Patents by Inventor Rex L. Ruppert
Rex L. Ruppert 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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Publication number: 20190023504Abstract: The present invention is directed to an applicator having an agricultural product conveying system which transfers particulate material from one or more source containers to application equipment on demand, and meters the material at the application equipment. The conveying system includes an inline metering system including a number of metering devices associated with each compartment of a particulate material tank on the applicator to meter the particulate material disposed within each compartment. The individual metering devices include gates to initially enable the particulate material from a compartment to enter the metering device, and a rotary metering shaft to meter the flow of the particulate material into the conduits while limiting the passage of pressurized air through the metering device and into the compartment.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2017Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Martin J. Roberge, Joel Denis, Rex L Ruppert, Guillaume C. Boily
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Publication number: 20190021215Abstract: The present invention is directed to an applicator having an agricultural product conveying system which transfers particulate material from one or more source containers to application equipment on demand, and meters the material at the application equipment. The conveying system includes an inline metering system including a number of metering devices associated with each compartment of a particulate material tank on the applicator to meter the particulate material disposed within each compartment. The individual metering devices include gates to initially enable the particulate material from a compartment to enter the metering device, and a rotary metering shaft to meter the flow of the particulate material into the conduits while limiting the passage of pressurized air through the metering device and into the compartment.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Martin J. Roberge, Joel Denis, Rex L. Ruppert, Guillaume C. Boily
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Publication number: 20190021214Abstract: The present invention is directed to an applicator having an agricultural product pneumatic conveying system which meters particulate material from one or more source containers at the application equipment and transports the particulate material to evenly distribute the particulate material from the applicator. The pneumatic conveying system employs supply lines connected between the metering devices at the source containers and delivery nozzles. The conveying system also includes a dynamic baffle system that directs the air flow towards a supply line detected as having increased resistance to the air flow in order to equalize the air flow into each of the supply lines. The baffle system accomplishes this by obstructing a portion of the air flow towards a supply line having less resistance to the air flow and concurrently re-directing the obstructed portion of the air flow into the supply line with higher air flow resistance.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2017Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Martin J. Roberge, Joel Denis, Rex L. Ruppert
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Publication number: 20180343792Abstract: The present invention is directed to an applicator having an agricultural product pneumatic conveying system which meters and transfers particulate material from one or more source containers to application equipment on demand. The pneumatic conveying system employs supply lines connected between the source containers and delivery nozzles that operate to move and mix the particulate material from one of the source containers or tanks. A rotary distributor is connected between each of the supply lines and the delivery nozzles and includes a rotating shaft to divert the particulate material relatively evenly between the delivery nozzles. The rotary distributor is disposed in alignment with the supply line to require less air flow for the distribution of the particulate material into the delivery nozzles and to significantly reduce the profile of the applicator in the folded or transport configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2017Publication date: December 6, 2018Inventors: Martin J. Roberge, Joel Denis, Rex L. Ruppert
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Publication number: 20180343790Abstract: The present invention is directed to an applicator having an agricultural product mechanical conveying system which transfers particulate material metered into the mechanical conveying system from one or more source containers to the application equipment on demand, and meters the material at the application equipment. The mechanical conveying system employs longitudinal mechanical distributors that operate to move and mix the particulate material from one of the source containers or tanks along the mechanical distributor to a plenum. At the plenum the different types of particulate materials are further blended, such as within a particle injector, and delivered to the distribution nozzles for discharge from the applicator.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2017Publication date: December 6, 2018Inventors: Martin J. Roberge, Joel Denis, Rex L. Ruppert
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Publication number: 20180343791Abstract: The present invention is directed to an applicator having an agricultural product pneumatic conveying system which meters particulate material from one or more source containers at the application equipment and transports the particulate material to evenly distribute the particulate material from the applicator. The pneumatic conveying system employs large diameter supply lines connected between the metering devices at the source containers and delivery nozzles, where the supply lines operate to move and mix the particulate material from the source containers to the nozzles. The particulate material is metered from the source containers into the supply lines via a number of airlocks that can be operated without allowing airflow from the large diameter supply lines to enter the source containers through the airlocks. In addition, the metering devices can b e operated in collective or independent variable manners to allow for sectional control and turning compensation.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2017Publication date: December 6, 2018Inventors: Martin J. Roberge, Joel Denis, Rex L. Ruppert
