Patents by Inventor Roger S. Neitzel

Roger S. Neitzel 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).

  • Publication number: 20230404000
    Abstract: Systems, user interfaces, and methods related to irrigation control systems are provided herein. In some embodiments, an irrigation control system includes an irrigation management application which, when executed by an electronic device, causes a user interface to be displayed to a user. The user interface includes features that permit a user to do one or more of configure, monitor, program, control, adjust various components and/or operations of the irrigation management system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Bret A. Ramsey, Suhas Chandane, Patrick V. Loper, David E. Colombo, Randy R. Montgomery, Paul G. Tobey, Roger S. Neitzel, Jeremy Meyers, José Orlando Miranda Álvarez
  • Publication number: 20230408994
    Abstract: Systems, user interfaces, and methods related to irrigation control systems are provided herein. In some embodiments, an irrigation control system includes an irrigation management application which, when executed by an electronic device, causes a user interface to be displayed to a user. The user interface includes features that permit a user to do one or more of configure, monitor, program, control, adjust various components and/or operations of the irrigation management system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Bret A. Ramsey, Suhas Chandane, Patrick V. Loper, David E. Colombo, Randy R. Montgomery, Paul G. Tobey, Roger S. Neitzel, Jeremy Meyers, José Orlando Miranda Álvarez
  • Publication number: 20230320295
    Abstract: Systems, user interfaces, and methods related to irrigation control systems are provided herein. In some embodiments, an irrigation control system includes an irrigation management application which, when executed by an electronic device, causes a user interface to be displayed to a user. The user interface includes features that permit a user to do one or more of configure, monitor, program, control, adjust various components and/or operations of the irrigation management system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: Bret A. Ramsey, Suhas Chandane, Patrick V. Loper, David E. Colombo, Randy R. Montgomery, Paul G. Tobey, Roger S. Neitzel, Jeremy Meyers, José Orlando Miranda Álvarez
  • Publication number: 20230315273
    Abstract: Systems, user interfaces, and methods related to irrigation control systems are provided herein. In some embodiments, an irrigation control system includes an irrigation management application which, when executed by an electronic device, causes a user interface to be displayed to a user. The user interface includes features that permit a user to do one or more of configure, monitor, program, control, adjust various components and/or operations of the irrigation management system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: Bret A. Ramsey, Suhas Chandane, Patrick V. Loper, David E. Colombo, Randy R. Montgomery, Paul G. Tobey, Roger S. Neitzel, Jeremy Meyers, José Orlando Miranda Álvarez
  • Publication number: 20230292684
    Abstract: Systems, user interfaces, and methods related to irrigation control systems are provided herein. In some embodiments, an irrigation control system includes an irrigation management application which, when executed by an electronic device, causes a user interface to be displayed to a user. The user interface includes features that permit a user to do one or more of configure, monitor, program, control, adjust various components and/or operations of the irrigation management system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2023
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Inventors: Bret A. Ramsey, Suhas Chandane, Patrick V. Loper, David E. Colombo, Randy R. Montgomery, Paul G. Tobey, Roger S. Neitzel, Jeremy Meyers, José Orlando Miranda Álvarez
  • Publication number: 20150047897
    Abstract: Some embodiments comprise apparatuses providing an electrical conductor guide for use with an irrigation device comprising: a housing having a volume and containing an electronic component and one or more electrical conductors coupled thereto; a support structure having one or more apertures each configured to allow at least one of the one or more electrical conductors to extend therethrough; and a potting material at least partially filling and sealing the volume from an external environment, wherein the one or more electrical conductors extend out of the potting material and the housing; wherein the support structure is cooperated with the one or more electrical conductors and is configured to inhibit movement of the one or more electrical conductors relative to the potting material due to external forces applied to the one or more electrical conductors to reduce the forces applied to the potting material or to electronic component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2014
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Inventors: Daniel B. Zimet, Bashir Z. Eslam, Roger S. Neitzel, Douglas S. Busch
  • Patent number: 8265797
    Abstract: Described herein are several embodiments relating to modular irrigation controllers. In many implementations, the irrigation controllers are modular in that various functional components of the irrigation controller are implemented in removable modules that when inserted into position within the controller, expand the capabilities of the controller. Also described are various different types of expansion modules that may be coupled to the modular controller, having as variety of functions and features, as well as related methods of use and configuration of these modules in the controller. In some embodiments, authentication procedures are provided for one or both of a modular irrigation controller and an expansion module to determine if they are authorized to operate together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Rain Bird Corporation
