Patents by Inventor Joseph W. Nelson

Joseph W. Nelson 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).

  • Excavation machine with auto reverse
    Patent number: 8732992
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an excavation machine that is configured to minimize or otherwise account for the unintended stoppage (i.e., jamming/stalling) of a digger tool. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure a machine is provided with one or more drive systems that automatically stop and reverse to avoid excavation tool jamming. The machine and methods of the present disclosure provide an efficient method and machine for excavation operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Vermeer Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Ty Hartwick, Casey Dean Berg, Oleg Khalamendik, Karl D. Maasdam, Joseph W. Nelson
  • EXCAVATION MACHINE WITH AUTO REVERSE
    Publication number: 20130276336
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an excavation machine that is configured to minimize or otherwise account for the unintended stoppage (i.e., jamming/stalling) of a digger tool. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure a machine is provided with one or more drive systems that automatically stop and reverse to avoid excavation tool jamming. The machine and methods of the present disclosure provide an efficient method and machine for excavation operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventors: Ty Hartwick, Casey Dean Berg, Oleg Khalamendik, Karl D. Maasdam, Joseph W. Nelson
  • Excavation machine with auto reverse
    Patent number: 8371048
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an excavation machine that is configured to minimize or otherwise account for the unintended stoppage (i.e., jamming/stalling) of a digger tool. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure a machine is provided with one or more drive systems that automatically stop and reverse to avoid excavation tool jamming. The machine and methods of the present disclosure provide an efficient method and machine for excavation operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Vermeer Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Ty Hartwick, Casey Dean Berg, Oleg Khalamendik, Karl D. Maasdam, Joseph W. Nelson
  • EXCAVATION MACHINE WITH AUTO REVERSE
    Publication number: 20110078929
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an excavation machine that is configured to minimize or otherwise account for the unintended stoppage (i.e., jamming/stalling) of a digger tool. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure a machine is provided with one or more drive systems that automatically stop and reverse to avoid excavation tool jamming. The machine and methods of the present disclosure provide an efficient method and machine for excavation operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2010
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Applicant: Vermeer Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Ty Hartwick, Casey Dean Berg, Oleg Khalamendik, Karl D. Maasdam, Joseph W. Nelson
  • Universal steam trap insulator
    Patent number: 4141387
    Abstract: An insulator having a universal configuration can be placed around many different types of steam traps. The insulator comprises a housing having suitable openings for water drainage and testing of the trap by an ultrasonic probe, and thermal insulation. Use of the insulator results in more efficient operation of the trap and saves energy. One of the outstanding features of the insulator is its ease of installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 1977
    Date of Patent: February 27, 1979
    Assignee: Suntech, Inc.
    Inventors: George E. Campbell, Jr., Joseph W. Nelson, Gordon A. Russell