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Astrid Koch, Chicago, IL US
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20140263138 | MODULAR DISPLAY, PARTITION, WALL AND/OR SPACE PLANNING SYSTEM - A modular display, partition, wall, and/or space planning system comprised of interlocking panels which connect to form a stable self-standing, double-sided, self-supporting display structure that utilizes a lateral and/or longitudinal interlocking slot system that solves the problem of the need for additional or any hardware to connect, reinforce, provide stands or stability, as well as to allow stacking, transport, and/or storage without the problem of removing or reinstalling any hardware, thus providing one or more advantages, unexpected results and/or solutions of comprising panels that are the substantially similar in one or more dimensions for ease of interchangeability, assembly, shipping and storage. | 09-18-2014 |
20160051066 | MODULAR DISPLAY, PARTITION, WALL AND/OR SPACE PLANNING SYSTEM - A modular display, partition, wall, and/or space planning system comprised of interlocking panels which connect to form a stable self-standing, double-sided, self-supporting display structure that utilizes a lateral and/or longitudinal interlocking slot system that solves the problem of the need for additional or any hardware to connect, reinforce, provide stands or stability, as well as to allow stacking, transport, and/or storage without the problem of removing or reinstalling any hardware, thus providing one or more advantages, unexpected results and/or solutions of comprising panels that are the substantially similar in one or more dimensions for ease of interchangeability, assembly, shipping and storage. | 02-25-2016 |
Chanda Koch, Mt. Vernon, IL US
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20130031803 | Footwear Articles and Footwear Article Modification Methods - Footwear articles and footwear article modification methods are described. According to one aspect, a footwear article includes an insole configured to support a foot of an individual when the footwear article is worn by the individual, an outsole which contacts the ground when the footwear article is worn by the individual, an upper configured to hold the footwear article to the foot of the individual when the footwear article is worn by the individual, wherein the upper includes a lateral portion and a medial portion, and wherein the lateral portion of the upper is configured to retain an interchangeable placard in a position with respect to the footwear article wherein the placard covers substantially an entirety of the lateral portion of the upper of the footwear article. | 02-07-2013 |
Dale Koch, Tremont, IL US
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20150237794 | CROP INPUT VARIETY SELECTION SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARTUS - Systems, methods and apparatus are disclosed for selecting an agricultural input. First and second seed meters selectively meter seed from first and second sources, respectively, into a common planting trench. In some embodiments the seed meters are selectively operated by electric motors controlled with reference to a seed type prescription. In some embodiments the first and second seed meters deposit seeds along a common plane. | 08-27-2015 |
20150327429 | AGRICULTURAL TOOLBAR LINE ROUTING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A toolbar is provided having a field position and a transport position. The toolbar includes a first bar section and a second bar section. A flexible line is retained partially adjacent to a pin pivotally joining the first bar section and the second bar section. The flexible line folds from the transport position to the working position. | 11-19-2015 |
20160050842 | CROP INPUT VARIETY SELECTION SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS - Systems, methods and apparatus are disclosed for selecting an agricultural input. First and second seed meters selectively meter seed from first and second sources, respectively, into a common planting trench. In some embodiments the seed meters are selectively operated by electric motors controlled with reference to a seed type prescription. In some embodiments the first and second seed meters deposit seeds along a common plane. | 02-25-2016 |
Dale M. Koch, Tremont, IL US
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20140124225 | AGRICULTURAL TOOLBAR APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for shifting weight between a tractor and toolbar and between sections of the toolbar. Systems, methods and apparatus are also provided for controlling operative height of a toolbar and sections of a toolbar. Methods, systems and apparatus are also provided for folding a toolbar between a work position and a transport position. | 05-08-2014 |
20140379230 | AGRICULTURAL TOOLBAR APPARATUS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - Systems, methods and apparatus for shifting weight between a tractor and toolbar and between sections of the toolbar and for folding a toolbar between a work position and a transport position. | 12-25-2014 |
20150313076 | AGRICULTURAL TOOLBAR APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for shifting weight between a tractor and toolbar and between sections of the toolbar. Systems, methods and apparatus are also provided for controlling operative height of a toolbar and sections of a toolbar. Methods, systems and apparatus are also provided for folding a toolbar between a work position and a transport position. | 11-05-2015 |
Dale Michael Koch, Tremont, IL US
