Patents by Inventor Matthew L. Gross
Matthew L. Gross 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).
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Patent number: 11970224Abstract: A mining machine includes a frame having a guide rail, the guide rail having a central portion. The mining machine also includes a shoe having a recessed area that defines a roller path, the shoe further having a drive lug, wherein the central portion of the guide rail is configured to be disposed within the recessed area. The mining machine also includes a cutting tool coupled to the frame and positioned such that the cutting tool is configured to abrasively remove material from the drive lug as the drive lug passes by the cutting tool.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2020Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: JOY GLOBAL SURFACE MINING INCInventors: Matthew L. Gross, James M. Hutsick, Joseph J. Wirkus, Josh Severson, Ethan Pedretti, James Popp
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Patent number: 11872534Abstract: A rotation mixer including a housing, a drive unit coupled to the housing, a carriage mounted on the drive unit for rotation relative to the housing, and a basket mounted for rotation relative to the carriage. The basket receives material to be mixed. The carriage includes an arm and a drive line coupled to the arm. The arm is mounted on the drive unit for rotation about a first axis relative to the housing, and the drive line converts rotation of the arm into rotation of the basket about a second axis relative to the arm during use of the rotation mixer. The drive line illustratively includes a belt and plurality of pulleys upon which the belt travels in a continuous loop, the belt engaging with a gear on the basket to cause rotation of the basket.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2023Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: FlackTek, Inc.Inventors: Matthew L. Gross, Dale R. Flackett, Maxiliaan Gulden
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Publication number: 20230313872Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a powertrain assembly including a continuously variable transmission and, in some examples, a clutch. The clutch may be operably coupled between a prime mover and the continuously variable transmission. Additionally, or alternatively, a clutch may be operable coupled after or downstream of the continuously variable transmission. Aspects of the powertrain assembly may be controlled to provide starting-clutch functionality, to provide torque-limiting functionality, and/or to adapt operation of the powertrain for any of a variety of conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2023Publication date: October 5, 2023Inventors: Morgan I. Burgett, Jonathon P. Graus, Matthew L. Gross, Zacharey J. Hussong, Hans-Rudolf Jenni, Maverick J. Klotz, Beat R. Kohler, Amery D. Kuhl, Stephen L. Nelson, Jeffrey I. Peterman, Andrew C. Schleif, Dylan T. Truskolaski, Evan R. Wozniak, Ronald Zurbruegg
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Publication number: 20230234007Abstract: A rotation mixer including a housing, a drive unit coupled to the housing, a carriage mounted on the drive unit for rotation relative to the housing, and a basket mounted for rotation relative to the carriage. The basket receives material to be mixed. The carriage includes an arm and a drive line coupled to the arm. The arm is mounted on the drive unit for rotation about a first axis relative to the housing, and the drive line converts rotation of the arm into rotation of the basket about a second axis relative to the arm during use of the rotation mixer. The drive line illustratively includes a belt and plurality of pulleys upon which the belt travels in a continuous loop, the belt engaging with a gear on the basket to cause rotation of the basket.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2023Publication date: July 27, 2023Inventors: Matthew L. Gross, Dale R. Flackett, Maxiliaan Gulden
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Patent number: 11633704Abstract: A rotation mixer including a housing, a drive unit coupled to the housing, a carriage mounted on the drive unit for rotation relative to the housing, and a basket mounted for rotation relative to the carriage. The basket receives material to be mixed. The carriage includes an arm and a drive line coupled to the arm. The arm is mounted on the drive unit for rotation about a first axis relative to the housing, and the drive line converts rotation of the arm into rotation of the basket about a second axis relative to the arm during use of the rotation mixer. The drive line illustratively includes a belt and plurality of pulleys upon which the belt travels in a continuous loop, the belt engaging with a gear on the basket to cause rotation of the basket.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2020Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: FLACKTEK SPEEDMIXER, INC.Inventors: Matthew L. Gross, Dale R. Flackett, Maxiliaan Gulden
