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).
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Patent number: 12716189Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 17, 2024Date of Patent: August 25, 2026Assignee: Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Jason Carlson, John M. Relph, Matthew Shobe, Jeff Welsh
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Patent number: 12716190Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 30, 2025Date of Patent: August 25, 2026Assignee: Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Jason Carlson, John M. Relph, Matthew Shobe, Jeff Welsh
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Publication number: 20260152930Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2026Publication date: June 4, 2026Inventors: Matthew Shobe, Yuji Fukuda, Jeff Welsh
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Publication number: 20260125872Abstract: 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 ƒ(x) represents a vertical direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2025Publication date: May 7, 2026Inventors: Jason CARLSON, John M. RELPH, Matthew SHOBE, Jeff WELSH
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Publication number: 20260098397Abstract: A work machine comprising a frame and a drive assembly configured to support the frame on the ground and to propel the work machine. The work machine additionally comprises an engine configured to provide power to the drive assembly, and a tilt sensor configured monitor an orientation of the work machine. The work machine is configured to disable the engine when the tilt sensor indicates that the work machine has experienced a rollover condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2024Publication date: April 9, 2026Inventor: Matthew Shobe
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Patent number: 12553220Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 10, 2023Date of Patent: February 17, 2026Assignee: Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Shobe, Yuji Fukuda, Jeff Welsh
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Publication number: 20250207351Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2025Publication date: June 26, 2025Inventors: Jason CARLSON, John M. RELPH, Matthew SHOBE, Jeff WELSH
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Patent number: 12325971Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 12, 2025Date of Patent: June 10, 2025Assignee: Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Jason Carlson, John M. Relph, Matthew Shobe, Jeff Welsh
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Publication number: 20250116083Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2024Publication date: April 10, 2025Inventors: Jason Carlson, John M. Relph, Matthew Shobe, Jeff Welsh
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Publication number: 20250092634Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2024Publication date: March 20, 2025Inventors: Jason Carlson, Toshihiko Takemura, John M. Relph, Matthew Shobe, Jeff Welsh
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Patent number: 12203236Abstract: 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 ƒ(x) represents a vertical direction.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2024Date of Patent: January 21, 2025Assignee: Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Jason Carlson, John M. Relph, Matthew Shobe, Jeff Welsh
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Publication number: 20250003174Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2024Publication date: January 2, 2025Inventors: Jason Carlson, John M. Relph, Matthew Shobe, Jeff Welsh
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Patent number: 12173468Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 29, 2020Date of Patent: December 24, 2024Assignee: Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Jason Carlson, Toshihiko Takemura, John Relph, Matthew Shobe, Jeff Welsh
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Publication number: 20240352703Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2024Publication date: October 24, 2024Inventors: Jason Carlson, John M. Relph, Matthew Shobe, Jeff Welsh
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Patent number: 12123161Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 28, 2024Date of Patent: October 22, 2024Assignee: Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Jason Carlson, John M. Relph, Matthew Shobe, Jeff Welsh
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Patent number: 12104348Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 3, 2024Date of Patent: October 1, 2024Assignee: Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Jason Carlson, John M. Relph, Matthew Shobe, Jeff Welsh
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Publication number: 20240318401Abstract: 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 ƒ(x) represents a vertical direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2024Publication date: September 26, 2024Inventors: Jason Carlson, John M. Relph, Matthew Shobe, Jeff Welsh
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Publication number: 20240190522Abstract: A compact work machine, such as a compact track loader and/or a compact utility loader, which can carry and operate a wide range of attachments while maintaining a reduced operating footprintType: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2023Publication date: June 13, 2024Inventor: Matthew Shobe
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Publication number: 20240191461Abstract: A compact work machine, such as a compact track loader and/or a compact utility loader, which can carry and operate a wide range of attachments while maintaining a reduced operating footprintType: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2023Publication date: June 13, 2024Inventor: Matthew Shobe
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Publication number: 20240191470Abstract: A compact work machine, such as a compact track loader and/or a compact utility loader, which can carry and operate a wide range of attachments while maintaining a reduced operating footprintType: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2023Publication date: June 13, 2024Inventors: Matthew Shobe, Cameron Roehlk