Patents by Inventor John Lee Marsolek
John Lee Marsolek 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: 20250052038Abstract: A controller may monitor sensor data collected by one or more sensors of a machine while the machine is operating at a worksite. The controller may determine whether the sensor data is indicative of the machine operating in an unsafe condition at a location of the machine at the worksite. The controller may cause, based on a determination that the sensor data is indicative of the machine operating in the unsafe condition, at least one of: storing of the sensor data relating to the machine operating in the unsafe condition at least until the sensor data relating to the machine operating in the unsafe condition is offboarded from the machine, or transmission of the sensor data relating to the machine operating in the unsafe condition offboard the machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2023Publication date: February 13, 2025Applicant: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.Inventors: John Lee MARSOLEK, Elizabeth R. K. BROCKMAN, Nathaniel DOY, Derek K. HUHN, Shannon Gailene DUDLEY, David Edwin GERDING
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Publication number: 20250033656Abstract: A controller may obtain, from one or more sensors of an operator control of a work machine, sensor data collected from at least one hand of an operator using the operator control. The controller may determine, based on the sensor data, at least one of a physiological profile of the operator or an amount of time that the operator releases the operator control. The controller may cause, based on the at least one of the physiological profile of the operator or the amount of time that the operator releases the operator control, a limitation on a capability of a work implement of the work machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2023Publication date: January 30, 2025Applicant: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.Inventors: John Lee MARSOLEK, Elizabeth R. K. BROCKMAN
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Publication number: 20240375637Abstract: In some implementations, a controller for a hybrid powertrain system may cause disengagement of an engine from an electric machine via a clutch based on a state of charge (SOC) of one or more batteries connected to the electric machine at least meeting an SOC threshold. Disengagement of the engine may cause the hybrid powertrain system to operate in an electric-only mode for powering a load. The controller may detect a power event that includes at least one of a level of demand of the load exceeding a demand threshold, or the SOC of the one or more batteries being below the SOC threshold. The controller may cause, based on detection of the power event, engagement of the engine with the electric machine via the clutch. Engagement of the engine may enable the hybrid powertrain system to operate in a hybrid mode for powering the load.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2023Publication date: November 14, 2024Applicant: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.Inventors: Ryan J. NELSON, John Lee MARSOLEK
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Publication number: 20230349119Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products can wirelessly receive moisture data outputted from one or more wireless moisture sensors at least partially embedded in a material to be compacted by a compaction machine; determine, based on the moisture data from the one or more wireless moisture sensors, whether water needs to be added to the material at each of the one or more wireless moisture sensors; and output signaling to direct a water truck to provide water to the portion or portions of the material determined to need water.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2022Publication date: November 2, 2023Applicant: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.Inventors: Nicholas A. OETKEN, Mark D. BEHN, Nathaniel S. DOY, Robert K. IVERSON, John Lee MARSOLEK, Brian D. NAGEL, Kishore Sundara SRINIVASAN
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Patent number: 11453983Abstract: A compactor vibration system, apparatus, and method that selectively provide access to vibration control settings. The control can include receiving a setting for a first set of selectable amplitudes of vibration force at which to operate a vibratory system for a first predetermined amount of time, operating the vibratory system during the first predetermined amount of time by inducing the vibration force at amplitudes by the vibratory system, wherein the amplitudes of the vibration force are selected from among the first set of selectable amplitudes, and after the first predetermined amount of time, changing the setting to a second set of selectable amplitudes of the vibration force that is different from the first set of selectable amplitudes.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2020Date of Patent: September 27, 2022Assignee: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.Inventors: Nicholas A. Oetken, John Lee Marsolek, Michael William Ries, Bryan J. Downing
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Publication number: 20220155768Abstract: A process management tool for managing transport of a material between a first location and a second location is disclosed. The process management tool includes a communication device configured to receive data messages, a display device, an input device configured to receive user inputs, and a processor in communication with the communication device, the display device, and the input device. The processor is configured to generate a graphical user interface on the display device. The graphical user interface includes a map indicative of a position of each of one or more transport vehicles with respect to the first location and the second location. The graphical user interface further includes a first graphical object indicative of a spacing between a first transport vehicle and a second transport vehicle of the one or more transport vehicles and a second graphical object indicative of a process parameter associated with the material.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2022Publication date: May 19, 2022Applicant: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.Inventor: John Lee MARSOLEK
