Patents by Inventor Kenneth G. Jones

Kenneth G. Jones 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: 20230155423
    Abstract: A system, apparatus, and method may operatively couple machines, each powered, at least in part by an energy accumulator, together to charge one machine using power of another machine. On condition that a first remaining amount of power in a first machine is less a first total amount of power needed to complete a first task and charging of the first machine takes priority over completion of a second task to be completed by a second machine, the second machine can travel to the first machine and charge a first energy accumulator in the first machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2021
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Applicant: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.
    Inventors: Derek K. HUHN, Robert K. IVERSON, Anwar T. ALNATSHEH, Kenneth G. JONES, John L Marsolek
  • Publication number: 20230117372
    Abstract: A working machine includes one or more batteries driving movement of the working machine within a work area. The working machine includes a controller configured to receive criteria relating to one or more operational characteristics of the working machine and determine one of a plurality of operation modes for the working machine based upon the criteria and a remaining charge of one or more batteries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2021
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Inventors: John L. Marsolek, Nicholas A. Oetken, Kenneth G. Jones, David Edwin Gerding
  • Publication number: 20140138934
    Abstract: A push bar assembly for an operating vehicle is provided. The push bar assembly includes a telescopic bar, a tow eye, a hitch assembly, and a spring assembly. The telescopic bar includes a first tube, a second tube and a spring-lock pin. The second tube is configured to move inside the first tube. The spring-lock pin is mounted on the first tube and configured to restrict the telescopic motion of the second tube inside the first tube. The hitch assembly includes a first end, a second end and an eye. The hitch assembly is configured to couple the telescopic bar with the operating vehicle. The tow eye is coupled to a second end of the second tube. Further, the spring assembly is mounted on the first tube and is coupled to the hitch assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2014
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.
    Inventors: Derek K. Huhn, Jacob M. Saari, Jason S. Moe, Kenneth G. Jones
  • Patent number: 7237630
    Abstract: A steering arrangement is provided for a work machine that includes a braking device, actuated by an actuation switch, to hold an operator input device in a predetermined position during operation. The braking force of the braking device can be overcome by the operator to make steering adjustments. The work machine may include a second steering arrangement on an opposite side of the work machine to improve operator visibility during close operation. A selector switch is used to select between one or the other steering arrangements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2007
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc
    Inventor: Kenneth G. Jones
  • Publication number: 20040211602
    Abstract: A steering arrangement is provided for a work machine that includes a braking device, actuated by an actuation switch, to hold an operator input device in a predetermined position during operation. The braking force of the braking device can be overcome by the operator to make steering adjustments. The work machine may include a second steering arrangement on an opposite side of the work machine to improve operator visibility during close operation. A selector switch is used to select between one or the other steering arrangements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2003
    Publication date: October 28, 2004
    Inventor: Kenneth G. Jones