Patents by Inventor Nicholas George Alfred Ryder
Nicholas George Alfred Ryder 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).
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Patent number: 11617995Abstract: An agitator for an agricultural system includes a shaft configured to rotate about a rotational axis during operation of the agricultural system, and an extension coupled to the shaft. The extension includes a hoop and a tine extending from the hoop, and the tine extends acutely relative to the rotational axis of the shaft.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2020Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: CNH INDUSTRIAL CANADA, LTD.Inventors: Jared Steven Wright, Jesse Blair Pidwerbesky, Paul David Minto, Nicholas George Alfred Ryder, Hans Luther Deason
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Publication number: 20220377967Abstract: In one aspect, a system for providing downforce control includes a seeder including a plurality of row units. One or more actuators are operably coupled with the plurality of row units and configured to adjust a downforce of the plurality of row units. A sensor is configured to detect one or more seeding parameters. A computing system is configured to control the operation of the plurality of row units. The computing system is further configured to receive an input associated with a target depth range of the row unit into an underlying field, receive data related to one or more seeding parameters, receive data related to an actual seeding depth; generate a command signal based on a differential between the actual seeding depth and the target depth range; and generate a force command for the one or more actuators to adjust a downforce of the plurality of row units.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2021Publication date: December 1, 2022Inventors: Dennis George Thompson, Nicholas George Alfred Ryder
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Patent number: 11511743Abstract: A method for controlling the speed of a work vehicle towing an implement that is movable between a working position, in which ground engaging tools of the implement are configured to perform a field operation, and a transport position, in which the ground engaging tools are raised relative to the ground. The method may include monitoring, with a computing device, an implement weight supported by the implement while the implement is in the transport position. The method may further include comparing, with the computing device, the implement weight to a predetermined threshold weight. Additionally, the method may include, when the implement weight differs from the predetermined threshold weight, adjusting, with the computing device, a maximum speed limit for the work vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2019Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignee: CNH Industrial Canada, Ltd.Inventors: Trevor L. Kowalchuk, Nicholas George Alfred Ryder
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Patent number: 11460487Abstract: An agricultural system includes a controller comprising a memory and a processor. The controller is configured to receive a sensor signal, determine a current flow based on the sensor signal, determine whether the current flow exceeds a current threshold for a time threshold, and operate a drive system of the agricultural system in an alternative operation instead of a normal operation in response to determining the current flow exceeds the current threshold for the time threshold.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2019Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: CNH Industrial Canada, Ltd.Inventors: Jared Steven Wright, Nicholas George Alfred Ryder, Gregory Jacob Erker, Graham Douglas Stuart
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Patent number: 11452254Abstract: A meter roller for an agricultural metering system includes multiple flutes and corresponding recesses. The flutes and the corresponding recesses are configured to meter flowable particulate material from a storage tank to a material distribution system via rotation of the meter roller. The meter roller also includes multiple air passages formed within a body of the meter roller. Each air passage is fluidly coupled to a central cavity of the meter roller and extends to a base of a respective recess, and the air passage is configured to flow air from the central cavity into the respective recess.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2019Date of Patent: September 27, 2022Assignee: CNH Industrial Canada, Ltd.Inventors: Graham Douglas Stuart, Nicholas George Alfred Ryder
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Publication number: 20220248593Abstract: A method for controlling a material flow rate from a metering system of an agricultural system includes receiving at a controller, a weight of a material in a storage tank. The method also includes receiving, at the controller, a volume of the material in the storage tank. The method also includes determining, via the controller, a density of the material in the storage tank using the weight of the material in the storage tank and the volume of the material in the storage tank. The method further includes determining, via the controller, a calibration of the metering system based on the density of the material in the storage tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2021Publication date: August 11, 2022Inventors: Nicholas George Alfred Ryder, Matthew Stuart Naylor
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Patent number: 11240954Abstract: A particulate material sensing and agitation control system of an agricultural system having a drive system configured to operate an agitating system, and a controller having a memory and a processor. The controller is configured to receive at least one sensor signal indicative of a profile of a particulate material within the agricultural system, and output a control signal to instruct the drive system to operate the agitating system in a selected operating mode of a plurality of operating modes based on the profile of the particulate material. The agitating system is configured to interact with the particulate material in each operating mode of the plurality of operating modes, and the plurality of operating modes includes an agitation mode and a leveling mode.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2019Date of Patent: February 8, 2022Assignee: CNH Industrial Canada, Ltd.Inventors: Jesse Blair Pidwerbesky, Graham Douglas Stuart, Nicholas George Alfred Ryder, Paul David Minto
