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).

  • Publication number: 20140263607
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: CLARK EQUIPMENT COMPANY
    Inventors: Spencer L. Mindeman, Scott R. Rossow
  • Patent number: 8261872
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Clark Equipment Company
    Inventors: Shawn R. Vasichek, Scott R. Rossow
  • Publication number: 20100307855
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2010
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Applicant: CLARK EQUIPMENT COMPANY
    Inventors: Shawn R. Vasichek, Scott R. Rossow
  • Patent number: 7831364
    Abstract: “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: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Clark Equipment Company
    Inventors: Brady J. Bertsch, Scott R. Rossow, Shawn R. Vasichek
  • Patent number: 7725294
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Clark Equipment Company
    Inventors: Spencer L. Mindeman, Scott R. Rossow, Jason L. Magnuson, Dean A. Kirsch, Trevor W. Krause
  • Publication number: 20090144027
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2007
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Applicant: Clark Equipment Company
    Inventors: Spencer L. Mindeman, Scott R. Rossow, Jason L. Magnuson, Dean A. Kirsch, Trevor W. Krause
  • Patent number: 7496441
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Assignee: Clark Equipment Company
    Inventors: Kenneth A. Brandt, Scott R. Rossow
  • Publication number: 20080040007
    Abstract: “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: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2006
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Applicant: Clark Equipment Company
    Inventors: Brady J. Bertsch, Scott R. Rossow, Shawn R. Vasichek
  • Patent number: 7142967
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2006
    Assignee: Clark Equipment Company
    Inventors: Kenneth A. Brandt, Scott R. Rossow
  • Patent number: 6923285
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2005
    Assignee: Clark Equipment Company
    Inventors: Scott R. Rossow, Kenneth A. Brandt, Wally L. Kaczmarski
  • Patent number: 6863144
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2005
    Assignee: Clark Equipment Company
    Inventors: Kenneth A. Brandt, Scott R. Rossow
  • Patent number: 6854554
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2005
    Assignee: Clark Equipment Company
    Inventors: Kenneth A. Brandt, Scott R. Rossow
  • Patent number: 6785596
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: Clark Equipment Company
    Inventors: Kenneth A. Brandt, Scott R. Rossow
  • Publication number: 20030149518
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2003
    Publication date: August 7, 2003
    Inventors: Kenneth A. Brandt, Scott R. Rossow
  • Patent number: 6552965
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2003
    Assignee: Clark Equipment Company
    Inventors: Kenneth A. Brandt, Scott R. Rossow, Trevor Fuss, Ryon Boen
  • Patent number: 6550562
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2003
    Assignee: Clark Equipment Company
    Inventors: Kenneth A. Brandt, Scott R. Rossow
  • Patent number: 6493616
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2002
    Assignee: Clark Equipment Company
    Inventors: Scott R. Rossow, Kenneth A. Brandt
  • Publication number: 20020153188
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2002
    Publication date: October 24, 2002
    Inventors: Kenneth A. Brandt, Scott R. Rossow
  • Patent number: D596145
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Assignee: Clark Equipment Company
    Inventors: Shawn R. Vasichek, Scott R. Rossow, Spencer L. Mindeman
  • Patent number: D596146
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Assignee: Clark Equipment Company
    Inventors: Shawn R. Vasichek, Scott R. Rossow, Spencer L. Mindeman