William M Decker
Engineers in Salt Lake City, UT
License number
Utah 343750-2202
Category
Engineer/Land Surveyor
Type
Professional Engineer
Address
Address
Salt Lake City, UT
Professional information
William Decker
Work:
Top Notch Cleaning Services
Manager Salt Lake Community College Certified Flagger Flinders Trucking
Hotshot Driver Multiple Call Centers
Call Center Customer Service US Census Bureau - Salt Lake City, UT
Lead Clerk
Manager Salt Lake Community College Certified Flagger Flinders Trucking
Hotshot Driver Multiple Call Centers
Call Center Customer Service US Census Bureau - Salt Lake City, UT
Lead Clerk
Infinitely Variable Transmission With Hybrid Accelerator
US Patent:
2010006, Mar 18, 2010
Filed:
Sep 14, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/559421
Inventors:
Gary D. Lee - Spanish Fork UT, US
William M. Decker - Salt Lake City UT, US
Brandon Levi Haupt - Malta NY, US
Isaac Reo Jones - Provo UT, US
Robert H. Todd - Provo UT, US
Carl D. Sorensen - Provo UT, US
Kenneth W. Chase - Orem UT, US
William M. Decker - Salt Lake City UT, US
Brandon Levi Haupt - Malta NY, US
Isaac Reo Jones - Provo UT, US
Robert H. Todd - Provo UT, US
Carl D. Sorensen - Provo UT, US
Kenneth W. Chase - Orem UT, US
International Classification:
F16H 37/16, F16H 59/02, F16H 55/08
US Classification:
74 22 R, 74335, 74457
Abstract:
Disclosed are systems, assemblies, and components that relate to power transfer. In particular, the disclosed systems includes a transmission that offers variable speeds and changes between different gear ratios while maintaining constant engagement. Constant engagement may be maintained by tooth-to-tooth contact to be scalable for a variety of applications. An example system includes a phase shifting mechanism. The phase shifting mechanism may include an eccentric gear that provides an oscillating output. The oscillating output creates an overall gear ratio change that slides between gear ratios, thereby allowing changes to occur in small, and possibly infinitely small increments. According to one example, an eccentric gear has a changing base radius and includes a tooth with a hybrid profile that has a base the width of an initial profile, and a width at a top of the tooth that is that of a final profile.
Articulated Cutting Head And Conveyor Mount For Sod Harvesting Machines
US Patent:
2013025, Oct 3, 2013
Filed:
Mar 27, 2013
Appl. No.:
13/851413
Inventors:
Steven R. Aposhian - Farmington UT, US
Eric E. Aston - Salt Lake City UT, US
William M. Decker - Salt Lake City UT, US
Samuel Drake - Cottonwood Heights UT, US
Eric E. Aston - Salt Lake City UT, US
William M. Decker - Salt Lake City UT, US
Samuel Drake - Cottonwood Heights UT, US
Assignee:
FIREFLY EQUIPMENT, LLC - Farmington UT
International Classification:
A01B 45/04
US Classification:
172 19
Abstract:
The present invention extends to an articulated cutting head and conveyor mount for sod harvesting machines. The invention provides a linkage design that can provide many benefits including: allowing the operator to see the cutting operation, enabling the high lifting of the cutting head for service and maneuvering, managing the vertical bending load of the ground reference roller, providing high transverse stiffness, maintaining the position of the conveyor relative to the cutting head. The linkage design can include fewer parts than previous designs while still being robust and durable. As such, cutting heads employing the linkage design of the present invention can produce higher quality slabs with less service and maintenance than when using current designs.
