Patents by Inventor Troy Plattner

Troy Plattner 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).

  • Agricultural input selection systems, methods and apparatus
    Patent number: 9974230
    Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus for selecting an agricultural input. First and second inputs are in communication with a seed meter. A selection apparatus constrains the seed meter to deposit only one of the input sources such that the seed meter is enabled to alternate between depositing the first and second inputs. Processing circuitry controls the selection apparatus to alternate between the first and second inputs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: Precision Planting LLC
    Inventors: Derek Sauder, Todd Swanson, Troy Plattner
  • Systems, methods, and apparatus for agricultural implement trench depth control and soil monitoring
    Patent number: 9943027
    Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for monitoring soil properties including soil moisture and soil temperature during an agricultural input application. Embodiments include a soil moisture sensor and/or a soil temperature sensor mounted to a seed firmer for measuring moisture and temperature in a planting trench. Additionally, systems, methods and apparatus are provided for adjusting depth based on the monitored soil properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: Precision Planting LLC
    Inventors: Derek Sauder, Jason Stoller, Troy Plattner
  • System for soil moisture monitoring
    Patent number: 9864094
    Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for moisture measurement. In some embodiments, a reflectance measurement is corrected based on a soil characteristic map. In other embodiments, a first reflectance measurement at a first depth is corrected based on a second reflectance measurement at a second depth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: The Climate Corporation
    Inventors: Jason Stoller, Troy Plattner
  • Agricultural input selection system, methods and apparatus
    Patent number: 9615504
    Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus for applying varying agricultural inputs in accordance with a prescription map. The system includes a plurality of input sources each containing different agricultural inputs. A variety selector selectively places the different inputs from the plurality of input sources in communication with a meter for dispensing the inputs in accordance with the prescription map to minimize prescription errors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: Precision Planting LLC
    Inventors: Timothy Sauder, Phil Baurer, Troy Plattner
  • CROP INPUT VARIETY SELECTION SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20160135363
    Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are disclosed for selecting an agricultural input. First and second seed meters selectively meter seed from first and second sources, respectively, into a common planting trench. In some embodiments the seed meters are selectively operated by electric motors controlled with reference to a seed type prescription. In some embodiments the first and second seed meters deposit seeds along a common plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2014
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Derek Sauder, Dale Koch, Troy Plattner
  • SYSTEM FOR SOIL MOISTURE MONITORING
    Publication number: 20160116632
    Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for moisture measurement. In some embodiments, a reflectance measurement is corrected based on a soil characteristic map. In other embodiments, a first reflectance measurement at a first depth is corrected based on a second reflectance measurement at a second depth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2014
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Applicant: PRECISION PLANTING LLC
    Inventors: Jason Stoller, Troy Plattner
  • CROP INPUT VARIETY SELECTION SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20160050842
    Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are disclosed for selecting an agricultural input. First and second seed meters selectively meter seed from first and second sources, respectively, into a common planting trench. In some embodiments the seed meters are selectively operated by electric motors controlled with reference to a seed type prescription. In some embodiments the first and second seed meters deposit seeds along a common plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventors: Derek Sauder, Dale Koch, Troy Plattner, Todd Swanson
  • SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS FOR AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT TRENCH DEPTH CONTROL AND SOIL MONITORING
    Publication number: 20160037709
    Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for monitoring soil properties including soil moisture and soil temperature during an agricultural input application. Embodiments include a soil moisture sensor and/or a soil temperature sensor mounted to a seed firmer for measuring moisture and temperature in a planting trench. Additionally, systems, methods and apparatus are provided for adjusting depth based on the monitored soil properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventors: Derek SAUDER, Jason STOLLER, Troy PLATTNER
  • Crop input variety selection systems, methods, and apparatus
    Patent number: 9237687
    Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are disclosed for selecting an agricultural input. First and second seed meters selectively meter seed from first and second sources, respectively, into a common planting trench. In some embodiments the seed meters are selectively operated by electric motors controlled with reference to a seed type prescription. In some embodiments the first and second seed meters deposit seeds along a common plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignee: Precision Planting LLC
    Inventors: Derek Sauder, Dale Koch, Troy Plattner
  • AGRICULTURAL INPUT SELECTION SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20150351314
    Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus for selecting an agricultural input. First and second inputs are in communication with a seed meter. A selection apparatus constrains the seed meter to deposit only one of the input sources such that the seed meter is enabled to alternate between depositing the first and second inputs. Processing circuitry controls the selection apparatus to alternate between the first and second inputs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2014
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Inventors: Derek Sauder, Todd Swanson, Troy Plattner
  • AGRICULTURAL INPUT SELECTION SYSTEM, METHODS AND APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20150334912
    Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus for applying varying agricultural inputs in accordance with a prescription map. The system includes a plurality of input sources each containing different agricultural inputs. A variety selector selectively places the different inputs from the plurality of input sources in communication with a meter for dispensing the inputs in accordance with the prescription map to minimize prescription errors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2013
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Inventors: Timothy Sauder, Phil Baurer, Troy Plattner
  • CROP INPUT VARIETY SELECTION SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARTUS
    Publication number: 20150237794
    Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are disclosed for selecting an agricultural input. First and second seed meters selectively meter seed from first and second sources, respectively, into a common planting trench. In some embodiments the seed meters are selectively operated by electric motors controlled with reference to a seed type prescription. In some embodiments the first and second seed meters deposit seeds along a common plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2015
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Inventors: Derek Sauder, Dale Koch, Troy Plattner