Patents by Inventor Mitchell C. Vlaminck

Mitchell C. Vlaminck 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).

  • Payload measurement system for machine with hauling body
    Patent number: 11662245
    Abstract: A payload measurement system can be used to measure the payload added to a machine supported on a plurality of walking beams. A plurality of load cell sensors is mounted to the walking beams in locations where, when the walking beam bends, the sensors are placed under load. The load cell sensors include a symmetrical strain bar having first and second mounting ends connected by a connecting span, wherein the end thickness is greater than the span thickness of the connecting span. The connecting span is disposed between and spaced apart from an upper plane and a lower plane with which the surfaces of the mounting ends are aligned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: John J. Krone, Mitchell C. Vlaminck, James C. Hall, Daniel P. Sergison, Mark A. Spatz
  • PAYLOAD MEASUREMENT SYSTEM FOR MACHINE WITH HAULING BODY
    Publication number: 20210318160
    Abstract: A payload measurement system can be used to measure the payload added to a machine supported on a plurality of walking beams. A plurality of load cell sensors is mounted to the walking beams in locations where, when the walking beam bends, the sensors are placed under load. The load cell sensors include a symmetrical strain bar having first and second mounting ends connected by a connecting span, wherein the end thickness is greater than the span thickness of the connecting span. The connecting span is disposed between and spaced apart from an upper plane and a lower plane with which the surfaces of the mounting ends are aligned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2020
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: John J. Krone, Mitchell C. Vlaminck, James C. Hall, Daniel P. Sergison, Mark A. Spatz