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Michael L. Vandeven
Also filed as: VANDEVEN MICHAEL · VANDEVEN MICHAEL L
36 granted patents·4 pending applications·240 citations·filing 2010–2024
97Inventor score
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40 records- 0197US10820511B2Wing locking with hydraulic blocker valveDEERE & CO·Filed 2018·Granted Nov 3, 2020·17 cites·20 claims
- 0295US10568266B2Self-contained combine draper wing levelerDEERE & CO·Filed 2017·Granted Feb 25, 2020·18 cites·20 claims
- 0392US10433486B2System and method for wing float on a combine draper headerDEERE & CO·Filed 2017·Granted Oct 8, 2019·18 cites·20 claims
- 0492US10405481B2Agricultural harvesting head with a gauge and transport wheel arrangementDEERE & CO·Filed 2017·Granted Sep 10, 2019·12 cites·19 claims
- 0592US8201388B1Sensor for a header height control systemVANDEVEN MICHAEL L·Filed 2011·Granted Jun 19, 2012·35 cites·7 claims
- 0691US10299434B2Float arm supportDEERE & CO·Filed 2017·Granted May 28, 2019·11 cites·15 claims
- 0790US11490564B2Draper transport lift assist systemDEERE & CO·Filed 2020·Granted Nov 8, 2022·7 cites·20 claims
- 0888US12490679B2Combine harvester separation systemDEERE & CO·Filed 2022·Granted Dec 9, 2025·1 cites·16 claims
- 0988US11124232B2Integrated transport systems with kingpin steeringDEERE & CO·Filed 2019·Granted Sep 21, 2021·5 cites·19 claims
- 1088US10542669B2Multi-section header with offset pivot axisDEERE & CO·Filed 2017·Granted Jan 28, 2020·8 cites·19 claims
- 1187US8146335B2Sensor for a header height control systemVANDEVEN MICHAEL L·Filed 2010·Granted Apr 3, 2012·18 cites·13 claims
- 1286US12410822B2Suspension compliance to reduce frame loadingDEERE & CO·Filed 2024·Granted Sep 9, 2025·0 cites·20 claims
- 1386US12035646B2Integrated transport coupling systemDEERE & CO·Filed 2020·Granted Jul 16, 2024·2 cites·20 claims
- 1485US12018705B2Controlled float on an agricultural harvester for header levelingDEERE & CO·Filed 2021·Granted Jun 25, 2024·1 cites·20 claims
- 1585US11297765B2Suspension compliance to reduce frame loadingDEERE & CO·Filed 2019·Granted Apr 12, 2022·4 cites·20 claims
- 1684US11178806B2Combined gage wheel and integrated transport systemDEERE & CO·Filed 2019·Granted Nov 23, 2021·4 cites·14 claims
- 1784US11032970B2Varying a hydraulic cylinder mechanical advantage to obtain smoother float pressureDEERE & CO·Filed 2018·Granted Jun 15, 2021·5 cites·19 claims
- 1884US9198353B2Hinged row crop harvesting headDEERE & CO·Filed 2013·Granted Dec 1, 2015·13 cites·16 claims
- 1981US10524422B2Harvesting head constant force assemblyDEERE & CO·Filed 2017·Granted Jan 7, 2020·5 cites·9 claims
- 2080US9072222B2Self-centering cover for hinged row crop harvesting headDEERE & CO·Filed 2013·Granted Jul 7, 2015·12 cites·13 claims
- 2178US9179602B2Stripper plate bias force adjustment mechanismDEERE & CO·Filed 2013·Granted Nov 10, 2015·14 cites·3 claims
- 2276US12048269B2Suspension compliance to reduce frame loadingDEERE & CO·Filed 2022·Granted Jul 30, 2024·0 cites·20 claims
- 2376US8387352B2Cornhead divider lift assist linkageSILVER DENNIS P·Filed 2011·Granted Mar 5, 2013·14 cites·9 claims
- 2474US11058056B2Gang arm gauge wheel height control for crop harvesting deviceDEERE & CO·Filed 2019·Granted Jul 13, 2021·3 cites·20 claims
- 2572US11375654B2Method and apparatus for adjusting a harvesting header float system based on machine pitch or terrain and system thereofDEERE & CO·Filed 2019·Granted Jul 5, 2022·2 cites·19 claims
- 2671US12364180B2Combined gauge wheel and integrated transport systemDEERE & CO·Filed 2021·Granted Jul 22, 2025·0 cites·20 claims
- 2771US11191212B2Controlled float on an agricultural harvester for header levelingDEERE & CO·Filed 2019·Granted Dec 7, 2021·2 cites·20 claims
- 2869US11064654B2Float adjustmentDEERE & CO·Filed 2019·Granted Jul 20, 2021·2 cites·20 claims
- 2967US10945370B2System and method for ground following of a combine header with flexible cutter barDEERE & CO·Filed 2018·Granted Mar 16, 2021·2 cites·16 claims
- 3066US11980125B2Position detectors for steering systems of agricultural header transport systemsDEERE & CO·Filed 2021·Granted May 14, 2024·0 cites·15 claims
- 3164US12402561B2Automated lockout system for headerDEERE & CO·Filed 2021·Granted Sep 2, 2025·0 cites·20 claims
- 3264US12396387B2Automated lockout system for headerDEERE & CO·Filed 2021·Granted Aug 26, 2025·0 cites·19 claims
- 3363US12396393B2Automated lockout system for headerDEERE & CO·Filed 2021·Granted Aug 26, 2025·0 cites·11 claims
- 3463US9198355B2Hinged row crop auger conveyorDEERE & CO·Filed 2013·Granted Dec 1, 2015·4 cites·10 claims
- 3560US2023345876A1Wing balance compensation systemDEERE & CO·Filed 2022·Application pending·0 cites
- 3658US10645877B2Draper belt header with pivoting wingsDEERE & CO·Filed 2017·Granted May 12, 2020·1 cites·16 claims
- 3756US2023240179A1Agricultural header float arm systemDEERE & CO·Filed 2022·Application pending·0 cites
- 3856US2024065170A1Combine harvester separation systemDEERE & CO·Filed 2022·Application pending·0 cites
- 3944US2015250098A1Stalk Breaker for a Corn HeadDEERE & CO·Filed 2014·Application pending·0 cites
- 4032US9863516B2Corn head row unit gearbox lubricationDEERE & CO·Filed 2015·Granted Jan 9, 2018·0 cites·17 claims
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