to off. When the vehicle is operating on flat ground and the deceleration is above a trigger level, automatically setting the retarder level to a low retarder level.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2013Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Timothy D. Schwartz, James Landes
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Publication number: 20140257656Abstract: A retarding unit in a vehicle is automatically controlled based on conditions including a current setting of the retarding control, downhill grade, speed, current gear, and impending gear change. With the retarder control set in the high position, when the vehicle is operating at a downhill angle greater than the low angle threshold and less than the high angle threshold, and the pending gear is a large step downshift, automatically setting a retarder level to a low retarder level. When the vehicle is operating on level ground and the pending gear is a large step downshift or the current gear is first or second gear, automatically setting the retarder level to off. When the vehicle is operating on flat ground and the deceleration is above a trigger level, automatically setting the retarder level to a low retarder level.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2013Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.Inventors: Timothy D. Schwartz, James Landes
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Publication number: 20140249729Abstract: A hill brake system in a vehicle uses a controller to determine when a number of conditions, such as being stopped on an incline, are met and then automatically applies a braking force at least equal to a calculated grade load, that is, gravitational force. Using drive train measurements and known drivetrain characteristics, a rimpull force is calculated after release of an operator-controlled brake and the automatically applied braking force is reduced corresponding to the rimpull force generated by the drivetrain. The automatically applied braking force is released when any of several conditions are met including uphill motion of the vehicle or expiration of a timeout timer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2013Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Timothy D. Schwartz, James Landes, David R. Wisley, Rodney L. Menold
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Publication number: 20120245812Abstract: An electronic control system for an automatic transmission having an alternate forward start gear, a lower forward start gear and a lower forward start gear lock our feature, in which the electronic control system can sense from various conditions when more power to the drive train is needed and cause the automatic transmission to automatically downshift to the lower forward start gear.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2011Publication date: September 27, 2012Applicant: CATERPILLAR, INC.Inventors: Robert Anderson, James Landes, David Dickrell
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Publication number: 20070137973Abstract: A transmission for a work machine is disclosed. The transmission has a source of pressurized fluid, a low pressure reservoir, a plurality of hydraulically actuated clutches, a first plurality of valve mechanisms, and a second plurality of valve mechanisms. Each of the first plurality of valve mechanisms is associated with one of the plurality of hydraulically actuated clutches and configured to selectively fill and drain the associated one of the plurality of hydraulically actuated clutches. Each of the second plurality of valve mechanisms is associated with one of the plurality of hydraulically actuated clutches and configured to selectively fill and drain the associated one of the plurality of hydraulically actuated clutches. The transmission also includes a master latch mechanism in fluid communication with only the second plurality of valve mechanisms.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2005Publication date: June 21, 2007Inventors: Bradley McCunn, Kevin Meyer, James Landes
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Publication number: 20070099757Abstract: A retarding system for a work machine is disclosed. The retarding system has a power source, a transmission, and a torque converter operatively coupling the power source and the transmission. The torque converter has a lockup clutch. The retarding system also has a controller in communication with the lockup clutch. The torque converter is configured to receive an input indicative of a desired work machine acceleration, to determine a status of the lockup clutch, and to determine if engaging the lockup clutch will cause a speed of the power source to drop below a low idle speed. The controller is also configured to engage the lockup clutch if the input indicates that the desired work machine acceleration is below a predetermined amount, the lockup clutch is disengaged, and the speed of the power source will remain above the low idle speed after engagement of the lockup clutch.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2005Publication date: May 3, 2007Inventor: James Landes
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Publication number: 20060242839Abstract: A hand-held system adapted to assist stripping of an undulating outer jacket of a twisted pair wire. The system incorporates cutters to provide two longitudinal cuts through the outer jacket of the twisted shielded pair wire. The cutters are removable and replaceable.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2006Publication date: November 2, 2006Inventors: Mark Landes, James Landes