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Patent number: 10123524Abstract: An agricultural implement has a product supply chamber, and a pair of transversely extending product delivering booms, each with a plurality of conduits of varying lengths terminating in product distributing nozzles. A fan supplies air to a mixing chamber which also receives product from the supply chamber providing an air entrained flow of product to each conduit. A controller monitors product delivery and controls implement operation. Each conduit has a pressure tap near the nozzle for providing the controller with a pressure differential indication. The controller initiates a corrective action modifying the operation of the delivery system when a predetermined pressure differential threshold is exceeded. The corrective action may include an increased air flow volume, an additional burst of higher pressure air into the conduit, a temporary increase in air flow from the air flow source, or a reduction in the rate of product flow from the supply chamber.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2014Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Assignee: CNH Industrial Canada, Ltd.Inventors: Martin J. Roberge, Rex L. Ruppert, Bradley D. Hansen
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Patent number: 10060458Abstract: A fastening system for an agricultural system includes a first mounting plate coupled to a first component and a second mounting plate coupled to a second component. The second mounting plate aligns with the first mounting plate. The fastening system also includes a coupling assembly coupled to the first mounting plate by a retaining fastener. The coupling assembly comprises two clamping plates which move from a first position that facilitates alignment of the first and second mounting plates to a second position that at least partially sandwiches the first and second mounting plates between the two clamping plates. The retaining fastener extends through the two clamping plates. An alignment fastener also extends through the two clamping plates and is selectively tightened while the coupling assembly is in the second position to drive the two clamping plates to couple the first and second mounting plates to one another.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2018Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLCInventors: Martin L. Krohn, Rex L. Ruppert
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Patent number: 10028429Abstract: A pneumatic delivery system for particulate agricultural products includes one or more compartment for containing and supplying one or more particulate product. An inductor assembly separately receives and fluidizes the particulate products and conveys the fluidized products to a metering assembly. The metering assembly separately meters each of the product flows and transfers the metered flows to one or more delivery units for applying the products. The pneumatic delivery system can be used on various implements, including planters and applicators for applying seeds, fertilizer, pesticides and other products.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2017Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: CNH Industrial Canada, Ltd.Inventors: Martin J. Roberge, Rex L. Ruppert
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Publication number: 20180195542Abstract: The present disclosure describes a fastening system for an agricultural system. The fastening system includes a first mounting plate coupled to a first component of the agricultural system and a second mounting plate coupled to a second component of the agricultural system, in which the second mounting plate is configured to be aligned with the first mounting plate. The fastening system also includes a coupling assembly coupled to the first mounting plate by at least one retaining fastener, in which the coupling assembly comprises two clamping plates configured to move from a first position that facilitates alignment of the first and second mounting plates to a second position that at least partially sandwiches the first and second mounting plates between the two clamping plates of the coupling assembly. The at least one retaining fastener extends through the two clamping plates of the coupling assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Applicant: CNH Industrial America LLCInventors: Martin L. Krohn, Rex L. Ruppert
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Patent number: 9938998Abstract: The present disclosure describes a fastening system for an agricultural system. The fastening system includes a first mounting plate coupled to a first component of the agricultural system and a second mounting plate coupled to a second component of the agricultural system, in which the second mounting plate is configured to be aligned with the first mounting plate. The fastening system also includes a coupling assembly coupled to the first mounting plate by at least one retaining fastener, in which the coupling assembly comprises two clamping plates configured to move from a first position that facilitates alignment of the first and second mounting plates to a second position that at least partially sandwiches the first and second mounting plates between the two clamping plates of the coupling assembly. The at least one retaining fastener extends through the two clamping plates of the coupling assembly.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2014Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLCInventors: Martin L. Krohn, Rex L. Ruppert
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Publication number: 20180007826Abstract: A pneumatic delivery system for particulate agricultural products includes one or more compartment for containing and supplying one or more particulate product. An inductor assembly separately receives and fluidizes the particulate products and conveys the fluidized products to a metering assembly. The metering assembly separately meters each of the product flows and transfers the metered flows to one or more delivery units for applying the products. The pneumatic delivery system can be used on various implements, including planters and applicators for applying seeds, fertilizer, pesticides and other products.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2017Publication date: January 11, 2018Applicant: CNH Industrial Canada, Ltd.Inventors: Martin J. Roberge, Rex L. Ruppert
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Patent number: 9795079Abstract: A pneumatic delivery system for particulate agricultural products includes one or more compartment for containing and supplying one or more particulate product. An inductor assembly separately receives and fluidizes the particulate products and conveys the fluidized products to a metering assembly. The metering assembly separately meters each of the product flows and transfers the metered flows to one or more delivery units for applying the products. The pneumatic delivery system can be used on various implements, including planters and applicators for applying seeds, fertilizer, pesticides and other products.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2014Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: CNH Industrial Canada, Ltd.Inventors: Martin J. Roberge, Rex L. Ruppert
