Patents by Inventor Ryan McMahan
Ryan McMahan 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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Publication number: 20240147893Abstract: Agricultural electronics include many components. The components can be connected via an electronic link that connects the various components to components of an agricultural implement. This can include the use of a component type identifier and a master module. The identifier and the module can communicate data, including identification data and instructional data, to easily acknowledge and operate various electrical components of the agricultural implement. Additional sensors can be included to provide even additional data that is communicated between the module and the components of the agricultural implement to aid in providing instructions for operation and to provide additional data information.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2024Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventors: MAX TAYLOR, RYAN LEGGE, MATTHEW J. WILHELMI, DUSTAN HAHN, JAMIE SHULTS, RYAN TAYLOR, JASON SCHOON, KELLY MINTON, RYAN MCMAHAN, MATTHEW MOELLER, WILL WHITEMAN
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Patent number: 11938829Abstract: A third rail paddle system includes a support assembly configured for attachment to a vehicle, a pivot connection attached to the support assembly and that defines a range of up and down movement, and a third rail paddle assembly having an arm unit and a paddle. The paddle assembly is attached to the pivot connection for the paddle to contact a third rail and move up and down relative to the third rail when the support assembly is attached to the vehicle. One of the pivot connection, the paddle assembly, or the support assembly includes a stop element that limits the range of the up and down movement and prevents the paddle assembly from moving downwards to a bottom of the range of movement.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2021Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: TRANSTECH OF SOUTH CAROLINA, INC.Inventors: Travis McMahan, Ryan Miller, Steven J. Knox, II
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Patent number: 11937530Abstract: Agricultural machines utilize global positioning systems (GPS) to acquire the location of the machine as well as the location of an event, which may be based upon an operation of the agricultural machine. Because of the possibility of outage and/or inaccuracy of the GPS, a GPS augmentation system can be included with the agricultural machine. The GPS augmentation system can supplement the location determination of the GPS, or can be used in place of the GPS when the GPS is not available. An unmanned vehicle can also be used as part of the augmentation system to provide additional information for the location of the agricultural machine and/or the event.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2021Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Kinze Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Jason Schoon, Jeremy Nadke, Ryan McMahan, Matthew Moeller
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Patent number: 11930731Abstract: Continued and precise operation of an agricultural implement exists even where a subsystem, such as a GPS receiver, wireless communicator, a sensor, or the like, fails, falters, or is otherwise unusable. Data is continually tracked to the extent possible during failure or faltering and is temporarily stored. The temporary data is later stitched or otherwise harmonized with historical data once the failing system is repaired or otherwise once again available. During failure or faltering, views, and even mapped views, of historical and real-time data are displayed. Predicted or anticipated data can be included within these views or can even be used when stitching.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2021Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Kinze Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Jason Schoon, Ryan McMahan, Matthew Moeller, Daniel Hunter
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Patent number: 11930736Abstract: Agricultural electronics include many components. The components can be connected via an electronic link that connects the various components to components of an agricultural implement. This can include the use of a component type identifier and a master module. The identifier and the module can communicate data, including identification data and instructional data, to easily acknowledge and operate various electrical components of the agricultural implement. Additional sensors can be included to provide even additional data that is communicated between the module and the components of the agricultural implement to aid in providing instructions for operation and to provide additional data information.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2021Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Kinze Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Max Taylor, Ryan Legge, Matthew J. Wilhelmi, Dustan Hahn, Jamie Shults, Ryan Taylor, Jason Schoon, Kelly Minton, Ryan McMahan, Matthew Moeller, Will Whiteman
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Patent number: 11895938Abstract: Continued and precise operation of an agricultural implement exists even where a subsystem, such as a GPS receiver, wireless communicator, a sensor, or the like, fails, falters, or is otherwise unusable. Data is continually tracked to the extent possible during failure or faltering and is temporarily stored. To continue operations during periods of unavailability, a representation of planted ground is anticipated by other agricultural implements and/or calculated with agricultural data from other agricultural implements. Normal operations then continue until data sync can catch back up to real-time.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2021Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: Kinze Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Ryan McMahan, Jason Schoon, Matthew Moeller, Matthew Baker
