Patents by Inventor Markus GAJETZKI

Markus GAJETZKI 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).

  • Method For Controlling A Shearer In Three Dimensions And System
    Publication number: 20250084763
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to a method for controlling a shearer in three dimensions, the shearer comprising at least one shearer drum attached to an arm having an adjustable arm height, the method comprising the steps of determining a current position of the shearer drum, calculating a target 3D cutting profile, and controlling the shearer by adjusting an arm height to the target 3D cutting profile using a PID controller. The present invention also pertains to a system configured to carry out such method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2022
    Publication date: March 13, 2025
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Martin TEINER, Nicolas SCHOENEWEISS, Markus GAJETZKI, Rene BILSING