Patents by Inventor Daniel P. Stromp

Daniel P. Stromp 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: 20230145414
    Abstract: The present invention provides a solar power system for use with a mechanized irrigation system. According to a first preferred embodiment, the solar power system of the present includes solar panels which produce DC current which is used to power the irrigation system and to store water in an elevated storage tank. The systems of the present invention selectively use the water stored in the elevated storage tank to provide water pressure to the irrigation system. According to a further preferred embodiment, the system of the present invention preferably converts the power from the solar panels to AC current and uses AC current to power the movement of the irrigation system and other sub-systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2023
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Applicant: Valmont Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel P. Stromp, John Kastl
  • Patent number: 11576313
    Abstract: The present invention provides a solar power system for use with a mechanized irrigation system. According to a first preferred embodiment, the solar power system of the present includes solar panels which produce DC current which is used to power the irrigation system and to store water in an elevated storage tank. The systems of the present invention selectively use the water stored in the elevated storage tank to provide water pressure to the irrigation system. According to a further preferred embodiment, the system of the present invention preferably converts the power from the solar panels to AC current and uses AC current to power the movement of the irrigation system and other sub-systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventor: Daniel P. Stromp
  • Publication number: 20210176930
    Abstract: The present invention provides a solar power system for use with a mechanized irrigation system. According to a first preferred embodiment, the solar power system of the present includes solar panels which produce DC current which is used to power the irrigation system and to store water in an elevated storage tank. The systems of the present invention selectively use the water stored in the elevated storage tank to provide water pressure to the irrigation system. According to a further preferred embodiment, the system of the present invention preferably converts the power from the solar panels to AC current and uses AC current to power the movement of the irrigation system and other sub-systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2020
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Applicant: Valmont Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel P. Stromp