Patents by Inventor Nicholas George Alfred Ryder
Nicholas George Alfred Ryder 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).
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Patent number: 8360164Abstract: In one embodiment, a seeding implement includes a frame configured to couple to a tool bar, a parallel linkage coupled to the frame, and a ground engaging tool extending from a shank, wherein the shank is coupled to the parallel linkage. The implement also includes a packer wheel configured to control a position of the ground engaging tool, wherein the packer wheel is positioned directly behind the ground engaging tool when the ground engaging tool is engaging a soil region. Further, the implement includes an adjustment mechanism configured to shift the packer wheel rearwardly upon the ground engaging tool encountering an obstruction and to shift the packer wheel forwardly after the obstruction has been passed by the ground engaging tool.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2011Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: CNH Canada, Ltd.Inventors: Jim Henry, Nicholas George Alfred Ryder
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Patent number: 8346442Abstract: An agricultural implement is provided that includes a ground engaging tool configured to engage soil in a working position and to disengage the soil in a non-working position. The agricultural implement also includes an actuating cylinder coupled to the ground engaging tool and configured to transition the ground engaging tool between the working position and the non-working position based on a flow of fluid from a fluid supply system. In addition, the agricultural implement includes at least one sensor configured to output a signal indicative of a fluid pressure within the fluid supply system, and a controller configured to determine whether the ground engaging tool is in the working position or the non-working position based on the signal.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2010Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: CNH Canada, Ltd.Inventors: Nicholas George Alfred Ryder, Cory Adrian Yuen, Anthony Charles Rapley, Michael J. Bloom
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Patent number: 8342254Abstract: In one embodiment, a seeding implement includes a frame configured to couple to a tool bar, a parallel linkage coupled to the frame, and a ground engaging tool extending from a shank, wherein the shank is coupled to the parallel linkage. The implement also includes a packer wheel configured to control a position of the ground engaging tool, wherein the packer wheel is positioned directly behind the ground engaging tool when the ground engaging tool is engaging a soil region. Further, the implement includes an adjustment mechanism configured to shift the packer wheel rearwardly upon the ground engaging tool encountering an obstruction and to shift the packer wheel forwardly after the obstruction has been passed by the ground engaging tool.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2011Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: CNH Canada, Ltd.Inventors: Jim Henry, Nicholas George Alfred Ryder
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Patent number: 8342258Abstract: A seeding implement is provided that includes a depth adjustment mechanism configured to facilitate rapid reconfiguration of a ground engaging tool for varying penetration depths. In an exemplary embodiment, the seeding implement includes a ground engaging tool and a packer arm pivotally coupled to a packer support structure. The seeding implement also includes a packer wheel rotatably coupled to the packer arm, and configured to rotate across a soil surface to limit a penetration depth of the ground engaging tool into the soil. The seeding implement further includes a depth adjustment assembly including a slot within the packer support structure, a corresponding slot within the packer arm, and a fastener disposed through the slots. In this configuration, the penetration depth of the ground engaging tool is varied by adjusting a position of the fastener within the slots.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2010Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: CNH Canada, Ltd.Inventors: Nicholas George Alfred Ryder, Kevin Hall
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Publication number: 20120186504Abstract: An agricultural implement system is provided that includes a control system configured to receive a first signal to initiate seeding operations, to transition a ground engaging tool toward a working position at a first time after receiving the first signal, and to activate a product delivery system at a second time, different from the first time, after receiving the first signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2011Publication date: July 26, 2012Applicant: CNH Canada Ltd.Inventors: Nicholas George Alfred Ryder, Michael J. Bloom
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Publication number: 20120125242Abstract: In one embodiment, a seeding implement includes a frame configured to couple to a tool bar, a parallel linkage coupled to the frame, and a ground engaging tool extending from a shank, wherein the shank is coupled to the parallel linkage. The implement also includes a packer wheel configured to control a position of the ground engaging tool, wherein the packer wheel is positioned directly behind the ground engaging tool when the ground engaging tool is engaging a soil region. Further, the implement includes an adjustment mechanism configured to shift the packer wheel rearwardly upon the ground engaging tool encountering an obstruction and to shift the packer wheel forwardly after the obstruction has been passed by the ground engaging tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2011Publication date: May 24, 2012Applicant: CNH Canada, Ltd.Inventors: Jim Henry, Nicholas George Alfred Ryder
