This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent and 1 published patent application. Top assignee: Caterpillar Global Mining Equipment LLC. Active years: 2026.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2026
Title: Benjamin Devers Kaufman and Mining Truck Reversing Assistance.
Introduction
Benjamin Devers Kaufman is an inventor associated with Tucson, Arizona, and Caterpillar Global Mining Equipment LLC. His patent work addresses visibility and maneuvering challenges for mining trucks.
Latest Patents
Kaufman is associated with 1 patent, titled “Reversing Assist System for a Mining Truck.” The system captures a wide-angle video view behind the truck, including parts of its rear tires and dump body. A controller overlays static indicators showing the distance between the tires and portions of the truck’s outer perimeter. It also adds a dynamic indicator that predicts the truck’s rearward path based on its angular movement.
Career Highlights
Kaufman’s patented work focuses on a practical safety and operational challenge: helping operators understand the area behind a large mining truck while reversing. The system combines camera imagery with visual guidance to make the vehicle’s position and predicted path easier to assess.
Collaborations
Kaufman is associated with Caterpillar Global Mining Equipment LLC. His coworker, Camilo Andres Galofre, is also noted in connection with the provided information.
Conclusion
Benjamin Devers Kaufman’s patent describes a camera-based reversing aid that overlays vehicle dimensions and a predicted path, supporting clearer rearward guidance for mining truck operators.
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