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Publication number: 20220305451Abstract: A device for mixing and dispensing a flowable material or mixture of materials, the device comprising a cup having a bottom with a protrusion having an opening; a plunger having a dispensing port and air vent holes; a plug; a nozzle; and, a lid. The plug can be associated with and plug the cup protrusion opening when the cup is being filled or mixed, or the plug can be associated with the plunger port to seal off the air vent holes when material is dispensed from the device. Also disclosed is a method of mixing and dispensing a flowable material.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2022Publication date: September 29, 2022Inventors: Ian Thomas LaRose, Matthew L. Gross, David Gale
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Patent number: 11383212Abstract: A device for mixing and dispensing a flowable material or mixture of materials, the device comprising a cup having a bottom with a protrusion having an opening; a plunger having a dispensing port and air vent holes; a plug; a nozzle; and, a lid. The plug can be associated with and plug the cup protrusion opening when the cup is being filled or mixed, or the plug can be associated with the plunger port to seal off the air vent holes when material is dispensed from the device. Also disclosed is a method of mixing and dispensing a flowable material.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2019Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignee: FLACKTEK, INC.Inventors: Ian Thomas LaRose, Matthew L. Gross, David Gale
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Publication number: 20220010518Abstract: A mining machine includes a boom, a handle coupled to the boom, a dipper coupled to the handle, and a dipper door pivotally coupled to the dipper. The mining shovel also includes a dipper door trip assembly including a trip motor coupled to the boom, a trip drum coupled to the handle, a linkage assembly coupled to the dipper door, a first actuation element extending directly from the trip motor to the trip drum, and a second actuation element extending directly from the trip drum to the linkage assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2021Publication date: January 13, 2022Inventors: Matthew L. Gross, Joseph J. Colwell, Richard Nicoson
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Patent number: 11156086Abstract: A mining machine assembly includes a dipper having a main body, the main body having a front side, a back side, a bottom side, and a top side. A ground engagement portion extends from the front side, the ground engagement portion including digging teeth. The mining machine assembly also includes a hoist rope attachment assembly coupled to the dipper. The hoist rope attachment assembly is configured to directly couple a hoist rope to the dipper. The hoist rope attachment assembly includes a cam having a first portion extending from the top side of the main body of the dipper, and a second portion that extends from the first portion and away from the main body and digging teeth.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2020Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignee: Joy Global Surface Mining IncInventor: Matthew L. Gross
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Patent number: 11066807Abstract: A mining machine includes a boom, a handle coupled to the boom, a dipper coupled to the handle, and a dipper door pivotally coupled to the dipper. The mining shovel also includes a dipper door trip assembly including a trip motor coupled to the boom, a trip drum coupled to the handle, a linkage assembly coupled to the dipper door, a first actuation element extending directly from the trip motor to the trip drum, and a second actuation element extending directly from the trip drum to the linkage assembly.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2018Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignee: JOY GLOBAL SURFACE MINING INCInventors: Matthew L. Gross, Joseph J. Colwell, Richard Nicoson
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Publication number: 20210179209Abstract: A mining machine includes a frame having a guide rail, the guide rail having a central portion. The mining machine also includes a shoe having a recessed area that defines a roller path, the shoe further having a drive lug, wherein the central portion of the guide rail is configured to be disposed within the recessed area. The mining machine also includes a cutting tool coupled to the frame and positioned such that the cutting tool is configured to abrasively remove material from the drive lug as the drive lug passes by the cutting tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2020Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventors: Matthew L. Gross, James M. Hutsick, Joseph J. Wirkus, Josh Severson, Ethan Pedretti, James Popp
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Publication number: 20210086148Abstract: A rotation mixer including a housing, a drive unit coupled to the housing, a carriage mounted on the drive unit for rotation relative to the housing, and a basket mounted for rotation relative to the carriage. The basket receives material to be mixed. The carriage includes an arm and a drive line coupled to the arm. The arm is mounted on the drive unit for rotation about a first axis relative to the housing, and the drive line converts rotation of the arm into rotation of the basket about a second axis relative to the arm during use of the rotation mixer. The drive line illustratively includes a belt and plurality of pulleys upon which the belt travels in a continuous loop, the belt engaging with a gear on the basket to cause rotation of the basket.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2020Publication date: March 25, 2021Inventors: Matthew L. GROSS, Dale R. FLACKETT, Maxiliaan GULDEN
