Patents by Inventor Thomas A. Knopp

Thomas A. Knopp 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).

  • Controlling a machine based on detected machine work cycles
    Patent number: 11408731
    Abstract: A work cycle detection and control system includes an angle detector that detects an angular position of an implement, operably coupled to a mobile machine, relative to a base of the mobile machine. The system also includes a range detector that detects a degree range of rotation, about the base, in which the angular position of the implement is located. Work cycle logic identifies a particular work cycle, from a plurality of different work cycles, that the mobile machine is performing, based on the degree range. An action signal generator generates an action signal, based on the particular work cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Matthew J. Flood, Alek D. Jerauld, Thomas A. Knopp, Robert A. Hamilton, William K. Borrenpohl
  • CONTROLLING A MACHINE BASED ON DETECTED MACHINE WORK CYCLES
    Publication number: 20190331481
    Abstract: A work cycle detection and control system includes an angle detector that detects an angular position of an implement, operably coupled to a mobile machine, relative to a base of the mobile machine. The system also includes a range detector that detects a degree range of rotation, about the base, in which the angular position of the implement is located. Work cycle logic identifies a particular work cycle, from a plurality of different work cycles, that the mobile machine is performing, based on the degree range. An action signal generator generates an action signal, based on the particular work cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventors: Matthew J. FLOOD, Alek D. JERAULD, Thomas A. Knopp, Robert A. HAMILTON, William K. BORRENPOHL
  • WORK MACHINE WITH DOOR-MOUNTABLE FRESH AIR FILTER
    Publication number: 20140250654
    Abstract: A work machine comprises an operator station, a filter door, and a fresh air filter to filter fresh air that flows from outside the operator station into the operator station. The fresh air filter is mounted to the filter door for movement therewith relative to the operator station. An associated method is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Richard L. FOREST, Joshua J. STEPHENS, Bobby G. MARTIN, Thomas A. KNOPP
  • Work machine with door-mountable fresh air filter
    Patent number: 8430450
    Abstract: A work machine comprises an operator station, a filter door, and a fresh air filter to filter fresh air that flows from outside the operator station into the operator station. The fresh air filter is mounted to the filter door for movement therewith relative to the operator station. An associated method is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Joshua J. Stephens, Bobby G. Martin, Thomas A. Knopp, Richard L. Forest
  • Work Machine With Door-Mountable Fresh Air Filter
    Publication number: 20110133513
    Abstract: A work machine comprises an operator station, a filter door, and a fresh air filter to filter fresh air that flows from outside the operator station into the operator station. The fresh air filter is mounted to the filter door for movement therewith relative to the operator station. An associated method is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2008
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Inventors: Joshua J. Stephens, Bobby G. Martin, Thomas A. Knopp, Richard L. Forest
  • Joystick for a work vehicle
    Patent number: D1021969
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Kaitlin S. Pohren, Brian J. Zimmer, Giovanni A. Wuisan, Stephen A. Lovas, Justin R. Klock, Thomas A. Knopp, Gary Artingstall
  • Joystick for a work vehicle
    Patent number: D1021970
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Kaitlin S. Pohren, Brian J. Zimmer, Giovanni A. Wuisan, Stephen A. Lovas, Justin R. Klock, Thomas A. Knopp, Gary Artingstall