Patents Assigned to Kinze Manufacturing, Inc.
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Patent number: 9629305Abstract: A method and system for planting one of a plurality of seed types, hybrids and/or varieties is provided. A planter is provided with a plurality of row units. The row units include metering systems, which can include multiple seed meters at a particular row unit, as well as a queuing system. The metering systems including more than one seed meters are configured such that the seed meters will plant a different seed types or varieties. The operation of one or more of the seed meters at a time will provide for the planting of a particular seed variety. The invention provides for on-the-go changing of a seed being planted by changing the operation of one or more of the seed meters at each of the row units and provides for almost infinite variation among the row units for planting particular seed varieties or not planting at all.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2014Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: Kinze Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Jon Kinzenbaw, Merlan J. Rolffs, Matthew J. Wilhelmi, Dustan Hahn, Derrick Becker
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Patent number: 9622402Abstract: A method and system for planting one of a plurality of seed types, hybrids and/or varieties is provided. A planter is provided with a plurality of row units. The row units include dynamic metering systems, which can include multiple seed meters at a particular row unit. The metering systems including more than one seed meters are configured such that the seed meters will plant a different seed types or varieties. The operation of one or more of the seed meters at a time will provide for the planting of a particular seed variety. When the invention provides for on-the-go changing of a seed being planted by changing the operation of one or more of the seed meters at each of the row units and provides for almost infinite variation among the row units for planting particular seed varieties or not planting at all.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2014Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: Kinze Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Jon Kinzenbaw, Merlan J. Rolffs, Matthew J. Wilhelmi, Dustan Hahn, Derrick Becker
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Patent number: 9622401Abstract: A chemical granule metering system, for use on a row crop planter, allows for control of chemical granule drop rate. The chemical granule metering system also includes a motor permitting control of chemical granule drop rate by adjusting the rotational speed of the motor. An impeller for a chemical granule meter system having a plurality of apertures is optimized to allow a broad range of chemical granule flow rates, reduce or mitigate clogging, and reduce pulsing characteristics of the metering system.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2014Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: Kinze Manufacturing, Inc.Inventor: Vaughan Stevenson
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Patent number: 9474201Abstract: An agricultural planter includes a plurality of row units attached to a toolbar. The row units include seed meters for receiving, singulating, and dispensing seed or other particulate. The seed meters include a circular seed disc with a seed path for receiving the seed in the seed meter housing. Integrated with the seed disc is a motor that is housed within the seed meter housing and that includes a rotatable portion being attached to the circular disc such that the two rotate in tandem. The integrated motor can be positioned within an interior portion of the circular seed disc such that the width of the disc and motor combination is kept to a minimum.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2015Date of Patent: October 25, 2016Assignee: Kinze Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Matthew J. Wilhelmi, Merlan Rolffs, Dustan Hahn, John P. Mulherin, Courtney N. Achen, Michael J. Myers, Ryan Legge, Rhett Schildroth, Marvin Bachman, Todd E. Kniffen
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Patent number: 9420739Abstract: A modular hopper assembly for use with a seed meter of a row unit for an agricultural planter is provided. The modular hopper assembly includes a base hopper unit that can be attached to the row unit. The base hopper unit can be attached to a seed delivery apparatus, such as an air seed delivery of a central hopper. The base hopper unit is also configured to be attachable to various sizes of row hoppers that can quickly and easily attach to the base unit to provide for varying amounts of storage at each of the row units. As the base unit is operatively attachable to a seed meter, the base unit can be used with generally any seed delivery device, including row hoppers, fluid seed deliveries connected to central hoppers, or the like.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2014Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: Kinze Manufacturing, Inc.Inventor: Trevor N. Rollenhagen
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Patent number: 9408341Abstract: A system for changing seed variety on a planter includes a plurality of row units with each row unit having a plurality of seed meters. Each seed meter has a guide for delivering seed to a transport belt and a switch that is activated and deactivated by a switch actuator on the belt. The belt has adjustable sidewalls, cover, and lugs.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2015Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: Kinze Manufacturing, Inc.Inventor: James Straeter
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Patent number: 9313942Abstract: A seed metering system, for use on a row crop planter, selects individual seeds from a seed reservoir and dispenses the seeds singularly at a controlled rate. A direct drive seed metering system includes a seed disc having a plurality of suction apertures with a recessed pocket adjacent to an aperture. The recessed pockets act to agitate seeds in the seed reservoir and to direct seed flow towards the apertures. A seed path relief system provides for allowing the placement of the seeds such that they are released from an outer edge of the seed disc. An adjustable seed singulator is mounted adjacent to the face of the seed disc where inner and outer blades are adjusted radially to compensate for the singulation of various seed sizes and shapes. The seed disc is driven via engagement of an internal gear with the external gear of an independent drive motor.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: Kinze Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Matthew J. Wilhelmi, Kale J. Brockmann
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Patent number: 9282691Abstract: A seed metering system, for use on a row crop planter, selects individual seeds from a seed reservoir and dispenses the seeds singularly at a controlled rate. A direct drive seed metering system includes a seed disc having a plurality of suction apertures with a recessed pocket adjacent to an aperture. The recessed pockets act to agitate seeds in the seed reservoir and to direct seed flow towards the apertures. A seed path relief system provides for allowing the placement of the seeds such that they are released from an outer edge of the seed disc. An adjustable seed singulator is mounted adjacent to the face of the seed disc where inner and outer blades are adjusted radially to compensate for the singulation of various seed sizes and shapes. The seed disc is driven via engagement of an internal gear with the external gear of an independent drive motor.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Kinze Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Matthew J. Wilhelmi, Kale J. Brockmann