Locking Continuously Variable Transmission (Cvt)
US Patent:
2012023, Sep 20, 2012
Filed:
Mar 22, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/427354
Inventors:
Gary D. Lee - Orem UT, US
William M. Decker - Salt Lake City UT, US
Eric E. Aston - Salt Lake City UT, US
William M. Decker - Salt Lake City UT, US
Eric E. Aston - Salt Lake City UT, US
Assignee:
VMT Technologies, LLC. - Provo UT
International Classification:
F16H 9/14
US Classification:
474 25
Abstract:
In one example, a transmission is provided that includes a sheave of selectively variable configuration, a driven member configured to engage the sheave, and a plurality of drive members configured for radial movement to selectively engage the driven member. The transmission may be operable in one or more of the following modes: traction mode, integer mode, Imode, and infinite mode.
Auto-Arresting Safety Device
US Patent:
D656686, Mar 27, 2012
Filed:
Mar 17, 2010
Appl. No.:
29/357818
Inventors:
William M. Decker - Salt Lake City UT, US
Phillip A. Rawlings - Salt Lake City UT, US
Russell L. Margetts - Murray UT, US
John W. Pos - Holladay UT, US
Mathew L. Luntz - Salt Lake City UT, US
Phillip A. Rawlings - Salt Lake City UT, US
Russell L. Margetts - Murray UT, US
John W. Pos - Holladay UT, US
Mathew L. Luntz - Salt Lake City UT, US
Assignee:
LynRus Aluminum Products, LLC - Salt Lake City UT
International Classification:
2902
US Classification:
D29124
Infinitely Variable Transmission
US Patent:
2011005, Mar 10, 2011
Filed:
Sep 7, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/876862
Inventors:
Gary D. Lee - Spanish Fork UT, US
William M. Decker - Salt Lake City UT, US
Brian M. Olsen - Los Alamos NM, US
Eric E. Aston - Alpine UT, US
Brian T. Barnum - Springville UT, US
Steven R. Aposhian - Farmington UT, US
Andrew J. Orme - Provo UT, US
Isaac R. Jones - Provo UT, US
Peter J. Jones - Riverton UT, US
Regis A. David - Provo UT, US
William M. Decker - Salt Lake City UT, US
Brian M. Olsen - Los Alamos NM, US
Eric E. Aston - Alpine UT, US
Brian T. Barnum - Springville UT, US
Steven R. Aposhian - Farmington UT, US
Andrew J. Orme - Provo UT, US
Isaac R. Jones - Provo UT, US
Peter J. Jones - Riverton UT, US
Regis A. David - Provo UT, US
Assignee:
VMT Technologies, LLC - Provo UT
International Classification:
F16H 55/56
US Classification:
474 8
Abstract:
Transmission systems, assemblies, and components are described. In particular, aspects of the present disclosure relate to an infinitely variable transmission that maintains constant tooth engagement during changes in gear ratio. In one aspect, a transmission includes an axially movable sheave coupled to a chain. The sheave rotates around a drive axis. At least partially within the sheave is a set of moon gears. The moon gears orbit around the drive axis and are rotatable around respective internal axis. As the sheave moves axially, the chain and the set of moon gears move radially to define different gear ratios, with the gear ratios being changeable in infinitely small increments. A synchronization system moves the set of moon gears radially to correspond to the axial position of the sheave. A correction system optionally controls rotation of the moon gears to rotate teeth of the moon gears into alignment with the chain.
Electrically Operated Turf Stacking System For Sod Harvesting Machine
US Patent:
2013025, Oct 3, 2013
Filed:
Mar 27, 2013
Appl. No.:
13/851418
Inventors:
Steven R. Aposhian - Farmington UT, US
Eric E. Aston - Salt Lake City UT, US
William M. Decker - Salt Lake City UT, US
Samuel Drake - Cottonwood Heights UT, US
Eric E. Aston - Salt Lake City UT, US
William M. Decker - Salt Lake City UT, US
Samuel Drake - Cottonwood Heights UT, US
Assignee:
FIREFLY EQUIPMENT, LLC - Farmington UT
International Classification:
A01B 45/04
US Classification:
414792
Abstract:
The present invention extends to a stacking mechanism having electrical actuators for stacking slabs of sod on a sod harvesting machine. The electrical actuators allow the stacking head to be driven in three axes. The stacking mechanism also includes position feedback sensors for reporting the position of the stacking head to enable precision when operating the stacking head at a fast rate. The stacking mechanism of the present invention also provides temporary pallet support wings to enable the continued stacking of slabs of sod on one pallet even while another pallet is being dropped from the sod harvesting machine.
