Patents by Inventor Francis Wilson Moore

Francis Wilson Moore 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: 11957090
    Abstract: This disclosure includes a method for pruning a fruit plant. An exemplary method step includes obtaining an image of the fruit plant that has branches. Next, creating exclusion zones surrounding the branches. Then pruning the fruit plant based upon the exclusion zones.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: HarvestMoore, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Francis Wilson Moore
  • Patent number: 11143261
    Abstract: This disclosure includes a shock damping system that has a pressure storage reservoir, a check valve in fluid communication with the pressure storage reservoir, and a needle valve in fluid communication with the pressure storage reservoir. The needle valve is in a parallel fluid-communication configuration with the check valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: HarvestMoore, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Francis Wilson Moore
  • Patent number: 10785912
    Abstract: An end effector for harvesting fruit. The end effector includes a collection device that has an opening with a plurality of prongs over the opening. The end effector also has an oscillating device secured to, and in an oscillating relationship with, the plurality of prongs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: HarvestMoore, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Francis Wilson Moore
  • Patent number: 10674666
    Abstract: An end effector for harvesting fruit. The end effector has a housing and a plurality of tangs extending from an end of the housing. The end effector further has an oscillator device secured to the housing and the oscillator device in an oscillating relationship with the plurality of tangs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: HarvestMoore, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Francis Wilson Moore
  • Publication number: 20200077589
    Abstract: This disclosure includes a method for pruning a fruit plant. An exemplary method step includes obtaining an image of the fruit plant that has branches. Next, creating exclusion zones surrounding the branches. Then pruning the fruit plant based upon the exclusion zones.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2019
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Applicant: HarvestMoore, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Francis Wilson Moore
  • Patent number: 10462972
    Abstract: A method for pruning a fruit plant. An exemplary method step includes obtaining an image of the fruit plant that has branches. Next, creating exclusion zones surrounding the branches. Then pruning the fruit plant based upon the exclusion zones.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: HarvestMoore, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Francis Wilson Moore
  • Publication number: 20180332770
    Abstract: This disclosure includes an end effector for harvesting fruit. The end effector has a housing and a plurality of tangs extending from an end of the housing. The end effector further has an oscillator device secured to the housing and the oscillator device in an oscillating relationship with the plurality of tangs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2018
    Publication date: November 22, 2018
    Inventor: Francis Wilson Moore
  • Publication number: 20180332769
    Abstract: This disclosure includes an end effector for harvesting fruit. The end effector includes a collection device that has an opening with a plurality of prongs over the opening. The end effector also has an oscillating device secured to, and in an oscillating relationship with, the plurality of prongs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2018
    Publication date: November 22, 2018
    Inventor: Francis Wilson Moore
  • Publication number: 20180328437
    Abstract: This disclosure includes a shock damping system that has a pressure storage reservoir, a check valve in fluid communication with the pressure storage reservoir, and a needle valve in fluid communication with the pressure storage reservoir. The needle valve is in a parallel fluid-communication configuration with the check valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2018
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Inventor: Francis Wilson Moore
  • Publication number: 20180092304
    Abstract: This disclosure includes a method for pruning a fruit plant. An exemplary method step includes obtaining an image of the fruit plant that has branches. Next, creating exclusion zones surrounding the branches. Then pruning the fruit plant based upon the exclusion zones.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2017
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Inventor: Francis Wilson Moore
  • Patent number: 9877428
    Abstract: A dual function tree pruner and fruit harvester that uses the same equipment for pruning and for harvesting. The Fruit Tree Pruner and Harvesting Machine features: a Self-Propelled-Vehicle (SPV), computer controlled robotic arms, a Digital Imaging System (DIS), a Radar Ranger System (RRS), Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) Guidance System, Geographic Information System (GIS), a Power Pruner or Power Stem Cutter as appropriate, a fruit vacuum system, a fruit catcher, a fruit handling system, and a fruit bin loader. The operation is automated and the operator monitors and sets parameters. The Fruit Tree Pruner and Harvesting Machine can prune a tree to a predetermined profile. The tree can be shaped per the orchard's requirements. The Fruit Tree Pruner and Harvesting Machine utilizes data obtained during the pruning process to find the fruit, and to remove the fruit while maintaining the fruit quality suitable for the fresh market.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: HarvestMoore, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Francis Wilson Moore
