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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8185275 | System for vehicular guidance with respect to harvested crop A discriminator identifies windrow pixels associated with a windrow within a collected image. A definer defines a search space with respect to a vehicle. An evaluator determines respective spatial correlations between the defined search space and the windrow pixels ... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8150554 | Resource use management in yards and gardens Therefore, the illustrative embodiments provide a computer program product comprising a computer recordable media having computer usable program code. Resource needs are determined for each plant in a plurality of plants to form individual resource needs. Conditions... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8100240 | Control system and method for controlling an operational mode of a vehicle via multiple clutch assemblies A first clutch assembly has an active state for transmitting rotational energy and an inactive state for not transmitting rotational energy. A generator has a generator shaft associated with the first clutch assembly. A second clutch assembly has an active state for... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8079433 | Retractable line guidance for self-propelled machines Retractable line guidance for a self-propelled machine, such as a self-propelled lawn mower, is provided by an operator moving a string or line to control the speed and direction of movement of the machine. A retractable and extendable line is mounted on the machine... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8074754 | Power generator using traction drive electronics of a vehicle A system and for generating power associated with a hybrid vehicle or electrically propelled vehicle comprises a mode selector for selecting at least one of an operational mode and a power generation mode. A controller activates one or more switches to disconnect an... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8036797 | Method and system for controlling a vehicle for loading or digging material A method and system for controlling a vehicle comprises a torque detector for detecting a first torque level and a second torque level applied to at least one wheel of the vehicle. The first torque level is associated with a lower boom position of a boom. An acceler... | 10/11/2011 |
| 7957850 | Mobile station for unmanned vehicle A mobile station for an unmanned vehicle comprises a vehicular storage area for storing a vehicle during transit or at rest. A first wireless transceiver communicates a status or command between the vehicle and the mobile station during at least one of vehicular dep... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7949442 | System and method for boosting torque output of a drive train A method and system for boosting a torque output of a drive train comprises an engine speed detector for detecting an engine speed of an engine having a baseline torque versus engine speed curve. A data processor determines if the detected engine speed is within a f... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7930085 | Method and system for estimating an agricultural management parameter A system and method for estimating agricultural parameters for growing crops is well suited for promoting efficient utilization of agricultural inputs (e.g., water consumption). Sensors collect data via one or more vehicles equipped with location-determining receive... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7895135 | Human perception model for speed control performance A human perception model for a speed control method obtains a steering angle, a velocity error and a distance error. The steering angle and a measure of operator aggressiveness are applied to the model. The output is defuzzified. The steering angle, the velocity err... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7894962 | Automated control of boom and attachment for work vehicle A method and system for automated operation of a work vehicle comprises a boom having a first end and a second end opposite the first end. A first hydraulic cylinder is associated with the boom. A first sensor detects a boom angle of a boom with respect to a support... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7887687 | Method and system for coating a workpiece A system and method for coating a desired portion of the workpiece with a layer of paint comprises an upper reservoir for storing paint. A female shell has at least two sections joined together to generally surround the workpiece with a gap. An energy source applies... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7887033 | Suspension system having active compensation for vibration A suspension system for a seat of a vehicle comprises a base, a linkage, and a seat attached to the base via the linkage. A pneumatic shock absorber provides a respective resistance level against movement of the seat with respect to the base based on a corresponding... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7853384 | Method and system for controlling a vehicle for loading or digging material A method and system for controlling a vehicle comprises a torque detector for detecting a first torque level and a second torque level applied to at least one wheel of the vehicle. The first torque level is associated with a lower boom position of a boom and a secon... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7844396 | Method and system for modular data processing for a vehicle control system The present invention is for a modular, extensible software system for use with multi-modal, autonomous, or semi-autonomous vehicles. The design of the present invention involves the coherent integration of modules with responsibilities for human-interaction, traini... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7844380 | Vehicular guidance system having compensation for variations in ground elevation A system and method of guiding a vehicle comprises establishing elevation data and corresponding location data for a work area. A particular location of a vehicle within the work area is determined. Roll data and pitch data are estimated corresponding to the particu... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7178699 | Pinch faucet The present invention provides a faucet for tapping a liquid stored under pressure of a gas in a container that has less moving parts subject to wear or breakage, and has a housing made of multiple parts which can be disassembled so the faucet mechanism can be easil... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7121181 | Apparatus and process for cutting extruded material A rotating cutting apparatus comprising a cutting blade holder with at least one hole on the outside diameter of the cutting blade holder into which cutting blades are inserted and bonded to the cutting blade holder. The cutting blade holder encloses a center hole, ... | 10/17/2006 |
| 6991432 | Labyrinth seal for fan assembly Attaching a labyrinth seal composed of wear-resistant material to the surfaces of rotating equipment subject to wear can increase the life of the rotating equipment and reduce down-time for equipment maintenance and repairs. ... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6968724 | Method and apparatus for making a can lid shell A method and apparatus for making can lid shells in die presses, with the addition of a forming ring within the die set. The forming ring is placed between the draw pad and die center, and is used to apply a force on the material during the shell lid forming process... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6951258 | Hollow auger head assembly A hollow auger head assembly for penetrating geological formations that utilizes drill bit assemblies to which both blades and finger bits are attached. The method of securing the individual drill bit assemblies to the auger head reduces incidents of the drill bit a... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6817127 | Movable advertising display system and method A movable advertising system and method that can be produced inexpensively in a wide variety of shapes, colors, and sizes and easily installed in consumer purchasing locations. The movable advertising system is designed to attract the attention of the purchasing pub... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6748835 | Container trimming apparatus An improved apparatus for trimming an irregular open end of a container body is disclosed. The improved trimmer cartridge includes a sealed gear housing, for retention of interior lubricant and to reduce contamination. An adjustment mechanism, accessible from the ex... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6739411 | Hollow auger head assembly A hollow auger head assembly for penetrating geological formations that utilizes drill bit assemblies to which both blades and finger bits are attached. The method of securing the individual drill bit assemblies to the auger head reduces incidents of the drill bit a... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6702142 | Can lid closure and method of joining a can lid closure to a can body A preferred embodiment of the disclosed can lid has a center panel having a central axis that is perpendicular to a diameter of the outer rim, or peripheral curl portion, of the can lid, an annular countersink surrounding the center panel, an arcuate chuc... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6663006 | Prepayment wristband and computer debit system A financial transaction system that does not require the need for cash, checks or credit cards to carry out financial transactions. In return for prepayment of specified sum, a bar coded wristband is issued to a customer. On issuance of the wristband, a d... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6648601 | Labyrinth seal for fan assembly Attaching a labyrinth seal composed of wear-resistant material to the surfaces of rotating equipment subject to wear can increase the life of the rotating equipment and reduce downtime for equipment maintenance and repairs.... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6561004 | Can lid closure and method of joining a can lid closure to a can body A preferred embodiment of the disclosed can lid has a center panel having a central axis that is perpendicular to a diameter of the outer rim, or peripheral curl portion, of the can lid, an annular countersink surrounding the center panel, an arcuate port... | 05/13/2003 |
