Patents by Inventor Jason J. Kelsick
Jason J. Kelsick 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: 9539618Abstract: A system for automated high throughput presentation of an ear of corn for image acquisition and evaluation is provided. The ear evaluation system may include an image acquisition system for acquiring an image of the ear of corn. An ear staging system may be configured for coordinating timing and movement of the ear of corn through the image acquisition system. The ear evaluation system may define a mobile structure. Thereby the mobile structure may be driven or towed over rows of corn in order to acquire images of the corn substantially simultaneously with picking the ears of corn. Accordingly, image data relating to ears of corn may be obtained in a rapid manner. A method for high throughput presentation of a plurality of ears of corn for image acquisition and evaluation is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2012Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Scott E. Alley, Neil J. Hausmann, Craig R. Homan, Jason J. Kelsick, Michelle L. Parlett
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Publication number: 20120260618Abstract: A system for automated high throughput presentation of an ear of corn for image acquisition and evaluation is provided. The ear evaluation system may include an image acquisition system for acquiring an image of the ear of corn. An ear staging system may be configured for coordinating timing and movement of the ear of corn through the image acquisition system. The ear evaluation system may define a mobile structure. Thereby the mobile structure may be driven or towed over rows of corn in order to acquire images of the corn substantially simultaneously with picking the ears of corn. Accordingly, image data relating to ears of corn may be obtained in a rapid manner. A method for high throughput presentation of a plurality of ears of corn for image acquisition and evaluation is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2012Publication date: October 18, 2012Applicant: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Scott E. Alley, Neil J. Hausmann, Craig R. Homan, Jason J. Kelsick, Michelle L. Parlett
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Patent number: 7975632Abstract: The invention is directed to an apparatus, method and system for a seed planter. The seed planter has a planting, dispensing and metering assembly operatively attached to a mobile supporting structure. The metering assembly has separated seed pre-staging and/or staging positions for staging pre-specified counts of seed separated from other counts in the batch and maintaining separation of the pre-specified counts of seed from other counts in the batch for planting. Alternatively, the metering assembly has separated seed staging positions for staging a batch of seed in singulated form for planting.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2009Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.Inventors: Joseph K. Gogerty, Daniel M. Goldman, Kent L. Hoeppner, James L. Hunter, Jason J. Kelsick, Timothy P. Meyer, Joshua L. Mongan, David C. Smith, Loren Steenhoek, Barry L. Stott, Timothy J. Wilhelm
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Publication number: 20110155030Abstract: Various embodiments of a seed planting system and method of the present invention are configured to receive a seed sample and split the seed sample into three or more substantially equal divisions for delivery to a seed planting device. In particular, the seed planting system and method of the present invention split the seed sample by first dividing the seed sample into a plurality of subsamples equal to a whole number multiple of the number of desired divisions and then symmetrically recombining the subsamples into the equal divisions. The divisions are then delivered to respective individual row planters of the seed planting device. By dividing the seed sample into a plurality of subsamples and then symmetrically recombining the subsamples, the seed planting system and method of the present invention may generate substantially equal divisions irrespective of the orientation or tilt of the seed planting device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2010Publication date: June 30, 2011Inventors: Daniel M. Goldman, Jason J. Kelsick
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Patent number: 7938075Abstract: An automated seed detection and planting synchronization apparatus, method and system is disclosed. The invention includes a seed detection protocol configured to monitor a derived metric equated to timing of movement of a seed carried by a seed metering unit from a seed pick-up to seed drop point. For controlling synchronization of planting of seed, a seed metering unit empty notification signal is provided if the derived metric is satisfied and sensor readings confirm the absence of seed in the seed metering unit.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2009Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Assignee: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.Inventors: Matthew K. Glendenning, Daniel M. Goldman, David E. Johnson, Jason J. Kelsick, David C. Smith