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20110299965 | Lift Arm Assembly - A lift arm assembly includes a first arm casting including a first end, a second arm casting including a first end, and a tubular cross member attached to the first arm casting and the second arm casting. The lift arm assembly also includes a first arm tubular member including a first end attached to the first end of the first arm casting. The lift arm assembly further includes a second arm tubular member including a first end attached to the first end of the second arm casting such that the second arm tubular member is generally parallel to the first arm tubular member. At least one of the tubular cross member, the first arm tubular member, or the second arm tubular member has a continuous periphery, a maximum of one seam, and a substantially constant cross-section along substantially an entire length of the respective member. | 12-08-2011 |
Dana Alan Koch, St. Charles, IL US
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20120115123 | PROVIDING LEARNING TOOLS - In general, techniques are disclosed for providing an electronic learning tool configured to teach content associated with one or more subject areas. A request for a provisioning of the electronic learning tool is received from a sponsor. A request for a generation of the content is communicated to an entity having access to knowledge of the one or more subject areas. The content is received from the entity. The content is provided to a tool generation entity for generation of the electronic learning tool. The electronic learning tool is received from the tool generation entity. The electronic learning tool is provided to one or more users associated with the sponsor. | 05-10-2012 |
Earl D. Koch, Tremont, IL US
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20120269576 | VEHICLE-MOUNTABLE GUIDELINE PAINTING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A vehicle-mountable guideline painting apparatus and method. The apparatus has an arm with a first end mountable to a vehicle. A holder is operably supported at a second end of the arm at a desired elevation above a roadway. The holder is configured to receive an aerosol paint canister in a position with its nozzle oriented in a direction to spray paint onto the roadway. An actuator is disposed to actuate the nozzle upon receiving an electrical signal from a power source causing paint to be sprayed onto the roadway. | 10-25-2012 |
Joe Koch, Sycamore, IL US
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20100044399 | AEROSOL CONTAINER WITH PRESSURE RELEIF MECHANISM - An aerosol container ( | 02-25-2010 |
John R. Koch, Moline, IL US
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20140183915 | FLEXIBLE BACK SUPPORT MEMBER WITH INTEGRATED RECLINE STOP NOTCHES - A chair system according to embodiments of the present invention includes a base comprising a seat for a user and one or more support legs, a back, and a flexible back support element rigidly coupled to the back and to the base, the flexible back support element comprising a flex zone, the flex zone comprising one or more notches, wherein the back is reclinable from an upright position to a reclined position, wherein the one or more notches are configured to narrow as the back reclines from the upright position to the reclined position, and wherein the one or more notches are open in the upright position and closed in the reclined position. | 07-03-2014 |
Justin L. Koch, Tremont, IL US
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20160050840 | METHODS FOR AGRONOMIC AND AGRICULTURAL MONITORING USING UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS - A method for agronomic and agricultural monitoring includes designating an area for imaging, determining a flight path above the designated area, operating an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) along the flight path, acquiring images of the area using a camera system attached to the UAV, and processing the acquired images. | 02-25-2016 |
Justin L. Koch, Deer Creek, IL US
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20100010667 | PLANTER MONITOR SYSTEM AND METHOD - A planter monitor system and method that provides an operator with near real-time data concerning yield robbing events and the economic cost associated with such yield robbing events so as to motivate the operator to take prompt corrective action. | 01-14-2010 |
20100180695 | LOAD SENSING PIN - A load sensing pin disposed to receive a load applied in a direction substantially transverse to a longitudinal axis of the pin. A load sensor is substantially fixedly oriented with respect to the applied load or alternatively with respect to the pin which is rotationally restrained with respect to a support structure. The load sensor is disposed to generate a load signal corresponding to strain of the pin resulting from the applied load. | 07-22-2010 |
20100198529 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING PROPER DOWNFORCE FOR A PLANTER ROW UNIT - A system and method for determining the appropriate downforce on an agricultural planter row unit that minimizes soil compaction while maintaining desired furrow depth. A load sensor is disposed to generate a load signal corresponding to loading on a depth regulation member of the row unit. In one method a load margin is calculated based on a minimum detected load value. In another method, a load margin is derived through a statistical analysis of the detected load values. The load margin calculated or derived by any of the methods is indicative of the amount of supplemental down force that should be increased or decreased to bring the load margin toward zero. A ground contact parameter may also be used in connection with the load margin to provide further confidence on the proper amount of downforce required to ensure furrow depth while minimizing soil compaction. | 08-05-2010 |
