Patents by Inventor Joshua Mark Edgin

Joshua Mark Edgin 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: 7027886
    Abstract: Interfaces are provided which integrate mistake-proofing concepts in a way easily understandable by the operator and easily configured by a manufacturing engineer. As mistake-proofing concepts are developed tables are populated and associated with specific assembly processes. Sensors are employed to monitor parts selection and tool usage. Sensors used for tool use and parts selection, error messages and actions to be performed or monitored are all defined and related in the tables and in turn to specific assembly orders. The tables are also populated with logic pointers, which are referenced by a Process Logic Control (PLC) unit that has been programmed to recall and carry out infinitely variable monitoring or control of the assembly process. For example when a particular order has been identified to the PLC by way of a scanned barcode or other means, a bill of material and assembly sequence is provided to the operator by appropriate means such as a CRT monitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Vern Richard Hoppes, Larry Linn Kriener, Matthew Jon Pipho, Joshua Mark Edgin, James Anthony Mitchell, Ibrahim Hussein Shehata, Anthony Nate Rath, Robert Joseph Mills, Michael Eugene Osborn, Mark Douglas Smith, Terry John Phillips, Kevin Dean Bortolazzo, Dave Anthony Sink, Joel Floyd Myers, Kenneth John Kresser, Gary Lee Miner, Lesley Ann McNaught
  • Patent number: 7013193
    Abstract: Interfaces are provided which integrate mistake-proofing concepts in a way easily understandable by the operator and easily configured by a manufacturing engineer. As mistake-proofing concepts are developed tables are populated and associated with specific assembly processes. Sensors are employed to monitor parts selection and tool usage. Sensors used for tool use and parts selection, error messages and actions to be performed or monitored are all defined and related in the tables and in turn to specific assembly orders. The tables are also populated with logic pointers, which are referenced by a Process Logic Control (PLC) unit that has been programmed to recall and carry out infinitely variable monitoring or control of the assembly process. For example when a particular order has been identified to the PLC by way of a scanned barcode or other means, a bill of material and assembly sequence is provided to the operator by appropriate means such as a CRT monitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2006
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Vern Richard Hoppes, Larry Linn Kriener, Matthew Jon Pipho, Joshua Mark Edgin, James Anthony Mitchell, Ibrahim Hussein Shehata, Anthony Nate Rath, Robert Joseph Mills, Michael Eugene Osborn, Mark Douglas Smith, Terry John Phillips, Kevin Dean Bortolazzo, Dave Anthony Sink, Joel Floyd Myers, Kenneth John Kresser, Gary Lee Miner, Lesley Ann McNaught
  • Patent number: 7013194
    Abstract: Interfaces are provided which integrate mistake-proofing concepts in a way easily understandable by the operator and easily configured by a manufacturing engineer. As mistake-proofing concepts are developed tables are populated and associated with specific assembly processes. Sensors are employed to monitor parts selection and tool usage. Sensors used for tool use and parts selection, error messages and actions to be performed or monitored are all defined and related in the tables and in turn to specific assembly orders. The tables are also populated with logic pointers, which are referenced by a Process Logic Control (PLC) unit that has been programmed to recall and carry out infinitely variable monitoring or control of the assembly process. For example when a particular order has been identified to the PLC by way of a scanned barcode or other means, a bill of material and assembly sequence is provided to the operator by appropriate means such as a CRT monitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2006
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Vern Richard Hoppes, Larry Linn Kriener, Matthew Jon Pipho, Joshua Mark Edgin, James Anthony Mitchell, Ibrahim Hussein Shehata, Anthony Nate Rath, Robert Joseph Mills, Michael Eugene Osborn, Mark Douglas Smith, Terry John Phillips, Kevin Dean Bortolazzo, Dave Anthony Sink, Joel Floyd Myers, Kenneth John Kresser, Gary Lee Miner, Lesley Ann McNaught
  • Patent number: 7010375
    Abstract: Interfaces are provided which integrate mistake-proofing concepts in a way easily understandable by the operator and easily configured by a manufacturing engineer. As mistake-proofing concepts are developed tables are populated and associated with specific assembly processes. Sensors are employed to monitor parts selection and tool usage. Sensors used for tool use and parts selection, error messages and actions to be performed or monitored are all defined and related in the tables and in turn to specific assembly orders. The tables are also populated with logic pointers, which are referenced by a Process Logic Control (PLC) unit that has been programmed to recall and carry out infinitely variable monitoring or control of the assembly process. For example when a particular order has been identified to the PLC by way of a scanned barcode or other means, a bill of material and assembly sequence is provided to the operator by appropriate means such as a CRT monitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2006
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Vern Richard Hoppes, Larry Linn Kriener, Matthew Jon Pipho, Joshua Mark Edgin, James Anthony Mitchell, Ibrahim Hussein Shehata, Anthony Nate Rath, Robert Joseph Mills, Michael Eugene Osborn, Mark Douglas Smith, Terry John Phillips, Kevin Dean Bortolazzo, Dave Anthony Sink, Joel Floyd Myers, Kenneth John Kresser, Gary Lee Miner, Lesley Ann McNaught
  • Patent number: 6990383
    Abstract: Interfaces are provided which integrate mistake-proofing concepts in a way easily understandable by the operator and easily configured by a manufacturing engineer. As mistake-proofing concepts are developed tables are populated and associated with specific assembly processes. Sensors are employed to monitor parts selection and tool usage. Sensors used for tool use and parts selection, error messages and actions to be performed or monitored are all defined and related in the tables and in turn to specific assembly orders. The tables are also populated with logic pointers, which are referenced by a Process Logic Control (PLC) unit that has been programmed to recall and carry out infinitely variable monitoring or control of the assembly process. For example when a particular order has been identified to the PLC by way of a scanned barcode or other means, a bill of material and assembly sequence is provided to the operator by appropriate means such as a CRT monitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2006
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Vern Richard Hoppes, Larry Linn Kriener, Matthew Jon Pipho, Joshua Mark Edgin, James Anthony Mitchell, Ibrahim Hussein Shehata, Anthony Nate Rath, Robert Joseph Mills, Michael Eugene Osborn, Mark Douglas Smith, Terry John Phillips, Kevin Dean Bortolazzo, Dave Anthony Sink, Joel Floyd Myers, Kenneth John Kresser, Gary Lee Miner, Lesley Ann McNaught
  • Publication number: 20040249606
    Abstract: Interfaces are provided which integrate mistake-proofing concepts in a way easily understandable by the operator and easily configured by a manufacturing engineer. As mistake-proofing concepts are developed tables are populated and associated with specific assembly processes. Sensors are employed to monitor parts selection and tool usage. Sensors used for tool use and parts selection, error messages and actions to be performed or monitored are all defined and related in the tables and in turn to specific assembly orders. The tables are also populated with logic pointers, which are referenced by a Process Logic Control (PLC) unit that has been programmed to recall and carry out infinitely variable monitoring or control of the assembly process. For example when a particular order has been identified to the PLC by way of a scanned barcode or other means, a bill of material and assembly sequence is provided to the operator by appropriate means such as a CRT monitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2004
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Inventors: Vern Richard Hoppes, Larry Linn Kriener, Matthew Jon Pipho, Joshua Mark Edgin, James Anthony Mitchell, Ibrahim Hussein Shehata, Anthony Nate Rath, Robert Joseph Mills, Michael Eugene Osborn, Mark Douglas Smith, Terry John Phillips, Kevin Dean Bortolazzo, Dave Anthony Sink, Joel Floyd Myers, Kenneth John Kresser, Gary Lee Miner, Lesley Ann McNaught