Patents by Inventor Kenneth E. HERRMANN

Kenneth E. HERRMANN 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).

  • Patent number: 12588577
    Abstract: An agricultural machine includes a main frame, an adjustable frame coupled to the main frame and, a row unit which includes a linking arm coupled to the adjustable frame, and an actuator coupled to the main frame and the adjustable frame. The agricultural machine also includes a controller configured to command the actuator to move to various positions based on signals received from one or more sensors. The one or more sensors are configured to measure one more indicators associated with an actual height of the row unit relative to ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2024
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2026
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Grant J. Wonderlich, Colter W. Kinney, Bradley A. Wackerle, Nathan A. Mariman, James R. Peterson, Randall A. Maro, Kenneth E. Herrmann
  • Publication number: 20260083048
    Abstract: An application device on an agricultural machine includes a valve and an actuator that is controlled to apply liquid material, through a spray tip, to a field. Pressure is sensed between the valve and the spray tip. A machine learning-based detector detects a state of the applicator, such as whether the spray tip is partially or fully blocked or is missing. A control signal is generated based on the detected state of the applicator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2024
    Publication date: March 26, 2026
    Inventors: Benjamin I. GOLDBERG, Samuel E. MARX, Kenneth E. HERRMANN, Jordan J. RUBY, Haifeng ZHANG
  • Patent number: 12419231
    Abstract: An agricultural machine applies liquid material to a field. Valve control signals control valves to apply the liquid material. Row pressure on the agricultural machine is sensed to identify when the valve is opened to apply the liquid material. The valve control signals are generated, based on the row pressure, to control the valves to apply the liquid material at a desired location in the field, relative to plant locations in the field.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2024
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2025
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Grant J. Wonderlich, Kenneth E. Herrmann, Michael C. Steele, Kilian Wolff, Gerrit Pruessmann
  • Publication number: 20250255211
    Abstract: Locations of seeds in a field can be identified using event-based processing or frequency-based processing. A material is applied to the field, based upon the seed locations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2025
    Publication date: August 14, 2025
    Inventors: Elijah B. GARNER, Todd N. SIGNER, Cary S. HUBNER, Grant J. WONDERLICH, Kenneth E. HERRMANN
  • Patent number: 12256664
    Abstract: Locations of seeds in a field can be identified using event-based processing or frequency-based processing. A material is applied to the field, based upon the seed locations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2025
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Elijah B. Garner, Todd N. Signer, Cary S. Hubner, Grant J. Wonderlich, Kenneth E. Herrmann
  • Publication number: 20250048950
    Abstract: An agricultural machine includes a main frame, an adjustable frame coupled to the main frame and, a row unit which includes a linking arm coupled to the adjustable frame, and an actuator coupled to the main frame and the adjustable frame. The agricultural machine also includes a controller configured to command the actuator to output various downforces to the row units based on signals received from one or more sensors. The one or more sensors are configured to measure one more indicators associated with an actual height of the row unit relative to ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2024
    Publication date: February 13, 2025
    Inventors: Grant J. Wonderlich, Colter W. Kinney, Bradley A. Wackerle, Nathan A. Mariman, James R. Peterson, Randall A. Maro, Kenneth E. Herrmann
  • Publication number: 20240397846
    Abstract: An agricultural machine includes a main frame, an adjustable frame coupled to the main frame and, a row unit which includes a linking arm coupled to the adjustable frame, and an actuator coupled to the main frame and the adjustable frame. The agricultural machine also includes a controller configured to command the actuator to move to various positions based on signals received from one or more sensors. The one or more sensors are configured to measure one more indicators associated with an actual height of the row unit relative to ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2024
    Publication date: December 5, 2024
    Inventors: Grant J. Wonderlich, Colter W. Kinney, Bradley A. Wackerle, Nathan A. Mariman, James R. Peterson, Randall A. Maro, Kenneth E. Herrmann
  • Patent number: 12063877
    Abstract: An agricultural machine includes a main frame, an adjustable frame coupled to the main frame and, a row unit which includes a linking arm coupled to the adjustable frame, and an actuator coupled to the main frame and the adjustable frame. The agricultural machine also includes a controller configured to command the actuator to output various downforces to the row units based on signals received from one or more sensors. The one or more sensors are configured to measure one more indicators associated with an actual height of the row unit relative to ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Grant J. Wonderlich, Colter W. Kinney, Bradley A. Wackerle, Nathan A. Mariman, James R. Peterson, Randall A. Maro, Kenneth E. Herrmann
