Patents by Inventor Bryan N. Hrnicek

Bryan N. Hrnicek 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).

  • Spray boom height control system
    Patent number: 9148995
    Abstract: A boom sprayer and method of adjusting a boom assembly. A camera is attached to the boom assembly and aimed forward of the boom sprayer. The camera collects information associated with the dimensions and location of oncoming structures, such as crops, hills, fences and the like, and relays the information to a controller. The controller uses various actuators to lift, tilt and/or pivot the boom assembly to position the boom assembly at a desired height when the boom assembly passes over the structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: Hagie Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Bryan N. Hrnicek, Alexander C. Castillo
  • Spray boom height control system
    Publication number: 20110266365
    Abstract: A boom sprayer and method of adjusting a boom assembly. A camera is attached to the boom assembly and aimed forward of the boom sprayer. The camera collects information associated with the dimensions and location of oncoming structures, such as crops, hills, fences and the like, and relays the information to a controller. The controller uses various actuators to lift, tilt and/or pivot the boom assembly to position the boom assembly at a desired height when the boom assembly passes over the structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2010
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Inventors: Bryan N. Hrnicek, Alexander C. Castillo