Patents by Inventor Robert T. Cameron

Robert T. Cameron 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: 11292502
    Abstract: A steering assembly for a machine is provided. The steering assembly includes a frame. The steering assembly also includes a steering column mounted on the frame. The steering column includes a steering input device and a controller communicably coupled to the steering input device. The steering assembly further includes a steering wheel operably coupled to the steering column. The steering wheel is disposed adjacent to the steering input device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: John James Krone, Kenneth Marvin Roat, Jeremy Todd Peterson, Robert T. Cameron, Jason Rex Dare, Micheal David Valerio, Michael Weston Burns
  • Publication number: 20210245791
    Abstract: A steering assembly for a machine is provided. The steering assembly includes a frame. The steering assembly also includes a steering column mounted on the frame. The steering column includes a steering input device and a controller communicably coupled to the steering input device. The steering assembly further includes a steering wheel operably coupled to the steering column. The steering wheel is disposed adjacent to the steering input device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2020
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: John James Krone, Kenneth Marvin Roat, Jeremy Todd Peterson, Robert T. Cameron, Jason Rex Dare, Micheal David Valerio, Michael Weston Burns
  • Patent number: 8979208
    Abstract: An input device for a machine is provided. The input device includes a lever which is operable to select from a plurality of transmission modes of the machine. Further, a hoisting input device is disposed on the lever. The hoisting input device is operable to select from a plurality of hoisting functions associated with a payload carrier of the machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Keegan W. Roach, Bryan E. Copeland, Todd B. Smith, Robert T. Cameron, Robert E. Riedel
  • Publication number: 20140191559
    Abstract: An input device for a machine is provided. The input device includes a lever which is operable to select from a plurality of transmission modes of the machine. Further, a hoisting input device is disposed on the lever. The hoisting input device is operable to select from a plurality of hoisting functions associated with a payload carrier of the machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2013
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Keegan W. Roach, Bryan E. Copeland, Todd B. Smith, Robert T. Cameron, Robert E. Riedel