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Publication number: 20120090518Abstract: In one embodiment, a seeding implement includes a frame configured to couple to a tool bar, a parallel linkage coupled to the frame, and a ground engaging tool extending from a shank, wherein the shank is coupled to the parallel linkage. The implement also includes a packer wheel configured to control a position of the ground engaging tool, wherein the packer wheel is positioned directly behind the ground engaging tool when the ground engaging tool is engaging a soil region. Further, the implement includes an adjustment mechanism configured to shift the packer wheel rearwardly upon the ground engaging tool encountering an obstruction and to shift the packer wheel forwardly after the obstruction has been passed by the ground engaging tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2011Publication date: April 19, 2012Applicant: CNH Canada, Ltd.Inventors: Jim Henry, Nicholas George Alfred Ryder
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Patent number: 8141653Abstract: In an embodiment, an agricultural implement includes a first wing tool bar and a second wing tool bar on each lateral side of the implement. The first wing tool bar and the second wing tool bar are configured to rotate from a working position to a transport position. The first wing tool bar and the second wing tool bar each include a respective tool frame configured to rotate upwardly from a working position to a transport position. In addition, the second wing tool bar is configured to articulate with respect to the first wing tool bar during transport. A fold-away frame section is rotatably coupled to the first wing tool frame and configured to rotate out of a plane formed by the first and second wing tool frames to avoid contact between the tool frames during transport.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2009Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: CNH Canada, Ltd.Inventors: Nicholas George Alfred Ryder, Darwin Zacharias
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Patent number: 8100192Abstract: In one embodiment, a seeding implement includes a frame configured to couple to a tool bar, a parallel linkage coupled to the frame, and a ground engaging tool extending from a shank, wherein the shank is coupled to the parallel linkage. The implement also includes a packer wheel configured to control a position of the ground engaging tool, wherein the packer wheel is positioned directly behind the ground engaging tool when the ground engaging tool is engaging a soil region. Further, the implement includes an adjustment mechanism configured to shift the packer wheel rearwardly upon the ground engaging tool encountering an obstruction and to shift the packer wheel forwardly after the obstruction has been passed by the ground engaging tool.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2011Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Assignee: CNH Canada, Ltd.Inventors: Jim Henry, Nicholas George Alfred Ryder
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Patent number: 8100193Abstract: In one embodiment, a seeding implement includes a frame configured to couple to a tool bar, a parallel linkage coupled to the frame, and a ground engaging tool extending from a shank, wherein the shank is coupled to the parallel linkage. The implement also includes a packer wheel configured to control a position of the ground engaging tool, wherein the packer wheel is positioned directly behind the ground engaging tool when the ground engaging tool is engaging a soil region. Further, the implement includes an adjustment mechanism configured to shift the packer wheel rearwardly upon the ground engaging tool encountering an obstruction and to shift the packer wheel forwardly after the obstruction has been passed by the ground engaging tool.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2011Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Assignee: CNH Canada, Ltd.Inventors: Jim Henry, Nicholas George Alfred Ryder
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Publication number: 20110308826Abstract: A precision hoe opener assembly is provided with improved accuracy of seeding as well as improved control over the opener and packer wheel assemblies. The opener assembly includes a hydraulically-driven parallel linkage assembly, a lost motion linkage, a hoe opener, and a packer wheel. The design provides improved seeding accuracy, by adjusting assembly components to and compensating for changes in terrain elevation.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2011Publication date: December 22, 2011Applicant: CNH CANADA, LTD.Inventors: Nicholas George Alfred Ryder, Montgomerie Summach, Gerard James Gadzella
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Publication number: 20110284252Abstract: In an embodiment, an agricultural implement includes a tool bar and a tool frame rotatably coupled to the tool bar. The agricultural implement also includes multiple row units coupled to the tool frame, and a frame actuator extending between the tool bar and the tool frame. The frame actuator is configured to rotate the tool frame between a lowered position that places each row unit in contact with soil and a transport position that raises each row unit above the soil. The frame actuator is also configured to transfer weight from the tool bar to the tool frame while the tool frame is in the lowered position. Each row unit includes a ground engaging tool configured to selectively engage and disengage the soil while the tool frame is in the lowered position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2010Publication date: November 24, 2011Applicant: CNH Canada, Ltd.Inventors: Terrance A. Friggstad, Nicholas George Alfred Ryder, Cory Adrian Yuen
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Patent number: 8028759Abstract: A precision hoe opener assembly is provided with improved accuracy of seeding as well as improved control over the opener and packer wheel assemblies. The opener assembly includes a hydraulically-driven parallel linkage assembly, a lost motion linkage, a hoe opener, and a packer wheel. The design provides improved seeding accuracy, by adjusting assembly components to and compensating for changes in terrain elevation.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2010Date of Patent: October 4, 2011Assignee: CNH Canada, Ltd.Inventors: Nicholas George Alfred Ryder, Montgomerie Summach, Gerard James Gadzella