20130138289 | Planter Monitor System and Method - A planter monitor system and method that provides an operator with near real-time data concerning yield robbing events and the economic cost associated with such yield robbing events so as to motivate the operator to take prompt corrective action. | 05-30-2013 |
20130317696 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING YIELD AND VEHICLE WEIGHT - Systems, methods and apparatus for monitoring yield while harvesting. In one embodiment a mass flow rate sensor measures the mass flow rate of the harvested grain. A weight sensor measures the weight of the harvested grain. The measured mass flow rate is correlated with the weight of the harvested grain. Processing circuitry calculates any error in the measured mass flow rate using the measured weight. The calculated error is used to correct any inaccuracy in the measured mass flow rate. | 11-28-2013 |
20140174199 | YIELD MONITORING APPARATUS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - Apparatus, systems and methods are provided for monitoring yield while harvesting grain. | 06-26-2014 |
20140297242 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PLACING AND ANALYZING TEST PLOTS - Systems and methods and apparatus for placing a plot in an agricultural field. Systems and methods are also provided for selecting a plot location based on primary and secondary parameters, for selecting a plot location based on user-defined parameters, and for allowing a user to accept or reject proposed plot placement. | 10-02-2014 |
20140331631 | STALK SENSOR APPARATUS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - Referring now to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals designate identical or corresponding parts through-out the several views, FIG. | 11-13-2014 |
20160037720 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING YIELD AND VEHICLE WEIGHT - Systems, methods and apparatus for monitoring yield while harvesting. In one embodiment a mass flow rate sensor measures the mass flow rate of the harvested grain. A weight sensor measures the weight of the harvested grain. The measured mass flow rate is correlated with the weight of the harvested grain. Processing circuitry calculates any error in the measured mass flow rate using the measured weight. The calculated error is used to correct any inaccuracy in the measured mass flow rate. | 02-11-2016 |
Justin L. Koch, Deer Crook, IL US
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20080236462 | Seed Singulator - A seed singulator for use with a vacuum disk having a seed face and a shoulder. The seed singulator has a first member and a second member supported by biasing members. The first member has upper lobes disposed at a radius of curvature slightly less than the outside radius of a row of apertures on a seed plane of the vacuum disk. The seed member has lower lobes disposed at a radius of curvature slightly greater than the inside radius than the row of apradius. The biasing members permit the lobes to move with the seed plane and the shoulder as the vacuum disk rotates thereby maintaining their position with respect to the apertures. | 10-02-2008 |
Justin Lee Koch, Deer Creek, IL US
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20090065488 | Laser machining calibration method - A calibration method is disclosed. The method includes locating a focal point of a laser relative to at least one reference datum of a workspace, the focal point being where the laser produces machining. The method also includes machining at least one reference mark onto a work piece via the laser machining at the focal point and measuring an offset between a reference point on the work piece and the at least one reference mark. | 03-12-2009 |
Loyd L. Koch, Rockford, IL US
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20100290852 | Cutting Machine for Gears, Splines, & Other Shapes - A cutting machine for gear shaping or the like is provided. The cutting machine includes a gear shaping head. The gear shaping head has a ram that is guided by and reciprocates along a linear guide mounted between a saddle of the gear shaping head and the ram. At least one linear motor reciprocates the ram along a stroke axis relative to the saddle. The ram also carries a rotary drive and a spindle that reciprocate in unison with the ram. The rotary drive directly drives the spindle to journal the spindle through incremental angular positions during gear shaping. | 11-18-2010 |
20130094917 | Horizontal Gear Shaping Machine With Dual Shaping Heads - A gear shaping machine is provided. The gear shaping machine includes a pair of horizontally reciprocating gear shaping heads mounted to a column. Each gear shaping head includes a spindle assembly including an integral rotary drive for indexing the spindle. The spindle assembly is carried by a spindle slide. The spindle slide also carries a plurality of bearing blocks to allow for sliding movement of the gear shaping head relative to rails mounted on the column. A linear drive arrangement is operably coupled between each gear shaping head and the column. The linear guide arrangement allows for controlled linear translation of each gear shaping head independently of one another. Each gear shaping head also includes a back-off mechanism for independently moving the spindle assembly toward the workpiece during a cutting stroke and away from the workpiece during a return stroke of each gear shaping head. | 04-18-2013 |
Mark Koch, Mount Prospect, IL US
