Patents by Inventor Jeremy J. Hodel

Jeremy J. Hodel 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).

  • VARIABLE PRESSURE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR DUAL ACTING ACTUATORS
    Publication number: 20140034343
    Abstract: A variable pressure control system for varying pressures in the fluid circuits of a dual acting actuator over a range of pressures. The variable pressure control system includes a controller that cooperates with pressure regulators for regulating the desired pressure in the fluid circuits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: Precision Planting LLC
    Inventors: Derek A. Sauder, Jeremy J. Hodel
  • Dynamic supplemental downforce control system for planter row units
    Patent number: 8634992
    Abstract: A dynamic supplemental downforce control system for a planter row unit. The system includes closed-loop feedback circuit that cooperates with a downforce actuator to dynamically control fluid flow to the downforce actuator to maintain balance between the actual gauge wheel downforce and a desired gauge wheel downforce during planting operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: Precision Planting LLC
    Inventors: Derek A. Sauder, Jeremy J. Hodel
  • Variable pressure control system for dual acting actuators
    Patent number: 8550020
    Abstract: A variable pressure control system for varying pressures in the fluid circuits of a dual acting actuator over a range of pressures. The variable pressure control system includes a controller that cooperates with pressure regulators for regulating the desired pressure in the fluid circuits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Precision Planting LLC
    Inventors: Derek Sauder, Jeremy J. Hodel
  • DYNAMIC SUPPLEMENTAL DOWNFORCE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR PLANTER ROW UNITS
    Publication number: 20120186503
    Abstract: A dynamic supplemental downforce control system for a planter row unit. The system includes closed-loop feedback circuit that cooperates with a downforce actuator to dynamically control fluid flow to the downforce actuator to maintain balance between the actual gauge wheel downforce and a desired gauge wheel downforce during planting operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2011
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: Precision Planting, Inc.
    Inventors: Derek A. Sauder, Jeremy J. Hodel
  • VARIABLE PRESSURE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR DUAL ACTING ACTUATORS
    Publication number: 20120151910
    Abstract: A variable pressure control system for varying pressures in the fluid circuits of a dual acting actuator over a range of pressures. The variable pressure control system includes a controller that cooperates with pressure regulators for regulating the desired pressure in the fluid circuits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicant: Precision Planting, Inc.
    Inventors: Derek A. Sauder, Jeremy J. Hodel
  • Vacuum seed meter and retrofit kit for celled-disk vacuum meters
    Patent number: 7334532
    Abstract: A vacuum meter and a retrofit kit. The retrofit kit is particularly adapted for modifying or retrofitting vacuum meters configured with the centerline of the seed discharge chute or seed tube offset from the seed-side face of the seed disk, examples of which include the John Deere MaxEmerge® family of vacuum meters. The vacuum meter and retrofit includes an offset disk having a seed plane disposed in substantial alignment with a central axis of the discharge chute the vacuum meter housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Assignee: Precision Planting, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregg A. Sauder, Derek A. Sauder, Justin L. Koch, Jeremy J. Hodel, Chad E. Plattner