Patents by Inventor Randall G. Honeck
Randall G. Honeck 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: 11975929Abstract: A method and apparatus to facilitate the loading of a grain bin such that the level in the grain bin increases generally uniformly and the distribution of grain size in the grain bin is generally uniform as well. The method includes redirecting the flow of the grain from the conveyer as it flows into the grain bin. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes an adjustable leveling band for redirecting the grain uniformly to a plurality of radially extending chutes. In one embodiment, the angle of the chutes can also be easily adjusted.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2023Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: EXTRON COMPANYInventors: Randall G. Honeck, Dustin D. Paloranta, Greggory C. Phelps
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Publication number: 20230242355Abstract: A method and apparatus to facilitate the loading of a grain bin such that the level in the grain bin increases generally uniformly and the distribution of grain size in the grain bin is generally uniform as well. The method includes redirecting the flow of the grain from the conveyer as it flows into the grain bin. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes an adjustable leveling band for redirecting the grain uniformly to a plurality of radially extending chutes. In one embodiment, the angle of the chutes can also be easily adjusted.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2023Publication date: August 3, 2023Applicant: Extron CompanyInventors: Randall G. Honeck, Dustin D. Paloranta, Greggory C. Phelps
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Patent number: 11577922Abstract: A method and apparatus to facilitate the loading of a grain bin such that the level in the grain bin increases generally uniformly and the distribution of grain size in the grain bin is generally uniform as well. The method includes redirecting the flow of the grain from the conveyer as it flows into the grain bin. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes an adjustable leveling band for redirecting the grain uniformly to a plurality of radially extending chutes. In one embodiment, the angle of the chutes can also be easily adjusted.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2020Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: Extron CompanyInventors: Randall G. Honeck, Dustin D. Paloranta, Greggory C. Phelps
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Patent number: 11493377Abstract: A system for estimating a flowable substrate level in a storage unit is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system includes a transmitter and a conductor that extend downwardly into a grain storage bin, which cycles through a range of frequencies in order to determine the resonant frequency of the conductor which changes depending on the amount of grain in the bin.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2020Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Assignee: Extron CompanyInventor: Randall G. Honeck
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Publication number: 20210190300Abstract: The present disclosure provides a new gate lamp system and method. The system and method is configured to facilitate the installation of a gate lamp onto a gate arm, and to facilitate the replacement of one or more of the gate lamps. The present disclosure provides a system and method of installing gate lamps on a gate arm in the field in a robust manner with ease.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2020Publication date: June 24, 2021Inventors: David K. Fox, Benjamin Moulton, Randall G. Honeck, Greggory C. Phelps
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Publication number: 20210163240Abstract: A method and apparatus to facilitate the loading of a grain bin such that the level in the grain bin increases generally uniformly and the distribution of grain size in the grain bin is generally uniform as well. The method includes redirecting the flow of the grain from the conveyer as it flows into the grain bin. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes an adjustable leveling band for redirecting the grain uniformly to a plurality of radially extending chutes. In one embodiment, the angle of the chutes can also be easily adjusted.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2020Publication date: June 3, 2021Applicant: Extron CompanyInventors: Randall G. Honeck, Dustin D. Paloranta, Greggory C. Phelps
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Publication number: 20210086811Abstract: A railroad crossing light detector system is disclosed. The system includes determining a first signal indicative of the amount of light emitted from an illuminated railroad crossing light source and determining a second signal indicative of the orientation of the crossing light. The first and second signals are transmitted to a signal determination module that compares the first and second signals to predetermined stored values. The compared signals are then provided to a railroad crossing controller for relaying to a central/remote monitoring location. In the event that at least one of the signals is out of range relative to the stored value, then an inspection request signal together with information on the location of the crossing light is provided to the central monitoring location. In this manner, the number of in-person inspections to the crossing light may be significantly reduced.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2020Publication date: March 25, 2021Inventors: David K. FOX, Randall G. HONECK
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Publication number: 20210048328Abstract: A system for estimating a flowable substrate level in a storage unit is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system includes a transmitter and a conductor that extend downwardly into a grain storage bin, which cycles through a range of frequencies in order to determine the resonant frequency of the conductor which changes depending on the amount of grain in the bin.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2020Publication date: February 18, 2021Inventor: Randall G. Honeck
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Patent number: 10894677Abstract: A method and apparatus to facilitate the loading of a grain bin such that the level in the grain bin increases generally uniformly and the distribution of grain size in the grain bin is generally uniform as well. The method includes redirecting the flow of the grain from the conveyer as it flows into the grain bin. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes an adjustable leveling band for redirecting the grain uniformly to a plurality of radially extending chutes. In one embodiment, the angle of the chutes can also be easily adjusted.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2018Date of Patent: January 19, 2021Assignee: Extron CompanyInventors: Randall G. Honeck, Dustin D. Paloranta, Greggory C. Phelps
