Patents by Inventor Jeffrey Alig

Jeffrey Alig 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).

  • Publication number: 20050085929
    Abstract: An operator interface for a work machine having a machine display system and a mechanical linkage is disclosed. The interface includes an input device having a series of input mechanisms that are adapted to generate a linkage input signal to control the motion of the mechanical linkage and that are adapted to generate a display input signal to input information to the machine display system. A control module is adapted to operate in a linkage control mode, where the motion of the mechanical linkage is controlled, and a display control mode, where the input of information to the machine display system is controlled. A switch may also be associated with the interface. The switch may be adapted to switch the operating mode between the linkage control mode and the display control mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2003
    Publication date: April 21, 2005
    Inventors: Roger Koch, Jeffrey Alig
  • Publication number: 20050044753
    Abstract: A method of controlling the movement of a work machine arm having a series of hydraulic cylinders operatively engaged with the work machine arm is disclosed. The method includes receiving a signal from an input device to change the position of the work machine arm and determining an extension amount of one or more of the series of hydraulic cylinders. The extension amount of one or more of the series of hydraulic cylinders is changed to effect the change in the position of the work machine arm. The changes in the extension amount of the one or more of the series of hydraulic cylinders are ordered based on a pre-selected priority of movement. A system for controlling the movement of a work machine arm having a series of hydraulic cylinders operatively engaged with the work machine arm is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2003
    Publication date: March 3, 2005
    Inventors: Rob Lohnes, Roger Koch, Jeffrey Alig, Robert Price