Patents by Inventor Jeremy A. KUSHNER

Jeremy A. KUSHNER 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: 11885086
    Abstract: A blade assembly may include a blade and a wing. The blade may be configured to be pivotably attached to a machine. The wing may be pivotably attached to an end of the blade to adjust a width of the blade assembly. The wing may be movable relative to the blade over a range of motion that is greater than 180 degrees.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy Kushner, Mathew Chance Frana, Lucas G. De Caroli
  • Patent number: 11846088
    Abstract: An automatic vehicle speed control system for use in a vehicle having an implement is disclosed. The automatic vehicle speed control system includes: a controller configured to: set a speed of the vehicle to a creep setting; monitor one or more operating conditions of the implement; and automatically adjust the speed of the vehicle based on the one or more operating conditions of the implement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy Kushner, Christopher M. Elliott, Sudarshan A. Maiyur
  • Publication number: 20230044841
    Abstract: An automatic vehicle speed control system for use in a vehicle having an implement is disclosed. The automatic vehicle speed control system includes: a controller configured to: set a speed of the vehicle to a creep setting; monitor one or more operating conditions of the implement; and automatically adjust the speed of the vehicle based on the one or more operating conditions of the implement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2021
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy KUSHNER, Christopher M. ELLIOTT, Sudarshan A. MAIYUR
  • Publication number: 20220178099
    Abstract: A blade assembly may include a blade and a wing. The blade may be configured to be pivotably attached to a machine. The wing may be pivotably attached to an end of the blade to adjust a width of the blade assembly. The wing may be movable relative to the blade over a range of motion that is greater than 180 degrees.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2020
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy KUSHNER, Mathew Chance FRANA, Lucas G. DE CAROLI
  • Publication number: 20220136204
    Abstract: An implement control system may include one or more first actuators configured to selectively raise or lower a work implement of a machine and one or more second actuators configured to tilt the work implement. The implement control system may include an operator control configured for manipulation in one or more motions. The implement control system may include a controller configured to, based on a particular motion of the one or more motions, selectively cause actuation of the one or more first actuators in a first mode or the one or more second actuators in a second mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2020
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy KUSHNER, Christopher Mark ELLIOTT, Sage Frederick SMITH
  • Publication number: 20220136203
    Abstract: In some implementations, an implement control system includes an operator control configured for manipulation in one or more motions and a controller. The controller may be configured to, based on a particular motion of the one or more motions, cause actuation of one or more first actuators, configured to selectively raise or lower a first lateral side of a work implement of a machine, and one or more second actuators, configured to selectively raise or lower a second lateral side of the work implement, in tandem. The one or more first actuators and the one or more second actuators may be controlled by independent control systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2020
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventor: Jeremy KUSHNER
  • Patent number: 10865542
    Abstract: A grading control system may have a lift actuator to raise or lower a work implement, and a tilt actuator to tilt the work implement. The grading control system may also have a first sensor that communicates a signal indicative of a position of the work implement, and a second sensor that communicates a signal indicative of a position of the machine frame. The grading control system may have a controller to determine a track plane of the machine and a desired grade relative to the track plane. Further, the controller may determine an orientation of the work implement relative to the track plane to maintain the desired grade based on the sensor signals. The controller may also be configured to actuate one or both of the lift and the tilt actuators to orient the work implement according to the determined orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Sage Smith, Christopher Mark Elliott, Jeremy A. Kushner
  • Publication number: 20190226176
    Abstract: A grading control system is disclosed. The grading control system may have a lift actuator to raise or lower a work implement, and a tilt actuator to tilt the work implement. The grading control system may also have a first sensor that communicates a signal indicative of a position of the work implement, and a second sensor that communicates a signal indicative of a position of the machine frame. The grading control system may have a controller to determine a track plane of the machine and a desired grade relative to the track plane. Further, the controller may determine an orientation of the work implement relative to the track plane to maintain the desired grade based on the sensor signals. The controller may also be configured to actuate one or both of the lift and the tilt actuators to orient the work implement according to the determined orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2018
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.
    Inventors: Sage Smith, Christopher Mark ELLIOTT, Jeremy A. KUSHNER