Patents by Inventor Brent Wiegand

Brent Wiegand 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).

  • Patent number: 11493395
    Abstract: A module for measuring and monitoring an inlet and outlet pressure is described herein. The module includes an inlet pressure port for fluid communication to a fluid line before a filter and the inlet pressure port comprising a first pressure sensor. The module includes an outlet pressure port for fluid communication to a fluid line after the filter and the outlet pressure port comprising a second pressure sensor. At least one signal port is disposed in the module. The first pressure sensor and the second pressure sensor during operation are in signal communication with the at least one signal port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: Precision Planting, LLC
    Inventors: Ben L. Schlipf, Brent Wiegand
  • Patent number: 11350562
    Abstract: Described herein are systems and devices for controlling and monitoring liquid applications of agricultural fields. In one embodiment, a flow device for controlling flow during an agricultural operation includes an offset ball valve having multiple openings that rotate in position to control flow of a liquid through the offset ball valve to an outlet passage. The flow device also includes a first passage that provides a first flow path from an inlet to at least one opening of the offset ball valve and second passage that provides a second flow path from the inlet to at least one opening of the offset ball valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: Precision Planting LLC
    Inventors: Ben Schlipf, Brent Wiegand, Justin McMenamy, Jason Stoller
  • Patent number: 11337366
    Abstract: Described herein are systems and devices for controlling and monitoring liquid applications of agricultural fields. In one embodiment, a flow device for controlling flow during an agricultural operation includes an offset ball valve having multiple openings that rotate in position to control flow of a liquid through the offset ball valve to an outlet passage. The flow device also includes a first passage that provides a first flow path from an inlet to at least one opening of the offset ball valve and second passage that provides a second flow path from the inlet to at least one opening of the offset ball valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: Precision Planting LLC
    Inventors: Ben Schlipf, Brent Wiegand, Justin McMenamy, Jason Stoller
  • Patent number: 10863667
    Abstract: Described herein are systems and devices for controlling and monitoring liquid applications of agricultural fields. In one embodiment, a flow device for controlling flow during an agricultural operation includes an offset ball valve having multiple openings that rotate in position to control flow of a liquid through the offset ball valve to an outlet passage. The flow device also includes a first passage that provides a first flow path from an inlet to at least one opening of the offset ball valve and second passage that provides a second flow path from the inlet to at least one opening of the offset ball valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: Precision Planting LLC
    Inventors: Ben Schlipf, Brent Wiegand, Justin McMenamy, Jason Stoller
  • Publication number: 20200253110
    Abstract: Described herein are systems and devices for controlling and monitoring liquid applications of agricultural fields. In one embodiment, a flow device for controlling flow during an agricultural operation includes an offset ball valve having multiple openings that rotate in position to control flow of a liquid through the offset ball valve to an outlet passage. The flow device also includes a first passage that provides a first flow path from an inlet to at least one opening of the offset ball valve and second passage that provides a second flow path from the inlet to at least one opening of the offset ball valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2020
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Inventors: Ben Schlipf, Brent Wiegand, Justin McMenamy, Jason Stoller
  • Publication number: 20200253111
    Abstract: Described herein are systems and devices for controlling and monitoring liquid applications of agricultural fields. In one embodiment, a flow device for controlling flow during an agricultural operation includes an offset ball valve having multiple openings that rotate in position to control flow of a liquid through the offset ball valve to an outlet passage. The flow device also includes a first passage that provides a first flow path from an inlet to at least one opening of the offset ball valve and second passage that provides a second flow path from the inlet to at least one opening of the offset ball valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2020
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Inventors: Ben Schlipf, Brent Wiegand, Justin McMenamy, Jason Stoller
  • Publication number: 20200209087
    Abstract: A module for measuring and monitoring an inlet and outlet pressure is described herein. The module includes an inlet pressure port for fluid communication to a fluid line before a filter and the inlet pressure port comprising a first pressure sensor. The module includes an outlet pressure port for fluid communication to a fluid line after the filter and the outlet pressure port comprising a second pressure sensor. At least one signal port is disposed in the module. The first pressure sensor and the second pressure sensor during operation are in signal communication with the at least one signal port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2018
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Inventors: Ben L. Schlipf, Brent Wiegand
  • Publication number: 20180263180
    Abstract: Described herein are systems and devices for controlling and monitoring liquid applications of agricultural fields. In one embodiment, a flow device for controlling flow during an agricultural operation includes an offset ball valve having multiple openings that rotate in position to control flow of a liquid through the offset ball valve to an outlet passage. The flow device also includes a first passage that provides a first flow path from an inlet to at least one opening of the offset ball valve and second passage that provides a second flow path from the inlet to at least one opening of the offset ball valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2016
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Applicant: Precision Planting LLC
    Inventors: Ben Schlipf, Brent Wiegand, Justin McMenamy, Jason Stoller