Patents by Inventor Cloyce D. Newton

Cloyce D. Newton 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).

  • System for dispensing dry agricultural chemicals
    Patent number: 5638285
    Abstract: A material dispensing system for agricultural pesticides and chemicals. The system uses distributed processing with a main controller and a plurality of sub-controllers to control pesticide metering devices. The metering devices are attached to a pesticide container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 10, 1997
    Assignee: Ingersoll-Dresser Pump Company
    Inventor: Cloyce D. Newton
  • Power sequencing method for electromechanical dispensing devices
    Patent number: 5539669
    Abstract: A method of controlling the application of power to a plurality of metering devices in a pesticide dispensing system permits operator controlled designation of row numbering, row-specific dispensing quantity of both seed and pesticide, and accurate records of starting and stopping times and locations. The method also permits operation of a large number of dispensing devices with a normal electrical system capacity by controlling the application or sequencing of power, the maximum power required by the system can be reduced at maximal speed and efficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 23, 1996
    Assignee: Ingersoll-Dresser Pump Company
    Inventors: Victor D. Goeckner, Cloyce D. Newton