Patents by Inventor Rex Aaron Glover
Rex Aaron Glover 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).
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Patent number: 11885222Abstract: A drilling machine includes an inclination-based levelling system. The drilling machine includes a frame with front and rear portions, and a plurality of support jacks including a pair of rear jacks proximate the rear portion of the frame and a front jack proximate the front portion of the frame. Each jack is extendable and retractable. The drilling machine also includes a sensor configured to monitor and transmit sensor data, the sensor data including at least one of a roll of the drilling machine and a pressure. A controller operatively associated with the sensor, is configured to calculate a volume of debris to be produced during an operation of the drilling machine, to select a machine height setting based on the calculated volume of debris, and to extend and retract the plurality of support jacks according to the selected machine height setting.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2020Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: Caterpillar Global Mining Equipment LLCInventors: Rex Aaron Glover, Timo Diekmann
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Publication number: 20220098930Abstract: A drilling machine includes an inclination-based levelling system. The drilling machine includes a frame with front and rear portions, and a plurality of support jacks including a pair of rear jacks proximate the rear portion of the frame and a front jack proximate the front portion of the frame. Each jack is extendable and retractable. The drilling machine also includes a sensor configured to monitor and transmit sensor data, the sensor data including at least one of a roll of the drilling machine and a pressure. A controller operatively associated with the sensor, is configured to calculate a volume of debris to be produced during an operation of the drilling machine, to select a machine height setting based on the calculated volume of debris, and to extend and retract the plurality of support jacks according to the selected machine height setting.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2020Publication date: March 31, 2022Applicants: Caterpillar Global Mining Equipment LLC, Caterpillar Global Mining HMS GmbHInventors: Rex Aaron GLOVER, Timo DIEKMANN
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Patent number: 11274498Abstract: A method includes receiving a user input to conduct a coarse pivot movement of a drill mast. A locking-pin withdraw signal is sent to a locking pin actuator for a first period of time. Responsive to determining that a locking pin is engaged with a locking hole after the first period of time, the drill mast is repositioned from a current angle to an initial angle. A second locking-pin withdraw signal is sent to the locking pin actuator for a second period of time. Responsive to determining that the locking pin is engaged with the locking hole after the second period of time, the drill mast is repositioned between a minimum drill mast angle and a maximum drill mast angle and sending a third locking-pin withdraw signal to the locking pin actuator for a third period of time.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2020Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: Caterpillar Global Mining Equipment LLCInventors: Carl J. Moberg, Rex Aaron Glover
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Publication number: 20220049551Abstract: A method includes receiving a user input to conduct a coarse pivot movement of a drill mast. A locking-pin withdraw signal is sent to a locking pin actuator for a first period of time. Responsive to determining that a locking pin is engaged with a locking hole after the first period of time, the drill mast is repositioned from a current angle to an initial angle. A second locking-pin withdraw signal is sent to the locking pin actuator for a second period of time. Responsive to determining that the locking pin is engaged with the locking hole after the second period of time, the drill mast is repositioned between a minimum drill mast angle and a maximum drill mast angle and sending a third locking-pin withdraw signal to the locking pin actuator for a third period of time.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2020Publication date: February 17, 2022Applicant: Caterpillar Global Mining Equipment LLCInventors: Carl J. Moberg, Rex Aaron Glover
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Publication number: 20210181501Abstract: A system and method for dust mitigation in an environment with high amounts of debris is disclosed. The system may include an optical device disposed within an interior volume of an enclosure. A positive flow of clean air may be maintained into an air input aperture of the enclosure, around the optical device, over a lens of the optical device, and out a lens aperture of the enclosure. The system may be affixed to a piece of equipment, machine, or similar structure via a positionable or pivotable mount.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2019Publication date: June 17, 2021Applicant: Caterpillar Global Mining Equipment LLCInventors: Rex Aaron Glover, Brian C. Crow, Raymond Alan Wise
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Patent number: 8009055Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for detecting and indicating high-voltage presences on a machine. In one embodiment a high-voltage indication system is disclosed and may include a voltage detector configured to compare the voltage level associated with an element with a threshold voltage value, and provide an indication signal when the voltage level associated with the element is greater than the threshold voltage value. The system may also include an indicator powered by a separate power source independent from the voltage detector. The indicator may be configured to detect the indication signal provided by the voltage detector, and provide one or more warning signals in response to the indication signal.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2007Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Robert Lindsey, Richard Shults, Curtis Brian Johnson, Rex Aaron Glover
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Patent number: 7696760Abstract: A wire harness testing system is disclosed. The wire harness testing system includes a voltage sensor configured to measure a voltage at a location associated with an electric load, wherein the electric load is connected with at least one wire harness. The wire harness testing system also includes a controller electrically coupled to the voltage sensor. The controller is configured to receive a wire harness test request. The controller is further configured to determine a voltage drop based on a voltage sensor measurement and a reference voltage and compare the voltage drop with a threshold. The controller is also configured to adaptively update the reference voltage with the voltage measurement responsive to a voltage drop below the threshold, and generate a fault notice responsive to a voltage drop above the threshold. The wire harness testing system further includes at least one indication device configured to provide a warning signal based on the fault notice generated by the controller.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2007Date of Patent: April 13, 2010Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Robert W. Lindsey, Curtis Brian Johnson, Rex Aaron Glover
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Publication number: 20090140748Abstract: A wire harness testing system is disclosed. The wire harness testing system may include a voltage sensor configured to measure a voltage at a location associated with an electric load, wherein the electric load is connected with at least one wire harness. The wire harness testing system may also include a controller electrically coupled to the voltage sensor. The controller may be configured to receive a wire harness test request. The controller may be further configured to determine a voltage drop based on a voltage sensor measurement and a reference voltage and compare the voltage drop with a threshold. The controller may also be configured to adaptively update the reference voltage with the voltage measurement responsive to a voltage drop below the threshold, and generate a fault notice responsive to a voltage drop above the threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2007Publication date: June 4, 2009Inventors: Robert W. Lindsey, Curtis Brian Johnson, Rex Aaron Glover
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Publication number: 20090085759Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for detecting and indicating high-voltage presences on a machine. In one embodiment a high-voltage indication system is disclosed and may include a voltage detector configured to compare the voltage level associated with an element with a threshold voltage value, and provide an indication signal when the voltage level associated with the element is greater than the threshold voltage value. The system may also include an indicator powered by a separate power source independent from the voltage detector. The indicator may be configured to detect the indication signal provided by the voltage detector, and provide one or more warning signals in response to the indication signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2007Publication date: April 2, 2009Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Robert W. Lindsey, Richard F. Shults, Curtis Brian Johnson, Rex Aaron Glover