Patents by Inventor Greg T. Buse

Greg T. Buse 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: 12029151
    Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring seed placement by a planting machine with a plurality of row units. An average seed placement metric is calculated for each individual row unit based on a data stream of sensor data corresponding to a defined calculation window. Each calculated metric is compared to a defined performance threshold and an error alert signal is transmitted based on the comparison. The calculation window can be adjusted by a user and the average seed placement metrics and the error alert signal are updated based on the adjusted calculation window. A graphical user interface also displays the calculated metrics for each individual row unit in a row data table and updates the row data table in response to receiving the user selection of the new calculation window.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Robert D. Boaz, Kyle A. Shipley, Greg T. Buse, Kurtis Krumm, Erich Wassilak, Tyler J. Van Steenhuyse, Benjamin R. Dow, Kevin Hixon
  • Patent number: 11882778
    Abstract: A disk for use with a tillage machine includes a body portion rotatable about an axis of rotation. The body portion has a circumferential edge and a concavity with a first radius defined from a point on the axis of rotation. A hub portion is continuous with the body portion and presents an abutment face having a concavity with a second radius defined from a point on the axis of rotation. An aperture extends through the abutment face and is centered about the axis of rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Luc Janelle, David L. Steinlage, Jacob W. Cross, Greg T. Buse, Rohit Bartakke
  • Patent number: 11528835
    Abstract: A tillage machine includes a main frame, a gang rotatably coupled to the main frame, and an arcuately-shaped adjustment rail coupled to the main frame. At least a portion of the adjustment rail is spaced from the main frame. The adjustment rail includes a plurality of apertures each configured to receive a locking structure, and the adjustment rail defines an open space adjacent the main frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Shawn J. Becker, Jarrod R. Ruckle, David L. Steinlage, Mark D. Beeck, Andrew J. Peterson, Greg T. Buse
  • Publication number: 20220295689
    Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring seed placement by a planting machine with a plurality of row units. An average seed placement metric is calculated for each individual row unit based on a data stream of sensor data corresponding to a defined calculation window. Each calculated metric is compared to a defined performance threshold and an error alert signal is transmitted based on the comparison. The calculation window can be adjusted by a user and the average seed placement metrics and the error alert signal are updated based on the adjusted calculation window. A graphical user interface also displays the calculated metrics for each individual row unit in a row data table and updates the row data table in response to receiving the user selection of the new calculation window.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2021
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Inventors: Robert D. Boaz, Kyle A. Shipley, Greg T. Buse, Kurtis Krumm, Erich Wassilak, Tyler J. Van Steenhuyse, Benjamin R. Dow, Kevin Hixon
  • Publication number: 20210315144
    Abstract: An implement has an implement frame and a wheel for supporting the implement frame on a ground surface for movement in a direction of travel. The implement also includes a first basket coupled to the implement frame by a first arm and configured to work a portion of the ground surface, and a second basket coupled to the implement frame by a second arm and positioned rearward of the first basket relative to the direction of travel. The second basket is configured to work the portion of the ground surface after the first basket. A hydraulic cylinder is operatively coupled to the first arm and/or the second arm and configured to lift and lower the respective basket with respect to the ground surface to and from a raised position for travel. The hydraulic cylinder is further configured to regulate a pressure of the respective basket against the portion of the ground surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2021
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Inventors: David L. Steinlage, Shawn J. Becker, Greg T. Buse, Mark D. Beeck, Luc Janelle, Andrew J. Peterson, John W. Gisler, Brian McEvoy, Narayanan Esakkimuthu
  • Patent number: 10952362
    Abstract: An implement has an implement frame, a wheel for supporting the implement frame on soil in a direction of travel, a first basket coupled to the implement frame, and a second basket coupled to the implement frame. The first basket works the soil such that any convolutions in the soil are reoriented to be substantially perpendicular to the direction of travel of the implement. The second basket is positioned rearward of the first basket, and works the soil such that the convolutions in the soil that are substantially perpendicular to the direction of travel of the implement are flattened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: David L. Steinlage, Shawn J. Becker, Greg T. Buse, Mark D. Beeck, Luc Janelle, Andrew J. Peterson, John W. Gisler, Brian McEvoy, Narayanan Esakkimuthu
  • Publication number: 20210059092
    Abstract: A disk for use with a tillage machine includes a body portion rotatable about an axis of rotation. The body portion has a circumferential edge and a concavity with a first radius defined from a point on the axis of rotation. A hub portion is continuous with the body portion and presents an abutment face having a concavity with a second radius defined from a point on the axis of rotation. An aperture extends through the abutment face and is centered about the axis of rotation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2020
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Inventors: Luc Janelle, David L. Steinlage, Jacob W. Cross, Greg T. Buse, Rohit Bartakke
  • Patent number: 10842063
    Abstract: A disk for use with a tillage machine includes a body portion rotatable about an axis of rotation. The body portion has a circumferential edge and a concavity with a first radius defined from a point on the axis of rotation. A hub portion is continuous with the body portion and presents an abutment face having a concavity with a second radius defined from a point on the axis of rotation. An aperture extends through the abutment face and is centered about the axis of rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Luc Janelle, David L. Steinlage, Jacob W. Cross, Greg T. Buse, Rohit Bartakke
  • Patent number: 10743453
    Abstract: A basket rotates about a basket axis with respect to an implement frame when moving in a direction of travel. The basket includes first and second end plates and a plurality of blades extending therebetween. The blades engage the ground surface as the basket rotates and each include a first end and a second end positioned closer to the basket than the first end. The basket defines an internal volume between the first and second end plates and the second ends of the blades. An internal scraper is positioned within the internal volume of the basket such that a portion of the internal scraper extends rearward of a vertical plane extending through the basket axis in the direction of travel and vertically away from the ground surface above a horizontal second plane extending through the basket axis. The internal scraper extends at an acute angle with respect to horizontal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Jacob W. Cross, Anthony Sikora, Greg T. Buse, Bryan D. Blauwet