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Publication number: 20210086153Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are provided for mixing by asymmetric rotation using a servo motor to drive the symmetric rotation. The system may include a robotic arm and robotic controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2020Publication date: March 25, 2021Inventors: Matthew L. GROSS, Elliot SKULTIN, David GALLAGHER
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Patent number: 10927521Abstract: An equalizer for a mining machine includes an equalizer main body, an internal chamber defined by the main body configured to retain lubrication, and a bushing disposed within the internal chamber. The bushing includes an opening. The equalizer further includes a pin disposed partially in the internal chamber and extending through the opening.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2017Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: Joy Global Surface Mining IncInventor: Matthew L. Gross
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Publication number: 20200370272Abstract: A dipper door trip assembly includes a dipper, a dipper door pivotally coupled to the dipper, a linkage assembly including a sliding latch bar disposed at least partially in the dipper door, and a latch keeper coupled to the dipper. The latch keeper includes a roller that engages and disengages the latch bar.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2020Publication date: November 26, 2020Inventors: Matthew L. Gross, Richard L. Nicoson
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Patent number: 10745883Abstract: A dipper door trip assembly includes a dipper, a dipper door pivotally coupled to the dipper, a linkage assembly including a sliding latch bar disposed at least partially in the dipper door, and a latch keeper coupled to the dipper. The latch keeper includes a roller that engages and disengages the latch bar.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2018Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: Joy Global Surface Mining IncInventors: Matthew L. Gross, Richard L. Nicoson
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Publication number: 20200173278Abstract: A mining machine assembly includes a dipper having a main body, the main body having a front side, a back side, a bottom side, and a top side. A ground engagement portion extends from the front side, the ground engagement portion including digging teeth. The mining machine assembly also includes a hoist rope attachment assembly coupled to the dipper. The hoist rope attachment assembly is configured to directly couple a hoist rope to the dipper. The hoist rope attachment assembly includes a cam having a first portion extending from the top side of the main body of the dipper, and a second portion that extends from the first portion and away from the main body and digging teeth.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2020Publication date: June 4, 2020Inventor: Matthew L. Gross
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Patent number: 10557347Abstract: A mining machine assembly includes a dipper having a main body, the main body having a front side, a back side, a bottom side, and a top side. A ground engagement portion extends from the front side, the ground engagement portion including digging teeth. The mining machine assembly also includes a hoist rope attachment assembly coupled to the dipper. The hoist rope attachment assembly is configured to directly couple a hoist rope to the dipper. The hoist rope attachment assembly includes a cam having a first portion extending from the top side of the main body of the dipper, and a second portion that extends from the first portion and away from the main body and digging teeth.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2017Date of Patent: February 11, 2020Assignee: Joy Global Surface Mining IncInventor: Matthew L. Gross
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Publication number: 20200016555Abstract: A device for mixing and dispensing a flowable material or mixture of materials, the device comprising a cup having a bottom with a protrusion having an opening; a plunger having a dispensing port and air vent holes; a plug; a nozzle; and, a lid. The plug can be associated with and plug the cup protrusion opening when the cup is being filled or mixed, or the plug can be associated with the plunger port to seal off the air vent holes when material is dispensed from the device. Also disclosed is a method of mixing and dispensing a flowable material.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2019Publication date: January 16, 2020Inventors: Ian Thomas LaROSE, Matthew L. GROSS, David GALE
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Publication number: 20190336925Abstract: A mixing container for a mixer, the container comprising, in exemplar embodiments, a cup and a lid, in which the lid has at least two sets of closely-spaced pins projecting therefrom. The sets of pins are spaced generally equidistant from each other and provide increased shearing of fluids or particulate matter being mixed within the cup.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2019Publication date: November 7, 2019Inventors: Ian Thomas LAROSE, Michael Shane GREEN, Matthew L. GROSS