Patents by Inventor Christopher Burg

Christopher Burg 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).

  • Real-time soil moisture meter
    Patent number: 12716883
    Abstract: A meter for continuous real time monitoring of soil moisture or alternative logging data associated soil moisture. The meter includes determining a value associated with soil saturation, soil nitrogen mineralization, and growing degree units. These values are made available to the user real time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2024
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2026
    Assignee: EarthScout LLC
    Inventors: Dipesh Karki, Troy Schmidtke, Christopher Burg, Michael Immer, Peder Lindberg, Scott Lawton
  • Protective case for soil moisture meter
    Patent number: 12638436
    Abstract: A protective case for an agricultural soil moisture meter is provided having a sensor and cable management system. The sensor and cable management system may proficiently store a soil moisture sensor and cable while also providing quick access to the same. The case also includes an integrated rod that enables a user to prop the moisture meter at a desired angle relative to the ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2024
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2026
    Assignee: EarthScout LLC
    Inventors: Dipesh Karki, Troy Schmidtke, Christopher Burg, Michael Immer, Peder Lindberg, Scott Lawton
  • Plant growth platform
    Patent number: 11895942
    Abstract: A method for continuous real time monitoring of a crop growth including the use of a telescoping sensor mount capable of systematically extending a sensor above a crop growth canopy. The method includes determining a value associated with soil saturation, soil nitrogen mineralization, and growing degree units. These values are made available to the user real time. The telescoping sensor mount of the invention includes a foldaway tripod support system and is further capable of being powered with solar energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Earth Scout GBC
    Inventors: Dipesh Karki, Troy Schmidtke, Oleg Myslov, Subigya Shakya, Peder Lindberg, Mitra Sangroula, Christopher Burg, David Mulla, Michael Immer
  • PLANT GROWTH PLATFORM
    Publication number: 20220287227
    Abstract: A method for continuous real time monitoring of a crop growth including the use of a telescoping sensor mount capable of systematically extending a sensor above a crop growth canopy. The method includes determining a value associated with soil saturation, soil nitrogen mineralization, and growing degree units. These values are made available to the user real time. The telescoping sensor mount of the invention includes a foldaway tripod support system and is further capable of being powered with solar energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2021
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Applicant: Earth Scout, GBC
    Inventors: Dipesh Karki, Troy Schmidtke, Oleg Myslov, Subigya Shakya, Peder Lindberg, Mitra Sangroula, Christopher Burg, David Mulla, Michael Immer
  • Telescoping light sensor mount above growth canopy
    Patent number: 11237045
    Abstract: A telescoping sensor mount capable of systematically extending a sensor above a crop growth canopy. The telescoping sensor mount of the invention includes a foldaway tripod support system and is further capable of being powered with solar energy. The sensor mount and support are capable of extension and retraction and provide a solid base support for the sensors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: Earth Scout GBC
    Inventors: Dipesh Karki, Troy Schmidtke, Michael Immer, Christopher Burg
  • Case for soil moisture meter
    Patent number: D1122126
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2026
    Assignee: EarthScout LLC
    Inventors: Dipesh Karki, Troy Schmidtke, Christopher Burg, Michael Immer, Peder Lindberg, Scott Lawton