Patents by Inventor Kenneth L. Dieter

Kenneth L. Dieter 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: 20230257958
    Abstract: Systems and methods for a power machine can provide greater functionality and operator comfort. A climate control system for a power machine can include a condenser, mounted on a front frame member of the power machine. Paths for air flow to cool an engine compartment can extend along airflow passages though a fuel tank. Secondary braking systems can allow a power machine to be stopped with modulated fashion when a primary power source is unavailable. Rear-view vision systems can include a camera mounted on a front pivoting frame (e.g., near the top of an operator station) to provide improved environmental information to an operator. A tilt actuator of the power machine can be configured to operate in a float mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2023
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventors: Mark Binstock, Justin Hoeger, Kenneth L. Dieter, Shane Wagner, Jonah Zimmerman, Drew Asche, Kevin Zent
  • Patent number: 11047110
    Abstract: A hydraulic sub-assembly of the present disclosure can be used with a power machine. The hydraulic sub-assembly can include a support panel and a plurality of components secured to the support panel, to be supported by the support panel relative to the power machine. The plurality of components can include a control valve configured to provide hydraulic control of the work functions and hydraulic. The support panel can be configured to be a structural portion of a cab of the power machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: CLARK EQUIPMENT COMPANY
    Inventors: Mark Binstock, Scott LaCoe, Kjell Kroh, Kenneth L. Dieter
  • Publication number: 20200271143
    Abstract: A hydraulic sub-assembly of the present disclosure can be used with a power machine. The hydraulic sub-assembly can include a support panel and a plurality of components secured to the support panel, to be supported by the support panel relative to the power machine. The plurality of components can include a control valve configured to provide hydraulic control of the work functions and hydraulic. The support panel can be configured to be a structural portion of a cab of the power machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2020
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: Mark Binstock, Scott LaCoe, Kjell Kroh, Kenneth L. Dieter