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Patent number: 11224159Abstract: A downforce monitoring system for an agricultural row unit includes a controller configured to receive a first input signal indicative of torque applied to a gauge wheel support arm. The controller is also configured to receive a second input signal indicative of an angle of the gauge wheel support arm relative to a frame of the agricultural row unit. In addition, the controller is configured to determine a determined downforce applied to a soil surface by a gauge wheel rotatably coupled to the gauge wheel support arm based on the torque and the angle. The controller is also configured to output a first output signal of the determined downforce, to output a second output signal to a downforce actuator to control a downforce applied to the soil surface by the gauge wheel based on the determined downforce and a target downforce, or a combination thereof.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2019Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Assignee: CNH Industrial Canada, Ltd.Inventors: Dennis George Thompson, Nicholas George Alfred Ryder
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Patent number: 11166408Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include an agitating system of an agricultural system having a drive system configured to operate an agitator and a controller comprising a memory and a processor. The controller is configured to alternatingly instruct the drive system to operate the agitator in an active operation for an active time and instruct the drive system to suspend operation of the agitator for a dwell time after the active time.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2019Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Assignee: CNH Industrial Canada, Ltd.Inventors: Graham Douglas Stuart, Nicholas George Alfred Ryder
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Publication number: 20210220783Abstract: An agitator for an agricultural system includes a shaft configured to rotate about a rotational axis during operation of the agricultural system, and an extension coupled to the shaft. The extension includes a hoop and a tine extending from the hoop, and the tine extends acutely relative to the rotational axis of the shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2020Publication date: July 22, 2021Inventors: Jared Steven Wright, Jesse Blair Pidwerbesky, Paul David Minto, Nicholas George Alfred Ryder, Hans Luther Deason
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Publication number: 20210179103Abstract: A method for controlling the speed of a work vehicle towing an implement that is movable between a working position, in which ground engaging tools of the implement are configured to perform a field operation, and a transport position, in which the ground engaging tools are raised relative to the ground. The method may include monitoring, with a computing device, an implement weight supported by the implement while the implement is in the transport position. The method may further include comparing, with the computing device, the implement weight to a predetermined threshold weight. Additionally, the method may include, when the implement weight differs from the predetermined threshold weight, adjusting, with the computing device, a maximum speed limit for the work vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2019Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventors: Trevor L. Kowalchuk, Nicholas George Alfred Ryder
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Publication number: 20210136998Abstract: A meter roller for an agricultural metering system includes multiple flutes and corresponding recesses. The flutes and the corresponding recesses are configured to meter flowable particulate material from a storage tank to a material distribution system via rotation of the meter roller. The meter roller also includes multiple air passages formed within a body of the meter roller. Each air passage is fluidly coupled to a central cavity of the meter roller and extends to a base of a respective recess, and the air passage is configured to flow air from the central cavity into the respective recess.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2019Publication date: May 13, 2021Inventors: Graham Douglas Stuart, Nicholas George Alfred Ryder
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Publication number: 20210059119Abstract: An agricultural system includes a controller comprising a memory and a processor. The controller is configured to receive a sensor signal, determine a current flow based on the sensor signal, determine whether the current flow exceeds a current threshold for a time threshold, and operate a drive system of the agricultural system in an alternative operation instead of a normal operation in response to determining the current flow exceeds the current threshold for the time threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2019Publication date: March 4, 2021Inventors: Jared Steven Wright, Nicholas George Alfred Ryder, Gregory Jacob Erker, Graham Douglas Stuart
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Publication number: 20200404837Abstract: A downforce monitoring system for an agricultural row unit includes a controller configured to receive a first input signal indicative of torque applied to a gauge wheel support arm. The controller is also configured to receive a second input signal indicative of an angle of the gauge wheel support arm relative to a frame of the agricultural row unit. In addition, the controller is configured to determine a determined downforce applied to a soil surface by a gauge wheel rotatably coupled to the gauge wheel support arm based on the torque and the angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2019Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventors: Dennis George Thompson, Nicholas George Alfred Ryder