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Patent number: 8028632Abstract: A precision hoe opener assembly is provided with improved accuracy of seeding as well as improved control over the opener and packer wheel assemblies. The opener assembly includes a hydraulically-driven parallel linkage assembly, a lost motion linkage, a hoe opener, and a packer wheel. The design provides improved seeding accuracy, by adjusting assembly components to and compensating for changes in terrain elevation.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2010Date of Patent: October 4, 2011Assignee: CNH Canada, Ltd.Inventors: Nicholas George Alfred Ryder, Montgomerie Summach, Gerard James Gadzella
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Publication number: 20110231069Abstract: An agricultural implement is provided that includes a ground engaging tool configured to engage soil in a working position and to disengage the soil in a non-working position. The agricultural implement also includes an actuating cylinder coupled to the ground engaging tool and configured to transition the ground engaging tool between the working position and the non-working position based on a flow of fluid from a fluid supply system. In addition, the agricultural implement includes at least one sensor configured to output a signal indicative of a fluid pressure within the fluid supply system, and a controller configured to determine whether the ground engaging tool is in the working position or the non-working position based on the signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2010Publication date: September 22, 2011Applicant: CNH CANADA LTD.Inventors: Nicholas George Alfred Ryder, Cory Adrian Yuen, Anthony Charles Rapley, Michael J. Bloom
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Patent number: 8011440Abstract: A precision hoe opener assembly is provided with improved accuracy of seeding as well as improved control over the opener and packer wheel assemblies. The opener assembly features a hydraulically-driven parallel linkage assembly, a ground engaging tool, and an adjustable packer wheel assembly. The design provides improved seeding accuracy by providing a variable distance between the ground engaging tool and the packer wheel. Specifically, embodiments of the present invention allow for adjustment of the distance between the ground engaging tool and wheel elements.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2008Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: CNH Canada, Ltd.Inventors: Nicholas George Alfred Ryder, Montgomerie Summach, Gordon Anthony Engel, Gerard James Gadzella, Barry Pomedli, Jim Henry
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Publication number: 20110179983Abstract: A seeding implement is provided that includes a depth adjustment mechanism configured to facilitate rapid reconfiguration of a ground engaging tool for varying penetration depths. In an exemplary embodiment, the seeding implement includes a ground engaging tool and a packer arm pivotally coupled to a packer support structure. The seeding implement also includes a packer wheel rotatably coupled to the packer arm, and configured to rotate across a soil surface to limit a penetration depth of the ground engaging tool into the soil. The seeding implement further includes a depth adjustment assembly including a slot within the packer support structure, a corresponding slot within the packer arm, and a fastener disposed through the slots. In this configuration, the penetration depth of the ground engaging tool is varied by adjusting a position of the fastener within the slots.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2010Publication date: July 28, 2011Applicant: CNH Canada, Ltd.Inventors: Nicholas George Alfred Ryder, Kevin Hall
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Publication number: 20110168066Abstract: In one embodiment, a seeding implement includes a frame configured to couple to a tool bar, a parallel linkage coupled to the frame, and a ground engaging tool extending from a shank, wherein the shank is coupled to the parallel linkage. The implement also includes a packer wheel configured to control a position of the ground engaging tool, wherein the packer wheel is positioned directly behind the ground engaging tool when the ground engaging tool is engaging a soil region. Further, the implement includes an adjustment mechanism configured to shift the packer wheel rearwardly upon the ground engaging tool encountering an obstruction and to shift the packer wheel forwardly after the obstruction has been passed by the ground engaging tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2011Publication date: July 14, 2011Applicant: CNH Canada, Ltd.Inventors: Jim Henry, Nicholas George Alfred Ryder
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Publication number: 20110168067Abstract: In one embodiment, a seeding implement includes a frame configured to couple to a tool bar, a parallel linkage coupled to the frame, and a ground engaging tool extending from a shank, wherein the shank is coupled to the parallel linkage. The implement also includes a packer wheel configured to control a position of the ground engaging tool, wherein the packer wheel is positioned directly behind the ground engaging tool when the ground engaging tool is engaging a soil region. Further, the implement includes an adjustment mechanism configured to shift the packer wheel rearwardly upon the ground engaging tool encountering an obstruction and to shift the packer wheel forwardly after the obstruction has been passed by the ground engaging tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2011Publication date: July 14, 2011Applicant: CNH Canada, Ltd.Inventors: Jim Henry, Nicholas George Alfred Ryder
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Publication number: 20110073024Abstract: A precision hoe opener assembly is provided with improved accuracy of seeding as well as improved control over the opener and packer wheel assemblies. The opener assembly includes a hydraulically-driven parallel linkage assembly, a lost motion linkage, a hoe opener, and a packer wheel. The design provides improved seeding accuracy, by adjusting assembly components to and compensating for changes in terrain elevation.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Applicant: CNH CANADA, LTD.Inventors: Nicholas George Alfred Ryder, Montgomerie Summach, Gerard James Gadzella