Patents by Inventor Brad J. Wardle

Brad J. Wardle 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: 20240385579
    Abstract: Irrigation controllers, methods, and computer readable media for altering a watering schedule for an irrigation controller in accordance with determined drought conditions are disclosed. A drought category for a watering zone may be determined. An adjusted watering duration may be calculated based on the drought category. The watering schedule for the watering zone may be adjusted in accordance with the adjusted watering duration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2022
    Publication date: November 21, 2024
    Inventors: Stuart J. Eyring, Jason R. Sims, Brad J. Wardle, Eric T. Price
  • Publication number: 20240361739
    Abstract: Irrigation controllers, methods, and computer readable media for altering a watering schedule for an irrigation controller in accordance with determined drought conditions are disclosed. An adjusted landscape evapotranspiration rate may be calculated based on a determined drought category. The watering schedule for the watering zone may be altered in accordance with the adjusted landscape evapotranspiration rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2024
    Publication date: October 31, 2024
    Inventors: Stuart J. Eyring, Jason R. Sims, Brad J. Wardle, Eric T. Price
  • Patent number: 12025964
    Abstract: Irrigation controllers, methods, and computer readable media for altering a watering schedule for an irrigation controller in accordance with determined drought conditions are disclosed. A drought category for a watering zone may be determined. An adjusted landscape evapotranspiration rate may be calculated based on the drought category. The watering schedule for the watering zone may be altered in accordance with the adjusted landscape evapotranspiration rate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: HUSQVARNA AB
    Inventors: Stuart J. Eyring, Jason R. Sims, Brad J. Wardle, Eric T. Price
  • Patent number: 11860652
    Abstract: An irrigation controller is disclosed together with associated methods and computer program products. The watering schedule may be formulated based on catch cup data for one or more watering zones of a property to be watered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Inventors: Brad J. Wardle, Stuart J. Eyring, Jason R. Sims
  • Patent number: 11846506
    Abstract: Circuitry for identifying a misaligned wheeled irrigation tower within a plurality of wheeled irrigation towers is described. The circuitry includes a test resistance configured for installation in a center pivot irrigation system. The circuitry also includes a plurality of resistances. Each resistance of the plurality of resistances is configured for installation in a wheeled irrigation tower of the center pivot irrigation system and to be coupled to the test resistance. Each resistance of the plurality of resistances is configured to be coupled to a corresponding switch of a respective wheeled irrigation tower and a neutral line. The circuitry further includes detection circuitry coupled to the test resistance. The detection circuitry is configured, when installed in the center pivot irrigation system, to identify a misaligned wheeled irrigation tower of a plurality of wheeled irrigation towers based on a detected voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Inventors: James G. Stewart, II, Brad J. Wardle
  • Patent number: 11771023
    Abstract: On a user interface presented on a display screen, an alteration point marker is rendered on a circular shape representing a center pivot irrigation system. The alteration point marker is aligned with an input point specified by user input. A fine position control may also be rendered on the display screen. The fine position control may comprise a first icon and a second icon, wherein the first icon is for repositioning the alteration point marker in a first circular direction, and wherein the second icon is for rotating the alteration point marker in the second circular direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Inventors: Jason R. Sims, James G. Stewart, II, Brad J. Wardle
  • Publication number: 20230195064
    Abstract: Irrigation controllers, methods, and computer readable media for altering a watering schedule for an irrigation controller in accordance with determined drought conditions are disclosed. A drought category for a watering zone may be determined. An adjusted landscape evapotranspiration rate may be calculated based on the drought category. The watering schedule for the watering zone may be altered in accordance with the adjusted landscape evapotranspiration rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2022
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: Stuart J. Eyring, Jason R. Sims, Brad J. Wardle, Eric T. Price
  • Patent number: 11579634
    Abstract: An irrigation controller is disclosed together with associated methods and computer program products. User input specifying a requested start time may be received. A total desired watering time may be calculated. A total permissible watering time may be calculated. The start time may be moved back relative to the requested start time in response to determining that the total permissible watering time is less than the total desired watering time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: Husqvarna AB
    Inventors: Brad J. Wardle, Stuart J. Eyring, Jason R. Sims
  • Patent number: 11457575
    Abstract: An electronic device is described, including memory and a processor coupled to the memory. The processor is configured to receive center pivot irrigation system information corresponding to a center pivot irrigation system and to request map data. The processor is also configured to a user interface with a map of the center pivot irrigation system. The processor is further configured to receive an input via the user interface indicating an input point. The processor is additionally configured to render an alteration point marker at a first position, the alteration point marker representing an alteration point for the pivot, the alteration point corresponding to a first radial position of the pivot at which a change in operation of the pivot is set to occur. The processor is also configured to control the center pivot irrigation system to alter operation of the pivot at the first radial position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: Husqvarna AB
