Patents by Inventor Edward J. Plizga

Edward J. Plizga 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).

  • Seed counting device
    Patent number: 8218710
    Abstract: A seed counting device where accuracy is maintained at higher counting rates. The seed counting device has a hopper in communication with a tray. An activator is connected to the tray to vibrate the tray. Connected to one end of the tray is a separator having sensors. Below the tray and in partial alignment with the separator is a projecting device. The projecting device projects seeds that fall from the tray past the sensors and into a seed chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Gary W. Clem, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian W. Carr, Andrew G. Jenkins, Curtis R. Hammer, Scott A. Sporrer, Adam R. Koesters, Edward J. Plizga, Peter B. Moore
  • Seed counting device
    Patent number: 8175212
    Abstract: A seed counting device where accuracy is maintained at higher counting rates. The seed counting device has a hopper in communication with a tray. An activator is connected to the tray to vibrate the tray. Connected to one end of the tray is a separator having sensors. Below the tray and in partial alignment with the separator is a projecting device. The projecting device projects seeds that fall from the tray past the sensors and into a seed chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Gary W. Clem, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian W. Carr, Andrew G. Jenkins, Curtis R. Hammer, Scott A. Sporrer, Adam R. Koesters, Edward J. Plizga, Peter B. Moore
  • SEED COUNTING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20120106694
    Abstract: A seed counting device where accuracy is maintained at higher counting rates. The seed counting device has a hopper in communication with a tray. An activator is connected to the tray to vibrate the tray. Connected to one end of the tray is a separator having sensors. Below the tray and in partial alignment with the separator is a projecting device. The projecting device projects seeds that fall from the tray past the sensors and into a seed chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2012
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Inventors: Brian W. CARR, Andrew G. JENKINS, Curtis R. HAMMER, Scott A. SPORRER, Adam R. KOESTERS, Edward J. PLIZGA, Peter B. MOORE
  • SEED COUNTING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20110182397
    Abstract: A seed counting device where accuracy is maintained at higher counting rates. The seed counting device has a hopper in communication with a tray. An activator is connected to the tray to vibrate the tray. Connected to one end of the tray is a separator having sensors. Below the tray and in partial alignment with the separator is a projecting device. The projecting device projects seeds that fall from the tray past the sensors and into a seed chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2010
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Applicant: GARY W. CLEM, INC.
    Inventors: Brian W. Carr, Andrew G. Jenkins, Curtis R. Hammer, Scott A. Sporrer, Adam R. Koesters, Edward J. Plizga, Peter B. Moore