  • Patent number: 9861038
    Abstract: A dual function tree pruner and fruit harvester that uses the same equipment for pruning and for harvesting. The Fruit Tree Pruner and Harvesting Machine features: a Self-Propelled-Vehicle (SPV), computer controlled robotic arms, a Digital Imaging System (DIS), a Radar Ranger System (RRS), Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) Guidance System, Geographic Information System (GIS), a Power Pruner or Power Stem Cutter as appropriate, a fruit vacuum system, a fruit catcher, a fruit handling system, and a fruit bin loader. The operation is automated and the operator monitors and sets parameters. The Fruit Tree Pruner and Harvesting Machine can prune a tree to a predetermined profile. The tree can be shaped per the orchard's requirements. The Fruit Tree Pruner and Harvesting Machine utilizes data obtained during the pruning process to find the fruit, and to remove the fruit while maintaining the fruit quality suitable for the fresh market.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: HarvestMoore, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Francis Wilson Moore
  • Publication number: 20160235006
    Abstract: This invention is a dual function tree pruner and fruit harvester that use the same equipment for pruning and for harvesting. The Fruit Tree Pruner and Harvesting Machine features: a Self-Propelled-Vehicle (SPV), computer controlled robotic arms, a Digital Imaging System (DIS), a Radar Ranger System (RRS), Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) Guidance System, Geographic Information System (GIS), a Power Pruner or Power Stem Cutter as appropriate, a fruit vacuum system, a fruit catcher, a fruit handling system, and a fruit bin loader. The operation is automated and the operator monitors and sets parameters. The Fruit Tree Pruner and Harvesting Machine can prune a tree to a predetermined profile. The tree can be shaped per the orchard's requirements. The invention utilizes data obtained during the pruning process to find the fruit, and to remove the fruit while maintaining the fruit quality suitable for the fresh market.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventor: Francis Wilson Moore
  • Publication number: 20160150729
    Abstract: This invention is a dual function tree pruner and fruit harvester that use the same equipment for pruning and for harvesting. The Fruit Tree Pruner and Harvesting Machine features: a Self-Propelled-Vehicle (SPV), computer controlled robotic arms, a Digital Imaging System (DIS), a Radar Ranger System (RRS), Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) Guidance System, Geographic Information System (GIS), a Power Pruner or Power Stem Cutter as appropriate, a fruit vacuum system, a fruit catcher, a fruit handling system, and a fruit bin loader. The operation is automated and the operator monitors and sets parameters. The Fruit Tree Pruner and Harvesting Machine can prune a tree to a predetermined profile. The tree can be shaped per the orchard's requirements. The invention utilizes data obtained during the pruning process to find the fruit, and to remove the fruit while maintaining the fruit quality suitable for the fresh market.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Inventor: Francis Wilson Moore
  • Patent number: 9226446
    Abstract: This invention is a dual function tree pruner and fruit harvester that use the same equipment for pruning and for harvesting. The Fruit Tree Pruner and Harvesting Machine features: a Self-Propelled-Vehicle (SPV), computer controlled robotic arms, a Digital Imaging System (DIS), a Radar Ranger System (RRS), Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) Guidance System, Geographic Information System (GIS), a Power Pruner or Power Stem Cutter as appropriate, a fruit vacuum system, a fruit catcher, a fruit handling system, and a fruit bin loader. The operation is automated and the operator monitors and sets parameters. The Fruit Tree Pruner and Harvesting Machine can prune a tree to a predetermined profile. The tree can be shaped per the orchard's requirements. The invention utilizes data obtained during the pruning process to find the fruit, and to remove the fruit while maintaining the fruit quality suitable for the fresh market.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Inventor: Francis Wilson Moore
  • Publication number: 20120096823
    Abstract: This invention is a dual function tree pruner and fruit harvester that use the same equipment for pruning and for harvesting. The Fruit Tree Pruner and Harvesting Machine features: a Self-Propelled-Vehicle (SPV), computer controlled robotic arms, a Digital Imaging System (DIS), a Radar Ranger System (RRS), Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) Guidance System, Geographic Information System (GIS), a Power Pruner or Power Stem Cutter as appropriate, a fruit vacuum system, a fruit catcher, a fruit handling system, and a fruit bin loader. The operation is automated and the operator monitors and sets parameters. The Fruit Tree Pruner and Harvesting Machine can prune a tree to a predetermined profile. The tree can be shaped per the orchard's requirements. The invention utilizes data obtained during the pruning process to find the fruit, and to remove the fruit while maintaining the fruit quality suitable for the fresh market.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2010
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Inventor: Francis Wilson Moore
  • Publication number: 20110047951
    Abstract: An agriculture vehicle has a mobile body and an arm. The arm has a first end supported upon the mobile body and a second end movable relative the mobile body. A cutting tool is operatively supported upon the second end of the arm. The cutting tool includes a blade configured for rotation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2009
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Inventor: Francis Wilson Moore