Patents by Inventor Michele Orefice

Michele Orefice 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: 10161089
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for dismounting and mounting a milling unit of a center rotor type milling machine, to center rotor type milling machines comprising a mountable and dismountable milling unit, as well as to a transport unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: BOMAG GmbH
    Inventors: Robert Laux, Jonathan Stahl, Michele Orefice, Rafael Schomaker, Joachim Ponstein
  • Patent number: 9926674
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for controlling a construction machine which performs a working operation along a working trajectory on a ground depending on at least one operating parameter. A method according to the present invention comprises placing at least one mark, detectable by a sensor device, stationary on the ground in a region which, regarded from at least one position of the construction machine on the working trajectory, is located in the detection region of the sensor device. The mark is detected by the sensor device, resulting in the generation of sensor data which is processed by the data processing device of the construction machine. A control command is generated for the machine control of the construction machine for changing at least one operating parameter of the construction machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: BOMAG GmbH
    Inventor: Michele Orefice
  • Publication number: 20170130407
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for dismounting and mounting a milling unit of a center rotor type milling machine, to center rotor type milling machines comprising a mountable and dismountable milling unit, as well as to a transport unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2016
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventors: Robert Laux, Jonathan Stahl, Michele Orefice, Rafael Schomaker, Joachim Ponstein
  • Publication number: 20160160452
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for controlling a construction machine which performs a working operation along a working trajectory on a ground depending on at least one operating parameter. For performing the method, the construction machine requires an electronic control unit comprising a machine control and a data processing device as well as a sensor device having a suitable detection region. The sequence of the method is as follows: First, at least one mark detectable by the sensor device is placed stationary on the ground in a region which, regarded from at least one position of the construction machine on the working trajectory, is located in the detection region of the sensor device. Subsequently, said mark is detected by the sensor device, resulting in the generation of sensor data. After that, the sensor data is processed by the data processing device of the construction machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2015
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventor: Michele Orefice
  • Patent number: 7140693
    Abstract: A work machine includes a frame (2) supported by a plurality of wheels or tracks (5), at least some of which are associated with respective lifting columns (32) adapted to raise and lower the frame (2) relative to the respective wheels or track (5). A work tool is supported by the frame (2), and a drive mechanism is adapted to rotate the work tool and at least one of or tracks (5). An articulation apparatus (10) uses a first actuator (20) and a pivoting support arm (11) to move one of the wheels or tracks (5) between a projecting position and a retracted position relative to the frame (2). The articulation apparatus (10) includes a second actuator (21) adaped to rotate the wheel or track (5) about a vertical axis (Z).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2006
    Assignee: Bitelli SpA
    Inventors: Gregory Henry Dubay, Michele Orefice, Dario Sansone
  • Publication number: 20040135421
    Abstract: A work machine includes a frame (2) supported by a plurality of wheels or tracks (5), at least some of which are associated with respective lifting columns (32) adapted to raise and lower the frame (2) relative to the respective wheels or tracks (5). A work tool is supported by the frame (2), and a drive mechanism is adapted to rotate the work tool and at least one of the wheels or tracks (5). An articulation apparatus (10) uses a first actuator (20) and a pivoting support arm (11) to move one of the wheels or tracks (5) between a projecting position and a retracted position relative to the frame (2). The articulation apparatus (10) further includes a second actuator (21) adaped to rotate the wheel or track (5) about a vertical axis (Z).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2003
    Publication date: July 15, 2004
    Inventors: Gregory Henry Dubay, Michele Orefice, Dario Sansone
  • Patent number: 6705798
    Abstract: A work machine having a frame, a work tool and an articulation apparatus so as to pivot at least one support wheel mounted at the frame from a projecting position to a retracted position and vice versa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2004
    Assignee: Bitelli S.p.A.
    Inventors: Gregory H. Dubay, Dario Sansone, Michele Orefice
  • Publication number: 20030016998
    Abstract: A work machine having a frame, a work tool and an articulation apparatus so as to pivot at least one support wheel mounted at the frame from a projecting position to a retracted position and vice versa.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2002
    Publication date: January 23, 2003
    Inventors: Gregory H. Dubay, Dario Sansone, Michele Orefice