Patents by Inventor Matthew K. Glendenning

Matthew K. Glendenning 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).

  • Automated seed detection and planting synchronization apparatus, method and system
    Patent number: 7938075
    Abstract: An automated seed detection and planting synchronization apparatus, method and system is disclosed. The invention includes a seed detection protocol configured to monitor a derived metric equated to timing of movement of a seed carried by a seed metering unit from a seed pick-up to seed drop point. For controlling synchronization of planting of seed, a seed metering unit empty notification signal is provided if the derived metric is satisfied and sensor readings confirm the absence of seed in the seed metering unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew K. Glendenning, Daniel M. Goldman, David E. Johnson, Jason J. Kelsick, David C. Smith
  • AUTOMATED SEED DETECTION AND PLANTING SYNCHRONIZATION APPARATUS, METHOD AND SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20110098851
    Abstract: An automated seed detection and planting synchronization apparatus, method and system is disclosed. The invention includes a seed detection protocol configured to monitor a derived metric equated to timing of movement of a seed carried by a seed metering unit from a seed pick-up to seed drop point. For controlling synchronization of planting of seed, a seed metering unit empty notification signal is provided if the derived metric is satisfied and sensor readings confirm the absence of seed in the seed metering unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2009
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Applicant: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: MATTHEW K. GLENDENNING, DANIEL M. GOLDMAN, DAVID E. JOHNSON, JASON J. KELSICK, DAVID C. SMITH