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Publication number: 20230255137Abstract: A display unit is operationally connected to an agricultural implement to provide inputs and operational controls, as well as status and set up, of the implement. The display unit can be a touchscreen or other device that can receive inputs to set up, control, store information, and recall information associated with the operation of the implement. The display unit can provide a number of different types of inputs to allow for the control of the various components of the implement. Information shown, tracked, managed, communicated, or otherwise used by the system can be selected and set up by a user to customize the experience and to provide additional information useful for agricultural operations. The display unit can show and/or output alerts, messages, camera data, and/or other information based on aspects and/or functionality of the implement. The display unit can communicate with other display units associated with other agricultural implements.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2023Publication date: August 17, 2023Inventors: Ryan McMahan, Jason Schoon, Matthew Moeller, Matthew Achen, Bryton Hayes
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Publication number: 20230066780Abstract: Agricultural electronics include many components. The components can be connected via an electronic link that connects the various components to components of an agricultural implement. This can include the use of a component type identifier and a master module. The identifier and the module can communicate data, including identification data and instructional data, to easily acknowledge and operate various electrical components of the agricultural implement. Additional sensors can be included to provide even additional data that is communicated between the module and the components of the agricultural implement to aid in providing instructions for operation and to provide additional data information.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2022Publication date: March 2, 2023Inventors: MAX TAYLOR, RYAN LEGGE, MATTHEW J. WILHELMI, DUSTAN HAHN, JAMIE SHULTS, RYAN TAYLOR, JASON SCHOON, KELLY MINTON, RYAN MCMAHAN, MATTHEW MOELLER, WILL WHITEMAN
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Patent number: 11550470Abstract: A system for translating text streams of alphanumeric characters into preconfigured, haptic output. Text strings are parsed against a grammar index to locate assigned haptic or vibratory output. This may include speech-to-text, chat messaging, or text arrays of any kind. When a match is located, a standardized haptic output pattern is invoked through a haptic device. A device affordance module adapts the haptic output pattern to the capabilities of the target haptic device.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2022Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: University of Central Florida Research Foundation, Inc.Inventors: Gregory Welch, Ryan McMahan, Gerd Bruder
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Publication number: 20220260747Abstract: A display unit is connected to an agricultural implement to provide inputs and operational controls, as well as status and set up, of the implement. The display unit can be a touchscreen or other device that can receive inputs to set up, control, store information, and recall information associated with the operation of the agricultural implement. The display unit can provide a number of different types of inputs to allow for the control of the various components of the implement. Information shown, tracked, managed, communicated, or otherwise used by the system can be selected and set up by a user to customize the experience and to provide additional information useful for agricultural operations.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2022Publication date: August 18, 2022Inventors: Jason Schoon, Ryan McMahan, Matthew Moeller, Matthew Achen, Bryton Hayes, Matthew Wilhelmi
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Publication number: 20220261147Abstract: A system for translating text streams of alphanumeric characters into preconfigured, haptic output. Text strings are parsed against a grammar index to locate assigned haptic or vibratory output. This may include speech-to-text, chat messaging, or text arrays of any kind. When a match is located, a standardized haptic output pattern is invoked through a haptic device. A device affordance module adapts the haptic output pattern to the capabilities of the target haptic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2022Publication date: August 18, 2022Inventors: Gregory Welch, Ryan McMahan, Gerd Bruder
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Patent number: 11287971Abstract: A system for remote tactile telepresence wherein tactile telepresence sessions are time-coded along with audiovisual content wherein playback is heard, seen, and felt. Embodiments associate motion capture with the tactile profile so that remote, haptic recipients may see renderings of objects (e.g., hands) imparting vibrotactile sensations.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2021Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: University of Central Florida Research Foundation, Inc.Inventors: Gregory Welch, Ryan McMahan, Gerd Bruder
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Publication number: 20220078963Abstract: The use of maps provides planter performance feedback over time in a field and is used in conjunction with traditional onscreen maps so as to quickly see highly detailed numerical and textual information about given areas on a map. Aspects of the graphical user interface are made easier to read in an unobtrusive way through use of a multi-purpose touch-screen display small enough to fit in a tractor cab.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2021Publication date: March 17, 2022Inventors: JORDAN J. WHITE, JASON SCHOON, RYAN MCMAHAN, GREG RYAN, KYLE B. WETJEN