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Patent number: 10750664Abstract: A depth adjustment assembly for seed planting unit of an agricultural implement may include a cam member rotatable to adjust a vertical position of a wheel of the unit relative to a ground engaging tool of the unit. The cam member may include a first engagement element. The depth adjustment assembly may also include a locking member having a second engagement element and a biasing member configured to bias the cam and locking members together to engage the first and second engagement elements and maintain a rotational position of the cam member relative to the locking member. When the first and second engagement elements are disengaged, the cam member is rotatable relative to the locking member to vary the penetration depth setting.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2018Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: CNH Industrial Canada, Ltd.Inventors: Graham Douglas Stuart, Trevor L. Kowalchuk, Nicholas George Alfred Ryder
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Patent number: 10739794Abstract: A method for controlling a material flow rate from a metering system, includes determining, via a controller, a change in weight of material in a storage tank. The method further includes determining, via the controller, a swept area of an agricultural implement associated with the change in weight based at least in part on a width of the agricultural implement and a change in position of the agricultural implement. Further, the agricultural implement is configured to receive the material from the storage tank. The method also includes determining, via the controller, a calibration of the metering system based at least in part on the change in weight and the swept area. In addition, the method includes controlling, via the controller, a rotation rate of a meter roller of the metering system based at least in part on the calibration to control the material flow rate.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2019Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: CNH Industrial Canada, Ltd.Inventors: Dennis George Thompson, Nicholas George Alfred Ryder
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Publication number: 20200245541Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include an agitating system of an agricultural system having a drive system configured to operate an agitator and a controller comprising a memory and a processor. The controller is configured to alternatingly instruct the drive system to operate the agitator in an active operation for an active time and instruct the drive system to suspend operation of the agitator for a dwell time after the active time.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2019Publication date: August 6, 2020Applicant: CNH Industrial Canada, Ltd.Inventors: Graham Douglas Stuart, Nicholas George Alfred Ryder
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Publication number: 20200245534Abstract: A particulate material sensing and agitation control system of an agricultural system having a drive system configured to operate an agitating system, and a controller having a memory and a processor. The controller is configured to receive at least one sensor signal indicative of a profile of a particulate material within the agricultural system, and output a control signal to instruct the drive system to operate the agitating system in a selected operating mode of a plurality of operating modes based on the profile of the particulate material. The agitating system is configured to interact with the particulate material in each operating mode of the plurality of operating modes, and the plurality of operating modes includes an agitation mode and a leveling mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2019Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventors: Jesse Blair Pidwerbesky, Graham Douglas Stuart, Nicholas George Alfred Ryder, Paul David Minto
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Publication number: 20190339722Abstract: A method for controlling a material flow rate from a metering system, includes determining, via a controller, a change in weight of material in a storage tank. The method further includes determining, via the controller, a swept area of an agricultural implement associated with the change in weight based at least in part on a width of the agricultural implement and a change in position of the agricultural implement. Further, the agricultural implement is configured to receive the material from the storage tank. The method also includes determining, via the controller, a calibration of the metering system based at least in part on the change in weight and the swept area. In addition, the method includes controlling, via the controller, a rotation rate of a meter roller of the metering system based at least in part on the calibration to control the material flow rate.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2019Publication date: November 7, 2019Inventors: Dennis George Thompson, Nicholas George Alfred Ryder
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Publication number: 20190307053Abstract: A depth adjustment assembly for seed planting unit of an agricultural implement may include a cam member rotatable to adjust a vertical position of a wheel of the unit relative to a ground engaging tool of the unit. The cam member may include a first engagement element. The depth adjustment assembly may also include a locking member having a second engagement element and a biasing member configured to bias the cam and locking members together to engage the first and second engagement elements and maintain a rotational position of the cam member relative to the locking member. When the first and second engagement elements are disengaged, the cam member is rotatable relative to the locking member to vary the penetration depth setting.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2018Publication date: October 10, 2019Inventors: GRAHAM DOUGLAS STUART, TREVOR L. KOWALCHUK, NICHOLAS GEORGE ALFRED RYDER