Patents by Inventor Robert J. Garrett

Robert J. Garrett 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: 20240122106
    Abstract: A stubble lean detection system for an agricultural harvester includes a controller having a memory and a processor. The controller is configured to receive a sensor signal indicative of an image of stubble within an agricultural field. The controller is also configured to determine whether an aggregate direction of lean of the stubble is forward, rearward, or mixed based on the image. Furthermore, the controller is configured to output an information signal to a user interface indicative of instructions to inform an operator of the aggregate direction of lean.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: Cory Douglas Hunt, Robert J. Garrett, Jethro Martin
  • Patent number: 10905045
    Abstract: A combine (10) having a feeder housing (20) for receiving harvesting crop, a separating system (24) for threshing the harvested crop to produce grain and residue, at least one of a yield monitor or a loss monitor, a crop cleaning system (26) for separating the grain from the residue, a residue chopper (114) for chopping the separated residue, an automated chopper pan (116) positioned h below the residue chopper (114), the automated chopper pan (114) having adjustable perforations, and a controller coupled to the at least one of the yield monitor or the loss monitor. The controller is configured to determine at least one of throughput from the yield monitor or loss from the loss monitor, compare the at least one of throughput or loss to respective throughput thresholds or loss thresholds, and control the automated chopper pan (116) to adjust the perforations based on the threshold comparison.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLC
    Inventor: Robert J. Garrett
  • Publication number: 20200281118
    Abstract: A combine (10) having a feeder housing (20) for receiving harvesting crop, a separating system (24) for threshing the harvested crop to produce grain and residue, at least one of a yield monitor or a loss monitor, a crop cleaning system (26) for separating the grain from the residue, a residue chopper (114) for chopping the separated residue, an automated chopper pan (116) positioned below the residue chopper (114), the automated chopper pan (114) having adjustable perforations, and a controller coupled to the at least one of the yield monitor or the loss monitor. The controller is configured to determine at least one of throughput from the yield monitor or loss from the loss monitor, compare the at least one of throughput or loss to respective throughput thresholds or loss thresholds, and control the automated chopper pan (116) to adjust the perforations based on the threshold comparison.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Inventor: Robert J. Garrett
  • Patent number: 6705858
    Abstract: A rotary furnace includes a drum and a frame supporting the drum for rotation about a nominally horizontal rotational axis. The frame and the drum are supported for pivotal movement about a horizontal pivotal axis. A door supported on the frame normally closes the front end of the drum and is selectively pivotal to an open position to facilitate charging of the drum. The door includes a pouring door which is openable to facilitate discharge of molten material from the drum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2004
    Assignee: Imco Recycling, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard S. Slade, Robert J. Garrett, David P. LaVelle, Lee Newton, Joseph Wojciechowski
  • Publication number: 20030134249
    Abstract: A rotary furnace includes a drum and a frame supporting the frame for rotation about a nominally horizontal rotational axis. The frame and the drum are supported for pivotal movement about a horizontal pivotal axis. A door supported on the frame normally closes the front end of the drum and is selectively pivotal to an open position to facilitate charging of the drum. The door includes a pouring door which is openable to facilitate discharge of molten material from the drum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2003
    Publication date: July 17, 2003
    Inventors: Richard S. Slade, Robert J. Garrett, David P. LaVelle, Lee Newton, Joseph Wojciechowski
  • Patent number: 6530779
    Abstract: A rotary furnace includes a drum and a frame supporting the frame for rotation about a nominally horizontal rotational axis. The frame and the drum are supported for pivotal movement about a horizontal pivotal axis. A door supported on the frame normally closes the front end of the drum and is selectively pivotal to an open position to facilitate charging of the drum. The door includes a pouring door which is openable to facilitate discharge of molten material from the drum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2003
    Assignee: Imco Recycling, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard S. Slade, Robert J. Garrett, David P. LaVelle, Lee Newton, Joseph Wojciechowski
  • Patent number: 6435864
    Abstract: A rotary furnace includes a drum and a frame supporting the frame for rotation about a nominally horizontal rotational axis. The frame and the drum are supported for pivotal movement about a horizontal pivotal axis. A door supported on the frame normally closes the front end of the drum and is selectively pivotal to an open position to facilitate charging of the drum. The door includes a pouring door which is openable to facilitate discharge of molten material from the drum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: Imco Recycling, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard S. Slade, Robert J. Garrett, David P. LaVelle, Lee Newton, Joseph Wojciechowski
  • Publication number: 20010038990
    Abstract: A rotary furnace includes a drum and a frame supporting the frame for rotation about a nominally horizontal rotational axis. The frame and the drum are supported for pivotal movement about a horizontal pivotal axis. A door supported on the frame normally closes the front end of the drum and is selectively pivotal to an open position to facilitate charging of the drum. The door includes a pouring door which is openable to facilitate discharge of molten material from the drum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2001
    Publication date: November 8, 2001
    Applicant: IMCO Recycling, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard S. Slade, Robert J. Garrett, David P. LaVelle, Lee Newton, Joseph Wojciechowski
  • Patent number: 6213763
    Abstract: A rotary furnace includes a drum and a frame supporting the frame for rotation about a nominally horizontal rotational axis. The frame and the drum are supported for pivotal movement about a horizontal pivotal axis. A door supported on the frame normally closes the front end of the drum and is selectively pivotal to an open position to facilitate charging of the drum. The door includes a pouring door which is openable to facilitate discharge of molten material from the drum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2001
    Assignee: IMCO Recycling, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard S. Slade, Robert J. Garrett, David P. LaVelle, Lee Newton, Joseph Wojciechowski