Patents by Inventor Kyle T. Kalk

Kyle T. Kalk 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).

  • PHOTOELECTRIC SENSOR FOR SEED DISPENSING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20210243942
    Abstract: A seed dispensing system is provided with a photoelectric sensor for monitoring the dispensing of seeds from a seed dispenser comprising a discharge conveyor with conveyor flights that transport seeds through the seed dispenser. The sensor outputs a signal representative of obstructions to the flow of light in an optical path of the sensor, and a computing unit is adapted to distinguish portions of the output signal that are attributable to the passage of one or more seeds from portions of the output signal that are attributable to the passage of a conveyor flight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Applicant: TSI INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Barry C. Mears, Kyle T. Kalk