Patents by Inventor Charles T. Schiller

Charles T. Schiller has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 8113131
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided for introducing a discrete, predetermined amount of material into soil at a plurality of predetermined points in the soil which includes a container for holding the material to be introduced into the soil, and tubing in fluid communication with the container at a first end thereof. At least one electrically controlled injector is provided in fluid communication with a second end of the tubing. Also, at least one shank is provided, which includes a base, and an injector mounting member attached to a surface of the base that is adapted for detachably mounting the electrically controlled injector onto the base. In addition, a controller is provided for activating the electrically controlled injector to introduce the material into the soil. Accordingly, enhanced control of the injection of the material into soil is achieved, and maintenance can be performed easily.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Arysta LifeScience North America, LLC
    Inventors: Michael A. Allan, Charles T. Schiller, Edward G. Salla, Frank V. Sances
  • Patent number: 8047146
    Abstract: A method for the subsurface application of fertilizers, biologicals, fumigants, non-fumigant pesticides or other chemicals to soil with reduced application rates. Discrete amounts of the materials are injected into the soil at numerous sites along a path during a pass through the soil. At the injection sites, the materials form diffusion patterns which may touch or overlapping with diffusion patterns of adjacent soil injections. The application of materials to soil in this manner maintains optimum efficacy with the use of the least amount of materials necessary per acre of soil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: Arysta Lifescience North America, LLC
    Inventors: Michael A. Allan, Charles T. Schiller
  • Publication number: 20110172834
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided for introducing a discrete, predetermined amount of material into soil at a plurality of predetermined points in the soil which includes a container for holding the material to be introduced into the soil, and tubing in fluid communication with the container at a first end thereof. At least one electrically controlled injector is provided in fluid communication with a second end of said tubing. Also, at least one shank is provided, which includes a base, and an injector mounting member attached to a surface of the base that is adapted for detachably mounting the electrically controlled injector onto the base. In addition, a controller is provided for activating the electrically controlled injector to introduce the material into the soil. Accordingly, enhanced control of the injection of the material into soil is achieved, and maintenance can be performed easily.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2011
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: Arysta LifeScience North America, LLC.
    Inventors: Michael A. Allan, Charles T. Schiller, Edward G. Salla, Frank V. Sances
  • Patent number: 7908982
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided for introducing a discrete, predetermined amount of material into soil at a plurality of predetermined points in the soil which includes a container for holding the material to be introduced into the soil, and tubing in fluid communication with the container at a first end thereof. At least one electrically controlled injector is provided in fluid communication with a second end of the tubing. Also, at least one shank is provided, which includes a base, and an injector mounting member attached to a surface of the base that is adapted for detachably mounting the electrically controlled injector onto the base. In addition, a controller is provided for activating the electrically controlled injector to introduce the material into the soil. Accordingly, enhanced control of the injection of the material into soil is achieved, and maintenance can be performed easily.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: Arysta LifeScience North America LLC
    Inventors: Michael A. Allan, Charles T. Schiller, Edward G. Salla, Frank V. Sances
  • Publication number: 20100269742
    Abstract: A method for the subsurface application of fertilizers, biologicals, fumigants, non-fumigant pesticides or other chemicals to soil with reduced application rates. Discrete amounts of the materials are injected into the soil at numerous sites along a path during a pass through the soil. At the injection sites, the materials form diffusion patterns which may touch or overlapping with diffusion patterns of adjacent soil injections. The application of materials to soil in this manner maintains optimum efficacy with the use of the least amount of materials necessary per acre of soil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2010
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Applicant: Arysta LifeScience North America, LLC
    Inventors: Michael A. ALLAN, Charles T. Schiller
  • Patent number: 7748331
    Abstract: A method for the subsurface application of fertilizers, biologicals, fumigants, non-fumigant pesticides or other chemicals to soil with reduced application rates. Discrete amounts of the materials are injected into the soil at numerous sites along a path during a pass through the soil. At the injection sites, the materials form diffusion patterns which may touch or overlapping with diffusion patterns of adjacent soil injections. The application of materials to soil in this manner maintains optimum efficacy with the use of the least amount of materials necessary per acre of soil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: Arysta LifeScience North America LLC
    Inventors: Michael A. Allan, Charles T. Schiller
  • Patent number: 7712423
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided for introducing a discrete, predetermined amount of material into soil at a plurality of predetermined points in the soil which includes a container for holding the material to be introduced into the soil, and tubing in fluid communication with the container at a first end thereof. At least one electrically controlled injector is provided in fluid communication with a second end of said tubing. Also, at least one shank is provided, which includes a base, and an injector mounting member attached to a surface of the base that is adapted for detachably mounting the electrically controlled injector onto the base. In addition, a controller is provided for activating the electrically controlled injector to introduce the material into the soil. Accordingly, enhanced control of the injection of the material into soil is achieved, and maintenance can be performed easily.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Arysta LifeScience North America LLC
