Patents by Inventor Gregg A. Sauder
Gregg A. Sauder 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).
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Patent number: 11793105Abstract: In one aspect, a planter row unit is provided an includes a frame, a first opener disc configured to open a seed trench, and a second opener disc configured to open a second trench different than the seed trench. The second opener disc is rotatable relative to the frame and is vertically moveable relative to the frame. In one aspect, an opener assembly is provided and includes a bracket, an opener disc coupled to the bracket and rotatable relative to the bracket and vertically moveable relative to the bracket, and a biasing member coupled to and between the bracket and the opener disc. The biasing member biases the opener disc vertically downward. In one aspect, a planter row unit is provided and includes an applicator support member made of a resilient material to allow movement of the applicator support member and inhibit deformation of the applicator support member.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2018Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: 360 YIELD CENTER, LLCInventors: Jesse D. Kaiser, Lucas J. Helton, Gregg A. Sauder, Justin L. Koch
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Patent number: 11730077Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus for shifting weight between a tractor and toolbar and between sections of the toolbar, for controlling operative height of a toolbar and sections of a toolbar and for folding a toolbar between a work position and a transport position. A ground engaging wheel and an actuator are coupled to the toolbar. In one embodiment, a fluid control system is responsive to a command signal to modify the actuator pressure such that the actuator pressure corresponds to a desired pressure.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2020Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: Precision Planting LLCInventors: Gregg A. Sauder, Dale M. Koch
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Publication number: 20230189696Abstract: Systems, methods, and an apparatus for distributing starter fertilizer during the planting process. In an embodiment, a starter fertilizer system is configured to apply fertilizer to a planted seed during a planting process. The starter fertilizer system includes a rudder blade, a fertilizer reservoir and a conduit. The rudder blade is configured to the dig a furrow that is offset from the planted seed. The conduit is coupled with the fertilizer reservoir and the rudder blade such that fertilizer is able to traverse from the reservoir to the rudder blade. The rudder blade is offset from each row unit such that fertilizer is expelled at a desired fertilizer location.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2021Publication date: June 22, 2023Inventors: Talon Sauder, Justin Koch, Timothy Sauder, Stephen Ramp, Andrew Dornbier, Jesse D. Kaiser, Gregg A. Sauder
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Publication number: 20220346301Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus for shifting weight between a tractor and toolbar and between sections of the toolbar, for controlling operative height of a toolbar and sections of a toolbar and for folding a toolbar between a work position and a transport position. A ground engaging wheel and an actuator are coupled to the toolbar. In one embodiment, a fluid control system is responsive to a command signal to modify the actuator pressure such that the actuator pressure corresponds to a desired pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2022Publication date: November 3, 2022Inventors: GREGG A. SAUDER, DALE M. KOCH
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Publication number: 20220095528Abstract: Crop input application systems, methods and apparatus are provided. In some examples, a blade is disposed to remove soil from a trench sidewall and deposit soil on top of a seed in the trench.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2020Publication date: March 31, 2022Applicant: 360 Yield Center, LLCInventors: Talon Sauder, Justin L. Koch, Gregg A. Sauder, Tim Sauder
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Publication number: 20200352089Abstract: In one aspect, a planter row unit is provided an includes a frame, a first opener disc configured to open a seed trench, and a second opener disc configured to open a second trench different than the seed trench. The second opener disc is rotatable relative to the frame and is vertically moveable relative to the frame. In one aspect, an opener assembly is provided and includes a bracket, an opener disc coupled to the bracket and rotatable relative to the bracket and vertically moveable relative to the bracket, and a biasing member coupled to and between the bracket and the opener disc. The biasing member biases the opener disc vertically downward. In one aspect, a planter row unit is provided and includes an applicator support member made of a resilient material to allow movement of the applicator support member and inhibit deformation of the applicator support member.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2018Publication date: November 12, 2020Inventors: Jesse D. Kaiser, Lucas J. Helton, Gregg A. Sauder, Justin L. Koch
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Publication number: 20200344937Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus for shifting weight between a tractor and toolbar and between sections of the toolbar, for controlling operative height of a toolbar and sections of a toolbar and for folding a toolbar between a work position and a transport position. A ground engaging wheel and an actuator are coupled to the toolbar. In one embodiment, a fluid control system is responsive to a command signal to modify the actuator pressure such that the actuator pressure corresponds to a desired pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2020Publication date: November 5, 2020Applicant: Precision Planting LLCInventors: Gregg A. Sauder, Dale M. Koch
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Patent number: 10765054Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus for shifting weight between a tractor and toolbar and between sections of the toolbar, for controlling operative height of a toolbar and sections of a toolbar and for folding a toolbar between a work position and a transport position. A ground engaging wheel and an actuator are coupled to the toolbar. In one embodiment, a fluid control system is responsive to a command signal to modify the actuator pressure such that the actuator pressure corresponds to a desired pressure.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2018Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: Precision Planting LLCInventors: Gregg A. Sauder, Dale M. Koch
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Patent number: 10548254Abstract: A load sensing pin disposed to receive a load applied in a direction substantially transverse to a longitudinal axis of the pin. A load sensor is substantially fixedly oriented with respect to the applied load or alternatively with respect to the pin which is rotationally restrained with respect to a support structure. The load sensor is disposed to generate a load signal corresponding to strain of the pin resulting from the applied load.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2016Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: Precision Planting LLCInventors: Gregg A. Sauder, Derek A. Sauder, Justin Koch
