Patents by Inventor Mark M. Iwig

Mark M. Iwig 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: 12102027
    Abstract: An improved method for prescriptive seed treatment is provided. A location can be calculated where a combination of seed and one or more types and/or amounts of seed-applied substances will be planted. The combination is selected, based at least in part, on one or more conditions. The combination is generated prior to being planted. The method can further include selecting a type of seed and/or a type and/or amount of the one or more seed-applied substances to be applied. One or more applicators can apply the seed-applied substance(s) to the seed within a seed flow path during operation. A plurality of seed receptacles can contain different combinations of seed and/or seed-applied substances generated prior to being placed into the receptacles. The method could further include selecting a seed receptacle containing a selected combination, and delivering the selected combination from the selected seed receptacle to be planted by the planter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: INFLEXION POINT TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Steven P. Smith, Nicholas M. Iwig, Mark M. Iwig, Pat Parks
  • Publication number: 20240206369
    Abstract: An improved method for prescriptive seed treatment is provided. A location can be calculated where a combination of seed and one or more types and/or amounts of seed-applied substances will be planted. The combination is selected, based at least in part, on one or more conditions. The combination is generated prior to being planted. The method can further include selecting a type of seed and/or a type and/or amount of the one or more seed-applied substances to be applied. One or more applicators can apply the seed-applied substance(s) to the seed within a seed flow path during operation. A plurality of seed receptacles can contain different combinations of seed and/or seed-applied substances generated prior to being placed into the receptacles. The method could further include selecting a seed receptacle containing a selected combination, and delivering the selected combination from the selected seed receptacle to be planted by the planter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2024
    Publication date: June 27, 2024
    Applicant: Inflexion Point Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Steven P. Smith, Nicholas M. Iwig, Mark M. Iwig, Pat Parks
  • Publication number: 20180192577
    Abstract: An improved method for prescriptive seed treatment is provided. A location can be calculated where a combination of seed and one or more types and/or amounts of seed-applied substances will be planted. The combination is selected, based at least in part, on one or more conditions. The combination is generated prior to being planted. The method can further include selecting a type of seed and/or a type and/or amount of the one or more seed-applied substances to be applied. One or more applicators can apply the seed-applied substance(s) to the seed within a seed flow path during operation. A plurality of seed receptacles can contain different combinations of seed and/or seed-applied substances generated prior to being placed into the receptacles. The method could further include selecting a seed receptacle containing a selected combination, and delivering the selected combination from the selected seed receptacle to be planted by the planter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2015
    Publication date: July 12, 2018
    Applicant: Inflexion Point Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Steven P. Smith, Nicholas M. Iwig, Mark M. Iwig, Pat Parks
  • Patent number: 7866089
    Abstract: An apparatus and method to isolate at least a part of a plant from passage of things or materials of certain size or characteristics. In one aspect, a shroud or sock (10) of material can be removably placed over at least a part of the plant (3) with a releasable closure (13). The material is highly permeable to air and moisture and is substantially light transmissive. However, it has a pore size which blocks the undesirable materials or things (e.g., pollen or insects). The material can have a relatively light weight so that it can be optionally suspended by the plant (3) without significant effect on the growth or health of the plant. The material can have substantial tensile strength to resist deformation, tearing, or puncture during normal handling or in moderate to high winds. It can be utilized to provide a barrier over a part of a plant, substantially an entire plant, or a plurality of plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark M. Iwig, Mitchell Brett Callaway, Daniel M. Goldman, Kirby L. Kester
  • Publication number: 20100031563
    Abstract: An apparatus and method to isolate at least a part of a plant from passage of things or materials of certain size or characteristics. In one aspect, a shroud or sock (10) of material can be removably placed over at least a part of the plant (3) with a releasable closure (13). The material is highly permeable to air and moisture and is substantially light transmissive. However, it has a pore size which blocks the undesirable materials or things (e.g., pollen or insects). The material can have a relatively light weight so that it can be optionally suspended by the plant (3) without significant effect on the growth or health of the plant. The material can have substantial tensile strength to resist deformation, tearing, or puncture during normal handling or in moderate to high winds. It can be utilized to provide a barrier over a part of a plant, substantially an entire plant, or a plurality of plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2009
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Applicant: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: MARK M. IWIG, MITCHELL BRETT CALLAWAY, DANIEL M. GOLDMAN, KIRBY L. KESTER
  • Patent number: 7624533
    Abstract: An apparatus and method to isolate at least a part of a plant from passage of things or materials of certain size or characteristics. In one aspect, a shroud or sock (10) of material can be removably placed over at least a part of the plant (3) with a releasable closure (13). The material is highly permeable to air and moisture and is substantially light transmissive. However, it has a pore size which blocks the undesirable materials or things (e.g., pollen or insects). The material can have a relatively light weight so that it can be optionally suspended by the plant (3) without significant effect on the growth or health of the plant. The material can have substantial tensile strength to resist deformation, tearing, or puncture during normal handling or in moderate to high winds. It can be utilized to provide a barrier over a part of a plant, substantially an entire plant, or a plurality of plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark M. Iwig, Mitchell Brett Callaway, Daniel M. Goldman, Kirby L. Kester
  • Patent number: 7607256
    Abstract: An apparatus and method to isolate at least a part of a plant from passage of things or materials of certain size or characteristics. In one aspect, a shroud or sock (10) of material can be removably placed over at least a part of the plant (3) with a releasable closure (13). The material is highly permeable to air and moisture and is substantially light transmissive. However, it has a pore size which blocks the undesirable materials or things (e.g., pollen or insects). The material can have a relatively light weight so that it can be optionally suspended by the plant (3) without significant effect on the growth or health of the plant. The material can have substantial tensile strength to resist deformation, tearing, or puncture during normal handling or in moderate to high winds. It can be utilized to provide a barrier over a part of a plant, substantially an entire plant, or a plurality of plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Assignee: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark M. Iwig, Mitchell Brett Callaway, Daniel M. Goldman, Kirby L. Kester