Patents Assigned to Green Badge LLC
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Patent number: 9046461Abstract: A wireless sensor capable of sensing and measuring at least one ambient parameter is disclosed herein. The wireless sensor is capable of transmission of measurement values at a periodic rate, wherein the transmission rate is varied or non-varied. An amplifier varies a power transmission to the antenna based on a real-time soil conductivity value of a soil area and a real-time soil dielectric constant value of a soil area to improve a communication range and communication reliability of the antenna.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2012Date of Patent: June 2, 2015Assignee: Green Badge, LLCInventors: Katayoun Sohrabi, Jeffrey Campbell
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Patent number: 8862277Abstract: A method and system for monitoring the dynamic response of soil moisture and setting a threshold in relation to the field capacity of a soil area is disclosed herein. By measuring the dynamic response of soil moisture under wet soil conditions, one can determine a practical field capacity for the soil, in-situ, based solely on the soil moisture sensor output. Essentially, by looking at how the soil moisture level varies with time one can determine the field capacity.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2012Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Green Badge, LLCInventors: Jeffrey Campbell, Katayoun Sohrabi, Clayton R. Karmel, Carmen Magro
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Patent number: 8751052Abstract: A method and system for monitoring the dynamic response of soil moisture and setting a threshold in relation to the field capacity of a soil area is disclosed herein. By measuring the dynamic response of soil moisture under wet soil conditions, one can determine a practical field capacity for the soil, in-situ, based solely on the soil moisture sensor output. Essentially, by looking at how the soil moisture level varies with time one can determine the field capacity.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2011Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Green Badge, LLCInventors: Jeffrey Campbell, Kathy Sohrabi, Clayton R. Karmel, Carmen Magro
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Patent number: 8744772Abstract: A method for soil analysis for determining optimal conditions for a soil area and reporting the same. The soil analysis of the present invention combines sound agronomic principles with a unique interpretation of the results to offer a thorough analysis of a property's soil based on the soil sample(s) taken from a particular property. The calculation formulas and variables are consistent for all analyses, with the formulas adjusted based on some specific qualities of the soil.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2010Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: Green Badge, LLCInventors: Carmen Magro, Jeffrey Campbell
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Patent number: 8682493Abstract: An adaptive irrigation interrupter is disclosed herein. The adaptive irrigation interrupter preferably comprises a housing and a processor. The processor is preferably configured to create a plurality of profiles of moisture levels and behaviors. Each profile has a minimum moisture level, a maximum moisture level, and a mechanism for mid-flow cutoff for a watering cycle of a predetermined length to control the irrigation.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2010Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Green Badge, LLCInventors: Jeffrey Campbell, Clayton R. Karmel
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Patent number: 8682494Abstract: A method for prescribing action to maintain a land area within a predetermined performance zone is disclosed herein. The method results in prescribing an action for the land area. The method measures soil salinity, soil temperature, soil moisture, air temperature, soil pollutant content, soil nutrient content, and the like.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2010Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Green Badge, LLCInventors: Carmen Magro, Jeffrey Campbell, Katayoun Sohrabi, Clayton R. Karmel
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Patent number: 8565927Abstract: A irrigation interrupter is disclosed herein. The irrigation interrupter learns the watering patterns established by an irrigation controller and takes action to intelligently limit watering based on knowledge of time, temperature and soil moisture. The interrupter learns the watering pattern of the controller by monitoring behavior over a set period (two weeks), and mapping the start and duration of each zone's irrigation. A default profile is preferably set to enable users to ignore a setting and only adjust it after observing overall plant results.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2010Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: Green Badge LLCInventors: Jeffrey Campbell, Clayton R. Karmel
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Patent number: 8374553Abstract: A wireless sub-surface soil sensor having a switchable configuration antenna that can be optimized for various soils is disclosed herein. The wireless sub-surface sensor also measures the moisture and salinity of a material. The wireless sub-surface sensor preferably includes a cover for protecting circuitry of the sensor. The wireless soil sensor is designed to be buried underground and to transmit to above ground receivers, which provide feedback for configuring the switchable antenna.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2010Date of Patent: February 12, 2013Assignee: Green Badge, LLCInventors: Jeffrey Campbell, Kathy Sohrabi, Clayton R. Karmel
