Patents by Inventor William O. Ifode

William O. Ifode 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).

  • Tractor ground positioning system
    Patent number: 8322482
    Abstract: A tractor ground positioning system includes ground positioning controls outside of an operator station of the tractor that can be actuated by an operator while maintaining contact with the tractor to move the tractor forward or reverse to connect an implement. A controller commands the tractor to move at a desired ground speed only while the operator continues actuating the controls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: David L. Sprinkle, William O. Ifode, Mark D. Evans
  • TRACTOR GROUND POSITIONING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20120073894
    Abstract: A tractor ground positioning system includes ground positioning controls outside of an operator station of the tractor that can be actuated by an operator while maintaining contact with the tractor to move the tractor forward or reverse to connect an implement. A controller commands the tractor to move at a desired ground speed only while the operator continues actuating the controls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2010
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventors: David L. Sprinkle, William O. Ifode, Mark D. Evans