Patents by Inventor Mitchell Sandey

Mitchell Sandey 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: 12311718
    Abstract: A suspension control system can include a chassis and a suspension component operably coupled with the chassis. A boom assembly can be operably coupled with the chassis. One or more sensors can be configured to generate data indicative of a chassis orientation or boom assembly orientation relative to a level axis. A computing system can be communicatively coupled to the one or more sensors. The computing system can be configured to calculate an offset angle based on data from the one or more sensors, compare the offset angle to a defined correction threshold, and generate instructions to actuate the suspension component by a correction factor when the offset angle exceeds the defined correction threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2025
    Inventors: Mitchell Sandey, Roy A. Bittner
  • Publication number: 20250004467
    Abstract: A system for managing a fleet of agricultural vehicles includes a first work vehicle, a second work vehicle, and a computing system. The computing system receives an input assigning the first work vehicle to a first work task, an input assigning the second work vehicle to the first work task, and an input assigning a first operator to the first work task. Moreover, the computing system grants the first operator an ability to access the first work vehicle in response to receiving the inputs assigning the first work vehicle and the first operator to the first work task. Similarly, the computing system grants the first operator an ability to access the second work vehicle in response to receiving the inputs assigning the second work vehicle and the first operator to the first work task.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2023
    Publication date: January 2, 2025
    Inventors: Derrick Fallon, Mitchell Sandey
  • Publication number: 20240423189
    Abstract: A system can include a boom assembly operably coupled with a chassis. A first actuator can be operably coupled with a first pair of sections of the boom assembly. A second actuator can be operably coupled with a second pair of sections of the boom assembly. A sensor system can be configured to capture data indicative of one or more operating conditions of the boom assembly. A computing system can be communicatively coupled to the first actuator, the second actuator, and the sensor system. The computing system can be configured to receive the data from the sensor system, determine a current boom profile of the boom assembly, determine a current ground profile relative to the boom assembly, and determine a first position for the first actuator to place the boom assembly in a target boom profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2023
    Publication date: December 26, 2024
    Inventors: Roy A. Bittner, Mitchell Sandey, Benjamin Smith, Blaine Schwalbe, Peter Hobson, Luke Prouty
  • Publication number: 20240423188
    Abstract: A system for a boom assembly can include a cylinder including a piston and a housing. The cylinder can be operably coupled between a first boom section and a second boom section of the boom assembly. A control circuit can be fluidly coupled with the cylinder. The control circuit can include a directional control valve configured to control a position of the cylinder, a first pressure relief assembly including a first pressure relief valve operably coupled with a rod side of the housing, and a second pressure relief assembly including a second pressure relief valve operably coupled with a base side of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2023
    Publication date: December 26, 2024
    Inventors: Roy A. Bittner, Mitchell Sandey, Benjamin Smith, Blaine Schwalbe
  • Publication number: 20240416376
    Abstract: The present subject matter is directed to a system and method for performing rinsing operations on an agricultural sprayer. The system includes a product tank and rinse tank configured to store liquids and a boom assembly including a nozzle configured to deliver liquid to a field. The system also includes a feed conduit configured to convey liquid to the nozzles, and a recirculation conduit configured to convey liquid from the boom assembly to the product tank. The system also includes a pump configured to pump liquid through the conduits. The system also includes a plurality of valves configured to regulate the flow of liquid through the conduits. The system also includes a computing system configured to receive an input to initiate a rinse cycle, control the valves to convey liquid through the recirculation conduit, and activate the pump during the rinse cycle such that liquid is conveyed through the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2023
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Inventors: Mitchell Sandey, Jose Batz-Alvarado, Steven Winkel, Nathan Paul Brooks
  • Publication number: 20240407278
    Abstract: In one aspect, the present subject matter is directed to a system which includes a row crop mitigation system configured to mitigate damage to a row crop by regulating a tread width of opposing ground engaging elements of an agricultural work vehicle. The row crop mitigation system includes a crop row sensor configured to generate crop plant data, as well as a mitigation tread width controller configured to selectively change the tread width of the opposing ground engaging elements. The mitigation tread width controller having an inactive state in which the mitigation tread width controller does not change a tread width of the opposing ground engaging elements, and an active state in which the mitigation tread width controller is configured to generate a mitigation tread width command to change the tread width of the opposing ground engaging elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2023
