Patents by Inventor Timothy K. Dreger

Timothy K. Dreger 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: 10597845
    Abstract: An implement vibration system and method is disclosed that includes a vibration activation device; an electrohydraulic mechanism and a controller. The controller monitors the vibration activation device and sends movement signals to the electrohydraulic mechanism to control implement movement. When the vibration activation device is activated, the controller sends vibration signals to the electrohydraulic mechanism to cause the implement to vibrate. An operator control can send implement commands where the movement signals are based on the implement commands, and when vibration is activated the controller can superimpose the vibration signals on the movement signals. The vibration signals can cause a hydraulic cylinder to repeatedly extend and retract. An electrohydraulic control valve can receive the movement signals and control hydraulic flow to the hydraulic cylinder based on the movement signals. The vibration signals can be complementary signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Aaron R. Kenkel, David J. Myers, Timothy K. Dreger
  • Publication number: 20190093310
    Abstract: An implement vibration system and method is disclosed that includes a vibration activation device; an electrohydraulic mechanism and a controller. The controller monitors the vibration activation device and sends movement signals to the electrohydraulic mechanism to control implement movement. When the vibration activation device is activated, the controller sends vibration signals to the electrohydraulic mechanism to cause the implement to vibrate. An operator control can send implement commands where the movement signals are based on the implement commands, and when vibration is activated the controller can superimpose the vibration signals on the movement signals. The vibration signals can cause a hydraulic cylinder to repeatedly extend and retract. An electrohydraulic control valve can receive the movement signals and control hydraulic flow to the hydraulic cylinder based on the movement signals. The vibration signals can be complementary signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2017
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Inventors: Aaron R. Kenkel, David J. Myers, Timothy K. Dreger
  • Patent number: 10240321
    Abstract: An operator control system for a work vehicle having at least one work vehicle actuator and at least one removable attachment with at least one attachment actuator. The operator control system comprises an operator control interface. At least one control device is coupled to the operator control interface. The control device is configured to control at least one of the work vehicle actuator and the attachment actuator. A shift device is configured to shift the control device from controlling at least one of the work vehicle actuator and the attachment actuator to the other of the at least one of the work vehicle actuator and the attachment actuator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Aaron Kenkel, Michael Gratton, Grant Henn, David Myers, Timothy K. Dreger
  • Publication number: 20180119385
    Abstract: An operator control system for a work vehicle having at least one work vehicle actuator and at least one removable attachment with at least one attachment actuator. The operator control system comprises an operator control interface. At least one control device is coupled to the operator control interface. The control device is configured to control at least one of the work vehicle actuator and the attachment actuator. A shift device is configured to shift the control device from controlling at least one of the work vehicle actuator and the attachment actuator to the other of the at least one of the work vehicle actuator and the attachment actuator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2016
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: Aaron Kenkel, Michael Gratton, Grant Henn, David Myers, Timothy K. Dreger
  • Patent number: 8496256
    Abstract: A work machine includes a frame, at least one drive wheel carried by the frame, at least one caster wheel assembly carried by the frame, and at least one turn assist arrangement. Each turn assist arrangement is coupled between the frame and a corresponding caster wheel assembly. Each turn assist arrangement is configured to bias the corresponding caster wheel assembly during an operator commanded turn, and to be overridden by forces applied by the ground to the caster wheel assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Thomas Daryl Bebernes, Eric Ryan Lang, David Vincent Rotole, Timothy K. Dreger
  • Publication number: 20090152828
    Abstract: A work machine includes a frame, at least one drive wheel carried by the frame, at least one caster wheel assembly carried by the frame, and at least one turn assist arrangement. Each turn assist arrangement is coupled between the frame and a corresponding caster wheel assembly. Each turn assist arrangement is configured to bias the corresponding caster wheel assembly during an operator commanded turn, and to be overridden by forces applied by the ground to the caster wheel assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2007
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventors: Thomas Daryl Bebernes, Eric Ryan Lang, David Vincent Rotole, Timothy K. Dreger