  • Publication number: 20200214189
    Abstract: A tillage machine includes a main frame, a gang rotatably coupled to the main frame, and an arcuately-shaped adjustment rail coupled to the main frame. At least a portion of the adjustment rail is spaced from the main frame. The adjustment rail includes a plurality of apertures each configured to receive a locking structure, and the adjustment rail defines an open space adjacent the main frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2020
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Inventors: Shawn J. Becker, Jarrod R. Ruckle, David L. Steinlage, Mark D. Beeck, Andrew J. Peterson, Greg T. Buse
  • Patent number: 10595454
    Abstract: A tillage machine includes a main frame, a gang rotatably coupled to the main frame, and an arcuately-shaped adjustment rail coupled to the main frame. At least a portion of the adjustment rail is spaced from the main frame. The adjustment rail includes a plurality of apertures each configured to receive a locking structure, and the adjustment rail defines an open space adjacent the main frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Shawn J. Becker, Jarrod R. Ruckle, David L. Steinlage, Mark D. Beeck, Andrew J. Peterson, Greg T. Buse
  • Publication number: 20190335646
    Abstract: A basket rotates about a basket axis with respect to an implement frame when moving in a direction of travel. The basket includes first and second end plates and a plurality of blades extending therebetween. The blades engage the ground surface as the basket rotates and each include a first end and a second end positioned closer to the basket than the first end. The basket defines an internal volume between the first and second end plates and the second ends of the blades. An internal scraper is positioned within the internal volume of the basket such that a portion of the internal scraper extends rearward of a vertical plane extending through the basket axis in the direction of travel and vertically away from the ground surface above a horizontal second plane extending through the basket axis. The internal scraper extends at an acute angle with respect to horizontal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2018
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Inventors: Jacob W. Cross, Anthony Sikora, Greg T. Buse, Bryan D. Blauwet
  • Publication number: 20190269064
    Abstract: A tillage machine includes a main frame, a gang rotatably coupled to the main frame, and an arcuately-shaped adjustment rail coupled to the main frame. At least a portion of the adjustment rail is spaced from the main frame. The adjustment rail includes a plurality of apertures each configured to receive a locking structure, and the adjustment rail defines an open space adjacent the main frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2018
    Publication date: September 5, 2019
    Inventors: Shawn J. Becker, Jarrod R. Ruckle, David L. Steinlage, Mark D. Beeck, Andrew J. Peterson, Greg T. Buse
  • Publication number: 20190239412
    Abstract: A disk for use with a tillage machine includes a body portion rotatable about an axis of rotation. The body portion has a circumferential edge and a concavity with a first radius defined from a point on the axis of rotation. A hub portion is continuous with the body portion and presents an abutment face having a concavity with a second radius defined from a point on the axis of rotation. An aperture extends through the abutment face and is centered about the axis of rotation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2018
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Inventors: Luc Janelle, David L. Steinlage, Jacob W. Cross, Greg T. Buse, Rohit Bartakke
  • Publication number: 20190000002
    Abstract: An implement has an implement frame, a wheel for supporting the implement frame on soil in a direction of travel, a first basket coupled to the implement frame, and a second basket coupled to the implement frame. The first basket works the soil such that any convolutions in the soil are reoriented to be substantially perpendicular to the direction of travel of the implement. The second basket is positioned rearward of the first basket, and works the soil such that the convolutions in the soil that are substantially perpendicular to the direction of travel of the implement are flattened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2018
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Inventors: David L. Steinlage, Shawn J. Becker, Greg T. Buse, Mark D. Beeck, Luc Janelle, Andrew J. Peterson, John W. Gisler, Brian McEvoy, Narayanan Esakkimuthu
  • Patent number: 9249834
    Abstract: A seal assembly is disclosed for a bearing having first ring with a first inner surface, a second ring with a second inner surface, and at least one bearing member disposed between the first and second inner surfaces. An exterior seal with a first plurality of lips is attached to an exterior backing, the exterior backing engaging the first ring of the bearing to hold the first plurality of lips against the second inner surface of the second ring. An interior seal with a second plurality of lips is attached to an interior backing, the interior backing engaging the second ring of the bearing to hold the second plurality of lips against the first inner surface of the first ring. The second plurality of lips may be configure differently than the first plurality of seal lips. The interior backing may be oriented between the exterior seal and the interior seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Jacob W. Cross, Richard J. Connell, Mark D. Beeck, Jeremy D. Krantz, Philip D. Cox, Greg T. Buse, Jarrod R. Ruckle
  • Publication number: 20150323012
    Abstract: A seal assembly is disclosed for a bearing having first ring with a first inner surface, a second ring with a second inner surface, and at least one bearing member disposed between the first and second inner surfaces. An exterior seal with a first plurality of lips is attached to an exterior backing, the exterior backing engaging the first ring of the bearing to hold the first plurality of lips against the second inner surface of the second ring. An interior seal with a second plurality of lips is attached to an interior backing, the interior backing engaging the second ring of the bearing to hold the second plurality of lips against the first inner surface of the first ring. The second plurality of lips may be configure differently than the first plurality of seal lips. The interior backing may be oriented between the exterior seal and the interior seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2014
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Applicant: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Jacob W. Cross, Richard J. Connell, Mark D. Beeck, Jeremy D. Krantz, Philip D. Cox, Greg T. Buse, Jarrod R. Ruckle