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Patent number: 9282692Abstract: A seed metering system, for use on a row crop planter, selects individual seeds from a seed reservoir and dispenses the seeds singularly at a controlled rate. A direct drive seed metering system includes a seed disc having a plurality of suction apertures with a recessed pocket adjacent to an aperture. The recessed pockets act to agitate seeds in the seed reservoir and to direct seed flow towards the apertures. A seed path relief system provides for allowing the placement of the seeds such that they are released from an outer edge of the seed disc. An adjustable seed singulator is mounted adjacent to the face of the seed disc where inner and outer blades are adjusted radially to compensate for the singulation of various seed sizes and shapes. The seed disc is driven via engagement of an internal gear with the external gear of an independent drive motor.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Kinze Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Matthew J. Wilhelmi, Kale J. Brockmann
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Patent number: 9277688Abstract: A seed metering system, for use on a row crop planter, selects individual seeds from a seed reservoir and dispenses the seeds singularly at a controlled rate. A direct drive seed metering system includes a seed disc having a plurality of suction apertures with a recessed pocket adjacent to an aperture. The recessed pockets act to agitate seeds in the seed reservoir and to direct seed flow towards the apertures. A seed path relief system provides for allowing the placement of the seeds such that they are released from an outer edge of the seed disc. An adjustable seed singulator is mounted adjacent to the face of the seed disc where inner and outer blades are adjusted radially to compensate for the singulation of various seed sizes and shapes. The seed disc is driven via engagement of an internal gear with the external gear of an independent drive motor.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: March 8, 2016Assignee: Kinze Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Matthew J. Wilhelmi, Kale J. Brockmann
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Patent number: 9253940Abstract: A seed delivery device including a frame defining at least one seed chamber. The frame includes a sidewall and an air permeable floor. Seed can be received and deposited on the air permeable floor through an input port. An air input channel is utilized to introduce an air stream into the seed chamber and direct it through the air permeable floor such that seed is lifted from the air permeable floor to an outlet port. An air bypass channel is configured to separate the air stream into a first stream that is directed through the air permeable floor and a second stream that is directed through the bypass channel and recombined with the first stream, at a point prior to the output port, to prevent excess accumulation of seed in the seed chamber.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2013Date of Patent: February 9, 2016Assignee: Kinze Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Wilhelmi, Kenneth E. Shoup, Daniel Koop
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Publication number: 20150359166Abstract: A system for changing seed variety on a planter includes a plurality of row units with each row unit having a plurality of seed meters. Each seed meter has a guide for delivering seed to a transport belt and a switch that is activated and deactivated by a switch actuator on the belt. The belt has adjustable sidewalls, cover, and lugs.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2015Publication date: December 17, 2015Applicant: KINZE MANUFACTURING, INC.Inventor: James Straeter
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Publication number: 20150319912Abstract: A forward folding agricultural implement frame has a center frame with pivotally connected wings that fold forward for storage and laterally for use. A pair of draft links connects the wings to a telescopic hitch that extends forward from the center frame. A pivot pin operably mounted to a forward portion of the telescopic hitch defines a generally vertical pivot axis. A pivot link is connected to the pivot pin to pivot about the generally vertical pivot axis. The pivot link having a first portion on one side of the pivot pin and a second portion on an opposite of the pivot pin from the first portion. The draft links are pivotally connected to the first and second portions of the pivot link. When the wings are flexed in opposite directions (or when one wing is neutral and the other wing is flexed), the pivot link will permit opposite relative movement of the draft link ends relative to the inner hitch, which reduces internal stress and prevents permanent strain of the components.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2014Publication date: November 12, 2015Applicant: Kinze Manufacturing, Inc.Inventor: Vaughan G. Stevenson
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Patent number: 9148992Abstract: A system for changing seed variety on a planter includes a plurality of row units with each row unit having a plurality of seed meters. Each seed meter has a guide for delivering seed to a transport belt and a switch that is activated and deactivated by a switch actuator on the belt. The belt has adjustable sidewalls, cover, and lugs.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2013Date of Patent: October 6, 2015Assignee: Kinze Manufacturing, Inc.Inventor: James E. Staeter
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Publication number: 20150208573Abstract: A chemical granule metering system, for use on a row crop planter, allows for control of chemical granule drop rate. The chemical granule metering system also includes a motor permitting control of chemical granule drop rate by adjusting the rotational speed of the motor. An impeller for a chemical granule meter system having a plurality of apertures is optimized to allow a broad range of chemical granule flow rates, reduce or mitigate clogging, and reduce pulsing characteristics of the metering system.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2014Publication date: July 30, 2015Applicant: Kinze Manufacturing, Inc.Inventor: Vaughan Stevenson
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Patent number: D724907Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2013Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Kinze Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Trevor N. Rollenhagen, Susanne Veatch, Rhett Schildroth
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Patent number: D736578Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2013Date of Patent: August 18, 2015Assignee: Kinze Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Trevor N. Rollenhagen, Susanne Veatch, Rhett Schildroth
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Patent number: D771151Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2015Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: Kinze Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Jon Kinzenbaw, Robert Blackwell, Riley Lind
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Patent number: D780230Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2015Date of Patent: February 28, 2017Assignee: Kinze Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Jon Kinzenbaw, Robert Blackwell, Riley Lind
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Patent number: D787564Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2015Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: Kinze Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Jon Kinzenbaw, Robert Blackwell, Riley Lind