Patents by Inventor Mike Weldon

Mike Weldon 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).

  • HOPPER CLEANOUT
    Publication number: 20230365343
    Abstract: Disclosed is an example material transfer vehicle comprising a feeder having a hydraulic motor, a chain actuated by the hydraulic motor, and loading hopper configured to provide material to the chain; a sensor configured to detect a presence of a truck; and an electronic control module, wherein the electronic control module is configured to automatically increase a speed at which the chain is actuated when the sensor detects a presence of a truck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2023
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Inventors: Patrick Weiler, William Hood, Brett Huizer, Mike Weldon
  • Truck detection sensor for material transfer vehicles
    Patent number: 11731840
    Abstract: Disclosed is an example material transfer vehicle comprising a feeder having a hydraulic motor, a chain actuated by the hydraulic motor, and loading hopper configured to provide material to the chain; a sensor configured to detect a presence of a truck; and an electronic control module, wherein the electronic control module is configured to automatically increase a speed at which the chain is actuated when the sensor detects a presence of a truck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Weiler, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick Weiler, William Hood, Brett Huizer, Mike Weldon
  • HOPPER CLEANOUT
    Publication number: 20210339962
    Abstract: Disclosed is an example material transfer vehicle comprising a feeder having a hydraulic motor, a chain actuated by the hydraulic motor, and loading hopper configured to provide material to the chain; a sensor configured to detect a presence of a truck; and an electronic control module, wherein the electronic control module is configured to automatically increase a speed at which the chain is actuated when the sensor detects a presence of a truck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventors: Patrick Weiler, William Hood, Brett Huizer, Mike Weldon