Patents by Inventor Ray M. SCHEUFLER
Ray M. SCHEUFLER 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: 12114589Abstract: A device detects a trigger to dispense a product at a dispense point using a tool operably coupled to a tractor. In response to detecting the trigger, the device determines a delay time between commanding the tool to dispense the product and the product actually being dispensed, and determines a release point based on operating parameters of the tractor, the release point being a point at which the tractor is predicted to be an amount of time away from the dispense point equal to the delay time. The device determines that the tractor has reached the release point, and commands the tool to dispense the product, where the product reaches the dispense point based on the delay time.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2021Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignee: DEERE & COMPANYInventors: Solomon J. Sawlaw, Sean A. Mahrt, Ray M. Scheufler, William Douglas Graham, Samuel Santiago
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Publication number: 20240045437Abstract: A device detects a trigger to dispense a product at a using a tool operably coupled to a tractor. The device determines whether the tractor is in an automated mode, the automated mode enabling autonomous speed and direction navigation of the tractor. Responsive to determining that the tractor is not in the automated mode, the device determines whether the tool is in a ready state, and responsive to determining that the tool is in the ready state, commands the tool to dispense the product, wherein the tool is not commanded to dispense the product until the tool is in the ready state. Responsive to determining that the tractor is in the automated mode, the device commands the tool to dispense the product without determining whether the tool is in the ready state.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2023Publication date: February 8, 2024Inventors: Solomon J. Sawlaw, Ryan C. Burnley, Ray M. Scheufler, Curtis A. Maeder, Sean A. Mahrt
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Patent number: 11822339Abstract: A device detects a trigger to dispense a product at a using a tool operably coupled to a tractor. The device determines whether the tractor is in an automated mode, the automated mode enabling autonomous speed and direction navigation of the tractor. Responsive to determining that the tractor is not in the automated mode, the device determines whether the tool is in a ready state, and responsive to determining that the tool is in the ready state, commands the tool to dispense the product, wherein the tool is not commanded to dispense the product until the tool is in the ready state. Responsive to determining that the tractor is in the automated mode, the device commands the tool to dispense the product without determining whether the tool is in the ready state.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2021Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: DEERE & COMPANYInventors: Solomon J. Sawlaw, Ryan C. Burnley, Ray M. Scheufler, Curtis A. Maeder, Sean A. Mahrt
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Publication number: 20230143025Abstract: A yaw rate is sensed on a towing vehicle that is towing an air seeder. The sensed yaw rate is used to predict a future yaw rate on a planting implement of the air seeder. An application rate of material is varied across the application implement based upon the predicted yaw rate across the implement.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2021Publication date: May 11, 2023Inventors: William D. Graham, Robert T. Casper, Ray M. Scheufler
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Publication number: 20230004167Abstract: A device detects a trigger to dispense a product at a using a tool operably coupled to a tractor. The device determines whether the tractor is in an automated mode, the automated mode enabling autonomous speed and direction navigation of the tractor. Responsive to determining that the tractor is not in the automated mode, the device determines whether the tool is in a ready state, and responsive to determining that the tool is in the ready state, commands the tool to dispense the product, wherein the tool is not commanded to dispense the product until the tool is in the ready state. Responsive to determining that the tractor is in the automated mode, the device commands the tool to dispense the product without determining whether the tool is in the ready state.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2021Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventors: Solomon J. Sawlaw, Ryan C. Burnley, Ray M. Scheufler, Curtis A. Maeder, Sean A. Mahrt
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Publication number: 20230000007Abstract: A device detects a trigger to dispense a product at a dispense point using a tool operably coupled to a tractor. In response to detecting the trigger, the device determines a delay time between commanding the tool to dispense the product and the product actually being dispensed, and determines a release point based on operating parameters of the tractor, the release point being a point at which the tractor is predicted to be an amount of time away from the dispense point equal to the delay time. The device determines that the tractor has reached the release point, and commands the tool to dispense the product, where the product reaches the dispense point based on the delay time.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2021Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventors: Solomon J. Sawlaw, Sean A. Mahrt, Ray M. Scheufler, William Douglas Graham, Samuel Santiago
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Patent number: 11266058Abstract: An agricultural machine performs a prescribed agricultural operation in a field. The machine is controlled to change the agricultural operation to a check strip operation. A location where the check strip operation is commenced is sensed and a location where the check strip operation ceases is also sensed. A dimension of the check strip, and its location, are stored.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2019Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: Brian Storm, Cowan L. Wasser, Jonathan D. Fauser, Douglas J. Feldmann, Ray M. Scheufler, Matt P. Stemper, Darin S Krantz
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Publication number: 20210059096Abstract: An agricultural machine performs a prescribed agricultural operation in a field. The machine is controlled to change the agricultural operation to a check strip operation. A location where the check strip operation is commenced is sensed and a location where the check strip operation ceases is also sensed. A dimension of the check strip, and its location, are stored.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2019Publication date: March 4, 2021Inventors: Brian STORM, Cowan L. WASSER, Jonathan D. FAUSER, Douglas J. FELDMANN, Ray M. SCHEUFLER, Matt P. STEMPER, Darin S. KRANTZ
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Publication number: 20200267892Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2020Publication date: August 27, 2020Applicant: Deere & CompanyInventors: Nathan C. HEINRICH, Richard J. CONNELL, Travis NEWTON, Jeremy B. THOMPSON, Ray M. SCHEUFLER, Jesse D. HAECKER
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Patent number: 10681860Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 29, 2016Date of Patent: June 16, 2020Assignee: DEERE & COMPANYInventors: Nathan C. Heinrich, Richard J. Connell, Travis Newton, Jeremy B. Thompson, Ray M. Scheufler, Jesse D. Haecker
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Patent number: 10342173Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 14, 2017Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: Nathan C. Heinrich, Richard J. Connell, Travis Newton, Jeremy B. Thompson, Ray M. Scheufler, Jesse D. Haecker
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Publication number: 20170325398Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2017Publication date: November 16, 2017Inventors: NATHAN C. HEINRICH, Richard J. CONNELL, Travis NEWTON, Jeremy B. THOMPSON, Ray M. SCHEUFLER, Jesse D. HAECKER
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Publication number: 20170325399Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2016Publication date: November 16, 2017Inventors: Nathan C. HEINRICH, Richard J. Connell, Travis Newton, Jeremy B. Thompson, Ray M. Scheufler, Jesse D. Haecker