Patents by Inventor Craig Malsam

Craig Malsam 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: 9342076
    Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to an adjustable speed irrigation system having a control panel, at least one water conduit, at least one tower, and a position sensor. A user inputs a user-defined end destination at the user-defined arrival time into the control panel. The control panel receives a current position of the irrigation system from the position sensor. The control panel compares the current position to the user-defined end destination and calculates a new optimum ground speed required to reach the user-defined end destination at the user-defined time based on the current position of the irrigation system. The control panel then sends a signal to a speed control unit to adjust the speed of the irrigation system to match the new optimum ground speed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Craig Malsam, Mark Moeller
  • Publication number: 20120053776
    Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to an adjustable speed irrigation system having a control panel, at least one water conduit, at least one tower, and a position sensor. A user inputs a user-defined end destination at the user-defined arrival time into the control panel. The control panel receives a current position of the irrigation system from the position sensor. The control panel compares the current position to the user-defined end destination and calculates a new optimum ground speed required to reach the user-defined end destination at the user-defined time based on the current position of the irrigation system. The control panel then sends a signal to a speed control unit to adjust the speed of the irrigation system to match the new optimum ground speed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2010
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicant: VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Craig Malsam, Mark Moeller
  • Patent number: 7003357
    Abstract: A method and means is disclosed for remotely reading the status of and controlling irrigation components and ancillary equipment. A handheld remote user interface (RUI) is provided which includes at least a display. The RUI has the ability to communicate with and control the irrigation components using built-in wireless telemetry technology. The RUI allows the user to read the status of and control the irrigation components and ancillary equipment from any location, without requiring the user to be at the irrigation component controls or at a specific location in the field. Software operational of the RUI generates one or more user screens with graphic user interfaces for quickly and easily monitoring and controlling the irrigation components and ancillary equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Assignee: Valmont Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce Kreikemeier, Marv Schulz, Craig Malsam
  • Patent number: 6853883
    Abstract: A method and means is disclosed for remotely reading the status of and controlling irrigation components and ancillary equipment. A handheld remote user interface (RUI) is provided which includes a display and a keypad. The RUI has the ability to communicate with and control the irrigation components using built-in wireless telemetry technology. The RUI allows the user to read the status of and control the irrigation components and ancillary equipment from any location in the field, without requiring the user to be at the irrigation component controls or at a specific location in the field.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2005
    Assignee: Valmont Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce Kreikemeier, Marv Schulz, Craig Malsam, Hector Haget
  • Publication number: 20020105437
    Abstract: A multi-technology repeater collects a long-range signal from a wireless communication device and re-transmits the signal to one or more of the irrigation components of a mechanized irrigation system. The repeater receives the long-range signal and re-transmits the signal using short-range spread spectrum to the devices in the field. The repeater may also act as a long-range repeater and would re-transmit the signal using VHF to another long-range destination device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2001
    Publication date: August 8, 2002
    Inventors: Ron Pollak, Bruce Kreikemeier, Marv Schulz, Craig Malsam, Charlie Medinger
  • Publication number: 20020107586
    Abstract: A method and means is disclosed for remotely reading the status of and controlling irrigation components and ancillary equipment. A handheld remote user interface (RUI) is provided which includes a display and a keypad. The RUI has the ability to communicate with and control the irrigation components using built-in wireless telemetry technology. The RUI allows the user to read the status of and control the irrigation components and ancillary equipment from any location in the field, without requiring the user to be at the irrigation component controls or at a specific location in the field.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2001
    Publication date: August 8, 2002
    Inventors: Bruce Kreikemeier, Marv Schulz, Craig Malsam, Hector Haget
  • Publication number: 20020107582
    Abstract: A Local Area Network (LAN) is disclosed for distributing control signals on a mechanized irrigation system. A master controller and a plurality of peripheral controllers are associated with the irrigation system. The master controller communicates and distributes control signals to the peripheral controllers over a Local Area Network (LAN).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2001
    Publication date: August 8, 2002
    Inventors: Ron Pollak, Bruce Kreikemeier, Marv Schulz, Craig Malsam, Dave Mack
  • Publication number: 20020100814
    Abstract: A method and means for automatically monitoring and controlling the functions of an irrigation system and ancillary equipment is disclosed herein. A computer is provided which has a Real Time Operating System for monitoring and controlling all irrigation components. The RTOS is in communication with a moisture sensor and/or a weather station. The RTOS continuously monitors soil moisture and weather data and automatically turns on irrigation equipment based on user-defined soil moisture and water needs. The RTOS is provided with a plant disease model and will automatically turn on a chemigation system is plant disease conditions are present.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2001
    Publication date: August 1, 2002
    Inventors: Ron Pollak, Marv Schulz, Craig Malsam, Dave Mack
  • Patent number: D476995
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2003
    Assignee: Valmont Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce Kreikemeier, Marv Schulz, Craig Malsam
  • Patent number: D479846
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Valmont Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce Kreikemeier, Marv Schulz, Craig Malsam
  • Patent number: D480092
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2003
    Assignee: Valmont Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce Kreikemeier, Marv Schulz, Craig Malsam