Patents by Inventor Scott R. Rossow
Scott R. Rossow 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: 20140263607Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include methods, systems and apparatus for providing power machine and/or implement information. In disclosed methods, which can be implemented using power machine controllers and display devices, information relating to the power machine or implement can be provided and instructional information can be accessed from a website or otherwise from a computer located remotely. A scannable code is generated such that it is embedded with information relating to one of the power machine and an implement coupled to the power machine, with the information including an operating condition component or dynamic information component unique to the power machine at a particular point in time. The code is displayed on a display device. When scanned by a personal mobile computing device, the code causes the computing device to access a website and provide the operating condition or dynamic information component to the website.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: CLARK EQUIPMENT COMPANYInventors: Spencer L. Mindeman, Scott R. Rossow
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Patent number: 8261872Abstract: A work machine having an engine, a hydraulic system powered by the engine, a source of electrical power, and electrical systems which run on the electrical power includes an ignition system and a modular ignition switch keypad to control the ignition system. The modular ignition keypad is mounted to the work machine in the operator compartment and generates a latching output to control electrical power distribution to the electrical systems and to control ignition functions to turn on and turn off the engine. The modular ignition switch keypad includes a start user input, a run user input, a stop user input and latching logic circuitry providing the latching output.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2010Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: Clark Equipment CompanyInventors: Shawn R. Vasichek, Scott R. Rossow
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Publication number: 20100307855Abstract: A work machine having an engine, a hydraulic system powered by the engine, a source of electrical power, and electrical systems which run on the electrical power includes an ignition system and a modular ignition switch keypad to control the ignition system. The modular ignition keypad is mounted to the work machine in the operator compartment and generates a latching output to control electrical power distribution to the electrical systems and to control ignition functions to turn on and turn off the engine. The modular ignition switch keypad includes a start user input, a run user input, a stop user input and latching logic circuitry providing the latching output.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2010Publication date: December 9, 2010Applicant: CLARK EQUIPMENT COMPANYInventors: Shawn R. Vasichek, Scott R. Rossow
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Patent number: 7831364Abstract: “Off-board” operating control for a power machine or vehicle is described. The “off-board” operating control includes a receiver unit that is configured to receive operating commands transmitted from an “off-board” control unit. The receiver sends commands from the “off-board” control unit to a control component through a controller area network “on-board” the power machine or vehicle. In illustrated embodiments, the receiver unit is coupled to the controller area network through a connector, which plugs into an “off-board” controls module of the controller area network for plug and play operations.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2006Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: Clark Equipment CompanyInventors: Brady J. Bertsch, Scott R. Rossow, Shawn R. Vasichek
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Patent number: 7725294Abstract: A power machine diagnostic system. The diagnostic tool system includes a first interface removably coupled to a power machine, a computer to identify a type of the power machine coupled at the first interface, and a second interface between the tool and the computer.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2007Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: Clark Equipment CompanyInventors: Spencer L. Mindeman, Scott R. Rossow, Jason L. Magnuson, Dean A. Kirsch, Trevor W. Krause
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Publication number: 20090144027Abstract: A power machine diagnostic system. The diagnostic tool system includes a first interface removably coupled to a power machine, a computer to identify a type of the power machine coupled at the first interface, and a second interface to interface between the tool and the computer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2007Publication date: June 4, 2009Applicant: Clark Equipment CompanyInventors: Spencer L. Mindeman, Scott R. Rossow, Jason L. Magnuson, Dean A. Kirsch, Trevor W. Krause
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Patent number: 7496441Abstract: The present invention is directed to a computer based control system for controlling hydraulic and electromechanical actuators on a power machine, such as a skid steer loader. The computer based control system is configured to implement a number of features to enhance certain operational aspects of the power machine.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2006Date of Patent: February 24, 2009Assignee: Clark Equipment CompanyInventors: Kenneth A. Brandt, Scott R. Rossow
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Publication number: 20080040007Abstract: “Off-board” operating control for a power machine or vehicle is described. The “off-board” operating control includes a receiver unit that is configured to receive operating commands transmitted from an “off-board” control unit. The receiver sends commands from the “off-board” control unit to a control component through a controller area network “on-board” the power machine or vehicle. In illustrated embodiments, the receiver unit is coupled to the controller area network through a connector, which plugs into an “off-board” controls module of the controller area network for plug and play operations.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2006Publication date: February 14, 2008Applicant: Clark Equipment CompanyInventors: Brady J. Bertsch, Scott R. Rossow, Shawn R. Vasichek
