Patents by Inventor Alex Herpy

Alex Herpy 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).

  • Publication number: 20230380334
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods are provided for transplanting slips with an automated slip transplanter. The transplanter comprises a planter unit, a singulation unit, a conveyor belt, a node sensor, and a controller. The planter unit is configured to plant consistent rows of evenly spaced slips in a field. The singulation unit comprises automated grippers and slip cartridges, and is configured to continuously singulate harvested slips stored in the slip cartridges. The conveyor belt is configured to receive the singulated slips from the automated grippers with brushed holders, and transfer the received slips on a belt to the planter unit. The node sensor is configured to autonomously collect performance data of the singulated slips in real-time. The controller is communicatively coupled to the node sensor, and configured to implement operational modes and dynamically adjust a planting slip rate based on the operational modes and performance data collected by the node sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Inventors: Alex Herpy, Stephen Babin, Bryan Yaggi, Will Church
  • Publication number: 20230111610
    Abstract: An apparatus and methods are provided for transplanting slips with an automated slip transplanter. The transplanter comprises a planter unit, a singulation unit, a conveyor belt, a node sensor, and a controller. The planter unit is configured to plant consistent rows of evenly spaced slips in a field. The singulation unit comprises automated grippers and slip cartridges, and is configured to continuously singulate harvested slips stored in the slip cartridges. The conveyor belt is configured to receive the singulated slips from the automated grippers with brushed holders, and transfer the received slips on a belt to the planter unit. The node sensor is configured to autonomously collect performance data of the singulated slips in real-time. The controller is communicatively coupled to the node sensor, and configured to implement operational modes and dynamically adjust a planting slip rate based on the operational modes and performance data collected by the node sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2022
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Inventors: Alex Herpy, Stephen Babin, Bryan Yaggi, Itzhak Sapir, Travis Neidenfeuhr, Allen Goad, Praveen Penmetsa
  • Publication number: 20190389598
    Abstract: Embodiments of systems, devices, and methods are described that relate to module structures for use in forming a cabin interior of an aircraft. Many embodiments relate to a support structure including a lattice configurable to provide a standardizable frame for connection to the interior of the aircraft and to provide a space within the frame in which module fixtures can be positioned and secured to the frame. Embodiments of the support structure can include a floor with a number of structures and devices that can be used to provide support for the module and secure the module to the floor of the aircraft fuselage. Embodiments of transport systems for the modules are also described and such can be integrated with the floor of the module such that the modules transport mechanism, or a significant portion thereof, is contained within the module itself.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2019
    Publication date: December 26, 2019
    Inventors: Jason Lim Chua, Martin Sieben, Angelica Cardona, Guy M. Danner, Joseph Fenton, Demetrious Harrington, Shahriar Khushrushahi, Elena Koukina, Seth Newburg, Ira Spool, Hugo Jamson, Luke Miles, Justin Almeleh, Alex Herpy, Matt O'Brien, Zachary Omohundro, Edward Smith