Patents by Inventor John Kusler

John Kusler 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).

  • Anhydrous ammonia fertilizer distribution line monitor
    Patent number: 10178825
    Abstract: The monitor system for an anhydrous ammonia fertilizer injection system includes a manifold with a plurality of discharge lines connected to soil engaging knives. A temperature sensor is mounted in each discharge line. The temperature of fertilizer in each discharge line is measures and transmitted to a microprocessor in a console. The temperature in a discharge line is compared with the average temperature in the other discharge lines. This comparison is made for each discharge line connected to a manifold to determine the temperature variations. The variations are compared to a temperature variation number provided by the operator. If an excessive variation occurs a warning is provided. A console screen graph shows which discharge line needs inspection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Inventors: Paul L. Ardison, David Gramling, John Kusler
  • Anhydrous Ammonia Fertilizer Distribution Line Monitor
    Publication number: 20170135281
    Abstract: The monitor system for an anhydrous ammonia fertilizer injection system includes a manifold with a plurality of discharge lines connected to soil engaging knives. A temperature sensor is mounted in each discharge line. The temperature of fertilizer in each discharge line is measures and transmitted to a microprocessor in a console. The temperature in a discharge line is compared with the average temperature in the other discharge lines. This comparison is made for each discharge line connected to a manifold to determine the temperature variations. The variations are compared to a temperature variation number provided by the operator. If an excessive variation occurs a warning is provided. A console screen graph shows which discharge line needs inspection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2017
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Applicant: Hiniker Company
    Inventors: Paul L. Ardison, David Gramling, John Kusler
  • Anhydrous Ammonia Fertilizer Distribution Line Monitor
    Publication number: 20160007524
    Abstract: The monitor system for an anhydrous ammonia fertilizer injection system includes a manifold with a plurality of discharge lines connected to soil engaging knives. A temperature sensor is mounted in each discharge line. The temperature of fertilizer in each discharge line is measures and transmitted to a microprocessor in a console. The temperature in a discharge line is compared with the average temperature in the other discharge lines. This comparison is made for each discharge line connected to a manifold to determine the temperature variations. The variations are compared to a temperature variation number provided by the operator. If an excessive variation occurs a warning is provided. A console screen graph shows which discharge line needs inspection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2014
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Applicant: HINIKER COMPANY
    Inventors: John Kusler, David Gramling, Paul L. Ardison