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Patent number: 11275364Abstract: A process management tool for managing transport of a material between a first location and a second location is disclosed. The process management tool includes a communication device configured to receive data messages, a display device, an input device configured to receive user inputs, and a processor in communication with the communication device, the display device, and the input device. The processor is configured to generate a graphical user interface on the display device. The graphical user interface includes a map indicative of a position of each of one or more transport vehicles with respect to the first location and the second location. The graphical user interface further includes a first graphical object indicative of a spacing between a first transport vehicle and a second transport vehicle of the one or more transport vehicles and a second graphical object indicative of a process parameter associated with the material.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2020Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: Carterpillar Paving Products Inc.Inventor: John Lee Marsolek
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Publication number: 20220025589Abstract: A compactor vibration system, apparatus, and method that selectively provide access to vibration control settings. The control can include receiving a setting for a first set of selectable amplitudes of vibration force at which to operate a vibratory system for a first predetermined amount of time, operating the vibratory system during the first predetermined amount of time by inducing the vibration force at amplitudes by the vibratory system, wherein the amplitudes of the vibration force are selected from among the first set of selectable amplitudes, and after the first predetermined amount of time, changing the setting to a second set of selectable amplitudes of the vibration force that is different from the first set of selectable amplitudes.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2020Publication date: January 27, 2022Applicant: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.Inventors: Nicholas A. Oetken, John Lee Marsolek, Michael William Ries, Bryan J. Downing
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Patent number: 11225760Abstract: A construction vehicle includes a frame, at least one drum, and a vibratory system. The vibratory system includes a first eccentric weight, a second eccentric weight, and a shift assembly adapted to vary an amplitude of the vibratory system. The shift assembly includes a shaft member adapted to move along a first axis for changing a position of the first eccentric weight relative to the second eccentric weight. The shift assembly also includes an actuator and a fork assembly adapted to move the shaft member along the first axis. The fork assembly includes a fork fixedly coupled to the actuator. The fork assembly also includes a housing member concentrically disposed around the shaft member, wherein the fork is pivotally coupled to the housing member at a pair of pivot points defined proximate to the second end of the fork. The fork assembly further includes a bearing member.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2020Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Assignee: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.Inventors: Todd Alex Impola, Nicholas Alan Oetken, Eric Arden Hansen, John Lee Marsolek
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Publication number: 20210363705Abstract: A construction vehicle includes a frame, at least one drum, and a vibratory system. The vibratory system includes a first eccentric weight, a second eccentric weight, and a shift assembly adapted to vary an amplitude of the vibratory system. The shift assembly includes a shaft member adapted to move along a first axis for changing a position of the first eccentric weight relative to the second eccentric weight. The shift assembly also includes an actuator and a fork assembly adapted to move the shaft member along the first axis. The fork assembly includes a fork fixedly coupled to the actuator. The fork assembly also includes a housing member concentrically disposed around the shaft member, wherein the fork is pivotally coupled to the housing member at a pair of pivot points defined proximate to the second end of the fork. The fork assembly further includes a bearing member.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2020Publication date: November 25, 2021Applicant: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.Inventors: Todd Alex Impola, Nicholas Alan Oetken, Eric Arden Hansen, John Lee Marsolek
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Publication number: 20210276645Abstract: A machine has a chassis and at least one propulsion device configured to support the chassis. The machine also has a machine control module configured to control operations of the machine. Further, the machine has a modular sensor bay configured to be attached to the chassis. The modular sensor bay includes a position sensor configured to determine a position of the machine. The modular sensor bay also includes an imaging device configured to generate an image of at least a portion of surroundings of the machine. The modular sensor bay includes a control module configured to control operations of position sensor and the imaging device. In addition, the modular sensor bay includes a harness configured to electrically connect the modular sensor bay with the machine control module.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2021Publication date: September 9, 2021Applicant: CATERPILLAR PAVING PRODUCTS INC.Inventors: Timothy Michael O'DONNELL, Jacob McALPINE, Todd IMPOLA, John Lee MARSOLEK
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Patent number: 11111638Abstract: A compaction drum can include an outer surface defining a width. The compaction drum also can include a plurality of pads disposed on the outer surface of the compaction drum and positioned in at least one row. Each of the plurality of pads can be disposed circumferentially spaced apart relative to one another on the outer surface. Each of the plurality of pads can define a first height. The compaction drum further can include a plurality of ribs disposed on the outer surface. Each of the plurality of ribs can be connected between adjacent pads of the plurality of pads. Each of the plurality of ribs can define a second height. The second height of each of the plurality of ribs can be approximately equal to the first height of each of the plurality of pads.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2019Date of Patent: September 7, 2021Assignee: Caterpillar Paving Products IncInventor: John Lee Marsolek
