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).
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Patent number: 12740504Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 18, 2023Date of Patent: September 22, 2026Assignee: Motivo Engineering, LLCInventors: Alex Herpy, Stephen Babin, Bryan Yaggi, Will Church
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Publication number: 20260271824Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2026Publication date: September 17, 2026Applicant: Motivo Engineering, LLCInventors: Alex Herpy, Stephen Babin, Bryan Yaggi, Itzhak Sapir, Travis Neidenfeuhr, Allen Goad, Praveen Penmetsa
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Patent number: 12622345Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 6, 2022Date of Patent: May 12, 2026Assignee: Motivo Engineering, LLCInventors: Alex Herpy, Stephen Babin, Bryan Yaggi, Itzhak Sapir, Travis Neidenfeuhr, Allen Goad, Praveen Penmetsa
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Publication number: 20250040472Abstract: System and methods are provided for transplanting slips with an automated slip transplanter. The automated slip transplanter can comprise a planter unit to receive and plant slips, a conveyor belt operably coupled to the planter unit, and a controller. The conveyor belt can be configured to transfer the slips towards the planter unit, and the controller can be configured to control the planter unit and utilize one or more operational modes for planting a plurality of rows of slips. Each of the plurality of rows of slips can include evenly spaced slips in the ground.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2022Publication date: February 6, 2025Inventors: Alex Herpy, Stephen Babin, Bryan Yaggi, Allen Goad, Praveen Penmetsa
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Publication number: 20230380334Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2023Publication date: November 30, 2023Inventors: Alex Herpy, Stephen Babin, Bryan Yaggi, Will Church
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Publication number: 20230111610Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2022Publication date: April 13, 2023Inventors: Alex Herpy, Stephen Babin, Bryan Yaggi, Itzhak Sapir, Travis Neidenfeuhr, Allen Goad, Praveen Penmetsa
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Publication number: 20190389598Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2019Publication date: December 26, 2019Inventors: 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