Patents by Inventor Robert E. McConnell, Sr.

Robert E. McConnell, Sr. 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).

  • Patent number: 6862083
    Abstract: A lazer rangefinder employs time-of-flight measurements for providing high resolution when measuring range and intensity in a system for accurately mapping and classifying agriculture foliage. Profiles and parameters of the foliage and trees are measured and calculated for classifying the tree, controlling mechanical devices for applying only a pre-selected amount of treatment materials to the tree, and estimating production yeilds. Using a global positioning receiver, a global location for the center of each tree, whether fully grown, juvenile, or dead is identified and used in mapping the measured trees.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2005
    Inventors: Robert E. McConnell, Sr., Robert A. Hoppenfeld, Matthew G. Taylor