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Patent number: 7142967Abstract: The present invention is directed to a computer based control system for controlling hydraulic and electromechanical actuators on a power machine, such as a skid steer loader. The computer based control system is configured to implement a number of features to enhance certain operational aspects of the power machine.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2003Date of Patent: November 28, 2006Assignee: Clark Equipment CompanyInventors: Kenneth A. Brandt, Scott R. Rossow
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Patent number: 6923285Abstract: The present invention provides an attachment for use with a power machine. An attachment control device includes a controller, such as a microprocessor, a microcontroller or other digital computer which senses the type of attachment and controls power to the attachment accordingly. In one embodiment, the attachment control device can be used for remotely controlling the attachment and includes an ignition switch and a stop switch and allows a user to operate the attachment from outside the operator compartment of the power machine, when the power machine is started from the attachment control device.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2000Date of Patent: August 2, 2005Assignee: Clark Equipment CompanyInventors: Scott R. Rossow, Kenneth A. Brandt, Wally L. Kaczmarski
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Patent number: 6863144Abstract: A control system in accordance with one feature of the present invention includes one or more user inputs, movable by a user in an operator compartment of a power machine. The user inputs can be used to set values for a plurality of settable operating parameters to direction of movement of the power machine, as well as travel speed.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2000Date of Patent: March 8, 2005Assignee: Clark Equipment CompanyInventors: Kenneth A. Brandt, Scott R. Rossow
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Patent number: 6854554Abstract: A user input device in accordance with one features of the present invention includes one or more joysticks, movable by a user in an operator compartment of a power machine. The joysticks control direction of movement of the power machine, as well as travel speed.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2000Date of Patent: February 15, 2005Assignee: Clark Equipment CompanyInventors: Kenneth A. Brandt, Scott R. Rossow
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Patent number: 6785596Abstract: The present invention is directed to a computer based control system for controlling hydraulic and electromechanical actuators on a power machine, such as a skid steer loader. The computer based control system is configured to implement a number of features to enhance certain operational aspects of the power machine.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2000Date of Patent: August 31, 2004Assignee: Clark Equipment CompanyInventors: Kenneth A. Brandt, Scott R. Rossow
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Publication number: 20030149518Abstract: The present invention is directed to a computer based control system for controlling hydraulic and electromechanical actuators on a power machine, such as a skid steer loader. The computer based control system is configured to implement a number of features to enhance certain operational aspects of the power machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2003Publication date: August 7, 2003Inventors: Kenneth A. Brandt, Scott R. Rossow
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Patent number: 6552965Abstract: A clock stores time data indicative of time of operation of a power machine. A timing circuit provides a timing signal and a controller is coupled to a timing circuit and to a memory, which includes a plurality of memory locations. An elapsed time value is maintained, based on the timing signal, by the timing circuit, and a subset of a plurality of memory locations is intermittently updated with the elapsed time value.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2001Date of Patent: April 22, 2003Assignee: Clark Equipment CompanyInventors: Kenneth A. Brandt, Scott R. Rossow, Trevor Fuss, Ryon Boen
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Patent number: 6550562Abstract: A control system controls actuation of a hydraulic cylinder on a skid steer loader. The control system includes a movable element, such as a hand grip. The hand grip is intelligent in that each contains a microprocessor or other digital controller which monitors user actuable elements (such as switches, buttons, paddles, etc.). The controller sends a communication signal to a main control computer. The communication signal is indicative of the state of the user actuable elements and is, in one embodiment, a serial communication signal.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2000Date of Patent: April 22, 2003Assignee: Clark Equipment CompanyInventors: Kenneth A. Brandt, Scott R. Rossow
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Patent number: 6493616Abstract: A diagnostic and control unit allows a field technician to unlock and monitor the operation of a power machine, perform diagnostics on the power machine or modify the operating parameters of the power machine without bringing the power machine to a service station or back to the factory. The diagnostic and control unit illustratively includes a remote start and control interface, and a controller. The remote start and control interface receives inputs for unlocking the operation of one or more the hydraulic functions on the power machine.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 1999Date of Patent: December 10, 2002Assignee: Clark Equipment CompanyInventors: Scott R. Rossow, Kenneth A. Brandt
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Publication number: 20020153188Abstract: A control system in accordance with one feature of the present invention includes one or more user inputs, movable by a user in an operator compartment of a power machine. The user inputs can be used to set values for a plurality of settable operating parameters to direction of movement of the power machine, as well as travel speed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2002Publication date: October 24, 2002Inventors: Kenneth A. Brandt, Scott R. Rossow
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Patent number: D596145Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2007Date of Patent: July 14, 2009Assignee: Clark Equipment CompanyInventors: Shawn R. Vasichek, Scott R. Rossow, Spencer L. Mindeman
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Patent number: D596146Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2007Date of Patent: July 14, 2009Assignee: Clark Equipment CompanyInventors: Shawn R. Vasichek, Scott R. Rossow, Spencer L. Mindeman