Patents by Inventor Chris Pienaar

Chris Pienaar 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: 20230404060
    Abstract: An animal trap sensor includes a base having a distal end and a proximal end, a switch having a first metallic element and a second metallic element, and a signal unit, in which, when the first metallic element contacting the second metallic element, thereby forming a closed circuit, such that the signal unit transmits a signal to an off-site receiver. Or, an animal trap sensor includes a first portion and a second portion electrically connected with a signal unit including a power supply, in which, when the first and the second portions are disposed at a first distance between each other, thereby generating an output property, in which, when the first and the second portions are disposed at a second distance between each other, which is different from the first distance, thereby changing the output property and causing the signal unit to transmit a signal to an off-site receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Michael LAUT, Steven BOCKMANN, Gaelle FAGES, Byron REID, Chris PIENAAR, Peter JARDINE, Michael ZIMMERMANN, Stefan ENDEPOLS, Christopher R. HAHN
  • Patent number: 11696576
    Abstract: A pest monitoring system and associated method includes pest monitoring devices for placement at a site and generating a signal upon detection of a pest, and a pesticide dispensing unit including a reservoir housing a diluent and a pesticide module housing a pesticide. A computer device remotely disposed to the pest monitoring devices receives generated signals therefrom, analyzes environmental and historical factor data for the site to determine an amount and placement location of the pest monitoring devices for monitoring the site, and directs deployment of the pest control monitoring devices according to the analysis. The computer device also receives data from the pesticide dispensing unit including an amount or rate of the pesticide substance dispensed from the pesticide module, to form treatment having a concentration of the pesticide substance in the diluent, the treatment being dispensed from the pesticide dispensing unit to treat a detected pest at the site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: Bayer Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Byron Reid, Volker Gutsmann, Gaelle Fages, Michael Zimmermann, Chris Pienaar, Peter Jardine
  • Publication number: 20210259237
    Abstract: An animal trap sensor includes a base having a distal end and a proximal end, a switch having a first metallic element and a second metallic element, and a signal unit, in which, when the first metallic element contacting the second metallic element, thereby forming a closed circuit, such that the signal unit transmits a signal to an off-site receiver. Or, an animal trap sensor includes a first portion and a second portion electrically connected with a signal unit including a power supply, in which, when the first and the second portions are disposed at a first distance between each other, thereby generating an output property, in which, when the first and the second portions are disposed at a second distance between each other, which is different from the first distance, thereby changing the output property and causing the signal unit to transmit a signal to an off-site receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2021
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Inventors: Michael LAUT, Steven BOCKMANN, Gaelle FAGES, Byron REID, Chris PIENAAR, Peter JARDINE, Michael ZIMMERMANN, Stefan ENDEPOLS, Christopher R. HAHN
  • Patent number: 11073801
    Abstract: The instant disclosure provides an ability to use an array of data inputs to enter a network and thereby provide a realtime improvable database. The present invention is novel in its ability to maximize the customer's interface with a pest control system, thus allowing for maximum efficiency for current and future designs as well as a high level of compatibility with ancillary regulatory, financial and planning type functions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Inventors: Byron Reid, Volker Gutsman, Michael Zimmermann, Chris Pienaar, Gaelle Fages, Peter Jardine
  • Patent number: 11033018
    Abstract: An animal trap sensor includes a base having a distal end and a proximal end, a switch having a first metallic element and a second metallic element, and a signal unit, in which, when the first metallic element contacting the second metallic element, thereby forming a closed circuit, such that the signal unit transmits a signal to an off-site receiver. Or, an animal trap sensor includes a first portion and a second portion electrically connected with a signal unit including a power supply, in which, when the first and the second portions are disposed at a first distance between each other, thereby generating an output property, in which, when the first and the second portions are disposed at a second distance between each other, which is different from the first distance, thereby changing the output property and causing the signal unit to transmit a signal to an off-site receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignees: Bayer CropScience LP, Bayer CropScience Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Mike Laut, Steven Bockmann, Gaelle Fages, Byron Reid, Chris Pienaar, Peter Jardine, Michael Zimmermann, Stefan Endepols, Christopher R. Hahn
