Patents by Inventor Steven D Hyde

Steven D Hyde 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: 20240060823
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for detecting a characteristic of a ground engaging product on earth working equipment are described. The apparatus is operable to: measure a temperature profile at a ground engaging product location; compare the measured temperature profile with an expected temperature profile for that ground engaging product; and indicate a characteristic of the ground engaging product based on the comparison. Thermal inserts for use with ground engaging products on earth working equipment are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Applicant: ESCO Group LLLC
    Inventors: Jason W. Betournay, Noah D. Cowgill, Steven D. Hyde, Christopher M. Carpenter, John M. Anderton
  • Publication number: 20240026659
    Abstract: A monitoring device and system located in a hole in a base of a ground engaging product for monitoring a characteristic of the ground engaging product. The characteristic can pertain to presence, part ID, condition, usage and/or performance of ground-engaging product secured to the earth working equipment. The monitoring system may detect the presence and/or absence of one or more of the components of the ground engaging product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Applicant: ESCO Group LLC
    Inventors: Steven D. Hyde, Jason W. Betournay, Christopher D. Snyder
  • Patent number: 11851848
    Abstract: A product and system for identifying and monitoring a characteristic including the part ID, presence, condition, usage and/or performance of ground-engaging products used on various kinds of earth working equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: ESCO GROUP LLC
    Inventors: Christopher M. Carpenter, Steven D. Hyde, Javier Lander, Jason W. Betournay, Karsten D. Zuendel
  • Publication number: 20230349133
    Abstract: A product and system for identifying and monitoring a characteristic including the part ID, presence, condition, usage and/or performance of a ground-engaging product used on various kinds of earth working equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2021
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Inventors: Christopher D. Snyder, Christopher M. CARPENTER, Steven D. HYDE
  • Patent number: 11788894
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for detecting a characteristic of a ground engaging product on earth working equipment are described. The apparatus is operable to: measure a temperature profile at a ground engaging product location; compare the measured temperature profile with an expected temperature profile for that ground engaging product; and indicate a characteristic of the ground engaging product based on the comparison. Thermal inserts for use with ground engaging products on earth working equipment are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: ESCO GROUP LLC
    Inventors: Jason W. Betournay, Noah D. Cowgill, Steven D. Hyde, Christopher M. Carpenter, John M. Anderton
  • Patent number: 11773570
    Abstract: A monitoring device and system located in a hole in a base of a ground engaging product for monitoring a characteristic of the ground engaging product. The characteristic can pertain to presence, part ID, condition, usage and/or performance of ground-engaging product secured to the earth working equipment. The monitoring system may detect the presence and/or absence of one or more of the components of the ground engaging product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: ESCO GROUP LLC
    Inventors: Steven D. Hyde, Jason W. Betournay, Christopher D. Snyder
  • Publication number: 20220259830
    Abstract: A monitoring system located in a recess in a ground engaging product and secured to a base for monitoring a characteristic of the ground engaging product. The characteristic can pertain to presence, part ID, condition, usage and/or performance of ground-engaging product secured to the earth working equipment. The monitoring system may detect the presence and/or absence of one or more of the components of the ground engaging product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2022
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Applicant: ESCO Group LLC
    Inventor: Steven D. Hyde
  • Publication number: 20200393303
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for detecting a characteristic of a ground engaging product on earth working equipment are described. The apparatus is operable to: measure a temperature profile at a ground engaging product location; compare the measured temperature profile with an expected temperature profile for that ground engaging product; and indicate a characteristic of the ground engaging product based on the comparison. Thermal inserts for use with ground engaging products on earth working equipment are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2020
    Publication date: December 17, 2020
    Applicant: ESCO Group LLC
    Inventors: Jason W. Betournay, Noah D. Cowgill, Steven D. Hyde, Christopher M. Carpenter, John M. Anderton
  • Publication number: 20200378091
