Patents by Inventor Maikel Torres

Maikel Torres 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).

  • Route planner for work machines
    Patent number: 11099018
    Abstract: A method of maneuvering a work machine is disclosed comprising receiving a signal indicative of an actual position of a work machine, and determining a route to maneuver the work machine from the actual position to a target position. When a distance between the actual location and the target location is greater than a straight-distance threshold, the route comprises a curved portion between the actual position and a straight-distance threshold point and a straight portion between the straight-distance threshold point and the target position. When the distance between the actual location and the target location is less than the straight-distance threshold, the route comprises the straight portion. The method further includes displaying a determined path and an indicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Inventors: David Gitz, Maikel Torres, Qi Chen
  • ROUTE PLANNER FOR WORK MACHINES
    Publication number: 20200166350
    Abstract: A method of maneuvering a work machine is disclosed comprising receiving a signal indicative of an actual position of a work machine, and determining a route to maneuver the work machine from the actual position to a target position. When a distance between the actual location and the target location is greater than a straight-distance threshold, the route comprises a curved portion between the actual position and a straight-distance threshold point and a straight portion between the straight-distance threshold point and the target position. When the distance between the actual location and the target location is less than the straight-distance threshold, the route comprises the straight portion. The method further includes displaying a determined path and an indicator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2018
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: David Gitz, Maikel Torres, Qi Chen