Patents by Inventor MICHAEL S. GARTON

MICHAEL S. GARTON 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).

  • Patent number: 11653596
    Abstract: A dynamic event detection system detects dynamic events, based on a sensor signal, on a mobile harvester. A dynamic event correction system identifies a correction magnitude, corresponding to the detected dynamic event, and a correction timing. The dynamic event correction system applies a correction, using the correction magnitude and correction timing, to a performance metric value generated from a performance metric sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Michael S. Garton, Alexander B. Lassers
  • Publication number: 20210321568
    Abstract: A belt load characterization system receives a belt slip detector signal indicative of belt slip, and identifies, in near real-time, a severity level and impact of the belt load characteristics. A notification system generates an operator interface mechanism control signal to surface a notification to the operator indicative of the belt load characteristics, and the severity level and impact of those characteristics. The machine can be controlled based on the belt load as well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2020
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Inventors: Michael S. Garton, Alexander B. Lassers
  • Publication number: 20210185913
    Abstract: A dynamic event detection system detects dynamic events, based on a sensor signal, on a mobile harvester. A dynamic event correction system identifies a correction magnitude, corresponding to the detected dynamic event, and a correction timing. The dynamic event correction system applies a correction, using the correction magnitude and correction timing, to a performance metric value generated from a performance metric sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Michael S. GARTON, Alexander B. LASSERS
  • Patent number: 10575466
    Abstract: A frame assembly for a work machine having a primary frame member and a prime mover platform removably coupled to the primary frame member. Wherein the prime mover platform is configured to selectively couple a prime mover to the primary frame member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Barrett D. Reed, Kevin J. Goering, Michael S. Garton
  • Publication number: 20190150362
    Abstract: A frame assembly for a work machine having a primary frame member and a prime mover platform removably coupled to the primary frame member. Wherein the prime mover platform is configured to selectively couple a prime mover to the primary frame member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2017
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventors: Barrett D. Reed, Kevin J. Goering, Michael S. Garton
  • Patent number: 9894836
    Abstract: A machine is controlled to operate according to a first control configuration. Enhancement criteria values, that are indicative of an enhancement metric, are evaluated based on operation in the first control configuration. The machine is then controlled to operate according to a second control configuration, and the enhancement criteria are again evaluated. The machine is iteratively switched between operating in the first and second control configurations until a signal-to-background-variation-ratio with respect to the evaluated enhancement criteria is sufficient. One of the first and second control configurations are then identified as corresponding to a best enhancement criteria value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventor: Michael S. Garton
  • Publication number: 20170202143
    Abstract: A machine is controlled to operate according to a first control configuration. Enhancement criteria values, that are indicative of an enhancement metric, are evaluated based on operation in the first control configuration. The machine is then controlled to operate according to a second control configuration, and the enhancement criteria are again evaluated. The machine is iteratively switched between operating in the first and second control configurations until a signal-to-background-variation-ratio with respect to the evaluated enhancement criteria is sufficient. One of the first and second control configurations are then identified as corresponding to a best enhancement criteria value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2016
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Inventor: Michael S. Garton
  • Patent number: 9474206
    Abstract: A chassis augmentation assembly for, and an agricultural vehicle with, a chassis having a main frame supporting front and rear axles has longitudinally spaced chassis mounts attached to the vehicle and a beam assembly having at least one structural beam segment vertically spaced from the main frame. The beam assembly has longitudinally spaced ends coupled to the vehicle chassis via the chassis mounts. The beam assembly is configured to transfer longitudinal forces between the chassis mounts through the one or more structural beam segments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Michael S. Garton, Daniel A. Krieg, Chirag Sheth, Scott D. Weber, Barrett D. Reed
  • Publication number: 20160120093
    Abstract: A chassis augmentation assembly for, and an agricultural vehicle with, a chassis having a main frame supporting front and rear axles has longitudinally spaced chassis mounts attached to the vehicle and a beam assembly having at least one structural beam segment vertically spaced from the main frame. The beam assembly has longitudinally spaced ends coupled to the vehicle chassis via the chassis mounts. The beam assembly is configured to transfer longitudinal forces between the chassis mounts through the one or more structural beam segments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2014
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Inventors: MICHAEL S. GARTON, DANIEL A. KRIEG, CHIRAG SHETH, SCOTT D. WEBER, BARRETT D. REED'