Patents by Inventor L. Wheat

L. Wheat 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: 11622492
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for cutting and increasing surface area of surface stubble material while contemporaneously cutting and aerating the soil. A discoidal coulter blade is configured with a plurality of circumferential teeth for cutting the surface stubble as well as reducing the downward pressure required for the blade to enter the type and depth of soil desired. The circular coulter blade is configured with a plurality of inserts oriented normal to the rotational movement of the blade as the blade cuts the soil. Each insert is shaped to aerate a specific type of soil anticipated by an operator. The inserts are positioned on the blade for desired impact with the soil and angled in placement on the blade to maintain the desired effect on the soil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: PRESCRIPTION TILLAGE TECHNOLOGY, LLC
    Inventors: Richard L. Christie, Daniel D. Schuler, James L. Wheat
  • Publication number: 20190116714
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for cutting and increasing surface area of surface stubble material while contemporaneously cutting and aerating the soil. A discoidal coulter blade is configured with a plurality of circumferential teeth for cutting the surface stubble as well as reducing the downward pressure required for the blade to enter the type and depth of soil desired. The circular coulter blade is configured with a plurality of inserts oriented normal to the rotational movement of the blade as the blade cuts the soil. Each insert is shaped to aerate a specific type of soil anticipated by an operator. The inserts are positioned on the blade for desired impact with the soil and angled in placement on the blade to maintain the desired effect on the soil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Applicant: PRESCRIPTION TILLAGE TECHNOLOGY, LLC
    Inventors: Richard L. Christie, Daniel D. Schuler, James L. Wheat
  • Patent number: 10159171
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for cutting and increasing surface area of surface stubble material while contemporaneously cutting and aerating the soil. A discoidal coulter blade is configured with a plurality of circumferential teeth for cutting the surface stubble as well as reducing the downward pressure required for the blade to enter the type and depth of soil desired. The circular coulter blade is configured with a plurality of inserts oriented normal to the rotational movement of the blade as the blade cuts the soil. Each insert is shaped to aerate a specific type of soil anticipated by an operator. The inserts are positioned on the blade for desired impact with the soil and angled in placement on the blade to maintain the desired effect on the soil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: Prescription Tillage Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Richard L. Christie, Daniel D. Schuler, James L. Wheat
  • Patent number: 9204588
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for cutting and increasing surface area of surface stubble material while contemporaneously cutting and aerating the soil. A discoidal coulter blade is configured with a plurality of circumferential teeth for cutting the surface stubble as well as reducing the downward pressure required for the blade to enter the type and depth of soil desired. The circular coulter blade is configured with a plurality of inserts oriented normal to the rotational movement of the blade as the blade cuts the soil. Each insert is shaped to aerate a specific type of soil anticipated by an operator. The inserts are positioned on the blade for desired impact with the soil and angled in placement on the blade to maintain the desired effect on the soil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: Prescription Tillage Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Richard L. Christie, Daniel D. Schuler, James L. Wheat
  • Publication number: 20070020711
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods for detecting a fungal antigen in a physiological specimen. The present invention includes methods and materials for testing for antigens associated with endemic mycoses as well as quantitative analysis of the test results.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2006
    Publication date: January 25, 2007
    Inventor: L. Wheat
  • Patent number: D334577
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1993
    Inventor: Bobby L. Wheat
  • Patent number: D648193
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Inventor: Jamie L. Wheat