Patents by Inventor Michael George Ricketts

Michael George Ricketts 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).

  • Publication number: 20230397551
    Abstract: A computing device for processing geospatial data associated with an irrigation system comprises a processing element in electronic communication with a memory element. The processing element is configured or programmed to receive sensor data over time from a plurality of sensors associated with the irrigation system, receive or determine geolocation data, link data from each sensor with geolocation data to form geospatial data, determine trends in the geospatial data for each sensor or a group of sensors, determine changes or adjustments in an operation of components of the irrigation system based on trends determined in the geospatial data, and output an electronic signal whose analog level or digital data value varies according to the changes or adjustments in the operation of components of the irrigation system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2023
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Inventors: Kurtis Arlan Charling, Michael George Ricketts, Michael Debney
  • Patent number: 11632918
    Abstract: A ponding monitoring and detection system monitors, detects, and predicts ponding in an irrigated field in essentially real-time. The ponding monitoring and detection system also monitors and records locations of detected and predicted ponding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: LINDSAY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kurtis Arlan Charling, Michael George Ricketts
  • Patent number: 11432483
    Abstract: A system and method for calibrating an irrigation system to account for variations in flow rates, motor operating parameters, and other parameters caused by field elevation changes, pipe friction losses, water emitter nozzle wear, pressure-regulator inaccuracies, and other factors. A calibration map is created to account for the flow rate variations or other parameters and then consulted to control operation of the irrigation system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: LINDSAY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael George Ricketts, Brian James Magnusson
  • Publication number: 20220104441
    Abstract: A computing device for processing geospatial data associated with an irrigation system comprises a processing element in electronic communication with a memory element. The processing element is configured or programmed to receive sensor data over time from a plurality of sensors associated with the irrigation system, receive or determine geolocation data, link data from each sensor with geolocation data to form geospatial data, determine trends in the geospatial data for each sensor or a group of sensors, determine changes or adjustments in an operation of components of the irrigation system based on trends determined in the geospatial data, and output an electronic signal whose analog level or digital data value varies according to the changes or adjustments in the operation of components of the irrigation system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2020
    Publication date: April 7, 2022
    Applicant: LINDSAY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kurtis Arlan Charling, Michael George Ricketts, Michael James Debney
  • Publication number: 20220030784
    Abstract: A ponding monitoring and detection system monitors, detects, and predicts ponding in an irrigated field in essentially real-time. The ponding monitoring and detection system also monitors and records locations of detected and predicted ponding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Applicant: LINDSAY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kurtis Arlan Charling, Michael George Ricketts
  • Publication number: 20210022302
    Abstract: A system and method for calibrating an irrigation system to account for variations in flow rates, motor operating parameters, and other parameters caused by field elevation changes, pipe friction losses, water emitter nozzle wear, pressure-regulator inaccuracies, and other factors. A calibration map is created to account for the flow rate variations or other parameters and then consulted to control operation of the irrigation system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2020
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Applicant: LINDSAY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael George Ricketts, Brian James Magnusson
  • Patent number: 10827692
    Abstract: A system and method for calibrating an irrigation system to account for variations in flow rates caused by field elevation changes, pipe friction losses, water emitter nozzle wear, pressure-regulator inaccuracies, and other factors. A calibration map is created to account for the flow rate variations and then consulted to control operation of the irrigation system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: Lindsay Corporation
    Inventors: Michael George Ricketts, Brian James Magnusson
  • Publication number: 20190239457
    Abstract: A system and method for calibrating an irrigation system to account for variations in flow rates caused by field elevation changes, pipe friction losses, water emitter nozzle wear, pressure-regulator inaccuracies, and other factors. A calibration map is created to account for the flow rate variations and then consulted to control operation of the irrigation system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2018
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Applicant: LINDSAY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael George Ricketts, Brian James Magnusson
  • Patent number: 8739830
    Abstract: An irrigation system includes a control arrangement which receives field information relating to an area to be irrigated and source information relating to one or more water sources which supply water to the irrigation system. The control arrangement optimizes an irrigation plan based on the field information and source information and then controls one or more irrigators in accordance with the plan. The control arrangement may pulse valves positioned on the irrigator on and off in order to control the amount of water applied to the land by individual outlets on the irrigator. Latching valves may be used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Lindsay Corporation
    Inventors: Stuart Francis Bradbury, Michael George Ricketts
  • Publication number: 20090277506
    Abstract: An irrigation system includes a control arrangement which receives field information relating to an area to be irrigated and source information relating to one or more water sources which supply water to the irrigation system. The control arrangement optimizes an irrigation plan based on the field information and source information and then controls one or more irrigators in accordance with the plan. The control arrangement may pulse valves positioned on the irrigator on and off in order to control the amount of water applied to the land by individual outlets on the irrigator. Latching valves may be used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2009
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Applicant: WMC Technology Limited
    Inventors: Stuart Francis Bradbury, Michael George Ricketts