Patents by Inventor Shayne C. Rich
Shayne C. Rich 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: 11105624Abstract: Methods and apparatus to track a blade are disclosed. A disclosed example apparatus includes a blade that is pivotable, first and second optical targets operatively coupled to the blade, and a first camera for collecting first imaging data of the first optical target within a first field of view. The example apparatus also includes a second camera for collecting second imaging data of the second optical target within a second field of view. The example apparatus also includes a selector to select at least one of the first or second imaging data, and a processor to determine an orientation of the blade based on the selected imaging data.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2020Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: Sara Meghan Beery, Tarik Loukili, Justin Borgstadt, Shayne C. Rich, Michio Kise, Travis J. Davis
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Patent number: 11032967Abstract: In one embodiment, a vehicle platform comprises a central body that can support one or more implement configurations, such as sprayer booms, or planting row units. A plurality of adjustable legs extends downward from the central body. Each adjustable leg has a corresponding leg actuator to adjust a respective vertical height of each adjustable leg. Each adjustable leg supports the central body. Planting row units are supported by or suspended from the central body.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2019Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: Richard J. Connell, Michael M. Miller, Austin N. Thompson, Brandon M. McDonald, Shayne C. Rich
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Patent number: 10882065Abstract: An agricultural vehicle comprises a left frame and a right frame. A left wheel is rotatable with respect to the left frame and a right wheel is rotatable with respect to the right frame. A first leg extends upward from the left frame and a second leg extends upward from the right frame to connect the legs to the beam. A data processor estimates a reference point on or below the vehicle and an angular orientation or attitude of the beam relative to the reference point based on positions of location-determining receivers associated with the beam. An upper carriage is laterally movable along the beam. A lower carriage is suspended from the upper carriage by a plurality of vertical supports, such that a target lateral position of the upper carriage establishes an actual lateral position of the lower carriage.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2017Date of Patent: January 5, 2021Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: Travis J. Davis, Joshua T. Lawson, Curtis A. Maeder, Jesse D. Haecker, Richard J. Connell, Shayne C. Rich, Anthony E. Eggers, Curtis D. Carlson
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Patent number: 10813263Abstract: A vehicle platform comprises a central body that can support one or more implement configurations, such as sprayer booms, or planting row units. A plurality of adjustable legs extends downward from the central body. An arm assembly has a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The first end is pivotably coupled the central body and the second end coupled to a support beam. A plurality of nozzle assemblies is supported from the support beam. An arm actuator is arranged to control a transverse position of the support beam and the nozzle assemblies with respect to a reference point on the central body, such that each nozzle assembly may be aligned with a row of seeds or plants.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2019Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: Richard Connell, Shayne C. Rich, Brandon M. McDonald, Newton L. Lingenfelter, Michael M. Miller, Austin N. Thompson
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Patent number: 10799903Abstract: A first leg extends upward from the left frame and a second leg extends upward from the right frame to connect the legs to the beam. One or more satellite navigation receivers are associated with beam to determine a position and an attitude of the beam. One or more row units are suspended from the beam, each row unit having a first nozzle and a second nozzle, wherein the first nozzle and the second nozzle are associated with an adjustable reference position in one or more dimensions with respect to the beam.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2017Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: DEERE & COMPANYInventors: Travis J. Davis, Joshua T. Lawson, Curtis A. Maeder, Jesse D. Haecker, Richard J. Connell, Shayne C. Rich, Anthony E. Eggers, Curtis D. Carlson
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Publication number: 20200217660Abstract: Methods and apparatus to track a blade are disclosed. A disclosed example apparatus includes a blade that is pivotable, first and second optical targets operatively coupled to the blade, and a first camera for collecting first imaging data of the first optical target within a first field of view. The example apparatus also includes a second camera for collecting second imaging data of the second optical target within a second field of view. The example apparatus also includes a selector to select at least one of the first or second imaging data, and a processor to determine an orientation of the blade based on the selected imaging data.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2020Publication date: July 9, 2020Inventors: Sara Meghan Beery, Tarik Loukili, Justin Borgstadt, Shayne C. Rich, Michio Kise, Travis J. Davis
