Patents by Inventor Matthew R. Koch

Matthew R. Koch 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).

  • Moisture sensing device for grain handling
    Patent number: 9719974
    Abstract: A moisture sensing device having an elongated chute with an open top and a gate at the bottom. The gate is connected to an actuator for opening and closing the gate. A proximity sensor is mounted to the chute adjacent the gate to detect whether the gate is open or closed. Connected to and extending into the chute is a moisture sensor. The moisture sensor, proximity sensor, and actuator are all connected to a controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: Sukup Manufacturing Co.
    Inventors: Matthew R. Koch, Kerry Hartwig, Graham Giddings, Mitchell Meier
  • Moisture Sensing Device For Grain Handling
    Publication number: 20150075263
    Abstract: A moisture sensing device having an elongated chute with an open top and a gate at the bottom. The gate is connected to an actuator for opening and closing the gate. A proximity sensor is mounted to the chute adjacent the gate to detect whether the gate is open or closed. Connected to and extending into the chute is a moisture sensor. The moisture sensor, proximity sensor, and actuator are all connected to a controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2013
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Applicant: Sukup Manufacturing Co.
    Inventors: Matthew R. Koch, Kerry Hartwig, Graham Giddings, Mitchell Meier
  • VARIABLE SPEED SWEEP SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20120163947
    Abstract: A sweep control system having a sweep auger rotationally mounted about a central axis of a center sump and operatively connected to pusher motor(s). A sensor measures the load on the sweep auger and sends a signal to the controller. The controller compares the detected load to a predetermined load and sends a signal to a variable speed drive based on the comparison. The variable speed drive is connected to the pusher motor(s) and adjusts the speed of the pusher motor(s) based upon the received signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicant: SUKUP MANUFACTURING COMPANY
    Inventors: Matthew R. Koch, Randal L. Marcks, Charles E. Sukup