  • Patent number: 12058945
    Abstract: An agricultural machine includes a main frame, an adjustable frame coupled to the main frame and, a row unit which includes a linking arm coupled to the adjustable frame, and an actuator coupled to the main frame and the adjustable frame. The agricultural machine also includes a controller configured to command the actuator to move to various positions based on signals received from one or more sensors. The one or more sensors are configured to measure one more indicators associated with an actual height of the row unit relative to ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2024
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Grant J. Wonderlich, Colter W. Kinney, Bradley A. Wackerle, Nathan A. Mariman, James R. Peterson, Randall A. Maro, Kenneth E. Herrmann
  • Publication number: 20240260520
    Abstract: An agricultural machine applies liquid material to a field. Valve control signals control valves to apply the liquid material. Row pressure on the agricultural machine is sensed to identify when the valve is opened to apply the liquid material. The valve control signals are generated, based on the row pressure, to control the valves to apply the liquid material at a desired location in the field, relative to plant locations in the field.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2024
    Publication date: August 8, 2024
    Inventors: Grant J. WONDERLICH, Kenneth E. HERRMANN, Michael C. STEELE, Kilian WOLFF, Gerrit PRUESSMANN
  • Publication number: 20230284546
    Abstract: A mobile machine includes a frame and a set of frame support elements supporting the frame. A set of ground engaging elements is mounted to the frame and movable relative to the wheels to change a depth of engagement of the ground engaging elements with the ground over which the mobile machine travels. At least one actuator drives movement of the set of ground engaging elements relative to the frame. A ground sensor is operably coupled to the mobile machine and configured to provide a ground distance signal. Ground engaging element height adjustment logic is configured to receive the ground distance signal and provide a control output to the at least one actuator to generate a height value of the ground engaging elements relative to ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2022
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Inventors: Grant J. WONDERLICH, Colter W. KINNEY, Bradley A. WACKERLE, Nathan A. MARIMAN, James R. PETERSON, Randall A. MARO, Kenneth E. HERRMANN
  • Publication number: 20230126859
    Abstract: Locations of seeds in a field can be identified using event-based processing or frequency-based processing. A material is applied to the field, based upon the seed locations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2022
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Inventors: Elijah B. Garner, Todd N. SIGNER, Cary S. HUBNER, Grant J. WONDERLICH, Kenneth E. HERRMANN
  • Publication number: 20230036582
    Abstract: An agricultural machine includes a main frame, an adjustable frame coupled to the main frame and, a row unit which includes a linking arm coupled to the adjustable frame, and an actuator coupled to the main frame and the adjustable frame. The agricultural machine also includes a controller configured to command the actuator to output various downforces to the row units based on signals received from one or more sensors. The one or more sensors are configured to measure one more indicators associated with an actual height of the row unit relative to ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2021
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Inventors: Grant J. Wonderlich, Colter W. Kinney, Bradley A. Wackerle, Nathan A. Mariman, James R. Peterson, Randall A. Maro, Kenneth E. Herrmann
  • Publication number: 20230029623
    Abstract: An agricultural machine includes a main frame, an adjustable frame coupled to the main frame and, a row unit which includes a linking arm coupled to the adjustable frame, and an actuator coupled to the main frame and the adjustable frame. The agricultural machine also includes a controller configured to command the actuator to move to various positions based on signals received from one or more sensors. The one or more sensors are configured to measure one more indicators associated with an actual height of the row unit relative to ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2021
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Inventors: Grant J. Wonderlich, Colter W. Kinney, Bradley A. Wackerle, Nathan A. Mariman, James R. Peterson, Randall A. Maro, Kenneth E. Herrmann
  • Patent number: 11445658
    Abstract: Locations of seeds in a field can be identified using event-based processing or frequency-based processing. A material is applied to the field, based upon the seed locations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Elijah B. Garner, Todd N. Signer, Cary S. Hubner, Grant J. Wonderlich, Kenneth E. Herrmann
  • Publication number: 20210059107
    Abstract: Locations of seeds in a field can be identified using event-based processing or frequency-based processing. A material is applied to the field, based upon the seed locations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2019
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Inventors: Elijah B. Garner, Todd N. SIGNER, Cary S. HUBNER, Grant J. WONDERLICH, Kenneth E. HERRMANN