Patents by Inventor Robert D. Ashby

Robert D. Ashby 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).

  • Publication number: 20150045992
    Abstract: A robotic control system for a vehicle having a chassis and a drive system carrying the chassis. The robotic control system including a controller configured to control the drive system. The controller being further configured to at least one of auto-load the vehicle onto a trailer, preclude tipping of the vehicle, stabilize yaw of the vehicle, simulate Ackerman steering, balance the vehicle on two wheels, retrieve an other vehicle, transfer a payload from the vehicle to the other vehicle, coupling of at least one other vehicle to the vehicle, retrieval or movement of a container using either relative sensing or absolute position referencing, profile cutting of plants, and 3D print cement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2014
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Applicants: Autonomous Solutions, Inc., CNH Industrial America LLC
    Inventors: Robert D. Ashby, Brad A. Baillio, Matthew D. Berkemeier, John Droter, Jeffrey L. Ferrin, Mark D. Hayes, Joshua Henrie, Michael G. Hornberger, Daniel J. Morwood, John A. M. Petersen, Thomas M. Petroff, Eric A. Poulson, Colton J. Schenk, Devin M. Stewart, J. Brian Stewart, Melvin W. Torrie, Mitchel R. Torrie, Bret T. Turpin, Geoffrey L. Viola
  • Patent number: 7628737
    Abstract: An exercise repetition sensor comprises an electricity generator, such as an electricity generator, which is coupled to an exercise system, where the electricity generator is capable of sensing exercise movements of any size or intensity on the exercise system. The electricity generator can be based on a number of electrical, magnetic, or optical sensing principles. For example, an electricity generator comprising an electricity generator includes a spindle that is coupled to one or more parts that move in proportion to an applied force. The voltage-generator generates an electrical current as the spindle moves, and sends the electrical current to an electronic display interface. In one embodiment, the voltage-generator sends a positive direct current through one of two circuit wires to the electronic console, such that the electronic console can immediately identify that the user has performed an exercise repetition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Assignee: Icon IP, Inc.
    Inventors: Rodney C. Kowallis, Darren C. Ashby, Robert D. Ashby, James Boyd Gerber, Chad J. Earl, Rick W. Hendrickson
  • Patent number: 7556590
    Abstract: Systems and methods that provide two-way communication between an exercise device and a computer device. A computer device and an exercise device employ different protocol formats and communicate through a translator device, which includes a microcontroller specifically designed to translate data or signals deliverable by different communication protocols. The exercise device, the computer device, or a user at either the exercise or computer device may initiate the communication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Assignee: Icon IP, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott R. Watterson, William T. Dalebout, Darren C. Ashby, Robert D. Ashby
  • Patent number: 7166064
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing two-way communication between an exercise device and a computer device. A computer device and an exercise device employ different protocol formats and communicate through a translator device, which includes a microcontroller specifically designed to translate data or signals deliverable by different communication protocols. The exercise device, the computer device, or a user at either the exercise or computer device may initiate the communication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2007
    Assignee: Icon IP, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott R. Watterson, William T. Dalebout, Darren C. Ashby, Robert D. Ashby
  • Publication number: 20020045519
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing two-way communication between an exercise device and a computer device. A computer device and an exercise device employ different protocol formats and communicate through a translator device, which includes a microcontroller specifically designed to translate data or signals deliverable by different communication protocols. The exercise device, the computer device, or a user at either the exercise or computer device may initiate the communication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2001
    Publication date: April 18, 2002
    Inventors: Scott R. Watterson, William T. Dalebout, Darren C. Ashby, Robert D. Ashby