    Inventors: Harvey J. Nickerson, Russel D. Leatherman, Ken R. Venegas, Roger S. Neitzel, Susan E. Basch, Andrew M. Nguyen, James R. Musselman
  • Publication number: 20100145531
    Abstract: Described herein are several embodiments relating to modular irrigation controllers. In many implementations, the irrigation controllers are modular in that various functional components of the irrigation controller are implemented in removable modules that when inserted into position within the controller, expand the capabilities of the controller. Also described are various different types of expansion modules that may be coupled to the modular controller, having as variety of functions and features, as well as related methods of use and configuration of these modules in the controller. In some embodiments, authentication procedures are provided for one or both of a modular irrigation controller and an expansion module to determine if they are authorized to operate together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2009
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Applicant: Rain Bird Corporation
    Inventors: Harvey J. Nickerson, Russel D. Leatherman, James R. Musselman, Andrew M. Nguyen, Ken R. Venegas, Roger S. Neitzel, Susan E. Basch
  • Patent number: 7640079
    Abstract: Described herein are several embodiments relating to modular irrigation controllers. In many implementations, the irrigation controllers are modular in that various functional components of the irrigation controller are implemented in removable modules that when inserted into position within the controller, expand the capabilities of the controller. Also described are various different types of expansion modules that may be coupled to the modular controller, having as variety of functions and features, as well as related methods of use and configuration of these modules in the controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignee: Rain Bird Corporation
    Inventors: Harvey J. Nickerson, Russel D. Leatherman, James R. Musselman, Andrew M. Nguyen, Ken R. Venegas, Roger S. Neitzel, Robert Jenkins, Susan E. Basch, Kenneth D. Vail
  • Patent number: 7257465
    Abstract: An irrigation controller includes a base unit with a removable and programmable control panel and backplane circuitry for communicating with a plurality of removable modules capable of performing a variety of irrigation and non-irrigation functions. A base module having irrigation station drivers is mated with the backplane circuitry and communicates with the base unit to carry out basic irrigation functions. A plurality of expansion modules and one or more smart modules, each having its own logic circuit, can be mated with the backplane circuitry to communicate with the base unit and carry out additional irrigation and non-irrigation functions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: Rain Bird Corporation
    Inventors: Sergio Perez, Jose Macias, Bill Merkt, Fernando Vazquez, Roger S. Neitzel, Ken R. Venegas
  • Patent number: 7109415
    Abstract: Molded enclosures including integrally formed knockouts are described herein. In one implementation, a molded enclosure a wall having a wall thickness and a first knockout integrally formed in the wall. At least a portion of a periphery of the first knockout is defined by at least one attachment tab formed at a portion of the periphery of the first knockout and at least one space is formed at the periphery of the first knockout separating a portion of the wall from a portion of the first knockout, the at least one attachment tab joining the first knockout to the wall. Upon removal of the first knockout from the wall, a first opening is defined in the wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Assignee: Rain Bird Corporation
    Inventors: Roger S. Neitzel, Ken R. Venegas
  • Patent number: D512966
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2005
    Assignee: Rain Bird Corporation
    Inventors: Steve B. Cook, Sergio R. Perez, Roger S. Neitzel, Ken R. Venegas
  • Patent number: D517020
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2006
    Assignee: Rain Bird Corporation
    Inventors: Steven B. Cook, Sergio R. Perez, Roger S. Neitzel, Ken R. Venegas
  • Patent number: D546772
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2007
    Assignee: Rain Bird Corporation
    Inventors: Ken R. Venegas, Robert Jenkins, Roger S. Neitzel, Steven B. Cook
  • Patent number: D564456
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Rain Bird Corporation
    Inventors: Steven W. Weiler, Roger S. Neitzel, Randall Hall, Jason Reichard, Jonathan C. Burke, Kenneth S. Mak, Kristopher M. Konawalik, Charles S. Curbbun, Andrew J. Zoolakis
  • Patent number: D569797
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Assignee: Rain Bird Corporation
    Inventor: Roger S. Neitzel
  • Patent number: D581880
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: Rain Bird Corporation
    Inventors: Roger S. Neitzel, Malcolm N. Napier, David G. Fern
  • Patent number: D608301
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2010
    Assignee: Rain Bird Corporation
    Inventors: Donald B. Clark, Roger S. Neitzel, Robert Jenkins, Charles Curbbun, Andrew Zoolakis, Bill Leach
  • Patent number: D614052
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Rain Bird Corporation
    Inventors: Roger S. Neitzel, Robert Jenkins
  • Patent number: D623969
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Rain Bird Corporation
    Inventors: Roger S. Neitzel, Steven L. Felde