Patents by Inventor Sean Randleman

Sean Randleman 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: 11897448
    Abstract: A system, method, and apparatus can provide control signaling to control one or more autonomous machines during a plurality of predefined periods of time. Each of the one or more autonomous machines can be controlled according to a maximized productivity level for each task performed by the autonomous machine while at the same time generating sound during performance of the task at the maximized productivity level no louder than respective maximum noise limit levels specific for the plurality of predefined periods of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventor: Sean A. Randleman
  • Publication number: 20220195699
    Abstract: A system, method, and apparatus can provide control signaling to control one or more autonomous machines during a plurality of predefined periods of time. Each of the one or more autonomous machines can be controlled according to a maximized productivity level for each task performed by the autonomous machine while at the same time generating sound during performance of the task at the maximized productivity level no louder than respective maximum noise limit levels specific for the plurality of predefined periods of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2020
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventor: Sean A. RANDLEMAN
  • Patent number: 9663037
    Abstract: A mirror mounting system including: a mirror having a reflective surface to provide an operator with a view of a surrounding area; a mirror frame configured to hold the mirror; at least one arm extending horizontally from a vehicle to support the mirror frame; the at least one arm being pivotally connected between the vehicle and the mirror frame; and a cross member configured to be attached to the vehicle and further configured to be attached to at least one of the following: the at least one arm and the at least one mirror frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventor: Sean Randleman
  • Publication number: 20170043722
    Abstract: A mirror mounting system including: a mirror having a reflective surface to provide an operator with a view of a surrounding area; a mirror frame configured to hold the mirror; at least one arm extending horizontally from a vehicle to support the mirror frame; the at least one arm being pivotally connected between the vehicle and the mirror frame; and a cross member configured to be attached to the vehicle and further configured to be attached to at least one of the following: the at least one arm and the at least one mirror frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2015
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventor: Sean Randleman
  • Publication number: 20170008430
    Abstract: A seat adjustment system for an operator seat is provided. The seat adjustment system includes a base support and at least two supports which are disposed laterally to the base support. The at least two supports have a plurality of bolsters. The bolsters are positioned on an inner surface of an operator console. The at least two supports define an operator seating space therebetween having a fixed maximum capacity. An adjustment module is operatively coupled with the bolsters. The adjustment module is adapted to selectively inflate the bolsters for decreasing the operator seating space with respect to the fixed maximum capacity. The adjustment module is adapted to selectively deflate the bolsters for increasing the operator seating space with respect to the fixed maximum capacity. The adjustment module is adapted to alter a current operator seating capacity with respect to the fixed maximum capacity based on an operator input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventor: Sean A. Randleman
  • Publication number: 20160355111
    Abstract: A control system for a seat having a base portion and a back portion is provided. The control system includes an arm member coupled to the back portion. The arm member is rotatable about an axis between a storage position and a usage position. The arm member is located adjacent to the back portion in the storage position. Further, the arm member extends from the back portion in the usage portion. The arm member is locked in each of the storage position and the usage position. The control system also includes a plurality of switches disposed on the arm member. Each of the plurality of switches is configured to be manually actuated to control a corresponding component of the seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2015
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Sean A. Randleman, Steven D. Wetherell
  • Publication number: 20150352987
    Abstract: A control system for a seat having a base portion and a back portion is disclosed. The control system includes a holder coupled to the back portion. The control system includes a control pod removably and at least partially received within the holder. The control pod includes a body and at least one switch disposed on the body. The at least one switch is manually actuatable to control a corresponding component of the seat. The control pod is adapted to be moved between a storage position and a usage position. The control pod is at least partially received within the holder in the storage position. The control pod is outside and spaced apart form the holder in the usage position. The control system includes a cable tethering the seat and the control pod together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2015
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Sean A. Randleman, Steven D. Wetherell
  • Patent number: 8668255
    Abstract: A stamped roof panel for the cab of a utility vehicle includes a base portion having a periphery, a protrusion extending upwardly around the periphery of the base portion, and a plurality of drainage gaps in the protrusion. The protrusion has a generally U-shaped cross-sectional profile with a first leg extending from the base portion, a bight portion, and a second leg extending downwardly from the bight portion. The second leg of the protrusion may extend downwardly beyond the base portion and the top edge of the wall panels of the cab. The roof panel may further include a raised panel spaced upwardly from the base portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Sean A. Randleman, Timothy J. Linder, Mark Wayne Hammerton, Rajesh Mishra, Dale B. Higdon, Ahti J. Isolehto, Thomas A. Jenne, Daniel K. Allen