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Patent number: 10823600Abstract: A system for estimating a flowable substrate level in a storage unit is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system includes a transmitter and a conductor that extend downwardly into a grain storage bin, which cycles through a range of frequencies in order to determine the resonant frequency of the conductor which changes depending on the amount of grain in the bin.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2019Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: Extron CompanyInventor: Randall G. Honeck
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Publication number: 20190291980Abstract: A method and apparatus to facilitate the loading of a grain bin such that the level in the grain bin increases generally uniformly and the distribution of grain size in the grain bin is generally uniform as well. The method includes redirecting the flow of the grain from the conveyer as it flows into the grain bin. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes an adjustable leveling band for redirecting the grain uniformly to a plurality of radially extending chutes. In one embodiment, the angle of the chutes can also be easily adjusted.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2018Publication date: September 26, 2019Applicant: Extron CompanyInventors: Randall G. Honeck, Dustin D. Paloranta, Greggory C. Phelps
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Publication number: 20190212182Abstract: A system for estimating a flowable substrate level in a storage unit is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system includes a transmitter and a conductor that extend downwardly into a grain storage bin, which cycles through a range of frequencies in order to determine the resonant frequency of the conductor which changes depending on the amount of grain in the bin.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2019Publication date: July 11, 2019Inventor: Randall G. Honeck
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Patent number: 10209119Abstract: A system for estimating a flowable substrate level in a storage unit is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system includes a transmitter and a conductor that extend downwardly into a grain storage bin, which cycles through a range of frequencies in order to determine the resonant frequency of the conductor which changes depending on the amount of grain in the bin.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2017Date of Patent: February 19, 2019Assignee: Extron CompanyInventor: Randall G. Honeck
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Publication number: 20180202636Abstract: The present disclosure provides a new gate lamp system and method. The system and method is configured to facilitate the installation of a gate lamp onto a gate arm, and to facilitate the replacement of one or more of the gate lamps. The present disclosure provides a system and method of installing gate lamps on a gate arm in the field in a robust manner with ease.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2018Publication date: July 19, 2018Applicant: RAILWAY EQUIPMENT COMPANYInventors: David K. Fox, Benjamin Moulton, Randall G. Honeck, Greggory C. Phelps
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Publication number: 20180017426Abstract: A system for estimating a flowable substrate level in a storage unit is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system includes a transmitter and a conductor that extend downwardly into a grain storage bin, which cycles through a range of frequencies in order to determine the resonant frequency of the conductor which changes depending on the amount of grain in the bin.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2017Publication date: January 18, 2018Applicant: Extron CompanyInventor: Randall G. Honeck
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Patent number: 9752918Abstract: A system for estimating a flowable substrate level in a storage unit is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system includes a transmitter and a conductor that extend downwardly into a grain storage bin, which cycles through a range of frequencies in order to determine the resonant frequency of the conductor which changes depending on the amount of grain in the bin.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2015Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: Extron CompanyInventor: Randall G. Honeck
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Patent number: 9429478Abstract: According to one embodiment of the present disclosure a thermocouple is provided that includes an electrical component, such as a resistor, at or in close proximity to a junction where the temperature is expected to be measured. By monitoring analog voltage measurements, the system determines, for example, whether the measured temperature actually represents a temperature reading at the junction or whether the thermocouple has been compromised due to one or more of a variety of health issues, such as, a short circuit in the thermocouple, thereby causing a false junction.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2013Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: Extron CompanyInventors: Randall G. Honeck, Dustin Duane Paloranta
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Patent number: 9353486Abstract: An electrical load balanced heating system and method. The load balanced heating system and method is configured to facilitate smooth electrical operation as well as energy savings. The system is configured to group the heating elements based on load characteristics of the heating elements and turn the groups on and off sequentially in a matter that promote efficient and smooth operations.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2012Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: Railway Equipment Company, Inc.Inventors: Randall G. Honeck, Jason L. Honeck
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Publication number: 20160033316Abstract: A system for estimating a flowable substrate level in a storage unit is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system includes a transmitter and a conductor that extend downwardly into a grain storage bin, which cycles through a range of frequencies in order to determine the resonant frequency of the conductor which changes depending on the amount of grain in the bin.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2015Publication date: February 4, 2016Inventor: Randall G. Honeck
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Patent number: 9205852Abstract: A monitoring system and method is provided for monitoring the lighting and the gate arm position at a railroad crossing.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2013Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: Railway Equipment Company, Inc.Inventors: Randall G. Honeck, Craig P. Gabel, David K. Fox, Greggory C. Phelps