    Publication date: December 12, 2024
    Inventors: Roy A. Bittner, Mitchell Sandey
  • Publication number: 20240397848
    Abstract: In one aspect, the present subject matter is directed to a system which includes a row crop mitigation system configured to mitigate damage to a row crop by changing a steer angle of a ground engaging element of an agricultural work vehicle. The row crop mitigation system includes a crop row sensor configured to generate crop plant data, as well as a mitigation steering controller configured to selectively change the steer angle of the ground engaging element of the agricultural work vehicle. The mitigation steering controller having an inactive state in which the mitigation steering controller does not change a steer angle of the ground engaging element, and an active state in which the mitigation steering controller is configured to generate a mitigation steer angle command to change the steer angle of the ground engaging element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2023
    Publication date: December 5, 2024
    Inventors: Roy A. Bittner, Mitchell Sandey
  • Publication number: 20240166009
    Abstract: A suspension control system can include a chassis and a suspension component operably coupled with the chassis. A boom assembly can be operably coupled with the chassis. One or more sensors can be configured to generate data indicative of a chassis orientation or boom assembly orientation relative to a level axis. A computing system can be communicatively coupled to the one or more sensors. The computing system can be configured to calculate an offset angle based on data from the one or more sensors, compare the offset angle to a defined correction threshold, and generate instructions to actuate the suspension component to lower the suspension component relative to a ground surface by a correction factor when the offset angle exceeds the defined correction threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2022
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Inventors: Mitchell Sandey, Roy A. Bittner
  • Publication number: 20240166011
    Abstract: A suspension control system can include a chassis and a suspension component operably coupled with the chassis. A boom assembly can be operably coupled with the chassis. One or more sensors can be configured to generate data indicative of a chassis orientation or boom assembly orientation relative to a level axis. A computing system can be communicatively coupled to the one or more sensors. The computing system can be configured to calculate an offset angle based on data from the one or more sensors, compare the offset angle to a defined correction threshold, and generate instructions to actuate the suspension component by a correction factor when the offset angle exceeds the defined correction threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2022
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Inventors: Mitchell Sandey, Roy A. Bittner
  • Publication number: 20240166004
    Abstract: A suspension control system can include a chassis and one or more wheel assemblies. One or more suspension assemblies can be respectively coupled to the one or more wheel assemblies. A computing system can be communicatively coupled to one or more position sensors and one or more orientation sensors. The computing system can be configured to actuate the actuator of the one or more suspension assemblies to define a stroke, determine a default stroke position based on data from the one or more position sensors, and define a default position of the chassis based on data from the one or more orientation sensors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2022
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Inventors: Mitchell Sandey, Roy A. Bittner
  • Patent number: 11932231
    Abstract: An agricultural sprayer includes a purge tank and first and second nozzles. Furthermore, the system includes a first valve fluidly configured to selectively permit air to flow to the first nozzle and a second valve fluidly configured to selectively permit the air to flow to the second nozzle. A computing system is configured to receive an input indicative of initiation of a purging operation and, upon receipt of the input, control an operation of a main valve to allow the air to flow through a main fluid conduit. Furthermore, the computing system is configured to monitor the air pressure associated with the purge tank and control the operation of the first and second valves during the purging operation based on the monitored air pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLC
    Inventors: Mitchell Sandey, Scott Allen Long, Nathan Paul Brooks
  • Patent number: 11708061
    Abstract: A product system for an agricultural sprayer includes a product tank configured to store a volume of an agricultural product. A fill station is configured to accept the agricultural product from an off-board source. A flow assembly is fluidly coupled with the fill station and is configured to direct the agricultural product into a product tank from the conduit. A reclaim system is configured to provide the agricultural product within the flow assembly to the product tank. A computing system is communicatively coupled to the reclaim system. The computing system is configured to receive inputs indicative of activation of a fill mode, detect termination of the fill mode, and activate a reclaim mode to move the agricultural product from at least the conduit to the product tank through activation of the reclaim system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLC