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Publication number: 20210341944Abstract: Agricultural machines utilize global positioning systems (GPS) to acquire the location of the machine as well as the location of an event, which may be based upon an operation of the agricultural machine. Because of the possibility of outage and/or inaccuracy of the GPS, a GPS augmentation system can be included with the agricultural machine. The GPS augmentation system can supplement the location determination of the GPS, or can be used in place of the GPS when the GPS is not available. An unmanned vehicle can also be used as part of the augmentation system to provide additional information for the location of the agricultural machine and/or the event.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2021Publication date: November 4, 2021Inventors: JASON SCHOON, JEREMY NADKE, RYAN MCMAHAN, MATTHEW MOELLER
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Publication number: 20210337723Abstract: Continued and precise operation of an agricultural implement exists even where a subsystem, such as a GPS receiver, wireless communicator, a sensor, or the like, fails, falters, or is otherwise unusable. Data is continually tracked to the extent possible during failure or faltering and is temporarily stored. To continue operations during periods of unavailability, a representation of planted ground is anticipated by other agricultural implements and/or calculated with agricultural data from other agricultural implements. Normal operations then continue until data sync can catch back up to real-time.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2021Publication date: November 4, 2021Inventors: RYAN MCMAHAN, JASON SCHOON, MATTHEW MOELLER, MATTHEW BAKER
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Publication number: 20210337718Abstract: Data from multiple agricultural operations in the same field is shared, securely, without the need for complex setup procedures. One agricultural implement can operate off of the agricultural data produced by other agricultural implements, which can, by way of example and with respect to a planting operation, result in a shared shutoff of seed application. If a single task is distributed to multiple agricultural implements, whichever agricultural implement starts the task can join to a common sharing of data. Another technique for sharing data can involve all shared agricultural implements using an initial, preferably identical, provisioning key. Maintenance of fields deemed to be geographically similar is made particularly easier through use of the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2021Publication date: November 4, 2021Inventors: RYAN MCMAHAN, JASON SCHOON
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Publication number: 20210337717Abstract: Sharing planter data is made efficient through an initial separation of agricultural data before transmission of the same. During performance of agricultural tasks, generated data is stored in files representing geographic regions. Several data layers of the files correspond to various agricultural aspects which can then be selectively transmitted with smaller parsed files. The received data can be harmonized into the same format used by the receiving agricultural implement. Sharing planter data in this way obviates performance degradation for rural cellular networks.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2021Publication date: November 4, 2021Inventors: MATTHEW MOELLER, MATTHEW BAKER, MICHAEL EHLER, RYAN MCMAHAN, JASON SCHOON, TONY STEIDLER-DENNISON
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Publication number: 20210321557Abstract: Agricultural electronics include many components. The components can be connected via an electronic link that connects the various components to components of an agricultural implement. This can include the use of a component type identifier and a master module. The identifier and the module can communicate data, including identification data and instructional data, to easily acknowledge and operate various electrical components of the agricultural implement. Additional sensors can be included to provide even additional data that is communicated between the module and the components of the agricultural implement to aid in providing instructions for operation and to provide additional data information.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2021Publication date: October 21, 2021Inventors: MAX TAYLOR, RYAN LEGGE, MATTHEW J. WILHELMI, DUSTAN HAHN, JAMIE SHULTS, RYAN TAYLOR, JASON SCHOON, KELLY MINTON, RYAN MCMAHAN, MATTHEW MOELLER, WILL WHITEMAN
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Publication number: 20210315151Abstract: Continued and precise operation of an agricultural implement exists even where a subsystem, such as a GPS receiver, wireless communicator, a sensor, or the like, fails, falters, or is otherwise unusable. Data is continually tracked to the extent possible during failure or faltering and is temporarily stored. The temporary data is later stitched or otherwise harmonized with historical data once the failing system is repaired or otherwise once again available. During failure or faltering, views, and even mapped views, of historical and real-time data are displayed. Predicted or anticipated data can be included within these views or can even be used when stitching.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2021Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: JASON SCHOON, RYAN MCMAHAN, MATTHEW MOELLER, DANIEL HUNTER
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Patent number: 11106357Abstract: A system for remote tactile telepresence wherein an array of predefined touch gestures are abstracted into cataloged values and invoked either by pattern matching, by assigned name or visual indicia. A local and remote cache of the catalog reduces latency even for complicated gestures as only a gesture identifier needs to be transmitted to a haptic output destination. Additional embodiments translate gestures to different haptic device affordances. Tactile telepresence sessions are time-coded along with audiovisual content wherein playback is heard, seen, and felt. Another embodiment associates motion capture associated with the tactile profile so that remote, haptic recipients may see renderings of objects (e.g., hands) imparting vibrotactile sensations.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2021Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: University of Central Florida Research Foundation, Inc.Inventors: Gregory Welch, Ryan McMahan, Gerd Bruder