Patents by Inventor Graham Giddings

Graham Giddings 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).

  • Intermediate sump warning system
    Patent number: 10423134
    Abstract: An intermediate sump warning system having a sensor associated with a gate of an intermediate sump. The sensor is connected to a controller that activates a warning signal when the sensor detects that the gate is in an open position. The controller also deactivates the unloading system when the gate is open.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: Sukup Manufacturing Co.
    Inventors: Eugene G. Sukup, Graham Giddings, Elizabeth Brinkman, Randal L. Marcks, Charles E. Sukup
  • INTERMEDIATE SUMP WARNING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20180120799
    Abstract: An intermediate sump warning system having a sensor associated with a gate of an intermediate sump. The sensor is connected to a controller that activates a warning signal when the sensor detects that the gate is in an open position. The controller also deactivates the unloading system when the gate is open.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2018
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: Eugene G. Sukup, Graham Giddings, Elizabeth Brinkman, Randal L. Marcks, Charles E. Sukup
  • Moisture sensor for a grain dryer
    Patent number: 9933383
    Abstract: A moisture sensor for drying grain having a sensor block with built in ground bars, a removable electronic module having a circuit board encased in black potting compound, and a removable back plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: Sukup Manufacturing Co.
    Inventor: Graham Giddings
  • Delay system for a stirring machine
    Patent number: 9931599
    Abstract: A delay system for a stirring machine includes a plurality of vertical stirring augers, supported to a cross tube, with each auger having a tilt switch. A gear motor is connected to the cross tube and moves the cross tube forwardly around a bin. A delay assembly is connected to the tilt switches and the gear motor. The delay assembly shuts off the gear motor when the stirring augers are vertically displaced and starts the gear motor after a time delay once the stirring augers return to a vertical position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: Sukup Manfucaturing Co.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Jensen, Graham Giddings, Charles E. Sukup
  • INTERMEDIATE SUMP WARNING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20170301209
    Abstract: An intermediate sump warning system having a sensor associated with a gate of an intermediate sump. The sensor is connected to a controller that activates a warning signal when the sensor detects that the gate is in an open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2016
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: Eugene G. Sukup, Graham Giddings, Elizabeth Brinkman, Randal L. Marcks, Charles E. Sukup
  • Moisture sensing device for grain handling
    Patent number: 9719974
    Abstract: A moisture sensing device having an elongated chute with an open top and a gate at the bottom. The gate is connected to an actuator for opening and closing the gate. A proximity sensor is mounted to the chute adjacent the gate to detect whether the gate is open or closed. Connected to and extending into the chute is a moisture sensor. The moisture sensor, proximity sensor, and actuator are all connected to a controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: Sukup Manufacturing Co.
    Inventors: Matthew R. Koch, Kerry Hartwig, Graham Giddings, Mitchell Meier
  • GRAIN DRYING CONTROL SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20170131030
    Abstract: A grain drying control system including a grain drying device, a plurality of sensors associated with the grain drying device and a computer. The computer controls the grain drying device based on the data transmitted from the sensors related to ambient conditions, grain temperature and moisture, and unload speed to achieve a desired grain moisture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2015
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventors: Matthew Koch, Graham Giddings
  • MOISTURE SENSOR FOR A GRAIN DRYER
    Publication number: 20160363554
    Abstract: A moisture sensor for drying grain having a sensor block with built in ground bars, a removable electronic module having a circuit board encased in black potting compound, and a removable back plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2015
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Inventor: Graham Giddings
  • DELAY SYSTEM FOR A STIRRING MACHINE
    Publication number: 20160038894
    Abstract: A delay system for a stirring machine includes a plurality of vertical stirring augers, supported to a cross tube, with each auger having a tilt switch. A gear motor is connected to the cross tube and moves the cross tube forwardly around a bin. A delay assembly is connected to the tilt switches and the gear motor. The delay assembly shuts off the gear motor when the stirring augers are vertically displaced and starts the gear motor after a time delay once the stirring augers return to a vertical position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2014
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventors: Thomas J. Jensen, Graham Giddings, Charles E. Sukup
  • Moisture Sensing Device For Grain Handling
    Publication number: 20150075263
    Abstract: A moisture sensing device having an elongated chute with an open top and a gate at the bottom. The gate is connected to an actuator for opening and closing the gate. A proximity sensor is mounted to the chute adjacent the gate to detect whether the gate is open or closed. Connected to and extending into the chute is a moisture sensor. The moisture sensor, proximity sensor, and actuator are all connected to a controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2013
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Applicant: Sukup Manufacturing Co.
    Inventors: Matthew R. Koch, Kerry Hartwig, Graham Giddings, Mitchell Meier