Conveyor System For Controlling Spacing Between Sod Slabs
US Patent:
2013025, Oct 3, 2013
Filed:
Mar 27, 2013
Appl. No.:
13/851402
Inventors:
Steven R. Aposhian - Farmington UT, US
Eric E. Aston - Salt Lake City UT, US
William M. Decker - Salt Lake City UT, US
Samuel Drake - Cottonwood Heights UT, US
Eric E. Aston - Salt Lake City UT, US
William M. Decker - Salt Lake City UT, US
Samuel Drake - Cottonwood Heights UT, US
Assignee:
FIREFLY EQUIPMENT, LLC - Farmington UT
International Classification:
A01B 45/04, B65G 47/31
US Classification:
4147881, 1984623
Abstract:
The present invention extends to a conveyor system that allows the spacing between slabs on a conveyor to be controlled. Because the spacing can be controlled, a single stacking head can be used to pick up and stack multiple slabs at the same time. In this manner, a harvesting machine employing the conveyor system of the present invention can utilize a single stacking head while still harvesting sod at least as quickly as harvesting machines employing multiple stacking heads.
Slab Lifting Conveyor System For Automated Turf Harvesting
US Patent:
2013025, Oct 3, 2013
Filed:
Mar 27, 2013
Appl. No.:
13/851457
Inventors:
Steven R. Aposhian - Farmington UT, US
Eric E. Aston - Salt Lake City UT, US
William M. Decker - Salt Lake City UT, US
Samuel Drake - Cottonwood Heights UT, US
Isaac R. Jones - Round Rock TX, US
Eric E. Aston - Salt Lake City UT, US
William M. Decker - Salt Lake City UT, US
Samuel Drake - Cottonwood Heights UT, US
Isaac R. Jones - Round Rock TX, US
Assignee:
FIREFLY EQUIPMENT, LLC - Farmington UT
International Classification:
A01B 45/04
US Classification:
198837
Abstract:
The present invention extends to a lifting system for lifting a portion of a conveyor. The lifting system maintains the length of the conveyor while changing the shape of the conveyor to lift the top surface of the conveyor belt towards a stacking head. This design facilitates the quick lifting and lowering of slabs of sod while minimizing the stress on the sod harvesting machine.
Moon Gear Assembly
US Patent:
2011030, Dec 15, 2011
Filed:
Jul 13, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/182374
Inventors:
Gary D. Lee - Spanish Fork UT, US
William M. Decker - Salt Lake City UT, US
Brian M. Olsen - Los Alamos NM, US
Eric E. Aston - Alpine UT, US
Brian T. Barnum - Springville UT, US
Steven R. Aposhian - Farmington UT, US
Andrew J. Orme - Provo UT, US
Isaac R. Jones - Provo UT, US
Peter J. Jones - Riverton UT, US
Regis A. David - Provo UT, US
William M. Decker - Salt Lake City UT, US
Brian M. Olsen - Los Alamos NM, US
Eric E. Aston - Alpine UT, US
Brian T. Barnum - Springville UT, US
Steven R. Aposhian - Farmington UT, US
Andrew J. Orme - Provo UT, US
Isaac R. Jones - Provo UT, US
Peter J. Jones - Riverton UT, US
Regis A. David - Provo UT, US
Assignee:
VMT TECHNOLOGIES, LLC - Provo UT
International Classification:
F16H 37/04, F16H 1/30, F16H 35/06
US Classification:
475213, 74395, 475331, 475210
Abstract:
In one example, a moon gear assembly is provided that includes a moon arm assembly having a driving moon gear. A pivot pin is connected to the moon arm assembly, and an adjustment arm is connected to the moon arm assembly.