Patents by Inventor Timothy Diller

Timothy Diller 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).

  • Brake control system for dual mode vehicle
    Patent number: 8544964
    Abstract: A brake control system is provided for a utility vehicle having manned and unmanned operational modes. The brake control system includes a hydraulically operated brake. A manually operated brake circuit and an electro-hydraulic (E-H) brake circuit are connected to the brake. The E-H brake circuit includes a pump, a solenoid operated inlet valve, an accumulator, and first and second solenoid operated brake valve connected between the brake and the inlet valve. A first CPU is operatively connected to the inlet valve and to the first brake valve. A second CPU is operatively connected to the inlet valve and to the second brake valve. An accumulator pressure sensor senses the accumulator pressure. A brake pressure sensor senses brake pressure. The first and second CPUs control the inlet valve and the brake valves as a function of the sensed accumulator pressure and brake pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Andrew Karl Wilhelm Rekow, Troy Eugene Schick, Richard Vallieres, Timothy Diller
  • Brake Control System For Dual Mode Vehicle
    Publication number: 20110316327
    Abstract: A brake control system is provided for a utility vehicle having manned and unmanned operational modes. The brake control system includes a hydraulically operated brake. A manually operated brake circuit and an electro-hydraulic (E-H) brake circuit are connected to the brake. The E-H brake circuit includes a pump, a solenoid operated inlet valve, an accumulator, and first and second solenoid operated brake valve connected between the brake and the inlet valve. A first CPU is operatively connected to the inlet valve and to the first brake valve. A second CPU is operatively connected to the inlet valve and to the second brake valve. An accumulator pressure sensor senses the accumulator pressure. A brake pressure sensor senses brake pressure. The first and second CPUs control the inlet valve and the brake valves as a function of the sensed accumulator pressure and brake pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2010
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Inventors: Andrew Karl Wilhelm Rekow, Troy Eugene Schick, Richard Vallieres, Timothy Diller