Patents by Inventor Todd R. Simms

Todd R. Simms 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: 20230103653
    Abstract: A crawler dozer includes a main frame having a longitudinal central axis. A push frame includes left and right push beams. A dozer blade is pivotally connected to the left and right push beams. At least one tilt cylinder is connected between the dozer blade and at least one of the left and right push beams. The tilt cylinder includes a larger cylinder portion pivotally connected to the dozer blade and a smaller piston portion pivotally connected to the at least one of the left and right push beams. The tilt cylinder includes a cylinder axis diverging laterally outward relative to the longitudinal central axis of the main frame in a forward direction by a splay angle of at least 2 degrees.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2021
    Publication date: April 6, 2023
    Inventors: Michael R. Dorman, Nathan J. Horstman, Todd R. Simms, Ryan R. Neilson, Michael R. Tigges
  • Publication number: 20220212734
    Abstract: A work machine includes an undercarriage assembly. The undercarriage assembly includes a chassis and a ground-engaging mechanism for rotating around the chassis to move the work machine. A pair of rails is coupled to the chassis. A pair of sliders is coupled to a front-assembly. The sliders are aligned with the rails and movable relative to the rails to facilitate movement of the front-end assembly relative to the chassis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2022
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventors: Michael R. Tigges, Todd R. Simms, Russell R. Reeg
  • Patent number: 11345420
    Abstract: A work machine includes an undercarriage assembly. The undercarriage assembly includes a chassis and a ground-engaging mechanism for rotating around the chassis to move the work machine. A pair of rails is coupled to the chassis. A pair of sliders is coupled to a front-assembly. The sliders are aligned with the rails and movable relative to the rails to facilitate movement of the front-end assembly relative to the chassis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Michael R. Tigges, Todd R. Simms, Russell R. Reeg
  • Publication number: 20210039727
    Abstract: A work machine includes an undercarriage assembly. The undercarriage assembly includes a chassis and a ground-engaging mechanism for rotating around the chassis to move the work machine. A pair of rails is coupled to the chassis. A pair of sliders is coupled to a front-assembly. The sliders are aligned with the rails and movable relative to the rails to facilitate movement of the front-end assembly relative to the chassis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2019
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Inventors: Michael R. Tigges, Todd R. Simms, Russell R. Reeg
  • Patent number: 9835186
    Abstract: A hydraulic flushing system comprises a hydraulic machine including a case drain, a gearbox having a cavity, and a flushing valve. The case drain is included in a hydraulic pump or a hydraulic motor. The flushing valve is fluidly connected to the case drain, fluidly connected to the cavity, and fluidly positioned between the case drain and the cavity. The flushing valve is configured to selectively allow hydraulic fluid to flow from the case drain to the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Bradley C. Dauderman, Donald O. Johannsen, John R. Mahrenholz, Chris J. Schaub, Kyle S. Droessler, Brian J. Althoff, Todd R. Simms, Denis J. Roling
  • Publication number: 20150361638
    Abstract: A blade for a work vehicle may include a front wall, a back wall, a first support, a second support, and a third support. The front wall may be for engaging material to be moved. The back wall may be positioned at a distance from the front wall. The first support may be positioned between the front wall and the back wall and connected to the front wall and the back wall. The second support may be positioned between the front wall and the back wall and connected to the front wall and the back wall. The third support may positioned between the front wall and the back wall and connected to the front wall and the back wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2014
    Publication date: December 17, 2015
    Inventors: Michael R. Dorman, Michael R. Tigges, Todd R. Simms
  • Publication number: 20150354609
    Abstract: A hydraulic flushing system comprises a hydraulic machine including a case drain, a gearbox having a cavity, and a flushing valve. The case drain is included in a hydraulic pump or a hydraulic motor. The flushing valve is fluidly connected to the case drain, fluidly connected to the cavity, and fluidly positioned between the case drain and the cavity. The flushing valve is configured to selectively allow hydraulic fluid to flow from the case drain to the cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2014
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Inventors: Bradley C. Dauderman, Donald O. Johannsen, John R. Mahrenholz, Chris J. Schaub, Kyle S. Droessler, Brian J. Althoff, Todd R. Simms, Denis J. Roling
  • Patent number: D744544
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Giovanni A. Wuisan, Daniel R. Klein, Joseph F. Tilp, Todd R. Simms, Chris J. Schaub, Carl J. Koenig, Richard J. Gotto, John R. Mahrenholz, Ronald J. Huber, Leah F. Beaver, Eric J. Bisick, Stephen E. Bonneau
  • Patent number: D800183
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Giovanni A. Wuisan, Daniel R. Klein, Joseph F. Tilp, Todd R. Simms, Chris J. Schaub, Carl J. Koenig, Richard J. Gotto, John R. Mahrenholz, Ronald J. Huber, Leah F. Beaver, Eric J. Bisick, Stephen E. Bonneau