Patents by Inventor Mitchell Meier

Mitchell Meier 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