Patents by Inventor Paul Galle

Paul Galle 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).

  • System and method for dispensing seeds and treatment
    Patent number: 10306824
    Abstract: A system for dispensing seeds and a treatment. The system includes a first tube for dispensing the seeds via a first outlet, a second tube for dispensing the treatment via a second outlet, and a first valve at an upper portion and a second valve at a lower portion of the second tube. The second outlet is located between the discs of a furrow-opening wheel. The first valve is positioned outside of the furrow during operation and controls movement of the treatment from a container into the second tube. The second valve controls release of the treatment from the second outlet into the furrow. The second valve may open and close in response to pressure exerted by the treatment in the second tube. Depending on the treatment, the valves may release the treatment on, adjacent to, or both behind and in front of the dispensed seeds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Brent W. Nelson, Paul Galle
  • DUAL-SEED METERING DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF USE
    Publication number: 20180338410
    Abstract: A seed meter comprising a housing including one or more air inlets for receiving pressurized air into the housing. The seed meter additionally includes a first metering disc and a second metering disc, each rotatably received in the housing. Each of the first and second metering discs comprises seed pockets for receiving seeds therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: Gregory W. Arnett, Paul Galle
  • Dual-seed metering device, system, and method of use
    Patent number: 10136573
    Abstract: A seed meter comprising a housing including one or more air inlets for receiving pressurized air into the housing. The seed meter additionally includes a first metering disc and a second metering disc, each rotatably received in the housing. Each of the first and second metering discs comprises seed pockets for receiving seeds therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory W. Arnett, Paul Galle
  • Dual-seed metering device, system, and method of use
    Patent number: 10028427
    Abstract: A seed meter comprising a housing including one or more air inlets for receiving pressurized air into the housing. The seed meter additionally includes a first metering disc and a second metering disc, each rotatably received in the housing. Each of the first and second metering discs comprises seed pockets for receiving seeds therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory W. Arnett, Paul Galle
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPENSING SEEDS AND TREATMENT
    Publication number: 20160106025
    Abstract: A system for dispensing seeds and a treatment. The system includes a first tube for dispensing the seeds via a first outlet, a second tube for dispensing the treatment via a second outlet, and a first valve at an upper portion and a second valve at a lower portion of the second tube. The second outlet is located between the discs of a furrow-opening wheel. The first valve is positioned outside of the furrow during operation and controls movement of the treatment from a container into the second tube. The second valve controls release of the treatment from the second outlet into the furrow. The second valve may open and close in response to pressure exerted by the treatment in the second tube. Depending on the treatment, the valves may release the treatment on, adjacent to, or both behind and in front of the dispensed seeds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Inventors: Brent W. Nelson, Paul Galle
  • DUAL-SEED METERING DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF USE
    Publication number: 20150289441
    Abstract: A seed meter comprising a housing including one or more air inlets for receiving pressurized air into the housing. The seed meter additionally includes a first metering disc and a second metering disc, each rotatably received in the housing. Each of the first and second metering discs comprises seed pockets for receiving seeds therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2015
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Inventors: Gregory W. Arnett, Paul Galle