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20110146141 | LOW METAL, LOW WATER BIOMASS-DERIVED PYROLYSIS OILS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - Low metal, low water biomass-derived pyrolysis oils and methods for producing the same are provided. Metal- and water-containing biomass-derived pyrolysis oil is contacted with an acidic ion-exchange resin having sulfonic acid groups to produce a low metal, water-containing biomass-derived pyrolysis oil. The low metal, water-containing biomass-derived pyrolysis oil is removed from the spent ion-exchange resin after ion-exchange. The low metal, water-containing biomass-derived pyrolysis oil is distilled to produce a low metal, low water biomass-derived pyrolysis oil and a distillation product. The distillation product comprises one or both of an alcohol ion-exchange regenerant and an acidic ion-exchange regenerant which may be used to regenerate the spent ion-exchange resin. The regenerated acidic ion-exchange resin may be recycled. The spent alcohol and acid ion-exchange regenerants may be recovered and recycled. | 06-23-2011 |
20130030230 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR PRODUCING AROMATIC HYDROCARBON-RICH EFFLUENT FROM LIGNOCELLULOSIC MATERIAL - Embodiments of methods and apparatuses for producing and aromatic hydrocarbon-rich effluent from a lignocellulosic material are provided herein. The method comprises the step of combining the lignocellulosic material and an aromatic hydrocarbon-rich diluent to form a slurry. Hydrogen in the presence of a catalyst is contacted with the slurry at reaction conditions to form the aromatic hydrocarbon-rich effluent. | 01-31-2013 |
20140346396 | High Capacity Filter - A composition is provided for converting and removing undesirable gases from air comprising manganese dioxide, titanium dioxide and an alkali. | 11-27-2014 |
Mark B. Koch, Mt. Prospect, IL US
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20120168101 | PROCESS FOR REDUCING ONE OR MORE INSOLUBLE SOLIDS IN A BLACK LIQUOR - One exemplary embodiment can be a process for reducing one or more insoluble solids in a black liquor. The process may include hydrothermal processing the black liquor to a temperature of about 250-less than about 300° C. for an effective time to reduce the one or more insoluble solids by more than about 40%, by weight, based on a weight of the one or more insoluble solids prior to hydrothermal processing. | 07-05-2012 |
Mark B. Koch, Mount Prospect, IL US
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20100137663 | Combination of Hydrogenation and Base Catalyzed Depolymerization for Lignin Conversion - A process for the conversion of lignin to chemical precursors is presented. The process comprises treating the lignin to form less acidic compounds. The process includes reacting lignin with a hydrogenation catalyst under a hydrogen atmosphere to convert acidic oxygenate compounds to less acidic oxygenates or hydrocarbons. The oxygenate compounds are reacted in a dehydrogenation and deoxygenation process to remove the oxygen and to convert the cyclic hydrocarbons back to aromatic compounds. | 06-03-2010 |
20120023809 | METHODS FOR PRODUCING PHASE STABLE, REDUCED ACID BIOMASS-DERIVED PYROLYSIS OILS - Methods for producing phase stable, reduced acid biomass-derived pyrolysis oils are provided. Biomass-derived pyrolysis oil having a determined water content no greater than about 30% by weight is provided. A base is mixed with the biomass-derived pyrolysis oil to produce reduced acid biomass-derived pyrolysis oil. A base is selected from an inorganic base or a nitrogen-containing base. | 02-02-2012 |
Mark Blaise Koch, Mount Prospect, IL US
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20140250773 | AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS FROM DEPOLYMERIZATION AND DEOXYGENATION OF LIGNIN - Processes are disclosed that achieve a high conversion of lignin to aromatic hydrocarbons, and that may be carried out without the addition of a base. Depolymerization and deoxygenation, the desired lignin convention steps to yield aromatic hydrocarbons, are carried by contacting a mixture of lignin and a solvent (e.g., a lignin slurry) with hydrogen in the presence of a catalyst. A preferred solvent is a hydrogen transfer solvent such as a single-ring or fused-ring aromatic compound that beneficially facilitates depolymerization and hinders coke formation. These advantages result in favorable overall process economics for obtaining fuel components and/or chemicals from renewable sources. | 09-11-2014 |
Michael J. Koch, Roselle, IL US
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20120272716 | Photoacoustic Sensor Diffusion Membrane Attachment Structure - A photoacoustic detector includes a sensing region for receiving atmospheric samples of a gas. A permeable membrane overlays a gas input port of the sensing region. The membrane is mechanically clamped to the sensing region by a compression force. | 11-01-2012 |
20140206224 | CABLE RETENTION APPARATUS FOR PLUG AND JACK CONNECTOR SYSTEMS - A jack housing ( | 07-24-2014 |
Michael Steven Koch, Tremont, IL US
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20140094107 | VENTILATION CAP - A ventilation cap includes a tube portion, a vent portion, and an upper portion. The tube portion is configured to releasably engage with a vent pipe. The vent portion extends from the tube portion to define a common pathway formed therein. The vent portion has at least three interconnected adjacent sides. Each of the sides includes one or more upright ribs, and multiple contiguous ribs laterally extending from the upright ribs to define openings in fluid communication with the common pathway. The contiguous ribs at one or more sides have an intermediate segment with an increased cross-sectional area. The contiguous ribs taper laterally from the intermediate segment to ends. The upper portion is disposed above the vent portion and connected to an upper end of the upright ribs. | 04-03-2014 |