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Publication number: 20060202664Abstract: A power supply generated through a set of current transformers is disclosed. The current transformers may be removably attached to a primary power line such as a high voltage power line. The power supply may be used to power a device or charge a battery for a device that requires a low voltage input. The power supply may be used in underground vaults and pad mounted chambers that contain high voltage power lines. The power supply may generate a low voltage direct current out put that is not available in the vicinity of high voltage power lines in an underground vault or pad mounted chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2005Publication date: September 14, 2006Inventors: Keith Lindsey, Dusan Striez, James Landes
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Publication number: 20060173599Abstract: A retarding system for a work machine having a power source, a transmission, and a manually operated braking mechanism is disclosed. The retarding system has an engine retarder associated with the power source and a controller in communication with the transmission, the manually operated braking mechanism, and the engine retarder. The controller is configured to determine a deceleration rate of the work machine and compare the deceleration rate of the work machine to a predetermined threshold rate. The controller is also configured to determined if the manually operated braking mechanism is active and to cause the transmission to downshift if the deceleration rate is less than the predetermined threshold rate and the manually operated braking mechanism is determined to be active. The controller is further configured to prevent the transmission from downshifting if the deceleration rate is less than the predetermined threshold rate and the manually operated braking mechanism is determined to be inactive.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2005Publication date: August 3, 2006Inventors: James Landes, Mark Rettig, Ryan Graham
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Patent number: 7032862Abstract: A mounting bar system permitting infinite adjustability in mounting avionics-components trays and Dzus-mounted avionics in at least one aircraft cockpit instrument panel assembly. Each mounting bar is slotted along its longitudinal axis. The slot is made to include the shape of a T such that a wider channel exists below the opening of the slot. Spring-loaded nut assemblies set to receive mounting screws from the avionics-components trays are fit within the T slot. Friction provided by the spring holds the nut assembly at any desired location within the T slot. As the nut assembly can be positioned at any location within the T slot, the mounting bar can readily be adjusted to support any avionics-components tray intended for at least one aircraft cockpit instrument panel assembly.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2003Date of Patent: April 25, 2006Inventors: Mark James Landes, Victor D. L'Esperance
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Publication number: 20050139405Abstract: An electronically controlled compression ignition engine is connected with an advanced cruise control system. The advanced cruise control system is capable of measuring distance to a vehicle or other object in front of equipment that is power by the compression ignition engine. Signals produced by the advanced cruise control system, at least in part, are used to determine the power output of the engine. In the event that the electronically controlled engine receives no signals from the advanced cruise control system, the electronic control may disengage or disable the advanced cruise control.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2005Publication date: June 30, 2005Inventors: James Landes, Scott Nicholson
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Patent number: 6854324Abstract: Apparatus for mounting an electronic tag within a tire includes a patch having a first side for mounted location against an inner liner of the tire, a second opposite side, and a socket member extending into the second side. A housing is provided having an internal tag receiving chamber defined by sidewalls and an elongate assembly bolt extends through the housing passageway and into the patch socket member to attach the housing to the patch. A remote end of the assembly bolt protrudes through the patch and carries a temperature sensor that engages the tire inner liner and transmits temperature data to electronic data transmission means within the housing. A lower portion of the housing sidewall is adapted to angle inward toward the lower housing end and a pressure measuring device is mounted within the angled sidewall portion.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2002Date of Patent: February 15, 2005Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber CompanyInventors: Darrin James Landes, Edward John Demor III, Mathias Robert Labbe
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Publication number: 20040118196Abstract: Apparatus for mounting an electronic tag within a tire includes a patch having a first side for mounted location against an inner liner of the tire, a second opposite side, and a socket member extending into the second side. A housing is provided having an internal tag receiving chamber defined by sidewalls and an elongate assembly bolt extends through the housing passageway and into the patch socket member to attach the housing to the patch. A remote end of the assembly bolt protrudes through the patch and carries a temperature sensor that engages the tire inner liner and transmits temperature data to electronic data transmission means within the housing. A lower portion of the housing sidewall is adapted to angle inward toward the lower housing end and a pressure measuring device is mounted within the angled sidewall portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2002Publication date: June 24, 2004Inventors: Darrin James Landes, Edward John Demor, Mathias Robert Labbe