Patents by Inventor Lucas Adam Knapp

Lucas Adam Knapp 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).

  • Machine with task-dependent control
    Patent number: 8374755
    Abstract: A control system for a machine is disclosed. The control system may have a power source, an operator input device configured to generate a first signal indicative of a desired mode of power source operation, and a work implement driven by the power source. The control system may also have a controller in communication with the power source and the operator input device. The controller may be configured to classify a currently performed work implement task and select an output map based on the classification of the currently performed work implement task and the first signal. The controller may further be configured to control the power source operation using the output map.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Hong-Chin Lin, Yun-Ren Ho, Lucas Adam Knapp
  • Automatic shut down system for machine having engine and work implement
    Patent number: 8335618
    Abstract: An automatic shut down system for a machine having an engine and a work implement is disclosed. The automatic shut down system may have a position sensor, which may be associated with the work implement. The position sensor may be configured to generate a position signal indicative of a position of the work implement. The automatic shut down system may also have a controller, which may be in communication with the position sensor. The controller may be configured to shut down the engine, based on the position signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Lucas Adam Knapp, Mark Alan Welch, Arick Matthew Bakken
  • Machine system having task-adjusted economy modes
    Patent number: 7962768
    Abstract: A control system for a machine is disclosed. The control system may have a power source, an operator input device, a work implement, and a controller in communication with the power source and the operator input device. The operator input device may be configured to generate a signal indicative of a desired mode of power source operation. The work implement may be driven by the power source to accomplish a task. The controller may be configured to classify a currently performed task, and adjust power source operation based on the task signal and the classification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Lynn Grill, Rick William Berlage, Lucas Adam Knapp, Eric Wade Cler
  • Automatic shut down system for machine having engine and work implement
    Publication number: 20100131150
    Abstract: An automatic shut down system for a machine having an engine and a work implement is disclosed. The automatic shut down system may have a position sensor, which may be associated with the work implement. The position sensor may be configured to generate a position signal indicative of a position of the work implement. The automatic shut down system may also have a controller, which may be in communication with the position sensor. The controller may be configured to shut down the engine, based on the position signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2008
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Inventors: Lucas Adam Knapp, Mark Alan Welch, Arick Matthew Bakken
  • Machine with task-dependent control
    Publication number: 20090037072
    Abstract: A control system for a machine is disclosed. The control system may have a power source, an operator input device configured to generate a first signal indicative of a desired mode of power source operation, and a work implement driven by the power source. The control system may also have a controller in communication with the power source and the operator input device. The controller may be configured to classify a currently performed work implement task and select an output map based on the classification of the currently performed work implement task and the first signal. The controller may further be configured to control the power source operation using the output map.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2007
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Inventors: Hong-Chin Lin, Yun-Ren Ho, Lucas Adam Knapp
  • Machine system having task-adjusted economy modes
    Publication number: 20080202468
    Abstract: A control system for a machine is disclosed. The control system may have a power source, an operator input device, a work implement, and a controller in communication with the power source and the operator input device. The operator input device may be configured to generate a signal indicative of a desired mode of power source operation. The work implement may be driven by the power source to accomplish a task. The controller may be configured to classify a currently performed task, and adjust power source operation based on the task signal and the classification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2007
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Inventors: Thomas Lynn Grill, Rick William Berlage, Lucas Adam Knapp, Eric Wade Cler