Nathan Koch, Chicago, IL US
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20150019287 | METHOD, APPARATUS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR PROVIDING MOBILE LOCATION BASED SALES LEAD IDENTIFICATION - A method, apparatus and computer program product are provided for mobile location based sales lead identification. Sales lead information may be provided based on a reference location, such as a sales resource real time location. Additional location information, demand information, competitive information, activity history, follow-up tasks, sales resource ownership information and past promotions relating to a particular sales lead may be additionally provided. The mobile location based sales lead information may allow a sales resource to efficiently manage their time during and in between sales visits, and prepare effective sales pitches to sales leads. | 01-15-2015 |
Rick Koch, Machesney Park, IL US
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20090287736 | BACnet Communication Status Objects and Methods of Determining Communication Status of BACnet Devices - BACnet objects and methods for efficiently monitoring the communication status of networks and devices in a building automation and control system are presented. A pair of bus communication status objects, including a server object and a client object, provide the communication status of an MS/TP network as an OCTET String transmitted only upon a change of value (COV) of the communication status of a device on the network. Individual devices may be monitored with a device communication status object, in conjunction with or apart from the bus communication status objects. For MS/TP devices, automatic configuration and monitoring in a controller is provided. For other devices, a user interface is provided through a graphical tool to allow configuration to specify the desired device and/or network for monitoring. | 11-19-2009 |
Ricky J. Koch, Machesney Park, IL US
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20130094352 | Self-Healing Communications Network - A self-healing communications network including a network bus that connects a plurality of field controllers. Each field controller is configured to operate an element of a system installed in a building or similarly large structure, and each is connected to the network bus. An end-of-line resistor can be automatically enabled in any field controller to designate that field controller as a terminal device on the network bus. In an embodiment, a parent controller detects each field controller on the network bus, and monitors and controls operation of the plurality of field controllers via commands transmitted over the network bus. The parent controller has first and second receiver/transmitter ports, both connected to the network bus. The parent controller is configured to automatically repair a break in the network bus by enabling at least one end-of-line resistor in one of the plurality of field controllers in order to properly terminate the network. | 04-18-2013 |
20160099829 | SELF-HEALING COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK - A self-healing communications network including a network bus that connects a plurality of field controllers. Each field controller is configured to operate an element of a system installed in a building or similarly large structure, and each is connected to the network bus. An end-of-line resistor can be automatically enabled in any field controller to designate that field controller as a terminal device on the network bus. In an embodiment, a parent controller detects each field controller on the network bus, and monitors and controls operation of the plurality of field controllers via commands transmitted over the network bus. The parent controller has first and second receiver/transmitter ports, both connected to the network bus. The parent controller is configured to automatically repair a break in the network bus by enabling at least one end-of-line resistor in one of the plurality of field controllers in order to properly terminate the network. | 04-07-2016 |
Roger D. Koch, Pekin, IL US
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20090159302 | CONSTANT WORK TOOL ANGLE CONTROL - A method of controlling a work tool with respect to a design surface gradient identifies surface gradient and determines a desired angle for the work tool. Movement of the machine is monitored and the distance between the design surface gradient and the work tool is determined. The angle of the work tool is varied based on one or more of these parameters. | 06-25-2009 |
Roger Dale Koch, Pekin, IL US
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20090088979 | Automated machine navigation system with obstacle detection - A system is provided for automatically operating a machine. The system has a position monitor configured to monitor a position of the machine and a plurality of sensors configured to sense objects proximate to the machine. The system also has an obstacle monitor configured to determine the location of previously known and unknown objects proximate to the machine, the determination being based on data received from successive scans performed by the plurality of sensors. Furthermore, the system has a path generator configured to generate a path that is based at least in part on data from the position monitor and the obstacle monitor and a path tracker configured to automatically guide and move the machine along the path generated by the path generator. | 04-02-2009 |