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Publication number: 20110098851Abstract: An automated seed detection and planting synchronization apparatus, method and system is disclosed. The invention includes a seed detection protocol configured to monitor a derived metric equated to timing of movement of a seed carried by a seed metering unit from a seed pick-up to seed drop point. For controlling synchronization of planting of seed, a seed metering unit empty notification signal is provided if the derived metric is satisfied and sensor readings confirm the absence of seed in the seed metering unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2009Publication date: April 28, 2011Applicant: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: MATTHEW K. GLENDENNING, DANIEL M. GOLDMAN, DAVID E. JOHNSON, JASON J. KELSICK, DAVID C. SMITH
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Publication number: 20100047801Abstract: A method for managing seed includes non-destructively sampling individual seeds to assist in providing evaluation data for each of the individual seeds, storing the evaluation data and seed identifiers associated with each of the individual seeds in a data store, selecting a subset of seed for planting at least partially based on the evaluation data, and planting the subset of seed. A system for management of seed on an individual seed basis includes an evaluation subsystem for evaluating individual non-destructively sampled seeds to provide evaluation data for the seeds, a selection subsystem for selecting a subset of the individual seeds at least partially based on the evaluation data, and a planting subsystem for planting the subset of individual seeds.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2009Publication date: February 25, 2010Applicant: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: JASON COPE, JOHN C. HOEKSTRA, JAMES DAVID DIMOND, STEVEN M. BECKER, DAVID E. BOWEN, TIMOTHY P. MEYER, JAMES L. HUNTER, BARRY L. STOTT, LOREN STEENHOEK, JASON J. KELSICK, DAVID C. SMITH, JOSHUA L. MONGAN
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Publication number: 20100043685Abstract: The invention is directed to an apparatus, method and system for a seed planter. The seed planter has a planting, dispensing and metering assembly operatively attached to a mobile supporting structure. The metering assembly has separated seed pre-staging and/or staging positions for staging pre-specified counts of seed separated from other counts in the batch and maintaining separation of the pre-specified counts of seed from other counts in the batch for planting. Alternatively, the metering assembly has separated seed staging positions for staging a batch of seed in singulated form for planting.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2009Publication date: February 25, 2010Applicant: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: JOSEPH K. GOGERTY, DANIEL M. GOLDMAN, KENT L. HOEPPNER, JAMES L. HUNTER, JASON J. KELSICK, TIMOTHY P. MEYER, JOSHUA L. MONGAN, DAVID C. SMITH, LOREN STEENHOEK, BARRY L. STOTT, TIMOTHY J. WILHELM
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Patent number: 6921011Abstract: The invention relates to a work piece holder with top mounted robot which optimizes floor space for a work piece positioner and a robot. In general, the work piece positioner assembly and the top mounted robot is supported on a base frame. Attached to the base frame, is a first superstructure and a second superstructure which supports a work piece positioner and the top mounted robot. Above the first superstructure and second superstructure is a frame structure fixed in the unitary assembly to the first superstructure and the second superstructure. Attached to the frame structure is a robot stand and a robot. Due to the unique shape of the work piece holder with top mounted robot, the floor space of the combined robot and work piece positioner is significantly reduced, and the overall cost of the system is reduced.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2002Date of Patent: July 26, 2005Assignee: GSG, LLCInventors: Jan C. Mangelsen, Jason J. Kelsick, John P. Christen
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Patent number: 6891128Abstract: The invention relates to a rotational flash guard and method of use of a rotational flash guard. In general, the flash guard is attached to a support frame by an arm, a linkage mechanism pivotally interconnects the arm and the support frame, and an extensible power member connects the support frame to the linkage mechanism. Due to the unique configuration of the rotational flash guard it is adapted for movement about a work piece positioner to allow for use of a robotic tool while providing protection to the operator and other workers.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2003Date of Patent: May 10, 2005Assignee: Genesis Systems Group, LLC.Inventors: Matthew R. Sidlinger, Jan C. Mangelsen, Alan M. Deitering, Michael P. Skahill, Jason J. Kelsick