Patents by Inventor Karel GROFFILS

Karel GROFFILS 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).

  • Publication number: 20240114888
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods and apparatus for treating weeds, and more specifically treating weeds by use of microwaves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2022
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: Carlo GROFFILS, Karel GROFFILS, Minh Cuong TRAN
  • Publication number: 20230270036
    Abstract: A mobile microwave system and method for controlling the growth of weeds present in soils, such as those of agricultural fields includes a microwave unit having a microwave generator for generating microwaves within a frequency range suitable for controlling weed growth. A phased array antenna system includes a plurality of antenna elements for emitting a focused microwave beam within a target area. At least one controllable phase shifter is coupled between the microwave unit and the plurality of antenna elements. The phase shifter is configured for shifting a microwave phase of a part of the microwaves in order to adjust a direction of the emitted microwave beam. The microwave beam direction is steerable to align the target area with a position of a target weed plant. The system is mountable to a vehicle or includes a drive for moving the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2021
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Inventors: Carlo GROFFILS, Karel GROFFILS