Patents by Inventor Jeff Welsh
Jeff Welsh 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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Publication number: 20250207351Abstract: A compact utility loader compact utility loader comprising a frame, a first track and a second track positioned on either side of the frame, and a pair of loader arms. The loader arms are configured to couple with an attachment via a hitch plate and a hitch pin. The compact utility loader is configured such that as the loader arms are raised and lowered, the hitch pin follows a path approximately defined by a curve f(x)=4.641e0.34x. The value “x” represents a horizontal direction and the function f(x) represents a vertical direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2025Publication date: June 26, 2025Inventors: Jason CARLSON, John M. RELPH, Matthew SHOBE, Jeff WELSH
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Patent number: 12325971Abstract: A compact utility loader compact utility loader comprising a frame, a first track and a second track positioned on either side of the frame, and a pair of loader arms. The loader arms are configured to couple with an attachment via a hitch plate and a hitch pin. The compact utility loader is configured such that as the loader arms are raised and lowered, the hitch pin follows a path approximately defined by a curve ƒ(x)=4.641e0.34x. The value “x” represents a horizontal direction and the function f(x) represents a vertical direction.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2025Date of Patent: June 10, 2025Assignee: Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Jason Carlson, John M. Relph, Matthew Shobe, Jeff Welsh
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Publication number: 20250116083Abstract: A compact utility loader compact utility loader comprising a frame, a first track and a second track positioned on either side of the frame, and a pair of loader arms. The loader arms are configured to couple with an attachment via a hitch plate and a hitch pin. The compact utility loader is configured such that as the loader arms are raised and lowered, the hitch pin follows a path approximately defined by a curve f(x)=4.641e0.34x. The value “x” represents a horizontal direction and the function f(x) represents a vertical direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2024Publication date: April 10, 2025Inventors: Jason Carlson, John M. Relph, Matthew Shobe, Jeff Welsh
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Publication number: 20250092634Abstract: A compact utility loader comprising a frame, an engine, a pair of loader arms, and an attachment secured to ends of the loader arms. The compact utility loader additionally includes a first track or wheel and a second track or wheel positioned on either side of the frame. The compact utility loader additionally comprises a control interface including a graphic display configured to present operational information to an operator. The graphic display is configured to present a login screen prompting the operator for a passcode. The engine is prevented from being started until a valid passcode is entered via the control interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2024Publication date: March 20, 2025Inventors: Jason Carlson, Toshihiko Takemura, John M. Relph, Matthew Shobe, Jeff Welsh
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Patent number: 12203236Abstract: A compact utility loader compact utility loader comprising a frame, a first track and a second track positioned on either side of the frame, and a pair of loader arms. The loader arms are configured to couple with an attachment via a hitch plate and a hitch pin. The compact utility loader is configured such that as the loader arms are raised and lowered, the hitch pin follows a path approximately defined by a curve ƒ(x)=4.641e0.34x. The value “x” represents a horizontal direction and the function ƒ(x) represents a vertical direction.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2024Date of Patent: January 21, 2025Assignee: Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Jason Carlson, John M. Relph, Matthew Shobe, Jeff Welsh
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Publication number: 20250003174Abstract: A compact utility loader compact utility loader comprising a frame, a first track and a second track positioned on either side of the frame, and a pair of loader arms. The loader arms are configured to couple with an attachment via a hitch plate and a hitch pin. The compact utility loader is configured such that as the loader arms are raised and lowered, the hitch pin follows a path approximately defined by a curve ƒ(x)=4.641e0.34x. The value “x” represents a horizontal direction and the function f(x) represents a vertical direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2024Publication date: January 2, 2025Inventors: Jason Carlson, John M. Relph, Matthew Shobe, Jeff Welsh
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Patent number: 12173468Abstract: A compact utility loader comprising a frame, an engine, a pair of loader arms, and an attachment secured to ends of the loader arms. The compact utility loader additionally includes a first track or wheel and a second track or wheel positioned on either side of the frame. The compact utility loader additionally comprises a control interface including a graphic display configured to present operational information to an operator. The graphic display is configured to present a login screen prompting the operator for a passcode. The engine is prevented from being started until a valid passcode is entered via the control interface.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2020Date of Patent: December 24, 2024Assignee: Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Jason Carlson, Toshihiko Takemura, John Relph, Matthew Shobe, Jeff Welsh
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Patent number: 12150403Abstract: A seed meter for dispensing seed. The seed meter comprises a housing at least partially enclosing an interior space. The housing includes a top surface defining a seed inlet, and further includes a seed outlet. The seed meter additionally includes a metering wheel positioned within the interior space of the housing. The metering wheel is configured to carry seed through the housing when rotating in a first direction or in a second direction. The seed meter further includes a pair of retractable seed guards positioned within the interior space of the housing. The seed guards are each configured to be selectively configured in an operating configuration and in a retracted configuration. In the operating configuration the seed guards are configured to prevent excess seed from passing through the seed meter, and in the retracted configuration the seed guards are configured to permit large obstacles to pass through the seed meter.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2021Date of Patent: November 26, 2024Assignee: Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Keith W. Finlayson, Bruce D. Peterson, Jeff Welsh
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Publication number: 20240352703Abstract: A compact utility loader compact utility loader comprising a frame, a first track and a second track positioned on either side of the frame, and a pair of loader arms. The loader arms are configured to couple with an attachment via a hitch plate and a hitch pin. The compact utility loader is configured such that as the loader arms are raised and lowered, the hitch pin follows a path approximately defined by a curve f(x)=4.641e0.34x. The value “x” represents a horizontal direction and the function f(x) represents a vertical direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2024Publication date: October 24, 2024Inventors: Jason Carlson, John M. Relph, Matthew Shobe, Jeff Welsh