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Patent number: 8366017Abstract: A system and method for monitoring soil and water resources is disclosed herein. Sensors capable of monitoring soil temperature, moisture and salinity are utilized with other sensors capable of monitoring such values as air temperature in order to provide real-time parameters to users/operators of land area.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2010Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: Green Badge, LLCInventors: Jeffrey Campbell, Kathy Sohrabi, Clayton R. Karmel, Carmen Magro
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Patent number: 8368529Abstract: A wireless sub-surface soil sensor having a tunable antenna that can be optimized for transmission through various soils is disclosed herein. The wireless sub-surface sensor preferably also measures the moisture and salinity of a material. The wireless sub-surface sensor preferably includes a cover for protecting circuitry of the sensor. The wireless soil sensor is designed to be buried underground and to transmit to above ground receivers.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2010Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: Green Badge, LLCInventors: Jeffrey Campbell, Kathy Sohrabi, Clayton R. Karmel
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Patent number: 8354852Abstract: A wireless soil sensor for using a RF frequency for performing soil moisture measurements is disclosed herein. The sensor preferably includes a sensing component integrated directly with a radio and a microcontroller. The wireless soil sensor is designed to be buried underground and to transmit to above ground receivers.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2010Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: Green Badge, LLCInventors: Jeffrey Campbell, Katayoun Sohrabi, Clayton R. Karmel
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Patent number: 8340910Abstract: A system and method for monitoring soil and water resources is disclosed herein. Sensors capable of monitoring soil temperature, moisture and salinity are utilized with other sensors capable of monitoring such values as air temperature in order to provide real-time parameters to users/operators of land area in order to optimize plant and turf growth, and to optimize water usage.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2010Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Green Badge LLCInventors: Carmen Magro, Jeffrey Campbell
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Patent number: 8308077Abstract: A system and method for monitoring soil and water resources is disclosed herein. Sensors capable of monitoring soil temperature, moisture and salinity are utilized with other sensors capable of monitoring such values as air temperature in order to provide real-time parameters to users/operators of land area.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2010Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Assignee: Green Badge LLCInventors: Jeffrey Campbell, Kathy Sohrabi, Clayton R. Karmel, Carmen Magro
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Patent number: 8302881Abstract: A system and method for monitoring soil and water resources is disclosed herein. Sensors capable of monitoring soil temperature, moisture and salinity are utilized with other sensors capable of monitoring such values as air temperature in order to provide real-time parameters to users/operators of land area.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2010Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: Green Badge, LLCInventors: Jeffrey Campbell, Kathy Sohrabi, Clayton R. Karmel, Carmen Magro
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Patent number: 8035403Abstract: A wireless soil sensor for using a RF frequency for performing soil moisture measurements is disclosed herein. The sensor preferably includes a sensing component integrated directly with a radio and a microcontroller. The wireless soil sensor is designed to be buried underground and to transmit to above ground receivers.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2010Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Assignee: Green Badge, LLCInventors: Jeffrey Campbell, Kathy Sohrabi, Clayton R. Karmel
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Patent number: 7884620Abstract: A sensor for measuring the moisture and salinity of a material is disclosed herein. The sensor preferably includes a soil moisture circuit, a soil salinity circuit and a probe structure. The soil moisture circuit includes a high frequency oscillator, a voltage meter and a reference capacitor. The soil salinity circuit includes a low frequency oscillator, a voltage meter and a reference resistor. A third voltage meter allows for voltage outputs to be measured to calculate soil moisture and soil salinity values.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2009Date of Patent: February 8, 2011Assignee: Green Badge, LLCInventor: Jeffrey Campbell
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Patent number: D607356Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2009Date of Patent: January 5, 2010Assignee: Green Badge LLCInventors: Brian Moon, Clayton R. Karmel
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Patent number: D631378Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2009Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Assignee: Green Badge, LLCInventors: Jeffrey Campbell, Clayton R. Karmel, John Hubble
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Patent number: D631944Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2009Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: Green Badge, LLCInventors: Clayton R. Karmel, John Hubble
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Patent number: D669036Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2011Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Assignee: Green Badge LLCInventor: Don Apruzzese