Patents by Inventor Jim Ryken

Jim Ryken 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).

  • SENSOR, SENSOR HOUSING, AND ATTACHMENT FOR MONITORING BIN PRODUCT LEVEL
    Publication number: 20260182498
    Abstract: A bin level monitoring system utilizes an optical sensor housed in a housing. The housing is attached at or near the opening of a bin or other storage structure without the need for a hanging bracket. The sensor housing can be clipped or directedly attached to the bin opening or lid of the bin, such as at the lip of the opening. The shape of the housing aids in directing the particulate material into the bin housing, while protecting the sensor. The location of the sensor and housing provides ideal location to best monitor and evaluate the amount or volume of material product in the bin at a given time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2026
    Publication date: July 2, 2026
    Inventors: Joshua Sorenson, Jim Ryken, Michael Hansen
  • Sensor, sensor housing, and attachment for monitoring bin product level
    Patent number: 12635605
    Abstract: A bin level monitoring system utilizes an optical sensor housed in a housing. The housing is attached at or near the opening of a bin or other storage structure without the need for a hanging bracket. The sensor housing can be clipped or directedly attached to the bin opening or lid of the bin, such as at the lip of the opening. The shape of the housing aids in directing the particulate material into the bin housing, while protecting the sensor. The location of the sensor and housing provides ideal location to best monitor and evaluate the amount or volume of material product in the bin at a given time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2024
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2026
    Assignee: BIN SLIDE, LLC
    Inventors: Joshua Sorenson, Jim Ryken, Michael Hansen
  • SENSOR, SENSOR HOUSING, AND ATTACHMENT FOR MONITORING BIN PRODUCT LEVEL
    Publication number: 20240245000
    Abstract: A bin level monitoring system utilizes an optical sensor housed in a housing. The housing is attached at or near the opening of a bin or other storage structure without the need for a hanging bracket. The sensor housing can be clipped or directedly attached to the bin opening or lid of the bin, such as at the lip of the opening. The shape of the housing aids in directing the particulate material into the bin housing, while protecting the sensor. The location of the sensor and housing provides ideal location to best monitor and evaluate the amount or volume of material product in the bin at a given time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2024
    Publication date: July 25, 2024
    Inventors: Joshua Sorenson, Jim Ryken, Michael Hansen