Patents by Inventor John R. Canning

John R. Canning 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: 20100106344
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is disclosed for a wireless remotely operable unmanned compact vehicle platform for use in land management comprising a frame and providing a pair of ground engageable endless drive tracks powered by a hydraulic fluid power source. The vehicle supports working attachments on the front end by utilizing a universal working attachment coupling interface carried on a pair of loader boom structures, and the vehicle supports working attachments on the rear end by utilizing a three point hitch apparatus. Working attachments coupled to the vehicle may be powered by the hydraulic fluid power source carried on the frame. A wireless remote control apparatus allows an operator to control the vehicle at a safe distance and a wireless video system allows an operator to control the vehicle accurately. A system of autonomous operation is integrated with the vehicle for travel in complex, unstructured environments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2008
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Inventors: Dean B. Edwards, John R. Canning