Patents Assigned to Extron Company
  • Publication number: 20230242355
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2023
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Applicant: Extron Company
    Inventors: Randall G. Honeck, Dustin D. Paloranta, Greggory C. Phelps
  • Patent number: 11579005
    Abstract: A system for estimating a substance level in a storage unit is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system includes a cable and a control device. The control device sense pulses down the cable and based on the time of reflected pulses determines the level of substance in the storage unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: Extron Company
    Inventors: Randall Gene Honeck, Haozhi Ding
  • Patent number: 11577922
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: Extron Company
    Inventors: Randall G. Honeck, Dustin D. Paloranta, Greggory C. Phelps
  • Patent number: 11493377
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: Extron Company
    Inventor: Randall G. Honeck
  • Publication number: 20210163240
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2020
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Applicant: Extron Company
    Inventors: Randall G. Honeck, Dustin D. Paloranta, Greggory C. Phelps
  • Patent number: 10996097
    Abstract: A system for estimating a substance level in a storage unit is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system includes a cable and a control device. The control device sense pulses down the cable and based on the time of reflected pulses determines the level of substance in the storage unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: Extron Company
    Inventors: Randall Gene Honeck, Haozhi Ding
  • Patent number: 10894677
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: Extron Company
    Inventors: Randall G. Honeck, Dustin D. Paloranta, Greggory C. Phelps
  • Patent number: 10823600
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: Extron Company
    Inventor: Randall G. Honeck
  • Patent number: 10571326
    Abstract: A system for estimating a substance level in a storage unit is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system includes a cable and a control device. The control device sense pulses down the cable and based on the time of reflected pulses determines the level of substance in the storage unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: EXTRON COMPANY
    Inventors: Randall Gene Honeck, Haozhi Ding
  • Publication number: 20190291980
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2018
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Applicant: Extron Company
    Inventors: Randall G. Honeck, Dustin D. Paloranta, Greggory C. Phelps
  • Patent number: 10209119
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: Extron Company
    Inventor: Randall G. Honeck
  • Publication number: 20180017426
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2017
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Applicant: Extron Company
    Inventor: Randall G. Honeck
  • Patent number: 9752918
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: Extron Company
    Inventor: Randall G. Honeck
  • Patent number: 9429478
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: Extron Company
    Inventors: Randall G. Honeck, Dustin Duane Paloranta