Patents by Inventor Scott M. Toombs

Scott M. Toombs 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).

  • Rooftop structure for semi-autonomous CTL
    Patent number: 11958403
    Abstract: A work machine can include a machine frame; and a component box holding a plurality of electrical components mounted to a roof of the machine frame; wherein the component box includes a plurality of indicator light sets exposed on an outer surface of the component box, wherein the plurality of indicator light sets are configured to indicate to external personnel a mode of operation of the work machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Adam L. Berry, Ashley Dallas Menges, William Clayton Martin, Ryan P. Pecinovsky, Scott M. Toombs
  • ROOFTOP STRUCTURE FOR SEMI-AUTONOMOUS CTL
    Publication number: 20230398927
    Abstract: A work machine can include a machine frame; and a component box holding a plurality of electrical components mounted to a roof of the machine frame; wherein the component box includes a plurality of indicator light sets exposed on an outer surface of the component box, wherein the plurality of indicator light sets are configured to indicate to external personnel a mode of operation of the work machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2022
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Adam L. Berry, Ashley Dallas Menges, William Clayton Martin, Ryan P. Pecinovsky, Scott M. Toombs
  • DESIGN FOR SENSOR AND ANTENNA FIELD OF VIEW FOR SEMI-AUTONOMOUS CTL
    Publication number: 20230375669
    Abstract: A work machine can include a machine frame; a component box attached to a roof of the machine frame; a first lidar sensor located at a front corner of the component box; and a second lidar sensor located at a back corner of the component box on an opposite side of the component box than the first lidar sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2022
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Scott M. Toombs, Adam L. Berry