Patents by Inventor Michael Tigges

Michael Tigges 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: 10995471
    Abstract: A work vehicle comprising a frame supported by a ground engaging device. A boom assembly is coupled to the frame. A boom cylinder is coupled to the frame and the boom assembly. An attachment coupler is coupled to a distal portion of the boom assembly. At least one tilt cylinder is coupled to the boom assembly and the attachment coupler. An attachment is coupled to the attachment coupler. The attachment comprises an attachment frame coupled to the attachment coupler. The attachment frame has a lower portion and an upper portion. A joint is coupled to the lower portion of the attachment frame and a blade. The joint has an upper surface and a lower surface positioned a distance from the surface. An angle cylinder is coupled to the lower portion of the attachment frame and a dozer blade. A portion of the angle cylinder is positioned below the upper surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Brett Graham, Nilesh Kumbhar, Nicholas Rokusek, John Mahrenholz, Michael Tigges, Walter Henson, II
  • Patent number: 10988913
    Abstract: A work vehicle comprising a frame supported by a ground engaging device. A boom assembly is coupled to the frame. A boom cylinder is coupled to the frame and the boom assembly. An attachment coupler is coupled to a distal portion of the boom assembly. At least one tilt cylinder is coupled to the boom assembly and the attachment coupler. An attachment is coupled to the attachment coupler. The attachment comprises an attachment frame coupled to the attachment coupler. The attachment frame has a lower portion and an upper portion. A joint is coupled to the lower portion of the attachment frame and a blade. The joint has an upper surface and a lower surface positioned a distance from the surface. An angle cylinder is coupled to the lower portion of the attachment frame and a blade. A portion of the angle cylinder is positioned below the upper surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Brett Graham, Nilesh Kumbhar, Nicholas Rokusek, John Mahrenholz, Michael Tigges
  • Patent number: 10801178
    Abstract: A work machine comprising a frame and a ground-engaging mechanism, the ground-engaging mechanism configured to support the frame on a surface, a boom assembly coupled to the frame, the boom assembly having a pair of boom arms pivotally coupled to the frame and moveable relative to the frame by a pair of boom hydraulic cylinders, an attachment coupler coupled to a distal section of the boom arms, and an attachment. The attachment comprises a work tool. The work tool is coupled to the C-frame. A pair of first C-frame sections are pivotally coupled to the frame of the work machine, and a second C-frame section is pivotally coupled to the attachment coupler, wherein actuating the pair of boom hydraulic cylinders engages the boom arms, pitching the attachment upwards or downwards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Nilesh Kumbhar, Michael Tigges, Brett Graham, Jason Simmons, Nicholas Rokusek, Anil Sharma
  • Publication number: 20200270843
    Abstract: A work vehicle comprising a frame supported by a ground engaging device. A boom assembly is coupled to the frame. A boom cylinder is coupled to the frame and the boom assembly. An attachment coupler is coupled to a distal portion of the boom assembly. At least one tilt cylinder is coupled to the boom assembly and the attachment coupler. An attachment is coupled to the attachment coupler. The attachment comprises an attachment frame coupled to the attachment coupler. The attachment frame has a lower portion and an upper portion. A joint is coupled to the lower portion of the attachment frame and a blade. The joint has an upper surface and a lower surface positioned a distance from the surface. An angle cylinder is coupled to the lower portion of the attachment frame and a dozer blade. A portion of the angle cylinder is positioned below the upper surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2019
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: BRETT GRAHAM, NILESH KUMBHAR, NICHOLAS ROKUSEK, JOHN MAHRENHOLZ, MICHAEL TIGGES, WALTER HENSON, II
  • Publication number: 20200270842
    Abstract: A work vehicle comprising a frame supported by a ground engaging device. A boom assembly is coupled to the frame. A boom cylinder is coupled to the frame and the boom assembly. An attachment coupler is coupled to a distal portion of the boom assembly. At least one tilt cylinder is coupled to the boom assembly and the attachment coupler. An attachment is coupled to the attachment coupler. The attachment comprises an attachment frame coupled to the attachment coupler. The attachment frame has a lower portion and an upper portion. A joint is coupled to the lower portion of the attachment frame and a blade. The joint has an upper surface and a lower surface positioned a distance from the surface. An angle cylinder is coupled to the lower portion of the attachment frame and a blade. A portion of the angle cylinder is positioned below the upper surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2019
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: BRETT GRAHAM, NILESH KUMBHAR, NICHOLAS ROKUSEK, JOHN MAHRENHOLZ, MICHAEL TIGGES
  • Publication number: 20200181872
    Abstract: A work machine comprising a frame and a ground-engaging mechanism, the ground-engaging mechanism configured to support the frame on a surface, a boom assembly coupled to the frame, the boom assembly having a pair of boom arms pivotally coupled to the frame and moveable relative to the frame by a pair of boom hydraulic cylinders, an attachment coupler coupled to a distal section of the boom arms, and an attachment. The attachment comprises a work tool. The work tool is coupled to the C-frame. A pair of first C-frame sections are pivotally coupled to the frame of the work machine, and a second C-frame section is pivotally coupled to the attachment coupler, wherein actuating the pair of boom hydraulic cylinders engages the boom arms, pitching the attachment upwards or downwards.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2018
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Inventors: NILESH T. KUMBHAR, Michael Tigges, BRETT GRAHAM, Jason Simmons, Nicholas Rokusek, Anil Sharma
  • Patent number: 6635258
    Abstract: Vaccines containing herpes simplex virus (HSV) VP22 polypeptides capable of eliciting a cellular immune response and methods for treating and preventing HSV infections using the vaccines are disclosed. The vaccines can include additional HSV polypeptides, such as HSV glycoproteins. Also disclosed are methods of DNA immunization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2003
    Assignee: Chiron Corporation
    Inventors: Rae Lyn Burke, Michael A. Tigges
  • Publication number: 20030017174
    Abstract: Vaccines containing herpes simplex virus (HSV) VP22 polypeptides capable of eliciting a cellular immune response and methods for treating and preventing HSV infections using the vaccines are disclosed. The vaccines can include additional HSV polypeptides, such as HSV glycoproteins. Also disclosed are methods of DNA immunization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 1998
    Publication date: January 23, 2003
    Inventors: RAE LYNN BURKE, MICHAEL A. TIGGES
  • Patent number: 4652860
    Abstract: A security installation with a portable transmitter and a receiver arranged at the object to be protected for an IR, respectively, UHF code signal which is changeable at least in part; alone the code signal of the transmitter can be changed upon random command and can be written into the associated storage device of the transmitter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1983
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1987
    Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Walter Weishaupt, Michael Tigges, Arnost Proske
  • Patent number: 4617510
    Abstract: A testing installation for electric circuits of a motor vehicle, in which input signals are converted in a common central control unit into output signals for switching different loads; the testing installation includes a generator which produces signals at least similar to the output signals of the control unit and feeds the same cyclically to the loads or the switches thereof; as a result, only the critical portion of the electric circuits is switched and the functioning ability thereof is tested optically or acoustically without further auxiliary means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1983
    Date of Patent: October 14, 1986
    Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke AG
    Inventors: Axel Deicke, Michael Tigges
  • Patent number: D887454
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Brett Graham, Nilesh Kumbhar, Nicholas Rokusek, John Mahrenholz, Michael Tigges