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Patent number: 12123161Abstract: A compact utility loader compact utility loader comprising a frame, a first track and a second track positioned on either side of the frame, and a pair of loader arms. The loader arms are configured to couple with an attachment via a hitch plate and a hitch pin. The compact utility loader is configured such that as the loader arms are raised and lowered, the hitch pin follows a path approximately defined by a curve f(x)=4.641e0.34x. The value “x” represents a horizontal direction and the function f(x) represents a vertical direction.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2024Date of Patent: October 22, 2024Assignee: Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Jason Carlson, John M. Relph, Matthew Shobe, Jeff Welsh
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Patent number: 12104348Abstract: A compact utility loader compact utility loader comprising a frame, a first track and a second track positioned on either side of the frame, and a pair of loader arms. The loader arms are configured to couple with an attachment via a hitch plate and a hitch pin. The compact utility loader is configured such that as the loader arms are raised and lowered, the hitch pin follows a path approximately defined by a curve f(x)=4.641e0.34x. The value “x” represents a horizontal direction and the function f(x) represents a vertical direction.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2024Date of Patent: October 1, 2024Assignee: Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Jason Carlson, John M. Relph, Matthew Shobe, Jeff Welsh
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Publication number: 20240318401Abstract: A compact utility loader compact utility loader comprising a frame, a first track and a second track positioned on either side of the frame, and a pair of loader arms. The loader arms are configured to couple with an attachment via a hitch plate and a hitch pin. The compact utility loader is configured such that as the loader arms are raised and lowered, the hitch pin follows a path approximately defined by a curve ƒ(x)=4.641e0.34x The value “x” represents a horizontal direction and the function ƒ(x) represents a vertical direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2024Publication date: September 26, 2024Inventors: Jason Carlson, John M. Relph, Matthew Shobe, Jeff Welsh
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Publication number: 20240191464Abstract: A work machine configured to operate on a ground surface. The work machine comprises a frame, a cab supported by the frame and configured to house an operator of the work machine, and at least one loader arm supported on the frame and shiftable relative to the frame between a raised position and a lowered position. The frame includes (i) a forward portion and a rearward portion, and (ii) a first side and a second side. The first side and the second side are laterally separated from each other. At least the first side of the frame comprises an inner panel and a cover panel at the rearward portion of the frame. The cover panel is spaced outwardly from the inner panel. At least a portion of a top edge of the cover panel is positioned vertically lower than a top edge of the inner panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2023Publication date: June 13, 2024Inventors: John M. Relph, Jeff Welsh, Toshihiko Takemura
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Patent number: 12000107Abstract: A compact utility loader compact utility loader comprising a frame, a first track and a second track positioned on either side of the frame, and a pair of loader arms. The loader arms are configured to couple with an attachment via a hitch plate and a hitch pin. The compact utility loader is configured such that as the loader arms are raised and lowered, the hitch pin follows a path approximately defined by a curve ƒ(x)=4.641e0.34x. The value “x” represents a horizontal direction and the function f(x) represents a vertical direction.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2024Date of Patent: June 4, 2024Assignee: Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Jason Carlson, John M. Relph, Matthew Shobe, Jeff Welsh
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Publication number: 20240167243Abstract: A compact utility loader compact utility loader comprising a frame, a first track and a second track positioned on either side of the frame, and a pair of loader arms. The loader arms are configured to couple with an attachment via a hitch plate and a hitch pin. The compact utility loader is configured such that as the loader arms are raised and lowered, the hitch pin follows a path approximately defined by a curve ƒ(x)=4.641e0.34x. The value “x” represents a horizontal direction and the function f(x) represents a vertical direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2024Publication date: May 23, 2024Inventors: Jason Carlson, John M. Relph, Matthew Shobe, Jeff Welsh
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Publication number: 20240117602Abstract: A system comprising a work machine and an attachment removably coupled with the work machine. The attachment includes an identification module comprising a transceiver configured to communicate with a control system of the work machines so as to improve the functionality and efficiency of the attachment and of the work machines.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Matthew Shobe, Yuji Fukuda, Jeff Welsh
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Publication number: 20240117608Abstract: A system comprising a work machine and an attachment removably coupled with the work machine. The attachment includes an identification module comprising a transceiver configured to communicate with a control system of the work machines so as to improve the functionality and efficiency of the attachment and of the work machines.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Matthew Shobe, Yuji Fukuda, Jeff Welsh
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Publication number: 20240117595Abstract: A system comprising a work machine and an attachment removably coupled with the work machine. The attachment includes an identification module comprising a transceiver configured to communicate with a control system of the work machines so as to improve the functionality and efficiency of the attachment and of the work machines.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Toshihiko Takemura, Yuji Fukuda, Jeff Welsh
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Publication number: 20240117596Abstract: A system comprising a work machine and an attachment removably coupled with the work machine. The attachment includes an identification module comprising a transceiver configured to communicate with a control system of the work machines so as to improve the functionality and efficiency of the attachment and of the work machines.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Matthew Shobe, Yuji Fukuda, Jeff Welsh
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Patent number: D1051767Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2023Date of Patent: November 19, 2024Assignee: Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: John M. Relph, Jeff Welsh, Toshihiko Takemura