Patents by Inventor Matthew Shobe

Matthew Shobe 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).

  • Publication number: 20240117596
    Abstract: A system comprising a work machine and an attachment removably coupled with the work machine. The attachment includes an identification module comprising a transceiver configured to communicate with a control system of the work machines so as to improve the functionality and efficiency of the attachment and of the work machines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: Matthew Shobe, Yuji Fukuda, Jeff Welsh
  • Publication number: 20240117608
    Abstract: A system comprising a work machine and an attachment removably coupled with the work machine. The attachment includes an identification module comprising a transceiver configured to communicate with a control system of the work machines so as to improve the functionality and efficiency of the attachment and of the work machines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: Matthew Shobe, Yuji Fukuda, Jeff Welsh
  • Publication number: 20240117602
    Abstract: A system comprising a work machine and an attachment removably coupled with the work machine. The attachment includes an identification module comprising a transceiver configured to communicate with a control system of the work machines so as to improve the functionality and efficiency of the attachment and of the work machines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: Matthew Shobe, Yuji Fukuda, Jeff Welsh
  • Publication number: 20240044100
    Abstract: A compact utility loader compact utility loader comprising a frame, a first track and a second track positioned on either side of the frame, and a pair of loader arms. The loader arms are configured to couple with an attachment via a hitch plate and a hitch pin. The compact utility loader is configured such that as the loader arms are raised and lowered, the hitch pin follows a path approximately defined by a curve ƒ(x)=4.641e0.34x. The value “x” represents a horizontal direction and the function f(x) represents a vertical direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: Jason CARLSON, John RELPH, Matthew SHOBE, Jeff WELSH
  • Patent number: 11885095
    Abstract: A compact utility loader compact utility loader comprising a frame, a first track and a second track positioned on either side of the frame, and a pair of loader arms. The loader arms are configured to couple with an attachment via a hitch plate and a hitch pin. The compact utility loader is configured such that as the loader arms are raised and lowered, the hitch pin follows a path approximately defined by a curve ƒ(x)=4.641e0.34x The value “x” represents a horizontal direction and the function f(x) represents a vertical direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Carlson, John Relph, Matthew Shobe, Jeff Welsh
  • Patent number: 11788250
    Abstract: A compact utility loader compact utility loader comprising a frame, a first track and a second track positioned on either side of the frame, and a pair of loader arms. The loader arms are configured to couple with an attachment via a hitch plate and a hitch pin. The compact utility loader is configured such that as the loader arms are raised and lowered, the hitch pin follows a path approximately defined by a curve f(x)=4.641e0.34x The value “x” represents a horizontal direction and the function f(x) represents a vertical direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Carlson, John Relph, Matthew Shobe, Jeff Welsh
  • Publication number: 20230323623
    Abstract: A compact utility loader compact utility loader comprising a frame including a lower portion and an upper portion. A width of the lower portion is smaller than a width of the upper portion. The compact utility loader additionally comprises a first track and a second track, with each track being positioned on a side of the frame. Each of the tracks has a width of at least 7.5 inches, and the compact utility loader has an overall width of no more than 36 inches.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: Jason CARLSON, Toshihiko TAKEMURA, John RELPH, Matthew SHOBE
  • Patent number: 11692328
    Abstract: A compact utility loader compact utility loader comprising a frame including a lower portion and an upper portion. A width of the lower portion is smaller than a width of the upper portion. The compact utility loader additionally comprises a first track and a second track, with each track being positioned on a side of the frame. Each of the tracks has a width of at least 7.5 inches, and the compact utility loader has an overall width of no more than 36 inches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Carlson, Toshihiko Takemura, John Relph, Matthew Shobe
  • Publication number: 20210032847
    Abstract: A compact utility loader compact utility loader comprising a frame, a first track and a second track positioned on either side of the frame, and a pair of loader arms. The loader arms are configured to couple with an attachment via a hitch plate and a hitch pin. The compact utility loader is configured such that as the loader arms are raised and lowered, the hitch pin follows a path approximately defined by a curve f(x)=4.641e0.34x The value “x” represents a horizontal direction and the function f(x) represents a vertical direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Inventors: Jason CARLSON, John RELPH, Matthew SHOBE, Jeff WELSH
  • Publication number: 20210032842
    Abstract: A compact utility loader compact utility loader comprising a frame including a lower portion and an upper portion. A width of the lower portion is smaller than a width of the upper portion. The compact utility loader additionally comprises a first track and a second track, with each track being positioned on a side of the frame. Each of the tracks has a width of at least 7.5 inches, and the compact utility loader has an overall width of no more than 36 inches.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Inventors: Jason CARLSON, Toshihiko TAKEMURA, John RELPH, Matthew SHOBE
  • Publication number: 20210032836
    Abstract: A compact utility loader comprising a frame, an engine, a pair of loader arms, and an attachment secured to ends of the loader arms. The compact utility loader additionally includes a first track or wheel and a second track or wheel positioned on either side of the frame. The compact utility loader additionally comprises a control interface including a graphic display configured to present operational information to an operator. The graphic display is configured to present a login screen prompting the operator for a passcode. The engine is prevented from being started until a valid passcode is entered via the control interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Inventors: Jason CARLSON, Toshihiko TAKEMURA, John RELPH, Matthew SHOBE, Jeff WELSH
  • Patent number: D875789
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew Shobe
  • Patent number: D875790
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew Shobe