    Inventors: Mitchell Sandey, Martin Louis Krohn, Nathan Paul Brooks, Jeremy A. Amundson
  • Publication number: 20220266286
    Abstract: An agricultural sprayer includes a purge tank and first and second nozzles. Furthermore, the system includes a first valve fluidly configured to selectively permit air to flow to the first nozzle and a second valve fluidly configured to selectively permit the air to flow to the second nozzle. A computing system is configured to receive an input indicative of initiation of a purging operation and, upon receipt of the input, control an operation of a main valve to allow the air to flow through a main fluid conduit. Furthermore, the computing system is configured to monitor the air pressure associated with the purge tank and control the operation of the first and second valves during the purging operation based on the monitored air pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2021
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Inventors: Mitchell Sandey, Scott Allen Long, Nathan Paul Brooks
  • Publication number: 20220267136
    Abstract: A product system for an agricultural sprayer includes a product tank configured to store a volume of an agricultural product. A fill station is configured to accept the agricultural product from an off-board source. A flow assembly is fluidly coupled with the fill station and is configured to direct the agricultural product into a product tank from the conduit. A reclaim system is configured to provide the agricultural product within the flow assembly to the product tank. A computing system is communicatively coupled to the reclaim system. The computing system is configured to receive inputs indicative of activation of a fill mode, detect termination of the fill mode, and activate a reclaim mode to move the agricultural product from at least the conduit to the product tank through activation of the reclaim system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2021
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Inventors: Mitchell Sandey, Martin Louis Krohn, Nathan Paul Brooks, Jeremy A. Amundson
  • Publication number: 20220264864
    Abstract: A system for an agricultural sprayer is provided herein that includes a tank fluidly coupled with a flow assembly. A nozzle assembly is positioned along a boom assembly and is fluidly coupled with the flow assembly. A purge system is configured to remove agricultural product from the flow assembly. A computing system is communicatively coupled to the purge system. The computing system is configured to receive an input to initiate the boom purge system; activate a valve of the purge system; determine whether one or more predefined conditions are detected; and exhaust the agricultural product from the flow assembly through the purge valve when each of the one or more predefined conditions are detected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2021
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Inventors: Mitchell Sandey, Scott Allen Long, Nathan Paul Brooks
  • Patent number: 11220421
    Abstract: A product system for an agricultural sprayer can include a product tank configured to store a first volume of an agricultural product. A second volume of the agricultural product can be positioned within a flow assembly after the fill mode. A reclaim system can be configured to provide the agricultural product within the flow assembly to the product tank. A computing system can be communicatively coupled with the reclaim system and configured to determine an open volume of the product tank based on data captured by the tank sensor and activate a reclaim mode of the reclaim system to move the second volume of the agricultural product from the flow assembly to the product tank when the open volume can be greater than the second volume of the agricultural product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLC
    Inventors: Mitchell Sandey, Scott Allen Long, Ricardo Escobedo, Nathan Paul Brooks
  • Patent number: 11213846
    Abstract: A product system for an agricultural sprayer includes a product tank configured to store an agricultural product. A reclaim system can be configured to provide the agricultural product within a flow assembly to a product tank. A computing system can be communicatively coupled to the reclaim system. The computing system can be configured to receive information indicative of one or more characteristics of the agricultural product inputted into the fill station during a fill mode; detect termination of the fill mode; and activate a reclaim mode to move the agricultural product from the flow assembly to the product tank through activation of the reclaim system, wherein one or more operating conditions of the reclaim mode are based on the one or more characteristics of the agricultural product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLC
    Inventors: Mitchell Sandey, Scott Allen Long, Nathan Paul Brooks
  • Patent number: D982040
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: CNH INDUSTRIAL AMERICA LLC
    Inventors: Charles O'Connell, Eric Michael Jacobsthal, Adam Callif, John Piper, Douglas V. Montgomery, Nicholas R. Pederson, Matthew William Gunlogson, Michael Buckmeier, James R. Keppers, Mitchell Sandey
  • Patent number: D1011571
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: CNH INDUSTRIAL AMERICA LLC
    Inventors: Charles O'Connell, Eric Michael Jacobsthal, Adam Callif, Mitchell Sandey, Matthew William Gunlogson, John Piper, Michael Buckmeier, James R. Keppers