    Abstract: A monitoring device and system located in a hole in a base of a ground engaging product for monitoring a characteristic of the ground engaging product. The characteristic can pertain to presence, part ID, condition, usage and/or performance of ground-engaging product secured to the earth working equipment. The monitoring system may detect the presence and/or absence of one or more of the components of the ground engaging product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Applicant: ESCO Group LLC
    Inventors: Steven D. Hyde, Jason W. Betournay, Christopher D. Snyder
  • Publication number: 20200370280
    Abstract: A product and system for identifying and monitoring a characteristic including the part ID, presence, condition, usage and/or performance of ground-engaging products used on various kinds of earth working equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2020
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Inventors: Christopher M. Carpenter, Steven D. Hyde, Javier Lander, Jason W. Betournay, Karsten D. Zuendel
  • Patent number: 10787792
    Abstract: A product and system for identifying and monitoring a characteristic including the part ID, presence, condition, usage and/or performance of ground-engaging products used on various kinds of earth working equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: ESCO GROUP LLC
    Inventors: Christopher M. Carpenter, Steven D. Hyde, Javier Lander, Jason W. Betournay, Karsten D. Zuendel
  • Patent number: 10760247
    Abstract: A product and system for identifying and monitoring a characteristic including the part ID, presence, condition, usage and/or performance of ground-engaging products used on various kinds of earth working equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: ESCO GROUP LLC
    Inventors: Christopher M. Carpenter, Steven D. Hyde, Javier Lander, Jason W. Betournay, Karsten D. Zuendel
  • Patent number: 10669698
    Abstract: A product and system for identifying and monitoring a characteristic including the part ID, presence, condition, usage and/or performance of ground-engaging products used on various kinds of earth working equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: ESCO GROUP LLC
    Inventors: Christopher M. Carpenter, Steven D. Hyde, Javier Lander, Jason W. Betournay, Karsten D. Zuendel
  • Patent number: 10633831
    Abstract: A product and system for identifying and monitoring a characteristic including the part ID, presence, condition, usage and/or performance of ground-engaging products used on various kinds of earth working equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: ESCO GROUP LLC
    Inventors: Christopher M. Carpenter, Steven D. Hyde, Javier Lander, Jason W. Betournay, Karsten D. Zuendel
  • Patent number: 10633832
    Abstract: A product and system for identifying and monitoring a characteristic including the part ID, presence, condition, usage and/or performance of ground-engaging products used on various kinds of earth working equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: ESCO GROUP LLC
    Inventors: Christopher M. Carpenter, Steven D. Hyde, Javier Lander, Jason W. Betournay, Karsten D. Zuendel
  • Patent number: 10612213
    Abstract: A product and system for identifying and monitoring a characteristic including the part ID, presence, condition, usage and/or performance of ground-engaging products used on various kinds of earth working equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: ESCO GROUP LLC
    Inventors: Christopher M. Carpenter, Steven D. Hyde, Javier Lander, Jason W. Betournay, Karsten D. Zuendel
  • Publication number: 20190153703
    Abstract: A ground-engaging wear part for earth working equipment that includes a cap received in an opening to overlie a lock and/or sensor. The cap may engage a lock to facilitate movement of the lock or a lock component without needing to remove the cap, protect an underlying sensor and/or limit the ingress of fines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2018
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventors: Steven D. Hyde, Christopher M. Carpenter, Mark T. Beatley, Noah D. Cowgill, Christopher D. Snyder, Scott H. Zenier
  • Publication number: 20180305901
    Abstract: A product and system for identifying and monitoring a characteristic including the part ID, presence, condition, usage and/or performance of ground-engaging products used on various kinds of earth working equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventors: Christopher M. Carpenter, Steven D. Hyde, Javier Lander, Jason W. Betournay, Karsten D. Zuendel
  • Publication number: 20180298591
    Abstract: A product and system for identifying and monitoring a characteristic including the part ID, presence, condition, usage and/or performance of ground-engaging products used on various kinds of earth working equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2018
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Inventors: Christopher M. Carpenter, Steven D. Hyde, Javier Lander, Jason W. Betournay, Karsten D. Zuendel
  • Publication number: 20180298590
    Abstract: A product and system for identifying and monitoring a characteristic including the part ID, presence, condition, usage and/or performance of ground-engaging products used on various kinds of earth working equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2018
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Inventors: Christopher M. Carpenter, Steven D. Hyde, Javier Lander, Jason W. Betournay, Karsten D. Zuendel