Thomas W Tuttle

US Patent:

7404448, Jul 29, 2008

Filed:

Oct 20, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/969141

Inventors:

Thomas B. Tuttle - Naperville IL, US
Jon R. Hagarty - Darien IL, US

Assignee:

CNH America LLC - New Holland PA

International Classification:

A01B 59/00

US Classification:

172677, 172439

Abstract:

A coupler for a hitch such as a quick hitch for a three point hitch of a work machine such as a tractor or the like, having a latching mechanism for holding a pin of a work element such as an implement or the like, in a receptacle of the coupler, which latching mechanism is self-latching and provides a self-locking capability when latched to hold the pin in the coupler, in opposition to, and in response to, forces and movements of the pin in directions for normally opening the coupler.

US Patent:

7487843, Feb 10, 2009

Filed:

Oct 19, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/968631

Inventors:

Thomas B. Tuttle - Naperville IL, US
Jon R. Hagarty - Darien IL, US

Assignee:

CNH America LLC - New Holland PA

International Classification:

A01B 51/00

US Classification:

172272, 172446, 2804611

Abstract:

A quick hitch for a three point hitch for a work machine which is quickly and easily configurable without lifting, in at least two width configurations for connection to a three point hitch of a work machine on one side, and to a work element, such as an implement or the like, on an opposite side, including optionally wherein the three point hitch is in a first width configuration and connectors of the work element are in a second width configuration greater than the first, all without requiring changing the vertical spacing between the connections and a upper center connection.

US Patent:

8523136, Sep 3, 2013

Filed:

Nov 30, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/308205

Inventors:

Dayalbhai R. Patel - Arlington Heights IL, US
Thomas Blake Tuttle - Naperville IL, US
Suresh Padmanabh Pai - Naperville IL, US

Assignee:

CNH America LLC - New Holland PA

International Classification:

F16M 1/00

US Classification:

248634, 248635, 248638, 248674, 2671412, 180312

Abstract:

An engine mount assembly is provided for mounting an engine to a vehicle frame. The engine mount assembly includes an elastomeric material snubber element having a generally elongated configuration with axial end faces and a coaxial bolt passage defined therethrough. A tubular sleeve has an inner shape sized for sliding receipt of the snubber element therein. The tubular sleeve has a longitudinal cross-sectional profile such that a bottom longitudinal cross-sectional portion of the tubular sleeve extends axially beyond the end faces of the snubber element and defines an enlarged attachment footprint for the tubular sleeve to a vehicle frame flange.

US Patent:

20130081828, Apr 4, 2013

Filed:

Sep 29, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/248798

Inventors:

Thomas Tuttle - Naperville IL, US
Tyler Remoue - Rockglen, CA

International Classification:

A01B 63/16
A01B 79/00

US Classification:

172 1, 172 2

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for automating some of the tasks that heretofore required operator action at headland turns or similar events are provided. The present invention automates operation of lift assist wheels and/or gull wings, such as those found on a stack-fold implement, based on the position of the tractor hitch to which the implement is coupled. An operator may control the position of the implement, such as at a headland turn, by raising and lowering the tractor hitch using a remote control. The invention enables the planter to compare the tractor hitch position relative to an implement position and control operation of the implement accordingly without additional user inputs.

US Patent:

20130081829, Apr 4, 2013

Filed:

Sep 29, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/248835

Inventors:

Thomas Tuttle - Naperville IL, US
Tyler Remoué - Rockglen, CA

International Classification:

A01B 63/22

US Classification:

172 1, 172 2

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for automating some of the tasks that heretofore required operator action at headland turns or similar events are provided. The present invention automates operation of lift assist wheels and/or gull wings, such as those found on a stack-fold implement, based on the position of the tractor hitch to which the implement is coupled. An operator may control the position of the implement, such as at a headland turn, by raising and lowering the tractor hitch using a remote control. The invention enables the planter to compare the tractor hitch position relative to an implement position and control operation of the implement accordingly without additional user inputs.

US Patent:

20130081830, Apr 4, 2013

Filed:

Sep 29, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/248865

Inventors:

Thomas Tuttle - Naperville IL, US
Tyler Remoué - Rockglen, CA

International Classification:

A01B 63/22
A01B 79/00

US Classification:

172 1, 172 2

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for automating some of the tasks that heretofore required operator action at headland turns or similar events are provided. The present invention automates operation of lift assist wheels and/or gull wings, such as those found on a stack-fold implement, based on the position of the tractor hitch to which the implement is coupled. An operator may control the position of the implement, such as at a headland turn, by raising and lowering the tractor hitch using a remote control. The invention enables the planter to compare the tractor hitch position relative to an implement position and control operation of the implement accordingly without additional user inputs.

US Patent:

20130180346, Jul 18, 2013

Filed:

Apr 3, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/438746

Inventors:

Thomas B. Tuttle - Naperville IL, US
Edmund R. Henket - Naperville IL, US
Benjamin L. McCash - Willowbrook IL, US

Assignee:

CNH America LLC - New Holland PA

International Classification:

F16H 37/06

US Classification:

74 154

Abstract:

A drive system for an agricultural work vehicle. The drive system includes a front power takeoff device configured to extend from a front portion of the agricultural work vehicle and to be driven by an engine. The drive system also includes a first gearbox and a second gearbox positioned between the engine and the front power takeoff device. The first gearbox is configured to be driven by the engine and to provide power to drive the second gearbox. The second gearbox is configured to be driven by the first gearbox and to provide power to drive the front power takeoff device. The first gearbox and the second gearbox each provide a vertical shift between a respective driven input and a respective driving output.

US Patent:

20140007715, Jan 9, 2014

Filed:

Jun 26, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/927938

Inventors:

Thomas B. Tuttle - Naperville IL, US

International Classification:

B60K 25/00

US Classification:

74 11

Abstract:

A mounting surface of an agricultural work vehicle power takeoff system. In one example, an agricultural vehicle includes a power takeoff (PTO) device. The PTO device includes a drive shaft and a mounting surface. Furthermore, the mounting surface includes a plurality of threaded apertures for coupling an auxiliary system to the PTO device, and a pilot configured to engage with a complimentary pilot of the auxiliary system to facilitate alignment of the PTO device with the auxiliary system. The mounting surface and the auxiliary system have the same mounting configuration.