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Patent number: 9615506Abstract: The present disclosure describes an agricultural system having a flow path configured to distribute agricultural product from a product storage tank to a row unit across a field via an air flow. The flow path includes an inlet configured to receive the agricultural product, an outlet configured to output the agricultural product, a body extending between the inlet and the outlet, and a first pressure tap and a second pressure tap each extending into the body. The agricultural system also includes a first pressure sensor fluidly coupled to the first pressure tap and configured to output a first signal indicative of a first static pressure of the air flow proximate to the first pressure tap, and a second pressure sensor fluidly coupled to the second pressure tap and configured to output a second signal indicative of a second static pressure of the air flow proximate to the second pressure tap.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2014Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignee: CNH Industrial Canada, Ltd.Inventors: Rex L. Ruppert, Bradley D. Hansen, Martin J. Roberge
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Publication number: 20160128270Abstract: The present disclosure describes an agricultural system having a flow path configured to distribute agricultural product from a product storage tank to a row unit across a field via an air flow. The flow path includes an inlet configured to receive the agricultural product, an outlet configured to output the agricultural product, a body extending between the inlet and the outlet, and a first pressure tap and a second pressure tap each extending into the body. The agricultural system also includes a first pressure sensor fluidly coupled to the first pressure tap and configured to output a first signal indicative of a first static pressure of the air flow proximate to the first pressure tap, and a second pressure sensor fluidly coupled to the second pressure tap and configured to output a second signal indicative of a second static pressure of the air flow proximate to the second pressure tap.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2014Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventors: Rex L. Ruppert, Bradley D. Hansen, Martin J. Roberge
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Publication number: 20160095276Abstract: A pneumatic delivery system for particulate agricultural products includes one or more compartment for containing and supplying one or more particulate product. An inductor assembly separately receives and fluidizes the particulate products and conveys the fluidized products to a metering assembly. The metering assembly separately meters each of the product flows and transfers the metered flows to one or more delivery units for applying the products. The pneumatic delivery system can be used on various implements, including planters and applicators for applying seeds, fertilizer, pesticides and other products.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2014Publication date: April 7, 2016Applicant: CNH INDUSTRIAL CANADA, LTD.Inventors: Martin J. Roberge, Rex L. Ruppert
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Publication number: 20160068188Abstract: The present disclosure describes a fastening system for an agricultural system. The fastening system includes a first mounting plate coupled to a first component of the agricultural system and a second mounting plate coupled to a second component of the agricultural system, in which the second mounting plate is configured to be aligned with the first mounting plate. The fastening system also includes a coupling assembly coupled to the first mounting plate by at least one retaining fastener, in which the coupling assembly comprises two clamping plates configured to move from a first position that facilitates alignment of the first and second mounting plates to a second position that at least partially sandwiches the first and second mounting plates between the two clamping plates of the coupling assembly. The at least one retaining fastener extends through the two clamping plates of the coupling assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2014Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventors: Martin L. Krohn, Rex L. Ruppert
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Publication number: 20150366127Abstract: An agricultural implement has a product supply chamber, and a pair of transversely extending product delivering booms, each with a plurality of conduits of varying lengths terminating in product distributing nozzles. A fan supplies air to a mixing chamber which also receives product from the supply chamber providing an air entrained flow of product to each conduit. A controller monitors product delivery and controls implement operation. Each conduit has a pressure tap near the nozzle for providing the controller with a pressure differential indication. The controller initiates a corrective action modifying the operation of the delivery system when a predetermined pressure differential threshold is exceeded. The corrective action may include an increased air flow volume, an additional burst of higher pressure air into the conduit, a temporary increase in air flow from the air flow source, or a reduction in the rate of product flow from the supply chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2014Publication date: December 24, 2015Applicant: CNH Industrial Canada, Ltd.Inventors: Martin J. Roberge, Rex L. Ruppert, Bradley D. Hansen
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Patent number: 8888427Abstract: A system for preventing rotation of fasteners is provided that includes secondary locking devices. The system may include multiple fasteners that extend parallel to each other and may be arranged in a generally circular pattern. Multiple secondary locks may be arranged concentrically outside of the fasteners and have radially extending teeth so that teeth of adjacent secondary locks engage each other for preventing rotation of the fasteners. The secondary fasteners may have central openings that are larger than the fasteners to allow for substantial back-and-forth rotational movement, which may be between about 5 to 20 degrees of travel, of the secondary locks upon the fasteners before being stopped by the engagements of the secondary locks and fasteners. Inner and outer peripheral surfaces of the secondary locks may have different axes of symmetry which may allow the secondary lock teeth to be arranged asymmetrically relative to the fasteners.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2012Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLCInventors: Rex L. Ruppert, John Paul Honermann, Charles D. O'Connell
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Patent number: 8807580Abstract: A front axle assembly for a floater or other agricultural implement has a hollow shaft with pressed-in axle stubs for mounting the shaft to a pair of bearing assemblies. A pair of discs are mounted or otherwise secured to ends of the hollow shaft. The discs are angled inwardly from a position generally adjacent an inner end of the pressed-in axle stubs. The placement of the discs reduces stress applied to the hollow shaft during use.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2011Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLCInventors: Rex L. Ruppert, Greg Fischer