Patents by Inventor Tommy J. Martin

Tommy J. Martin 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).

  • Remote analysis and correction of crop condition
    Patent number: 9107354
    Abstract: A method, system and apparatus for early diagnosis and real time remote intervention of crop condition by correlating collected crop characteristics with known plant parameters, economic variables and algorithms to computer generate an irrigation decision, remotely execute the same and notify the end user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: SMARTFIELD, INC.
    Inventors: Tommy J. Martin, Jeffrey P. McNeill, Joel Hohenberger
  • OPTIMUM PLANT CANOPY TEMPERATURE
    Publication number: 20130308675
    Abstract: An apparatus and method of determining the optimal plant canopy temperature of a plant by measuring chlorophyll a variable fluorescence is described. Leaf samples taken from the plant are placed on a temperature gradient device, exposed to light for an amount of time, and the variable fluorescence emitted from the leaves is measured along with the temperature. Calculations of Fv/Fo over a period of time are used to determine the optimal plant canopy temperature for a plant or a crop. The apparatus and method can be used to compare specific cultivars, to assess the results of plant breeding programs, and to assist in crop management procedures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2013
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: Smartfield, Inc.
    Inventors: Doug SNEED, Joel HOHENBERGER, Tommy J. MARTIN, Steve M. HAWKINS, Tray JOHNSON
  • AGRICULTURAL MANAGEMENT USING BIOLOGICAL SIGNALS
    Publication number: 20120123817
    Abstract: A method and system for customizing agriculture management using biological signals and making decisions according to pre-programmed algorithms, including decisions related to irrigation, prediction of future yield, characterization of plant varieties, and administration of topical applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2011
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: SMARTFIELD, INC.
    Inventors: Joel Hohenberger, Doug Sneed, Tommy J. Martin
  • REMOTE ANALYSIS AND CORRECTION OF CROP CONDITION
    Publication number: 20120109387
    Abstract: A method, system and apparatus for early diagnosis and real time remote intervention of crop condition by correlating collected crop characteristics with known plant parameters, economic variables and algorithms to computer generate an irrigation decision, remotely execute the same and notify the end user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2010
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: SMARTFIELD, INC.
    Inventors: Tommy J. Martin, Jeffrey P. McNeill, Joel Hohenberger
  • Method and apparatus for producing animal sounds to lure animals
    Publication number: 20040243263
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for luring a member of an animal species to an area in an environment. In one aspect, a pre-recorded sound that simulates an environmental contact sound made by the animal species in the environment is played back to lure the member of the animal species to the area. In another aspect, first and second pre-recorded sounds that simulate first and second sounds made by the animal species in the environment are played back contemporaneously.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2004
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Applicant: G&B Patent Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: William James Gardner, Tommy J. Martin
  • Methods and apparatus for producing animal sounds to lure animals
    Patent number: 6757574
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for luring a member of an animal species to an area in an environment. In one aspect, a pre-recorded sound that simulates an environmental contact sound made by the animal species in the environment is played back to lure the member of the animal species to the area. In another aspect, first and second pre-recorded sounds that simulate first and second sounds made by the animal species in the environment are played back contemporaneously.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2004
    Assignee: G&B Patent Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: William James Gardner, Tommy J. Martin
  • Methods and Apparatus for Producing Animal Sounds to Lure Animals
    Publication number: 20030093169
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for luring a member of an animal species to an area in an environment. In one aspect, a pre-recorded sound that simulates an environmental contact sound made by the animal species in the environment is played back to lure the member of the animal species to the area. In another aspect, first and second pre-recorded sounds that simulate first and second sounds made by the animal species in the environment are played back contemporaneously.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2000
    Publication date: May 15, 2003
    Applicant: G@$amp;B Patent Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: William James Gardner , Tommy J. Martin