Patents by Inventor Troy Becicka

Troy Becicka 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).

  • System and Method for Adjusting a Boundary for a Machine
    Publication number: 20140032058
    Abstract: A system for modifying a boundary of operation of a machine has a change in terrain sensor system. A controller determines a change in terrain based at least in part upon a change in terrain signal. If the change in terrain exceeds a threshold, the controller modifies the boundary of operation of the machine. A method is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2012
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.
    Inventors: Kenneth L. Stratton, Troy Becicka, Michael Taylor, Thandava K. Edara
  • Implement induced machine pitch detection
    Patent number: 8548689
    Abstract: A system for detecting pitch of a machine caused by operation of a machine implement is provided. The system may include an inclination sensor for sensing inclination of the machine and producing inclination data representing inclination of the machine over time. An acceleration sensor for sensing acceleration of the machine and producing acceleration data representing acceleration of the machine over time can be provided. A controller in communication with the inclination and acceleration sensors respectively receives the inclination and acceleration data. The controller can be configured to process the inclination data so as to detect a sudden inclination change and to process the acceleration data so as to detect a sudden acceleration change. The controller can be further configured to determine a machine pitch condition upon concurrently detecting a sudden inclination change and a sudden acceleration change.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Paroma Banerjee, Troy Becicka
  • Implement induced machine pitch detection
    Publication number: 20120130601
    Abstract: A system for detecting pitch of a machine caused by operation of a machine implement is provided. The system may include an inclination sensor for sensing inclination of the machine and producing inclination data representing inclination of the machine over time. An acceleration sensor for sensing acceleration of the machine and producing acceleration data representing acceleration of the machine over time can be provided. A controller in communication with the inclination and acceleration sensors respectively receives the inclination and acceleration data. The controller can be configured to process the inclination data so as to detect a sudden inclination change and to process the acceleration data so as to detect a sudden acceleration change. The controller can be further configured to determine a machine pitch condition upon concurrently detecting a sudden inclination change and a sudden acceleration change.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.
    Inventors: Paroma Banerjee, Troy Becicka