Patents by Inventor Tim J. Lindholm

Tim J. Lindholm 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: 20250020205
    Abstract: In some implementations, a controller of a work machine may obtain a first operator input associated with a shuttle shift input component of the work machine. The controller may obtain a second operator input associated with changing a position of a rotatable operator seat of the work machine. The controller may cause, in response to obtaining both the first operator input and the second operator input, a direction of movement of the work machine to change from a first direction to a second direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2023
    Publication date: January 16, 2025
    Applicant: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy Wayne LEE, Kyle J. CANTWELL, Ryan Adam ENOT, Matthew Daryl CHISHOLM, Tim J. LINDHOLM, Garrett D. REED
  • Patent number: 10309066
    Abstract: A control system, apparatus, and method for controlling operations of a milling machine are described. Data corresponding to a ventilation mode and a conveyor delay amount set by an operator of the milling machine is stored in memory. Control of transition of operation of the milling machine from a milling mode to a standby mode is according to a first predetermined sequence of operations responsive to a first input at a control panel of the milling machine. Further, control of transition of operation of the milling machine from the standby mode to the milling mode is according to a second predetermined sequence of operations, which is in reverse order relative to the first predetermined sequence of operations, in response to the first input at the control panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.
    Inventors: Tim J. Lindholm, Eric S. Engelmann, Nathan L. Mashek, Paul J. Koenen, Lee M. Hogan
  • Publication number: 20180127930
    Abstract: A control system, apparatus, and method for controlling operations of a milling machine are described. Data corresponding to a ventilation mode and a conveyor delay amount set by an operator of the milling machine is stored in memory. Control of transition of operation of the milling machine from a milling mode to a standby mode is according to a first predetermined sequence of operations responsive to a first input at a control panel of the milling machine. Further, control of transition of operation of the milling machine from the standby mode to the milling mode is according to a second predetermined sequence of operations, which is in reverse order relative to the first predetermined sequence of operations, in response to the first input at the control panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2016
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Applicant: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.
    Inventors: Tim J. LINDHOLM, Eric S. ENGELMANN, Nathan L. MASHEK, Paul J. KOENEN, Lee M. HOGAN
  • Patent number: 9878850
    Abstract: A foldable conveyor includes a rocker mechanism and actuator coupled to first and second conveyor sections, pivotably connected by a pivotal coupling to pivot the second conveyor section between deployed and stowed positions. The rocker mechanism includes first and second pivotably coupled links pivotably coupled to each other and the first and second conveyor sections, and a mechanical advantage amplifier secured with the first link. The actuator is coupled to the mechanical advantage amplifier such that extension of the actuator moves the second conveyor section to a stowed position below the first conveyor section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.
    Inventors: Lucian M. Husar, Tim J. Lindholm
  • Publication number: 20160137422
    Abstract: A foldable conveyor includes a rocker mechanism and actuator coupled to first and second conveyor sections, pivotably connected by a pivotal coupling to pivot the second conveyor section between deployed and stowed positions. The rocker mechanism includes first and second pivotably coupled links pivotably coupled to each other and the first and second conveyor sections, and a mechanical advantage amplifier secured with the first link. The actuator is coupled to the mechanical advantage amplifier such that extension of the actuator moves the second conveyor section to a stowed position below the first conveyor section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2014
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Applicant: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.
    Inventors: Lucian M. Husar, Tim J. Lindholm
  • Patent number: 8636299
    Abstract: A ballast system provided herein includes: a ballast including: a first recessed bottom portion; a second recessed bottom portion; a sump portion between the first and second portion, the sump portion configured to extend downward past the first and second recessed bottom portions; and a machine comprising a ballast holding area, the ballast holding area including: a channel configured to receive a ballast; a first cantilevered lip; and a second cantilevered lip spaced apart from the first cantilevered lip, the first and second cantilevered lips configured to hold the ballast in place there between.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.
    Inventor: Tim J. Lindholm
  • Publication number: 20130161928
    Abstract: A ballast system provided herein includes: a ballast including: a first recessed bottom portion; a second recessed bottom portion; a sump portion between the first and second portion, the sump portion configured to extend downward past the first and second recessed bottom portions; and a machine comprising a ballast holding area, the ballast holding area including: a channel configured to receive a ballast; a first cantilevered lip; and a second cantilevered lip spaced apart from the first cantilevered lip, the first and second cantilevered lips configured to hold the ballast in place there between.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2011
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.
    Inventor: Tim J. Lindholm
  • Patent number: D724109
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.
    Inventors: Jason A. Haro, Tim J. Lindholm, Michael W. Ries