Patents by Inventor Kevin K. FISCHMAN

Kevin K. FISCHMAN 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).

  • System and method for variable rate irrigation wind control and compensation
    Patent number: 11071262
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method which combines field mapping and control software to effectively manage sprinkler parameters to adjust for changes in weather conditions and positional/terrain changes. According to a first preferred embodiment, the present invention preferably provides a system which monitors a mapped set of boundaries and preferably receives data regarding a variety of weather factors including wind monitoring (speed, direction, averages, and gusts) and preferably makes adjustments to the system to adjust and modify the shape of a desired distribution area based on the weather factors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: Valmont Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Kevin K. Fischman
  • System and method for end gun control and compensation
    Patent number: 10721881
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method which combines field mapping and control software to effectively manage end gun parameters to adjust for changes in weather conditions and positional/terrain changes. According to a first preferred embodiment, the present invention preferably provides a system which monitors a mapped set of boundaries and preferably receives data regarding a variety of weather factors including wind monitoring (speed, direction, averages, and gusts) and preferably makes adjustments to the system to adjust and modify the shape of a desired distribution area based on the weather factors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: Valmont Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Kevin K. Fischman
  • Systems, methods and user interface for graphical configuration for field irrigation systems
    Patent number: 10467351
    Abstract: The present invention provides an improved system and method for designing an irrigation system for a selected field. According to a preferred embodiment, the system and method of the present invention calculates a complete bill of materials, customer pricing, design requirements and dimensions for a field irrigation system for a given irrigated field.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Dale A. Christensen, Bruce Kreikemeier, Kevin K. Fischman, Todd Zessin
  • System and method for irrigation management using VRI ray casting algorithms within irrigation machine workflows
    Patent number: 10440905
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a system and method for irrigation management using VRI ray casting algorithms within irrigation machine workflows. According to an exemplary preferred embodiment, the present invention may preferably include: a position sensor which determines a position of the irrigation system; a memory system storing a prescribed watering plan for a field; and a variable rate mapping program using VRI ray casting algorithms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: Valmont Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Kevin K. Fischman
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IRRIGATION MANAGEMENT USING VRI RAY CASTING ALGORITHMS WITHIN IRRIGATION MACHINE WORKFLOWS
    Publication number: 20190104696
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a system and method for irrigation management using VRI ray casting algorithms within irrigation machine workflows. According to an exemplary preferred embodiment, the present invention may preferably include: a position sensor which determines a position of the irrigation system; a memory system storing a prescribed watering plan for a field; and a variable rate mapping program using VRI ray casting algorithms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2018
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Applicant: Valmont Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Kevin K. Fischman
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VARIABLE RATE IRRIGATION WIND CONTROL AND COMPENSATION
    Publication number: 20190037786
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method which combines field mapping and control software to effectively manage sprinkler parameters to adjust for changes in weather conditions and positional/terrain changes. According to a first preferred embodiment, the present invention preferably provides a system which monitors a mapped set of boundaries and preferably receives data regarding a variety of weather factors including wind monitoring (speed, direction, averages, and gusts) and preferably makes adjustments to the system to adjust and modify the shape of a desired distribution area based on the weather factors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2018
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Applicant: Valmont Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Kevin K. Fischman
  • SYSTEMS, METHODS AND USER INTERFACE FOR GRAPHICAL CONFIGURATION FOR FIELD IRRIGATION SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20160267203
    Abstract: The present invention provides an improved system and method for designing an irrigation system for a selected field. According to a preferred embodiment, the system and method of the present invention calculates a complete bill of materials, customer pricing, design requirements and dimensions for a field irrigation system for a given irrigated field.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2016
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventors: Dale A. CHRISTENSEN, Bruce KREIKEMEIER, Kevin K. FISCHMAN, Todd ZESSIN