Patents by Inventor Michael Willoby

Michael Willoby 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).

  • Sensor calibration tool
    Patent number: 12638566
    Abstract: A tool for calibrating a sensor is provided. The tool includes an elongate rail structure including a first end and a second end, wherein a direction of elongation of the rail structure is defined in a lateral direction between the first and second ends. A first plate element extends from the rail structure at least partially in a first direction that is transverse to the lateral direction, and a second plate element extends from the rail structure at least partially in the first direction and is spaced apart from the first plate element in the lateral direction. An alignment member extends from the rail structure at least partially in the first direction, the alignment member being located between the first and second plate elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2026
    Assignee: Crown Equipment Corporation
    Inventors: Adam J. Homan, Pierce McGowan, Dustin H. Lumadue, Kevin J. Bruns, Matthew A. Niekamp, Jeremy Koppenhaver, Michael Willoby
  • SENSOR CALIBRATION TOOL
    Publication number: 20240272289
    Abstract: A tool for calibrating a sensor is provided. The tool includes an elongate rail structure including a first end and a second end, wherein a direction of elongation of the rail structure is defined in a lateral direction between the first and second ends. A first plate element extends from the rail structure at least partially in a first direction that is transverse to the lateral direction, and a second plate element extends from the rail structure at least partially in the first direction and is spaced apart from the first plate element in the lateral direction. An alignment member extends from the rail structure at least partially in the first direction, the alignment member being located between the first and second plate elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2023
    Publication date: August 15, 2024
    Inventors: Adam J. Homan, Pierce McGowan, Dustin H. Lumadue, Kevin J. Bruns, Matthew A. Niekamp, Jeremy Koppenhaver, Michael Willoby