Patents by Inventor Ryan J. Schuette

Ryan J. Schuette 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: 11591758
    Abstract: A work machine includes a frame, one or more drive members coupled to the frame, an engine for providing power to the one or more drive members, one or more components coupled to the frame, and a monitoring system for monitoring wear of the one or more components. The system includes a user interface and a controller. The controller is in circuit communication with the user interface. The controller is configured to receive information inputted into the user interface by a user and send an alert notification regarding the servicing of at least one of the one or more components based on the received information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.
    Inventors: Mathew J. Hedrington, Ryan J. Schuette
  • Patent number: 11105048
    Abstract: An asphalt paver machine includes a main screed and an extender screed. The extender screed is coupled and configured to move laterally relative to the main screed. The extender screed includes a first screed carriage movably coupled to the main screed by a first cylinder and a second cylinder diagonally arranged relative to one another, and a second screed carriage movably coupled to the first screed carriage by a third cylinder and a fourth cylinder diagonally arranged relative to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.
    Inventors: Tobin D. Rasmusson, Ryan J. Schuette, John E. Jorgensen
  • Publication number: 20210172130
    Abstract: A work machine includes a frame, one or more drive members coupled to the frame, an engine for providing power to the one or more drive members, one or more components coupled to the frame, and a monitoring system for monitoring wear of the one or more components. The system includes a user interface and a controller. The controller is in circuit communication with the user interface. The controller is configured to receive information inputted into the user interface by a user and send an alert notification regarding the servicing of at least one of the one or more components based on the received information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2019
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Applicant: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.
    Inventors: Mathew J. Hedrington, Ryan J. Schuette
  • Patent number: 10794015
    Abstract: A screed assembly for a paving machine is disclosed including a main screed portion and a screed extension portion being laterally exterior to the main screed portion. Furthermore, a screed extension tube is coupled to a screed frame and a screed extension portion frame, the screed extension tube adjusts a width of the screed extension portion. The screed assembly may further include an extension tube support mechanism having a bushing circumferentially surrounding the screed extension tube and disposed within a bushing recess defined in the screed extension portion frame. The extension tube support mechanism further having a retainer ring that circumferentially surrounds and is in direct contact with at least a portion of the bushing, and the retainer ring is capable of being adjusted between the bushing and the screed extension portion frame to eliminate an uncontrolled movement of the screed extension tube and the screed extension portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan J. Schuette, John Jorgensen, Tobin D. Rasmusson
  • Publication number: 20200123715
    Abstract: An asphalt paver machine includes a main screed and an extender screed. The extender screed is coupled and configured to move laterally relative to the main screed. The extender screed includes a first screed carriage movably coupled to the main screed by a first cylinder and a second cylinder diagonally arranged relative to one another, and a second screed carriage movably coupled to the first screed carriage by a third cylinder and a fourth cylinder diagonally arranged relative to one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2018
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Applicant: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.
    Inventors: Tobin D. Rasmusson, Ryan J. Schuette, John E. Jorgensen
  • Publication number: 20200115860
    Abstract: A screed assembly for a paving machine is disclosed including a main screed portion and a screed extension portion being laterally exterior to the main screed portion. Furthermore, a screed extension tube is coupled to a screed frame and a screed extension portion frame, the screed extension tube adjusts a width of the screed extension portion. The screed assembly may further include an extension tube support mechanism having a bushing circumferentially surrounding the screed extension tube and disposed within a bushing recess defined in the screed extension portion frame. The extension tube support mechanism further having a retainer ring that circumferentially surrounds and is in direct contact with at least a portion of the bushing, and the retainer ring is capable of being adjusted between the bushing and the screed extension portion frame to eliminate an uncontrolled movement of the screed extension tube and the screed extension portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2018
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Applicant: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan J. Schuette, John Jorgensen, Tobin D. Rasmusson
  • Patent number: 9481965
    Abstract: A system associated with a machine is provided. The system is configured to engage with a vehicle. The system includes a first frame and a second frame to support a first roller and a second roller, respectively. The first roller and the second roller are configured to abut a first and a second set of ground engaging members, respectively, of the vehicle. The system further includes a pin member to couple the first frame and the second frame. The first frame and the second frame are moveable relative to each other about a rotating axis defined by the pin member. The system further includes an actuating member coupled between the first frame and the second frame. The actuating member is configured to move the first frame and the second frame about the pin member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.
    Inventor: Ryan J. Schuette
  • Publication number: 20160222604
    Abstract: A system associated with a machine is provided. The system is configured to engage with a vehicle. The system includes a first frame and a second frame to support a first roller and a second roller, respectively. The first roller and the second roller are configured to abut a first and a second set of ground engaging members, respectively, of the vehicle. The system further includes a pin member to couple the first frame and the second frame. The first frame and the second frame are moveable relative to each other about a rotating axis defined by the pin member. The system further includes an actuating member coupled between the first frame and the second frame. The actuating member is configured to move the first frame and the second frame about the pin member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2015
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Applicant: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.
    Inventor: Ryan J. Schuette