Patents Assigned to Digi-Star, LLC
  • Patent number: 11980860
    Abstract: A method includes the step of receiving a first weight value from a sensor associated with a feed mixer. A first rotation speed associated with the first weight value is monitored. A second weight value is received from the sensor associated with the feed mixer and a second rotation speed associated with the second weight value is monitored. A mixing profile is generated based on the first weight value, the second weight value, the first rotation speed, and the second rotation speed. In one embodiment, a first feed ingredient is associated with the first weight value and a second feed ingredient is associated with the second weight value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: Digi-Star, LLC
    Inventors: Jerome A. Bump, Jack Allen Danner
  • Patent number: 11627724
    Abstract: A method and system utilizing one or more agricultural drones for real-time monitoring, delivery and dispensing of feed in feed bunks associated with feed lots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: Digi-Star, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher V. Horton, Samuel R. Vorpahl
  • Patent number: 11272667
    Abstract: A scale controller system and method of using the system is disclosed. The scale controller is adapted for use with a grain cart or similar implement that includes a discharge opening and conveyor. The system includes a scale and a plurality of sensors that work together to automate numerous functions that are typically performed manually. For example, the present invention discloses a system that automatically records the amount of material loaded or unloaded by continuously monitoring the load on a scale and the RPMs of a power take-off shaft that drives a conveyor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: Digi-Star, LLC
    Inventors: Jerome Bump, Steven L. Johansen, Ronald J. Schlimgen, Michael D. Van Mill, Shawn W. Gerdeman
  • Patent number: 11027248
    Abstract: An Animal Feed Mixer (Dairy or Beef) Scale indicator system records Feed Mixer Operating Speed along with the operating temperatures and hydraulic & lube oil pressures of the mixer gearboxes and hydraulic drive system and notifies the operator and records the temperature or pressures, along with the weight, date, and time, when limits have been exceeded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: DIGI-STAR, LLC
    Inventors: Jerome A. Bump, Jack Allen Danner, Christopher V. Horton
  • Publication number: 20200353430
    Abstract: A method includes the step of receiving a first weight value from a sensor associated with a feed mixer. A first rotation speed associated with the first weight value is monitored. A second weight value is received from the sensor associated with the feed mixer and a second rotation speed associated with the second weight value is monitored. A mixing profile is generated based on the first weight value, the second weight value, the first rotation speed, and the second rotation speed. In one embodiment, a first feed ingredient is associated with the first weight value and a second feed ingredient is associated with the second weight value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Applicant: Digi-Star, LLC
    Inventors: Jerome A. BUMP, Jack Allen DANNER
  • Patent number: 10816389
    Abstract: A method for determining a peak weight associated with an agricultural machine includes the step of determining a weight associated with the agricultural machine. Operational parameters are stored in response to determining that the weight is above a threshold. The threshold can be based on a maximum weight associated with the agricultural machine and set via user input to a machine control indicator. In one embodiment, a new weight associated with the agricultural machine is determined. The new weight is compared to a previous peak weight associated with the agricultural machine. The new weight is stored as a peak weight in response to determining that the new weight is higher than the previous peak weight. Operational parameters associated with the new weight can also be stored in response to determining that the new weight is higher than the previous peak weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: Digi-Star, LLC
    Inventors: Steven L. Johansen, Jerome A. Bump
  • Patent number: 10786794
    Abstract: A method includes the step of receiving a first weight value from a sensor associated with a feed mixer. A first rotation speed associated with the first weight value is monitored. A second weight value is received from the sensor associated with the feed mixer and a second rotation speed associated with the second weight value is monitored. A mixing profile is generated based on the first weight value, the second weight value, the first rotation speed, and the second rotation speed. In one embodiment, a first feed ingredient is associated with the first weight value and a second feed ingredient is associated with the second weight value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: Digi-Star, LLC
    Inventors: Jerome A. Bump, Jack Allen Danner
  • Publication number: 20200088564
    Abstract: A method for determining a peak weight associated with an agricultural machine includes the step of determining a weight associated with the agricultural machine. Operational parameters are stored in response to determining that the weight is above a threshold. The threshold can be based on a maximum weight associated with the agricultural machine and set via user input to a machine control indicator. In one embodiment, a new weight associated with the agricultural machine is determined. The new weight is compared to a previous peak weight associated with the agricultural machine. The new weight is stored as a peak weight in response to determining that the new weight is higher than the previous peak weight. Operational parameters associated with the new weight can also be stored in response to determining that the new weight is higher than the previous peak weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2019
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Applicant: Digi-Star, LLC
    Inventors: Steven L. Johansen, Jerome A. Bump
  • Publication number: 20200045887
    Abstract: A scale controller system and method of using the system is disclosed. The scale controller is adapted for use with a grain cart or similar implement that includes a discharge opening and conveyor. The system includes a scale and a plurality of sensors that work together to automate numerous functions that are typically performed manually. For example, the present invention discloses a system that automatically records the amount of material loaded or unloaded by continuously monitoring the load on a scale and the RPMs of a power take-off shaft that drives a conveyor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Applicant: Digi-Star, LLC
    Inventors: Jerome Bump, Steven L. Johansen, Ronald J. Schlimgen, Michael D. Van Mill, Shawn W. Gerdeman
  • Patent number: 10520351
    Abstract: A method for determining a peak weight associated with an agricultural machine includes the step of determining a weight associated with the agricultural machine. Operational parameters are stored in response to determining that the weight is above a threshold. The threshold can be based on a maximum weight associated with the agricultural machine and set via user input to a machine control indicator. In one embodiment, a new weight associated with the agricultural machine is determined. The new weight is compared to a previous peak weight associated with the agricultural machine. The new weight is stored as a peak weight in response to determining that the new weight is higher than the previous peak weight. Operational parameters associated with the new weight can also be stored in response to determining that the new weight is higher than the previous peak weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: DIGI-STAR, LLC
