This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: The Toro Company. Active years: 2026.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2026
Title: William J. Krause and Autonomous Grounds-Care Technology.
Introduction
William J. Krause is an inventor associated with The Toro Company in Boulder, Colorado. His patent work concerns defining the operating boundary for an autonomous grounds-care vehicle, such as a mower.
Latest Patents
Krause is credited with 1 patent: “System and Method for Defining a Work Region Boundary for Use by an Autonomous Grounds Care Vehicle.” The invention describes moving a vehicle along a path around a work region while periodically recording geographic locations. When the vehicle returns to, or comes near, a previously recorded location, its controller can recognize the proximity and close the boundary, creating an enclosed area in which the vehicle may operate.
Career Highlights
Krause’s listed patent reflects work on autonomous vehicle navigation and the practical setup of work areas for grounds-care equipment. The approach uses recorded geographic positions to help define an operating region.
Collaborations
Krause’s listed coworkers include Derek R. Curd and Justin L. Pryor. The patent information connects this work with The Toro Company.
Conclusion
William J. Krause’s patent describes a location-based method for establishing an enclosed work region, supporting the operation of autonomous grounds-care vehicles.
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