Patents by Inventor Noel Thomas Theodosiou

Noel Thomas Theodosiou 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: 10232859
    Abstract: A control system for a machine may include a door sensor configured to generate a closed signal when a door of a cab of the machine is in a closed position, and an Electronic Control Module (ECM) communicably coupled to the door sensor and configured to detect the closed signal. The ECM is programmed to prevent release of a parking brake of the machine if the ECM does not detect the closed signal for the door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: Caterpillar Underground Mining Pty Ltd
    Inventor: Noel Thomas Theodosiou
  • Publication number: 20180162413
    Abstract: A control system for a machine is provided. The control system may have a door sensor configured to generate a closed signal when a door of a cab of the machine is in a closed position. The control system may also have an Electronic Control Module (ECM) communicably coupled to the door sensor and configured to detect the closed signal, wherein the ECM is programmed to prevent release of a parking brake of the machine if the ECM does not detect the closed signal for the door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2016
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Applicant: Caterpillar Underground Mining Pty. Ltd.
    Inventor: Noel Thomas Theodosiou
  • Publication number: 20180134252
    Abstract: A system for controlling operation of a machine includes a door switch that is communicably coupled to a door of the machine, a door switch control module (DCM) that is communicably coupled to the door switch, and an Electronic Control Module (ECM) that is communicably coupled to the door switch and the DCM. The door switch is configured to generate signals on the basis of the door being moved in at least one of: from an open position to a closed position, or from the closed position to the open position. The DCM monitors signals from the door switch and is configured to selectively wake-up the ECM for an amount of time in response to the door being moved in at least one of: from the open position to the closed position, or from the closed position to the open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2016
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Applicant: Caterpillar Underground Mining Pty. Ltd.
    Inventor: Noel Thomas Theodosiou