Patents by Inventor Nathan C. Heinrich

Nathan C. Heinrich 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).

  • AUTOMATED FARMING SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20200267892
    Abstract: An automated farming system includes a frame. The frame includes a fixed base, a beam, and a support. A farming implement support extends from the beam and moves up and down in relation to the beam. The farming implement support moves along a length of the beam. The movable support includes a propulsion system and is configured to rotate around the fixed base. Movement of the farming implement support and the movable support allows for high density planting of crops in hexagonal patterns and/or a continuous spiral pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2020
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Applicant: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Nathan C. HEINRICH, Richard J. CONNELL, Travis NEWTON, Jeremy B. THOMPSON, Ray M. SCHEUFLER, Jesse D. HAECKER
  • Automated farming systems
    Patent number: 10681860
    Abstract: An automated farming system includes a frame. The frame includes a fixed base, a beam, and a support. A farming implement support extends from the beam and moves up and down in relation to the beam. The farming implement support moves along a length of the beam. The movable support includes a propulsion system and is configured to rotate around the fixed base. Movement of the farming implement support and the movable support allows for high density planting of crops in hexagonal patterns and/or a continuous spiral pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Nathan C. Heinrich, Richard J. Connell, Travis Newton, Jeremy B. Thompson, Ray M. Scheufler, Jesse D. Haecker
  • Automated farming systems
    Patent number: 10342173
    Abstract: An automated farming system includes a frame. The frame includes a fixed base, a beam, and a support. A farming implement support extends from the beam and moves up and down in relation to the beam. The farming implement support moves along a length of the beam. The movable support includes a propulsion system and is configured to rotate around the fixed base. Movement of the farming implement support and the movable support allows for high density planting of crops in hexagonal patterns and/or a continuous spiral pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Nathan C. Heinrich, Richard J. Connell, Travis Newton, Jeremy B. Thompson, Ray M. Scheufler, Jesse D. Haecker
  • AUTOMATED FARMING SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20170325398
    Abstract: An automated farming system includes a frame. The frame includes a fixed base, a beam, and a support. A farming implement support extends from the beam and moves up and down in relation to the beam. The farming implement support moves along a length of the beam. The movable support includes a propulsion system and is configured to rotate around the fixed base. Movement of the farming implement support and the movable support allows for high density planting of crops in hexagonal patterns and/or a continuous spiral pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2017
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Inventors: NATHAN C. HEINRICH, Richard J. CONNELL, Travis NEWTON, Jeremy B. THOMPSON, Ray M. SCHEUFLER, Jesse D. HAECKER
  • AUTOMATED FARMING SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20170325399
    Abstract: An automated farming system includes a frame. The frame includes a fixed base, a beam, and a support. A farming implement support extends from the beam and moves up and down in relation to the beam. The farming implement support moves along a length of the beam. The movable support includes a propulsion system and is configured to rotate around the fixed base. Movement of the farming implement support and the movable support allows for high density planting of crops in hexagonal patterns and/or a continuous spiral pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2016
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Inventors: Nathan C. HEINRICH, Richard J. Connell, Travis Newton, Jeremy B. Thompson, Ray M. Scheufler, Jesse D. Haecker
  • Display screen with graphical user interface
    Patent number: D764483
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Nathan C. Heinrich, Sangeeta Mehta, Alison Wong
  • Display screen with graphical user interface
    Patent number: D765107
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: Deer & Company
    Inventors: Nathan C. Heinrich, Sangeeta Mehta, Alison Wong
  • Display screen with animated graphical user interface
    Patent number: D765108
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Nathan C. Heinrich, Sangeeta Mehta, Alison Wong