Patents by Inventor Andrew C. Warner

Andrew C. Warner 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).

  • Automated control systems and methods for underground crop harvesters
    Patent number: 9968027
    Abstract: Methods and devices for automated adjustment of a digging implement during harvest of underground crops are described. Utilizing the devices, a digging implement, e.g., a blade, can be located and maintained at a desired depth as a harvester travels across a field. During use, the digging implement depth controls can be varied as the harvester travels within a single field under different operating conditions, e.g., different soil friability, consistency, etc., thereby preventing crop loss and improving crop yield.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: Clemson University
    Inventors: Kendall R. Kirk, J. Warren White, Joel S. Peele, W. Scott Monfort, Hunter F. Massey, James S. Thomas, Stanley A. Brantley, Andrew C. Warner
  • Automated Control Systems and Methods for Underground Crop Harvesters
    Publication number: 20170013773
    Abstract: Methods and devices for automated adjustment of a digging implement during harvest of underground crops are described. Utilizing the devices, a digging implement, e.g., a blade, can be located and maintained at a desired depth as a harvester travels across a field. During use, the digging implement depth controls can be varied as the harvester travels within a single field under different operating conditions, e.g., different soil friability, consistency, etc., thereby preventing crop loss and improving crop yield.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Kendall R. Kirk, J. Warren White, Joel S. Peele, W. Scott Monfort, Hunter F. Massey, James S. Thomas, Stanley A. Brantley, Andrew C. Warner