    Inventors: Jason R. Sims, James G. Stewart, II, Brad J. Wardle
  • Patent number: 11326867
    Abstract: Circuitry for identifying a misaligned wheeled irrigation tower within a plurality of wheeled irrigation towers is described. The circuitry includes a test resistance configured for installation in a center pivot irrigation system. The circuitry also includes a plurality of resistances. Each of the plurality of resistances is configured for installation in a wheeled irrigation tower of the center pivot irrigation system and to be coupled in series with the test resistance. Each of the plurality of resistances is configured to be coupled to a corresponding switch of a respective wheeled irrigation tower and a neutral line. The circuitry further includes detection circuitry coupled to the test resistance. The detection circuitry is configured, when installed in the center pivot irrigation system, to identify a misaligned wheeled irrigation tower of a plurality of wheeled irrigation towers based on a voltage corresponding to the test resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: Orbit Irrigation Products, LLC
    Inventors: James G. Stewart, II, Brad J. Wardle
  • Patent number: 11116153
    Abstract: An electronic device comprising memory and at least one processor coupled to the memory is disclosed. The at least one processor may be configured to render, on a user interface, a circular shape representing a center pivot irrigation system. The at least one processor may also be configured to receive a first input via the user interface indicating a first input point on the user interface. The at least one processor may also be configured to render, on the user interface, an alteration point marker on the circular shape at a first position aligned with the first input point and a center of the circular shape. The first position of the alteration point marker corresponding to a first radial position of the pivot. The at least one processor may be configured to control the center pivot irrigation system to alter operation of the pivot at the first radial position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: Orbit Irrigation Products, LLC
    Inventors: Jason R. Sims, James G. Stewart, II, Brad J. Wardle
  • Patent number: 10969798
    Abstract: An irrigation controller is disclosed together with associated methods and computer program products. The irrigation controller may calculate a first estimated in-soil water level at a first point in time and a second estimated in-soil water level at a second point in time with the second point in time comprising a beginning of an impermissible watering period for one watering zone. The irrigation controller may set a watering schedule, based on an estimated irrigation rate and the difference between the second estimated in-soil water level and an in-soil water capacity, for the one watering zone of a property such that the second estimated in-soil water level is elevated to the estimated in-soil water capacity based on the estimated irrigation rate for the one watering zone during a permissible watering period immediately before the impermissible watering period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: Orbit Irrigation Products, LLC
    Inventors: Brad J. Wardle, Stuart J. Eyring, Jason R. Sims
  • Patent number: 10893650
    Abstract: An electronic device is described, including memory and a processor coupled to the memory. The processor is configured to receive center pivot irrigation system information corresponding to a center pivot irrigation system and to request map data. The processor is also configured to a user interface with a map of the center pivot irrigation system. The processor is further configured to receive an input via the user interface indicating an input point. The processor is additionally configured to render an alteration point marker at a first position, the alteration point marker representing an alteration point for the pivot, the alteration point corresponding to a first radial position of the pivot at which a change in operation of the pivot is set to occur. The processor is also configured to control the center pivot irrigation system to alter operation of the pivot at the first radial position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: Orbit Irrigation Products, LLC
    Inventors: Jason R. Sims, James G. Stewart, II, Brad J. Wardle
  • Publication number: 20200214232
    Abstract: An irrigation controller is disclosed together with associated methods and computer program products. The irrigation controller may calculate a first estimated in-soil water level at a first point in time and a second estimated in-soil water level at a second point in time with the second point in time comprising a beginning of an impermissible watering period for one watering zone. The irrigation controller may set a watering schedule, based on an estimated irrigation rate and the difference between the second estimated in-soil water level and an in-soil water capacity, for the one watering zone of a property such that the second estimated in-soil water level is elevated to the estimated in-soil water capacity based on the estimated irrigation rate for the one watering zone during a permissible watering period immediately before the impermissible watering period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2020
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Inventors: Brad J. Wardle, Stuart J. Eyring, Jason R. Sims
  • Patent number: 10602682
    Abstract: An irrigation controller is disclosed. The irrigation controller may utilize an estimated replenishment point level time to determine when to water at least one watering zone within a property. The estimated replenishment point time is a time when the estimated in-soil water level will reach or extend below a replenishment point level within the at least one watering zone. The replenishment point level may be based, for example, on plant type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: Orbit Irrigation Products, LLC
    Inventors: Brad J. Wardle, Stuart J. Eyring, Jason R. Sims
  • Patent number: D915915
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: Orbit Irrigation Products, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy Michael Johnson, Brad J. Wardle