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Patent number: 10694734Abstract: A first leg extends upward from the left frame and a second leg extends upward from the right frame to connect the legs to the beam. One or more satellite navigation receivers are associated with beam to determine a position and an attitude of the beam. One or more row units are suspended from the beam, such that the position of nozzle or nozzles on each row unit can be adjusted simultaneously and dynamically in multiple dimensions to maintain a target spacing between the nozzle and ground and the nozzle and a plant or row of plants.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2017Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: DEERE & COMPANYInventors: Travis J. Davis, Joshua T. Lawson, Curtis A. Maeder, Jesse D. Haecker, Richard J. Connell, Shayne C. Rich, Anthony E. Eggers, Curtis D. Carlson
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Patent number: 10654063Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment, a row unit for an agricultural vehicle comprises an upper carriage that is movable or slidable with respect to a generally horizontal beam of the vehicle. The row unit has vertical supports, where each vertical support has an upper end connected to the upper carriage and a lower end opposite the upper end. The row unit further comprises a lower carriage that is connected to the lower end of the vertical supports, such that the upper carriage determines a lateral position of the lower carriage with respect to the beam.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2017Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: Travis J. Davis, Joshua T. Lawson, Curtis A. Maeder, Jesse D. Haecker, Richard J. Connell, Shayne C. Rich, Anthony E. Eggers, Curtis D. Carlson
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Patent number: 10634492Abstract: Methods and apparatus to track a blade are disclosed. A disclosed example apparatus includes a blade that is pivotable, first and second optical targets operatively coupled to the blade, and a first camera for collecting first imaging data of the first optical target within a first field of view. The example apparatus also includes a second camera for collecting second imaging data of the second optical target within a second field of view. The example apparatus also includes a selector to select at least one of the first or second imaging data, and a processor to determine an orientation of the blade based on the selected imaging data.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2016Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: Sara Meghan Beery, Tarik Loukili, Justin Borgstadt, Shayne C. Rich, Michio Kise, Travis J. Davis
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Publication number: 20200107495Abstract: In one embodiment, a vehicle platform comprises a central body that can support one or more implement configurations, such as sprayer booms, or planting row units. A plurality of adjustable legs extends downward from the central body. Each adjustable leg has a corresponding leg actuator to adjust a respective vertical height of each adjustable leg. Each adjustable leg supports the central body.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2019Publication date: April 9, 2020Applicant: Deere & CompanyInventors: Richard J. Connell, Michael M. Miller, Austin N. Thompson, Brandon M. McDonald, Shayne C. Rich
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Patent number: 10575460Abstract: An agricultural vehicle comprises a left frame and a right frame. A first leg extends upward from the left frame and a second leg extends upward from the right frame to connect the legs to the beam. One or more satellite navigation receivers are associated with beam to determine a position and an attitude of the beam. In on configuration, at least one row unit suspended from the beam, where each row unit has a respective planting device with an adjustable position in one or more dimensions with respect to the beam for precise application or variable application of seeds within the rows or field.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2017Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: Travis J. Davis, Joshua T. Lawson, Curtis A. Maeder, Jesse D. Haecker, Richard J. Connell, Shayne C. Rich, Anthony E. Eggers, Curtis D. Carlson
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Patent number: 10542666Abstract: In one embodiment, a vehicle platform comprises a central body that can support one or more implement configurations, such as sprayer booms, or planting row units. A plurality of adjustable legs extends downward from the central body. Each adjustable leg has a corresponding leg actuator to adjust a respective vertical height of each adjustable leg. Each adjustable leg supports the central body. Planting row units are supported by or suspended from the central body.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2017Date of Patent: January 28, 2020Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: Richard J. Connell, Michael M. Miller, Austin N. Thompson, Brandon M. McDonald, Shayne C. Rich
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Publication number: 20190133022Abstract: A vehicle platform comprises a central body that can support one or more implement configurations, such as sprayer booms, or planting row units. A plurality of adjustable legs extends downward from the central body. An arm assembly has a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The first end is pivotably coupled the central body and the second end coupled to a support beam. A plurality of nozzle assemblies is supported from the support beam. An arm actuator is arranged to control a transverse position of the support beam and the nozzle assemblies with respect to a reference point on the central body, such that each nozzle assembly may be aligned with a row of seeds or plants.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2019Publication date: May 9, 2019Applicant: Deere & CompanyInventors: Richard Connell, Shayne C. Rich, Brandon M. McDonald, Newton L. Lingenfelter, Michael M. Miller, Austin N. Thompson