    Inventors: Michael A. Allan, Charles T. Schiller, Edward G. Salla, Frank V. Sances
  • Publication number: 20090262003
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided for introducing a discrete, predetermined amount of material into soil at a plurality of predetermined points in the soil which includes a container for holding the material to be introduced into the soil, and tubing in fluid communication with the container at a first end thereof. At least one electrically controlled injector is provided in fluid communication with a second end of said tubing. Also, at least one shank is provided, which includes a base, and an injector mounting member attached to a surface of the base that is adapted for detachably mounting the electrically controlled injector onto the base. In addition, a controller is provided for activating the electrically controlled injector to introduce the material into the soil. Accordingly, enhanced control of the injection of the material into soil is achieved, and maintenance can be performed easily.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2009
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Applicant: Arysta LifeScience North America, LLC, California limited liability company
    Inventors: Michael A. Allan, Charles T. Schiller, Edward G. Salla, Frank V. Sances
  • Publication number: 20090173260
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided for introducing a discrete, predetermined amount of material into soil at a plurality of predetermined points in the soil which includes a container for holding the material to be introduced into the soil, and tubing in fluid communication with the container at a first end thereof. At least one electrically controlled injector is provided in fluid communication with a second end of said tubing. Also, at least one shank is provided, which includes a base, and an injector mounting member attached to a surface of the base that is adapted for detachably mounting the electrically controlled injector onto the base. In addition, a controller is provided for activating the electrically controlled injector to introduce the material into the soil. Accordingly, enhanced control of the injection of the material into soil is achieved, and maintenance can be performed easily.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2009
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Applicant: Arysta LifeScience North America, LLC
    Inventors: Michael A. ALLAN, Charles T. SCHILLER, Edward G. SALLA, Frank V. SANCES
  • Patent number: 7490564
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided for introducing a discrete, predetermined amount of material into soil at a plurality of predetermined points in the soil which includes a container for holding the material to be introduced into the soil, and tubing in fluid communication with the container at a first end thereof At least one electrically controlled injector is provided in fluid communication with a second end of the tubing. Also, at least one shank is provided, which includes a base, and an injector mounting member attached to a surface of the base that is adapted for detachably mounting the electrically controlled injector onto the base. In addition, a controller is provided for activating the electrically controlled injector to introduce the material into the soil. Accordingly, enhanced control of the injection of the material into soil is achieved, and maintenance can be performed easily.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Arysta Lifescience North America, LLC
    Inventors: Michael A. Allan, Charles T. Schiller, Edward G. Salla, Frank V. Sances
  • Patent number: 7255049
    Abstract: A method for the subsurface application of fertilizers, biologicals, fumigants, non-fumigant pesticides or other chemicals to soil with reduced application rates. Discrete amounts of the materials are injected into the soil at numerous sites along a path during a pass through the soil. At the injection sites, the materials form diffusion patterns which may touch or overlapping with diffusion patterns of adjacent soil injections. The application of materials to soil in this manner maintains optimum efficacy with the use of the least amount of materials necessary per acre of soil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: Arysta Lifescience North America Corporation
    Inventors: Michael A. Allan, Charles T. Schiller
  • Patent number: 6990912
    Abstract: A method for the subsurface application of fertilizers, biologicals, fumigants, non-fumigant pesticides or other chemicals to soil with reduced application rates. Discrete amounts of the materials are injected into the soil at numerous sites along a path during a pass through the soil. At the injection sites, the materials form diffusion patterns which may touch or overlapping with diffusion patterns of adjacent soil injections. The application of materials to soil in this manner maintains optimum efficacy with the use of the least amount of materials necessary per acre of soil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2006
    Assignee: Arysta Lifescience North America Corporation
    Inventors: Michael A. Allan, Charles T. Schiller
  • Publication number: 20020148396
    Abstract: A method for the subsurface application of fertilizers, biologicals, fumigants, non-fumigant pesticides or other chemicals to soil with reduced application rates. Discrete amounts of the materials are injected into the soil at numerous sites along a path during a pass through the soil. At the injection sites, the materials form diffusion patterns which may touch or overlapping with diffusion patterns of adjacent soil injections. The application of materials to soil in this manner maintains optimum efficacy with the use of the least amount of materials necessary per acre of soil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2002
    Publication date: October 17, 2002
    Applicant: TOMEN ARGO INC.
    Inventors: Michael A. Allan, Charles T. Schiller
  • Publication number: 20020117095
    Abstract: A method for the subsurface application of fertilizers, biologicals, fumigants, non-fumigant pesticides or other chemicals to soil with reduced application rates. Discrete amounts of the materials are injected into the soil at numerous sites along a path during a pass through the soil. At the injection sites, the materials form diffusion patterns which may touch or overlapping with diffusion patterns of adjacent soil injections. The application of materials to soil in this manner maintains optimum efficacy with the use of the least amount of materials necessary per acre of soil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2001
    Publication date: August 29, 2002
    Inventors: Michael A. Allan, Charles T. Schiller