Patents by Inventor Mark E. De Kleine

Mark E. De Kleine 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: 11905046
    Abstract: Systems and method of wrapping an object are disclosed. An object wrapping system includes a contractible loop, a positioning system, and a wrapping material system. The contractible loop is configured to be deployed in an expanded position and a contracted position. The positioning system is configured to position an object in alignment with an aperture defined by the contractible loop. The wrapping material system is configured to position a wrapping material between the object and the aperture. The positioning system is configured to move the object into the wrapping material and through the aperture when the contractible loop is deployed in the expanded position. The contractible loop is configured to deploy into the contracted position to at least partially close the wrapping material around the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Mt. Adams Orchards Corporation
    Inventors: Don M. Gibson, Doug G. Gibson, Shane C. Dittrich, Kristopher R. Okelberry, Michael P. Baker, Peter O. Ashworth, Mark E. De Kleine, Tyler Dale
  • Publication number: 20220332449
    Abstract: Systems and method of wrapping an object are disclosed. An object wrapping system includes a contractible loop, a positioning system, and a wrapping material system. The contractible loop is configured to be deployed in an expanded position and a contracted position. The positioning system is configured to position an object in alignment with an aperture defined by the contractible loop. The wrapping material system is configured to position a wrapping material between the object and the aperture. The positioning system is configured to move the object into the wrapping material and through the aperture when the contractible loop is deployed in the expanded position. The contractible loop is configured to deploy into the contracted position to at least partially close the wrapping material around the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2022
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Inventors: Don M. Gibson, Doug G. Gibson, Shane C. Dittrich, Kristopher R. Okelberry, Michael P. Baker, Peter O. Ashworth, Mark E. De Kleine, Tyler Dale
  • Patent number: 11319096
    Abstract: Systems and method of wrapping an object are disclosed. An object wrapping system includes a contractible loop, a positioning system, and a wrapping material system. The contractible loop is configured to be deployed in an expanded position and a contracted position. The positioning system is configured to position an object in alignment with an aperture defined by the contractible loop. The wrapping material system is configured to position a wrapping material between the object and the aperture. The positioning system is configured to move the object into the wrapping material and through the aperture when the contractible loop is deployed in the expanded position. The contractible loop is configured to deploy into the contracted position to at least partially close the wrapping material around the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: Mt. Adams Orchards Corporation
    Inventors: Don M. Gibson, Doug G. Gibson, Shane C. Dittrich, Kristopher R. Okelberry, Michael P. Baker, Peter O. Ashworth, Mark E. De Kleine, Tyler Dale
  • Publication number: 20200255172
    Abstract: Systems and method of wrapping an object are disclosed. An object wrapping system includes a contractible loop, a positioning system, and a wrapping material system. The contractible loop is configured to be deployed in an expanded position and a contracted position. The positioning system is configured to position an object in alignment with an aperture defined by the contractible loop. The wrapping material system is configured to position a wrapping material between the object and the aperture. The positioning system is configured to move the object into the wrapping material and through the aperture when the contractible loop is deployed in the expanded position. The contractible loop is configured to deploy into the contracted position to at least partially close the wrapping material around the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2019
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Inventors: DON M. GIBSON, DOUG G. GIBSON, SHANE C. DITTRICH, KRISTOPHER R. OKELBERRY, MICHAEL P. BAKER, PETER O. ASHWORTH, MARK E. DE KLEINE, TYLER DALE
  • Publication number: 20180106063
    Abstract: A system of anchored structural support elements for use in horticulture, commonly referred to as a “trellis anchor,” as employed to support plant growth in orchards, vineyards, hop fields and the like, in both indoor and outdoor use. The trellis anchor and anchoring system has an anchor base support with a support cradle that extends from a footing to support superstructures. The support cradle receives a trellis pole anchor and the support cradle extends upward and at a support angle. Multiple anchor base supports with trellis pole anchors assembled in an extended structure, as employed in a plant-support in a collective assembly of stakes, poles, wires and shade structures, water delivery systems, sensors, or similar superstructures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2017
    Publication date: April 19, 2018
    Inventor: Mark E. De Kleine