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Patent number: 10990245Abstract: A process management tool for paving operations is disclosed. The process management tool includes a communication device configured to receive data messages associated with a worksite, a display device, and an input device configured to receive user inputs. The process management tool also includes a processor in communication with the communication device, the display device, and the input device. The processor is configured to generate an interactive map of the worksite on the display device, the map including a plurality of map sections selectable via the input device, each map section being associated with respective paving process data. The controller is also configured to receive, via the input device, a user input indicative of a selected map section and display, via the display device, paving process data associated with the selected map section in response to the user input.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2016Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Assignee: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.Inventor: John Lee Marsolek
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Publication number: 20210095431Abstract: A compaction drum is provided. The compaction drum includes an outer surface defining a width. The compaction drum also includes a plurality of pads disposed on the outer surface of the compaction drum and positioned in at least one row. Each of the plurality of pads is disposed circumferentially spaced apart relative to one another on the outer surface. Each of the plurality of pads defines a first height. The compaction drum further includes a plurality of ribs disposed on the outer surface. Each of the plurality of ribs is connected between adjacent pads of the plurality of pads. Each of the plurality of ribs defines a second height. The second height of each of the plurality of ribs is approximately equal to the first height of each of the plurality of pads.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2019Publication date: April 1, 2021Applicant: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.Inventor: John Lee Marsolek
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Patent number: 10963148Abstract: A control system for coordinating a plurality of machines for performing a paving operation is disclosed. The control system may include a communication device configured to exchange data messages with the plurality of machines and a material production plant and a controller. The controller may be configured to generate a first graphical user interface on a display device, the first graphical user interface having a plurality of first graphical objects, each being indicative of one of the plurality of machines or the material production plant, wherein each of the plurality of first graphical objects is selectable via an input device. The controller may also be configured to determine a status score of each of the plurality machines and the material production plant wherein each of the first graphical objects is further indicative of the status score of the indicated one of the machines or the material production plant.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2019Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventor: John Lee Marsolek
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Patent number: 10949786Abstract: A management system for a cold planer is disclosed. The management system may include one or more sensors located onboard the cold planer and configured to generate data regarding at least one of cold planer operating parameters and milled material transferred from the cold planer to a plurality of haul vehicles. The management system may also include a locating device configured to generate a signal indicative of a cold planer location, a communication device configured to transfer information from the cold planer to a plant, and a controller in electronic communication with the one or more, the locating device, and the communication device. The controller may be configured to determine a rate of material transfer from the cold planer to the plurality of haul vehicles based on the data, and transmit the rate of material transfer and the cold planer location to the plant via the communication device.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2019Date of Patent: March 16, 2021Assignee: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.Inventors: John Lee Marsolek, Eric S. Engelmann
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Publication number: 20200201307Abstract: A process management tool for managing transport of a material between a first location and a second location is disclosed. The process management tool includes a communication device configured to receive data messages, a display device, an input device configured to receive user inputs, and a processor in communication with the communication device, the display device, and the input device. The processor is configured to generate a graphical user interface on the display device. The graphical user interface includes a map indicative of a position of each of one or more transport vehicles with respect to the first location and the second location. The graphical user interface further includes a first graphical object indicative of a spacing between a first transport vehicle and a second transport vehicle of the one or more transport vehicles and a second graphical object indicative of a process parameter associated with the material.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2020Publication date: June 25, 2020Applicant: CATERPILLAR PAVING PRODUCTS INC.Inventor: John Lee MARSOLEK
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Patent number: RE48393Abstract: A system for coordinating a cold planer and a paver is disclosed. The system may include a first sensor configured to generate a first signal indicative of a position of the cold planer; a production monitoring system associated with the cold planer and configured to determine a milling rate of the cold planer; a communication device configured to exchange information between the cold planer and the paver; and a controller. The controller may be configured to receive a second signal indicative of a position of the paver and a third signal indicative of a paving rate of the paver, determine a current distance between the cold planer and the paver based on the first and second signals, determine a target distance based on the current distance and a comparison of the milling rate and the paving rate, and determine a difference between the target distance and the current distance.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2019Date of Patent: January 12, 2021Assignee: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.Inventor: John Lee Marsolek
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Patent number: D919638Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2019Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.Inventors: John Lee Marsolek, Dann Joseph Rawls, Jacob John McAlpine
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Patent number: D941354Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2020Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Assignee: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.Inventors: Robert J. McGee, Kristen Ann Gerstner, Timothy Michael O'Donnell, John Lee Marsolek