Patents by Inventor Ray Gerber

Ray Gerber 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: 20220277360
    Abstract: A method of determining intent base upon initially flattening interactions using set alphanumeric identifiers into sequences then defining From targets and To targets at least to determine sequence journeys between such targets and possibly Through/Not through targets such that for use From and To targets as fragments of sequences provide a prediction of an outcome.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2020
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Applicant: THUNDERHEAD (ONE) LIMITED
    Inventor: Ray GERBER
  • Patent number: 10636042
    Abstract: The present invention describes a method, a system, a computer program product and a computer program for creating and using a journey map and for associating user interactions with a system such as a computer system to steps of the journey map. Embodiments of the invention relate to user interactions with an organisation across a range of different communication channels and associating these interactions with steps of a journey map.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: THUNDERHEAD (ONE) LIMITED
    Inventor: Ray Gerber
  • Publication number: 20150332290
    Abstract: The present invention describes a method, a system, a computer program product and a computer program for creating and using a journey map and for associating user interactions with a system such as a computer system to steps of the journey map. Embodiments of the invention relate to user interactions with an organisation across a range of different communication channels and associating these interactions with steps of a journey map.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2015
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Inventor: RAY GERBER
  • Publication number: 20150143333
    Abstract: From one aspect, a computer implemented method, apparatus and computer program product is provided for varying at least one element of a plurality of elements of a viewable area of a native software application during runtime on a first computing device, the method comprising highlighting at least one element of the viewable area of a native software application, receiving a user input relating to a selection of the element and information relating to a modification of the element; storing, as element information, an identifier of the selected element and the modification information of the selected element, and transmitting the element information to a server computer system if a network connection is available.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2014
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventors: Ray Gerber, Glen Manchester
  • Publication number: 20100285854
    Abstract: 1. A covered grain tank (12) used on a harvesting vehicle (10), the grain tank (12) includes a grain tank (12) having a first receptive portion (18) fixed to a top edge of the grain tank, the first receptive portion (18) having a downwardly facing opening, a first cover portion (100, 102, 104, or 106) having a first extended portion (24), and a first hinge (120) connecting the first cover portion (100, 102, 104, or 106) to the grain tank (12), the first extended portion (24) being positioned in the first receptive portion (18) when the first cover portion (100, 102, 104, or 106) is in a closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2009
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Inventors: Douglas Gene Temple, Merle Ray Gerber, Ronald Wade Nelson
  • Patent number: 7544127
    Abstract: A straw chopper for an agricultural harvesting machine includes a housing, a rotor carried by the housing, and a stationary knife bank. The rotor includes a plurality of pendulously mounted knife blades. The stationary knife bank includes a plurality of stationary knife blades adjustably movable toward and away from the rotor. The stationary knife bank includes a tension rod extending longitudinally through the stationary knife bank and having a threaded end, and at least one wing nut threadingly engaged with the threaded end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Chad Allen Dow, Merle Ray Gerber
  • Patent number: 6503143
    Abstract: A beater for an agricultural combine comprises an open rotor frame mounted on a drive shaft. The open frame defines a cylindrical periphery to which are mounted transversely extending mounting plates. Adjacent mounting plates define mounting channels. Replaceable crop-engaging blades are mounted in the mounting channels. The mounting plates are provided with a first upturned portion and a second upturned portion. Each replaceable blade is provided with a crop engaging portion and an integral mounting portion. The crop engaging portion of the replaceable blades is provided with first and second mounting lips. The first and second mounting lips respectively engage first and second edges on the first and second upturned portions to prevent rotation of the replaceable blade. The crop engaging portion of the replaceable blade extends outwardly from the mounting channel to engage the crop. Open gaps in the mounting channel are formed between adjacent replaceable blades.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Merle Ray Gerber, Craig Allen Wiegel, Daniel Jeffrey Selle
  • Publication number: 20020103015
    Abstract: A beater for an agricultural combine comprises an open rotor frame mounted on a drive shaft. The open frame defines a cylindrical periphery to which are mounted transversely extending mounting plates. Adjacent mounting plates define mounting channels. Replaceable crop-engaging blades are mounted in the mounting channels. The mounting plates are provided with a first upturned portion and a second upturned portion. Each replaceable blade is provided with a crop engaging portion and an integral mounting portion. The crop engaging portion of the replaceable blades is provided with first and second mounting lips. The first and second mounting lips respectively engage first and second edges on the first and second upturned portions to prevent rotation of the replaceable blade. The crop engaging portion of the replaceable blade extends outwardly from the mounting channel to engage the crop. Open gaps in the mounting channel are formed between adjacent replaceable blades.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2001
    Publication date: August 1, 2002
    Inventors: Merle Ray Gerber, Craig Allen Wiegel, Daniel Jeffrey Selle
  • Patent number: 6352474
    Abstract: The discharge section of an axially arranged rotary combine is provided with a metering edge overhanging a discharge chute. The metering edge is asymmetrical having a downswept edge and an upswept edge. The downswept edge is more open that the upswept edge. The downswept edge opens continually until the bottom dead center of the metering edge. The upswept edge closes continually form the bottom dead center of the metering edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2002
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey Ray Payne, Merle Ray Gerber
  • Patent number: 6241605
    Abstract: The discharge section of an axially arranged rotary combine is provided with a discharge chute having a ramp on the downward swept side. The ramp is provided with upper and lower metering edges for metering the flow of crop material other than grain from the helical flow to a transverse discharge beater. The floor of the discharge chute is provided with three guide vanes that define specific flow paths of the crop material being expelled by the axial crop processing unit and directing this crop material uniformly across the transverse discharge beater. The upward swept side of the discharge chute is provided with a filler plate for engaging crop material that was not engaged by the vanes to direct this crop material to the upward swept side of the discharge beater.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2001
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Dohn William Pfeiffer, Merle Ray Gerber
  • Patent number: 5676598
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a beater for a combine having a hollow drum having a triangular cross section with first, second and third apexes that define the first, second and third wings of the beater. Identical first, second and third members are mounted to the triangular drum at the apexes. Each of the members have upturned ends that are joined together to form fourth, fifth and sixth apexes which define the fourth, fifth and sixth wings of the beater.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 14, 1997
    Assignee: Deere Company
    Inventors: John William Ackley, II, Merle Ray Gerber, Helmut Arno Welke, Philip Alan Harden