Patents by Inventor Jerry D. Adams

Jerry D. Adams 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).

  • Livestock sorting facility
    Patent number: 11819008
    Abstract: Systems and methods for sorting livestock including a livestock processing station, a computer network system, and a livestock routing mechanism. The livestock processing station confines the individual livestock, allowing individual livestock data to be collected and analyzed. The computer network system includes a programmable logic controller (PLC) for data input at the livestock processing station and a sorting application coupled to the PLC via a computer network, the sorting application for analyzing individual livestock data and assigning livestock to pens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: Adams Land & Cattle Co.
    Inventors: William R. Adams, Jerry D. Adams
  • Livestock Sorting Facility
    Publication number: 20220386570
    Abstract: Systems and methods for sorting livestock including a livestock processing station, a computer network system, and a livestock routing mechanism. The livestock processing station confines the individual livestock, allowing individual livestock data to be collected and analyzed. The computer network system includes a programmable logic controller (PLC) for data input at the livestock processing station and a sorting application coupled to the PLC via a computer network, the sorting application for analyzing individual livestock data and assigning livestock to pens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventors: William R. Adams, Jerry D. Adams
  • Livestock sorting facility
    Patent number: 11324203
    Abstract: Systems and methods for sorting livestock including a livestock processing station, a computer network system, and a livestock routing mechanism. The livestock processing station confines the individual livestock, allowing individual livestock data to be collected and analyzed. The computer network system includes a programmable logic controller (PLC) for data input at the livestock processing station and a sorting application coupled to the PLC via a computer network, the sorting application for analyzing individual livestock data and assigning livestock to pens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: Adams Land & Cattle Co.
    Inventors: William R. Adams, Jerry D. Adams
  • Livestock Sorting Facility
    Publication number: 20190090459
    Abstract: Systems and methods for sorting livestock including a livestock processing station, a computer network system, and a livestock routing mechanism. The livestock processing station confines the individual livestock, allowing individual livestock data to be collected and analyzed. The computer network system includes a programmable logic controller (PLC) for data input at the livestock processing station and a sorting application coupled to the PLC via a computer network, the sorting application for analyzing individual livestock data and assigning livestock to pens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2018
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Inventors: William R. Adams, Jerry D. Adams
  • Livestock sorting facility
    Patent number: 7509923
    Abstract: A system and method for the sorting of livestock including a livestock processing station, a computer network system, and a trolley system. The livestock processing station confines the individual livestock, allowing individual livestock data to be collected and analyzed. The computer network system includes a first computer for data input at the livestock processing station and a second computer coupled to the first computer via a computer network, the second computer for storing and analyzing individual livestock data and assigning livestock to pens. The trolley system is controlled by the computer network system for transporting livestock from the livestock processing station to the assigned livestock pen. Such system includes a plurality of trolley cars for containing livestock and a conveyor system coupled to the plurality of trolley cars for transporting livestock to the assign livestock pen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Assignee: Adams Land & Cattle Company
    Inventors: William R. Adams, Jerry D. Adams
  • Livestock sorting facility
    Patent number: 7389743
    Abstract: A system and method for the sorting of livestock including a livestock processing station, a computer network system, and a trolley system. The livestock processing station confines the individual livestock, allowing individual livestock data to be collected and analyzed. The computer network system includes a first computer for data input at the livestock processing station and a second computer coupled to the first computer via a computer network, the second computer for storing and analyzing individual livestock data and assigning livestock to pens. The trolley system is controlled by the computer network system for transporting livestock from the livestock processing station to the assigned livestock pen. Such system includes a plurality of trolley cars for containing livestock and a conveyor system coupled to the plurality of trolley cars for transporting livestock to the assign livestock pen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: Adams Land & Cattle Co.
    Inventors: William R. Adams, Jerry D. Adams
  • Brake lever
    Patent number: D333458
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1993
    Inventor: Jerry D. Adam