  • Publication number: 20210169065
    Abstract: An animal trap sensor includes a base having a distal end and a proximal end, a switch having a first metallic element and a second metallic element, and a signal unit, in which, when the first metallic element contacting the second metallic element, thereby forming a closed circuit, such that the signal unit transmits a signal to an off-site receiver. Or, an animal trap sensor includes a first portion and a second portion electrically connected with a signal unit including a power supply, in which, when the first and the second portions are disposed at a first distance between each other, thereby generating an output property, in which, when the first and the second portions are disposed at a second distance between each other, which is different from the first distance, thereby changing the output property and causing the signal unit to transmit a signal to an off-site receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2017
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventors: Michael LAUT, Steven BOCKMANN, Gaelle FAGES, Byron REID, Chris PIENAAR, Peter JARDINE, Michael ZIMMERMANN, Stefan ENDEPOLS, Christopher R. HAHN
  • Patent number: 10940497
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the application of liquid active substances. The subject matter of the present invention is a system, a method and a computer program product for the application of an active substance concentrate from a replaceable cartridge in a diluted form onto a target object with the aid of a portable spray device, wherein important parameters of the spray process are exchanged between the cartridge and/or the spray device and/or an external computer system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Assignee: BAYER CROPSCIENCE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Volker Gutsmann, Byron Reid, Chris Pienaar, Peter Jardine, Gaelle Fages, Michael Zimmermann
  • Patent number: 10834914
    Abstract: A pest monitoring system and associated method includes pest monitoring devices for placement at a site and generating a signal upon detection of a pest, and a pesticide dispensing unit including a reservoir housing a diluent and a pesticide module housing a pesticide. A computer device remotely disposed to the pest monitoring devices receives generated signals therefrom, analyzes environmental and historical factor data for the site to determine an amount and placement location of the pest monitoring devices for monitoring the site, and directs deployment of the pest control monitoring devices according to the analysis. The computer device also receives data from the pesticide dispensing unit including an amount or rate of the pesticide substance dispensed from the pesticide module, to form treatment having a concentration of the pesticide substance in the diluent, the treatment being dispensed from the pesticide dispensing unit to treat a detected pest at the site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Bayer AG
    Inventors: Byron Reid, Volker Gutsmann, Michael Zimmermann, Chris Pienaar, Gaelle Fages, Peter Jardine
  • Publication number: 20200337289
    Abstract: A pest monitoring system and associated method includes pest monitoring devices for placement at a site and generating a signal upon detection of a pest, and a pesticide dispensing unit including a reservoir housing a diluent and a pesticide module housing a pesticide. A computer device remotely disposed to the pest monitoring devices receives generated signals therefrom, analyzes environmental and historical factor data for the site to determine an amount and placement location of the pest monitoring devices for monitoring the site, and directs deployment of the pest control monitoring devices according to the analysis. The computer device also receives data from the pesticide dispensing unit including an amount or rate of the pesticide substance dispensed from the pesticide module, to form treatment having a concentration of the pesticide substance in the diluent, the treatment being dispensed from the pesticide dispensing unit to treat a detected pest at the site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2018
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Applicant: Bayer Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Byron REID, Volker GUTSMANN, Gaelle FAGES, Michael ZIMMERMANN, Chris PIENAAR, Peter JARDINE
  • Publication number: 20200060256
    Abstract: An animal trap sensor includes a base having a distal end and a proximal end, a switch having a first metallic element and a second metallic element, and a signal unit, in which, when the first metallic element contacting the second metallic element, thereby forming a closed circuit, such that the signal unit transmits a signal to an off-site receiver. Or, an animal trap sensor includes a first portion and a second portion electrically connected with a signal unit including a power supply, in which, when the first and the second portions are disposed at a first distance between each other, thereby generating an output property, in which, when the first and the second portions are disposed at a second distance between each other, which is different from the first distance, thereby changing the output property and causing the signal unit to transmit a signal to an off-site receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2017