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Patent number: 10451600Abstract: A soil sampling apparatus, system and method for creating soil shavings. As the continuous soil shaving chain or other means of creating soil shavings penetrates the soil, soil shavings are discharged through a discharge opening for collection in a canister for analysis of the soil characteristics. In an alternative embodiment, a sensor is positioned to detect soil characteristics as the soil shavings are discharged.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2016Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: 360 Yield Center, LLCInventors: Gregg A. Sauder, Tony Carbaugh, Rhett W. Schildroth
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Publication number: 20180255694Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus for shifting weight between a tractor and toolbar and between sections of the toolbar, for controlling operative height of a toolbar and sections of a toolbar and for folding a toolbar between a work position and a transport position. A ground engaging wheel and an actuator are coupled to the toolbar. In one embodiment, a fluid control system is responsive to a command signal to modify the actuator pressure such that the actuator pressure corresponds to a desired pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: Gregg A. Sauder, Dale M. Koch
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Patent number: 9961822Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus for shifting weight between a tractor and toolbar and between sections of the toolbar, for controlling operative height of a toolbar and sections of a toolbar and for folding a toolbar between a work position and a transport position. A ground engaging wheel and an actuator are coupled to the toolbar. In one embodiment, a fluid control system is responsive to a command signal to modify the actuator pressure such that the actuator pressure corresponds to a desired pressure.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2016Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: Precision Planting LLCInventors: Gregg A. Sauder, Dale M. Koch
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Publication number: 20170045489Abstract: A soil sampling apparatus, system and method for creating soil shavings. As the continuous soil shaving chain or other means of creating soil shavings penetrates the soil, soil shavings are discharged through a discharge opening for collection in a canister for analysis of the soil characteristics. In an alternative embodiment, a sensor is positioned to detect soil characteristics as the soil shavings are discharged.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2016Publication date: February 16, 2017Inventors: Gregg A. Sauder, Tony Carbaugh, Rhett W. Schildroth
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Patent number: 9481294Abstract: A planter monitor system and method that provides an operator with near real-time data concerning yield robbing events and the economic cost associated with such yield robbing events so as to motivate the operator to take prompt corrective action.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2014Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Assignee: Precision Plating LLCInventors: Gregg A. Sauder, Justin L. Koch
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Publication number: 20160255760Abstract: A load sensing pin disposed to receive a load applied in a direction substantially transverse to a longitudinal axis of the pin. A load sensor is substantially fixedly oriented with respect to the applied load or alternatively with respect to the pin which is rotationally restrained with respect to a support structure. The load sensor is disposed to generate a load signal corresponding to strain of the pin resulting from the applied load.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2016Publication date: September 8, 2016Inventors: Gregg A. Sauder, Derek A. Sauder, Justin Koch
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Publication number: 20160234993Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus for shifting weight between a tractor and toolbar and between sections of the toolbar, for controlling operative height of a toolbar and sections of a toolbar and for folding a toolbar between a work position and a transport position. A ground engaging wheel and an actuator are coupled to the toolbar. In one embodiment, a fluid control system is responsive to a command signal to modify the actuator pressure such that the actuator pressure corresponds to a desired pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2016Publication date: August 18, 2016Inventors: Gregg A. Sauder, Dale M. Koch
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Patent number: 9338937Abstract: A load sensing pin disposed to receive a load applied in a direction substantially transverse to a longitudinal axis of the pin. A load sensor is substantially fixedly oriented with respect to the applied load or alternatively with respect to the pin which is rotationally restrained with respect to a support structure. The load sensor is disposed to generate a load signal corresponding to strain of the pin resulting from the applied load.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2013Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: Precision Planting LLCInventors: Gregg A. Sauder, Derek A. Sauder, Justin Koch
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Patent number: 9320190Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus for shifting weight between a tractor and toolbar and between sections of the toolbar, for controlling operative height of a toolbar and sections of a toolbar and for folding a toolbar between a work position and a transport position. A ground engaging wheel and an actuator are coupled to the toolbar. In one embodiment, a fluid control system is responsive to a command signal to modify the actuator pressure such that the actuator pressure corresponds to a desired pressure.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2012Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignee: Precision Planting LLCInventors: Gregg A. Sauder, Dale M. Koch
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Patent number: RE46461Abstract: A seed singulator for use with a vacuum disk having a seed face and a shoulder. The seed singulator has a first member and a second member supported by biasing members. The first member has upper lobes disposed at a radius of curvature slightly less than the outside radius of a row of apertures on a seed plane of the vacuum disk. The seed member has lower lobes disposed at a radius of curvature slightly greater than the inside radius than the row of apradius. The biasing members permit the lobes to move with the seed plane and the shoulder as the vacuum disk rotates thereby maintaining their position with respect to the apertures.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2015Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: Precision Planting LLCInventors: Gregg A. Sauder, Derek A. Sauder, Justin L. Koch, Chad E. Plattner
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Patent number: RE47447Abstract: A seed singulator for use with a vacuum disk having a seed face and a shoulder. The seed singulator has a first member and a second member supported by biasing members. The first member has upper lobes disposed at a radius of curvature slightly less than the outside radius of a row of apertures on a seed plane of the vacuum disk. The seed member has lower lobes disposed at a radius of curvature slightly greater than the inside radius than the row of apradius. The biasing members permit the lobes to move with the seed plane and the shoulder as the vacuum disk rotates thereby maintaining their position with respect to the apertures.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2017Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: Precision Planting LLCInventors: Gregg A. Sauder, Derek A. Sauder, Justin L. Koch, Chad E. Plattner