20090198382 | Tool control system - A tool control system is disclosed. The control system may have a first actuator configured to control a first linkage. The control system may further have a second actuator configured to control a second linkage. The control system may also have a third actuator configured to control a work tool, wherein the second linkage is connected to the work tool and movably connected to the first linkage. The control system may still further have a plurality of operator input devices configured to provide operator control of the first, second, and third actuators. The control system may also have a controller in communication with the first, second, and third actuators and the plurality of operator input devices. The controller may be configured to receive a desired tool path for the work tool. The controller may also be configured to control movement of the first, second, and third actuators based on operator input received from fewer than all of the plurality of operator input devices to move the work tool along the desired tool path. | 08-06-2009 |
20090216410 | Automated machine management system with destination selection - A management system is provided having a data storage device configured to receive and store data from a loading machine and at least one of a plurality of transport machines. The data stored in the machines is indicative of at least one of a position and status of the loading machine and at least one of the plurality of transport machines. The management system also has a destination generator configured to estimate a location of an event and select and direct one of the plurality of transport machines to the estimated location. The estimated location is based on data received from the loading machine and data stored in the data storage device. The received and stored data are indicative of at least one of a current position and status of the loading machine and at least one of a previous position and status of the loading machine. | 08-27-2009 |
20090265962 | Avoidance system for locating electric cables - An avoidance system for a mobile earthmoving machine is disclosed. The avoidance system includes a sensor system configured to periodically detect a position of a cable tethered from the machine within a worksite and generate a position data set in response thereto. A controller is associated with the sensor system and configured to determine a cable avoidance region based on the position data set. | 10-29-2009 |
20090266664 | Cable guide having a signaling instrument - A cable guide for a mobile machine is disclosed. The cable guide includes a supporting body, a guide member, and an electronic signaling instrument. The supporting body is configured to engage a worksite. The guide member is mounted on the supporting body and is configured to direct the cable in a fixed travel path in response to movement by the mobile machine. The electronic signaling instrument is engaged with the guide member and is configured to transmit an electronic signal indicative of a location of the cable guide. | 10-29-2009 |
20090293322 | Adaptive excavation control system having adjustable swing stops - A control system for use with an excavation machine is disclosed. The control system may have a boom member, a linear actuator connected to pivot the boom member in a first direction, a rotary actuator connected to swing the boom member in a second direction substantially orthogonal to the first direction, and an operator input device configured to generate a command signal indicative of a desired movement of the boom member. The control system may also have a tilt sensor configured to detect an inclination of the excavation machine, and a controller in communication with the rotary actuator, the operator input device, and the tilt sensor. The controller may be configured to receive a swing end stop for the boom member, to control the rotary actuator to move the boom member based on the command signal, and to modify the command signal to inhibit movement of the boom member past the swing end stop based on the detected inclination of the excavation machine. | 12-03-2009 |
20100152946 | Slippage condition response system - A slippage condition response system for a machine is disclosed. The response system may have a sensing system configured to sense a parameter indicative of a slippage condition of the machine. Additionally, the response system may have a locator configured to sense a parameter indicative of a location of the machine. The response system may also have a map configured to store at least one known slippage condition location. Each known slippage condition location may have a slippage condition position and a modified speed limit. In addition, the response system may have a controller, which may be in communication with the sensing system, the locator, and the map. The controller may be configured to monitor the location of the machine, monitor the parameter indicative of a slippage condition of the machine, and update the map, based on the monitored parameter and the monitored location. | 06-17-2010 |
20110153117 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MACHINE CONTROL IN DESIGNATED AREAS - Systems and methods for controlling a machine comprise receiving information indicative of an occurrence of a prospective event and providing an event initiation signal to one or more machines. The event initiation signal may be configured to cause a controller of the one or more machines to control movement of the one or more machines based at least on a location of the machine relative to a designated area surrounding a location at which the prospective event is to occur. | 06-23-2011 |