    Inventors: Steven L. Johansen, Jerome A. Bump
  • Patent number: 10485177
    Abstract: A scale controller system and method of using the system is disclosed. The scale controller is adapted for use with a grain cart or similar implement that includes a discharge opening and conveyor. The system includes a scale and a plurality of sensors that work together to automate numerous functions that are typically performed manually. For example, the present invention discloses a system that automatically records the amount of material loaded or unloaded by continuously monitoring the load on a scale and the RPMs of a power take-off shaft that drives a conveyor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: DIGI-STAR, LLC
    Inventors: Jerome Bump, Steven L. Johansen, Ronald J. Schlimgen, Michael D. Van Mill, Shawn W. Gerdeman
  • Patent number: 10421050
    Abstract: A method of operation of a machine control indicator located on a first machine includes the step of monitoring operational parameters of a second machine operationally associated with a first machine. Each of the operational parameters is associated with a common clock of the machine control indicator. The operational parameters are stored in a memory of the machine control indicator with a date and time stamp based on the common clock. The operational parameters are transmitted along with the date and time stamp to a user device separate from the first machine and the second machine. In one embodiment, the operational parameters comprise one or more of a weight value, a rotation value, a revolutions per minute value, a peak weight value, a gearbox temperature value, and a hydraulic pressure value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: DIGI-STAR, LLC
    Inventors: Jerome A. Bump, Jack Allen Danner, Christopher V. Horton
  • Patent number: 10321663
    Abstract: A method and system utilizing one or more agricultural drones to improve the real-time monitoring, measuring and analysis of the health of livestock, in particular, the core body temperatures thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: DIGI-STAR, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher V. Horton, Samuel R. Vorpahl
  • Publication number: 20190159431
    Abstract: A method and system utilizing one or more agricultural drones for real-time monitoring, delivery and dispensing of feed in feed bunks associated with feed lots.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2019
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Applicant: Digi-Star, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher V. Horton, Samuel R. Vorpahl
  • Patent number: 10288472
    Abstract: A method for compensating for wind effects on measured weights includes receiving initialization sensor values from a seed tender. An estimated discharge is generated based on the initialization sensor values. A weight sensor value from the seed tender is received after the initialization sensor values. The weight sensor value is compared to a threshold value corresponding to a value of the estimated discharge at a corresponding time. Based on the comparison, it is determined whether to transmit the weight sensor value or the threshold value to the seed tender controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: DIGI-STAR, LLC
    Inventors: Steven L. Johansen, Daniel Eric Fuller
  • Patent number: 10231441
    Abstract: A method and system utilizing one or more agricultural drones for real-time monitoring, delivery and dispensing of feed in feed bunks associated with feed lots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: DIGI-STAR, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher V. Horton, Samuel R. Vorpahl
  • Publication number: 20180136033
    Abstract: A method for compensating for wind effects on measured weights includes receiving initialization sensor values from a seed tender. An estimated discharge is generated based on the initialization sensor values. A weight sensor value from the seed tender is received after the initialization sensor values. The weight sensor value is compared to a threshold value corresponding to a value of the estimated discharge at a corresponding time. Based on the comparison, it is determined whether to transmit the weight sensor value or the threshold value to the seed tender controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2016
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Applicant: Digi-Star, LLC
    Inventors: Steven L. Johansen, Daniel Eric Fuller
  • Publication number: 20180100759
    Abstract: A method for determining a peak weight associated with an agricultural machine includes the step of determining a weight associated with the agricultural machine. Operational parameters are stored in response to determining that the weight is above a threshold. The threshold can be based on a maximum weight associated with the agricultural machine and set via user input to a machine control indicator. In one embodiment, a new weight associated with the agricultural machine is determined. The new weight is compared to a previous peak weight associated with the agricultural machine. The new weight is stored as a peak weight in response to determining that the new weight is higher than the previous peak weight. Operational parameters associated with the new weight can also be stored in response to determining that the new weight is higher than the previous peak weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2016
    Publication date: April 12, 2018
    Applicant: Digi-Star, LLC
    Inventors: Steven L. Johansen, Jerome A. Bump
  • Publication number: 20170318747
    Abstract: A scale controller system and method of using the system is disclosed. The scale controller is adapted for use with a grain cart or similar implement that includes a discharge opening and conveyor. The system includes a scale and a plurality of sensors that work together to automate numerous functions that are typically performed manually. For example, the present invention discloses a system that automatically records the amount of material loaded or unloaded by continuously monitoring the load on a scale and the RPMs of a power take-off shaft that drives a conveyor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Applicant: Digi-Star, LLC
    Inventors: Jerome Bump, Steven L. Johansen, Ronald J. Schlimgen, Michael D. Van Mill, Shawn W. Gerdman
  • Patent number: 9763389
    Abstract: A scale controller system and method of using the system is disclosed. The scale controller is adapted for use with a grain cart or similar implement that includes a discharge opening and conveyor. The system includes a scale and a plurality of sensors that work together to automate numerous functions that are typically performed manually. For example, the present invention discloses a system that automatically records the amount of material loaded or unloaded by continuously monitoring the load on a scale and the RPMs of a power take-off shaft that drives a conveyor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: Digi-Star, LLC
    Inventors: Jerome Bump, Steven L. Johansen, Ronald J. Schlimgen, Michael D. Van Mill, Shawn W. Gerdman