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventors: Mike LAUT, Steven BOCKMANN, Gaelle FAGES, Byron REID, Chris PIENAAR, Peter JARDINE, Michael ZIMMERMANN, Stefan ENDEPOLS, Christopher R. HAHN
  • Publication number: 20190121302
    Abstract: The instant disclosure provides an ability to use an array of data inputs to enter a network and thereby provide a realtime improvable database. The present invention is novel in its ability to maximize the customer's interface with a pest control system, thus allowing for maximum efficiency for current and future designs as well as a high level of compatibility with ancillary regulatory, financial and planning type functions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2018
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Inventors: Byron REID, Volker GUTSMAN, Michael ZIMMERMANN, Chris PIENAAR, Gaelle FAGES, Peter JARDINE
  • Publication number: 20190037829
    Abstract: An animal trap sensor includes a base having a distal end and a proximal end, a switch having a first metallic element and a second metallic element, and a signal unit, in which, when the first metallic element contacting the second metallic element, thereby forming a closed circuit, such that the signal unit transmits a signal to an off-site receiver. Or, an animal trap sensor includes a first portion and a second portion electrically connected with a signal unit including a power supply, in which, when the first and the second portions are disposed at a first distance between each other, thereby generating an output property, in which, when the first and the second portions are disposed at a second distance between each other, which is different from the first distance, thereby changing the output property and causing the signal unit to transmit a signal to an off-site receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2017
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Inventors: Mike LAUT, Steven BOCKMANN, Gaelle FAGES, Byron REID, Chris PIENAAR, Peter JARDINE, Michael ZIMMERMANN, Stefan ENDEPOLS, Christopher R. HAHN
  • Publication number: 20190000066
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the application of liquid active substances. The subject matter of the present invention is a system, a method and a computer program product for the application of an active substance concentrate from a replaceable cartridge in a diluted form onto a target object with the aid of a portable spray device, wherein important parameters of the spray process are exchanged between the cartridge and/or the spray device and/or an external computer system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Applicant: Bayer CropScience Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Volker GUTSMANN, Byron REID, Chris PIENAAR, Peter JARDINE, Gaelle FAGES, Michael ZIMMERMANN
  • Patent number: 10152035
    Abstract: The instant disclosure provides an ability to use an array of data inputs to enter a network and thereby provide a realtime improvable database. The present invention is novel in its ability to maximize the customer's interface with a pest control system, thus allowing for maximum efficiency for current and future designs as well as a high level of compatibility with ancillary regulatory, financial and planning type functions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: BAYER AG
    Inventors: Byron Reid, Volker Gutsmann, Michael Zimmermann, Chris Pienaar, Gaelle Fages, Peter Jardine
  • Publication number: 20180299842
    Abstract: The instant disclosure provides an ability to use an array of data inputs to enter a network and thereby provide a realtime improvable database. The present invention is novel in its ability to maximize the customer's interface with a pest control system, thus allowing for maximum efficiency for current and future designs as well as a high level of compatibility with ancillary regulatory, financial and planning type functions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2017
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Inventors: Byron Reid, Volker Gutsman, Michael Zimmerman, Chris Pienaar, Gaelle Fages
  • Publication number: 20180295831
    Abstract: A pest monitoring system and associated method includes pest monitoring devices for placement at a site and generating a signal upon detection of a pest, and a pesticide dispensing unit including a reservoir housing a diluent and a pesticide module housing a pesticide. A computer device remotely disposed to the pest monitoring devices receives generated signals therefrom, analyzes environmental and historical factor data for the site to determine an amount and placement location of the pest monitoring devices for monitoring the site, and directs deployment of the pest control monitoring devices according to the analysis. The computer device also receives data from the pesticide dispensing unit including an amount or rate of the pesticide substance dispensed from the pesticide module, to form treatment having a concentration of the pesticide substance in the diluent, the treatment being dispensed from the pesticide dispensing unit to treat a detected pest at the site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2017
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Inventors: Byron Reid, Volker Gutsman, Michael Zimmerman, Chris Pienaar, Gaelle Fages