20110153541 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MACHINE CONTROL IN DESIGNATED AREAS - Systems and methods for determining machine control zones associated with a mine site comprise receiving, at a processor, information indicative of an occurrence of a detonation of explosive material in the mine site. The method may further include predicting, at the processor, a blast zone associated with the detonation of explosive material based on the information and accessing, by the processor from a job-site map database, information indicative of one or more topographical features associated with the blast zone. The method may also include establishing, at the processor, a designated area associated with the blast zone based at least on the predicted blast zone and the information indicative of the one or more topographical features and providing, by the processor to one or more machines, information indicative of the designated area. | 06-23-2011 |
Shayln Koch, Mt. Vernon, IL US
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20130031803 | Footwear Articles and Footwear Article Modification Methods - Footwear articles and footwear article modification methods are described. According to one aspect, a footwear article includes an insole configured to support a foot of an individual when the footwear article is worn by the individual, an outsole which contacts the ground when the footwear article is worn by the individual, an upper configured to hold the footwear article to the foot of the individual when the footwear article is worn by the individual, wherein the upper includes a lateral portion and a medial portion, and wherein the lateral portion of the upper is configured to retain an interchangeable placard in a position with respect to the footwear article wherein the placard covers substantially an entirety of the lateral portion of the upper of the footwear article. | 02-07-2013 |
Stephen Koch, Tremont, IL US
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20150109287 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SUPPLY CHAIN NETWORK SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS AND PRESENTATION - A computer-implemented method for analyzing supply chain sensitivity based on a supply chain model is described. The method comprises defining a plurality of input parameters and an objective for the supply chain model Each of the input parameters includes a plurality of values within a respective range. The method further comprises obtaining a plurality of configurations of the supply chain for achieving the objective by applying the values of the input parameters to the supply chain model and generating a graphical representation for the objective based on the configurations of the supply chain. The graphical representation includes a plurality of data points, each of the data points representing a configuration of the supply chain. | 04-23-2015 |
Udo Koch, Mount Prospect, IL US
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20120110158 | FIELD PANEL WITH EMBEDDED WEBSERVER AND METHOD OF ACCESSING THE SAME - The systems, methods and devices disclosed herein provide for a field panel that includes a webserver. The field panel and webserver are arranged in communication with one or more automation components and/or field panels deployed for operation in connection with the building automation system. An information request may be directed to a master field panel for authorization. The master field panel may in turn query a node table containing address and/or communication information with the other field panels and/or automation components operable on the wired or wireless communication network. The information within the node table allows for direct communication to the other field panels and/or automation components operable on the network. In this way, authorized access to each of the field panels and/or automation components is achieved while any communications bottleneck at the master field panel may be significantly reduced or eliminated. | 05-03-2012 |
Warren Richard Koch, Fairview Heights, IL US
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20080313059 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A RECEIVING, INSPECTION, AND SUPPLIER QUALITY SYSTEM - The disclosure provides a computer implemented method, apparatus, and computer usable program code for managing inspection of items. In one embodiment, an identifier for an item is received in a shipment of items to form a received item. Inspection criteria for inspecting the shipment of items are adjusted using a quality history. The quality history is data regarding results of inspections of items. A result of the inspection is received. The quality history is updated with the result of the inspection. | 12-18-2008 |
Wolfgang H. Koch, Sterling, IL US
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20140271451 | METHOD FOR REMOVING SULFUR COMPOUNDS FROM SOUR GAS STREAMS AND HYDROGEN RICH STREAMS - The present invention relates to a process for purifying a gas stream comprising hydrogen sulfide or mercaptans, or mixtures thereof. The gas stream can be a sour natural gas stream, a landfill gas or an industrial gas stream. The process comprises contacting the gas stream at effective absorption conditions including an absorption temperature less than about 300° C. with a solid absorbent effective to absorb the hydrogen sulfide, or mercaptans or mixtures thereof to provide a purified gas stream. Method is useful for treating gas streams having up to 90 vol-% hydrogen sulfide, or treating highly pure hydrogen streams. The invention is useful as a guard bed for fuel cells and sensitive laboratory instruments. The invention can also be employed to treat steam reformer product hydrogen streams without the need for further compression of the product hydrogen streams. | 09-18-2014 |