Patents by Inventor Kristopher Kyarsgaard

Kristopher Kyarsgaard 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).

  • Control system for operating a mobile machine with a ripper
    Patent number: 12650006
    Abstract: A mobile machine with a ripper attached is configured with a control system to conduct a ripping operation. Prior to the ripping operation and travel of the mobile machine, the control system may receive an initiation event. The control system may also determine a riper configuration using ripper configuration sensors. If the control system determines the riper configuration indicates the ripper tip contacts a support surface, the control system can take one or more prevention actions to prevent the ripping operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2026
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley P. Krone, Christopher M. Gerth, Kristopher Kyarsgaard
  • Control System for Operating a Mobile Machine with a Ripper
    Publication number: 20250207370
    Abstract: A mobile machine with a ripper attached is configured with a control system to conduct a ripping operation. Prior to the ripping operation and travel of the mobile machine, the control system may receive an initiation event. The control system may also determine a riper configuration using ripper configuration sensors. If the control system determines the riper configuration indicates the ripper tip contacts a support surface, the control system can take one or more prevention actions to prevent the ripping operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2023
    Publication date: June 26, 2025
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley P. Krone, Christopher M. Gerth, Kristopher Kyarsgaard