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Patent number: 10172274Abstract: A vehicle platform comprises a central body that can support one or more implement configurations, such as sprayer booms, or planting row units. A plurality of adjustable legs extends downward from the central body. An arm assembly has a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The first end is pivotably coupled the central body and the second end coupled to a support beam. A plurality of nozzle assemblies is supported from the support beam. An arm actuator is arranged to control a transverse position of the support beam and the nozzle assemblies with respect to a reference point on the central body, such that each nozzle assembly may be aligned with a row of seeds or plants.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2017Date of Patent: January 8, 2019Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: Richard J. Connell, Shayne C. Rich, Brandon M. McDonald, Newton L. Lingenfelter, Michael M. Miller, Austin N. Thompson
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Publication number: 20180338413Abstract: In one embodiment, a vehicle platform comprises a central body that can support one or more implement configurations, such as sprayer booms, or planting row units. A plurality of adjustable legs extends downward from the central body. Each adjustable leg has a corresponding leg actuator to adjust a respective vertical height of each adjustable leg. Each adjustable leg supports the central body.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2017Publication date: November 29, 2018Inventors: Richard J. Connell, Michael M. Miller, Austin N. Thompson, Brandon M. McDonald, Shayne C. Rich
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Publication number: 20180338405Abstract: A vehicle platform comprises a central body that can support one or more implement configurations, such as sprayer booms, or planting row units. A plurality of adjustable legs extends downward from the central body. An arm assembly has a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The first end is pivotably coupled the central body and the second end coupled to a support beam. A plurality of nozzle assemblies is supported from the support beam. An arm actuator is arranged to control a transverse position of the support beam and the nozzle assemblies with respect to a reference point on the central body, such that each nozzle assembly may be aligned with a row of seeds or plants.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2017Publication date: November 29, 2018Inventors: Richard J. Connell, Shayne C. Rich, Brandon M. McDonald, Newton L. Lingenfelter, Michael M. Miller, Austin N. Thompson
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Publication number: 20180242517Abstract: An agricultural vehicle comprises a left frame and a right frame. A first leg extends upward from the left frame and a second leg extends upward from the right frame to connect the legs to the beam. One or more satellite navigation receivers are associated with beam to determine a position and an attitude of the beam. In on configuration, at least one row unit suspended from the beam, where each row unit has a respective planting device with an adjustable position in one or more dimensions with respect to the beam for precise application or variable application of seeds within the rows or field.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2017Publication date: August 30, 2018Inventors: Travis J. Davis, Joshua T. Lawson, Curtis A. Maeder, Jesse D. Haecker, Richard J. Connell, Shayne C. Rich, Anthony E. Eggers, Curtis D. Carlson
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Publication number: 20180243772Abstract: A first leg extends upward from the left frame and a second leg extends upward from the right frame to connect the legs to the beam. One or more satellite navigation receivers are associated with beam to determine a position and an attitude of the beam. One or more row units are suspended from the beam, such that the position of nozzle or nozzles on each row unit can be adjusted simultaneously and dynamically in multiple dimensions to maintain a target spacing between the nozzle and ground and the nozzle and a plant or row of plants.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2017Publication date: August 30, 2018Inventors: Travis J. Davis, Joshua T. Lawson, Curtis A. Maeder, Jesse D. Haecker, Richard J. Connell, Shayne C. Rich, Anthony E. Eggers, Curtis D. Carlson
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Publication number: 20180243771Abstract: A first leg extends upward from the left frame and a second leg extends upward from the right frame to connect the legs to the beam. One or more satellite navigation receivers are associated with beam to determine a position and an attitude of the beam. One or more row units are suspended from the beam, each row unit having a first nozzle and a second nozzle, wherein the first nozzle and the second nozzle are associated with an adjustable reference position in one or more dimensions with respect to the beam.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2017Publication date: August 30, 2018Inventors: Travis J. Davis, Joshua T. Lawson, Curtis A. Maeder, Jesse D. Haecker, Richard J. Connell, Shayne C. Rich, Anthony E. Eggers, Curtis D. Carlson
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Publication number: 20180243773Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment, a row unit for an agricultural vehicle comprises an upper carriage that is movable or slidable with respect to a generally horizontal beam of the vehicle. The row unit has vertical supports, where each vertical support has an upper end connected to the upper carriage and a lower end opposite the upper end. The row unit further comprises a lower carriage that is connected to the lower end of the vertical supports, such that the upper carriage determines a lateral position of the lower carriage with respect to the beam.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2017Publication date: August 30, 2018Inventors: Travis J. Davis, Joshua T. Lawson, Curtis A. Maeder, Jesse D. Haecker, Richard J. Connell, Shayne C. Rich, Anthony E. Eggers, Curtis D. Carlson