Patents by Inventor Russell Altman

Russell Altman 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: 11140805
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a seeding implement control system includes a controller including a memory and a processor. The controller is configured to receive a first signal indicative of a target extension length of an actuator. The actuator is configured to control a ground engaging tool of a row unit. The actuator is also configured to position a lower surface of a blade of the ground engaging tool a target distance above a soil surface while the actuator is extended to the target extension length. The controller is further configured to store the target extension length in a memory device of the controller. The controller is configured to instruct the actuator to transition to the target extension length in response to receiving a second signal indicative of transitioning the ground engaging tool to a disengaged position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: CNH Industrial Canada, Ltd.
    Inventors: Gordon Anthony Engel, Russell Altman, Trevor Kowalchuk
  • Patent number: 10912243
    Abstract: A system for adjusting penetration depth settings of seed planting units of an agricultural implement, the system may include a plurality of seed planting units and a common drive assembly. Each of the seed planting units may have a depth adjustment assembly. The common drive assembly may be configured to drive the depth adjustment assemblies of the plurality of seed planting units so as to simultaneously adjust a penetration depth setting of each respective seed planting unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: CNH Industrial Canada, Ltd.
    Inventors: Trevor L. Kowalchuk, Russell Altman
  • Patent number: 10827671
    Abstract: A seed planting unit of an agricultural implement may include a depth adjustment assembly having a cam member and a depth adjustment gear rotatably coupled to the cam member. The cam member may be configured to be rotated to adjust a vertical position of a wheel of the unit relative to a ground engaging tool of the unit. The seed planting unit may also include an actuating member configured to rotationally drive the depth adjustment gear. The depth adjustment gear and the actuating member include interlocking engagement elements, such that when the actuating member is rotated, the cam member is rotated relative to the support structure to vary the penetration depth setting for the ground engaging tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: CNH Industrial Canada, Ltd.
    Inventors: Trevor L. Kowalchuk, Russell Altman
  • Publication number: 20200015412
    Abstract: A seed planting unit of an agricultural implement may include a depth adjustment assembly having a cam member and a depth adjustment gear rotatably coupled to the cam member. The cam member may be configured to be rotated to adjust a vertical position of a wheel of the unit relative to a ground engaging tool of the unit. The seed planting unit may also include an actuating member configured to rotationally drive the depth adjustment gear. The depth adjustment gear and the actuating member include interlocking engagement elements, such that when the actuating member is rotated, the cam member is rotated relative to the support structure to vary the penetration depth setting for the ground engaging tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2018
    Publication date: January 16, 2020
    Inventors: Trevor L. Kowalchuk, Russell Altman
  • Publication number: 20200015405
    Abstract: A system for adjusting penetration depth settings of seed planting units of an agricultural implement, the system may include a plurality of seed planting units and a common drive assembly. Each of the seed planting units may have a depth adjustment assembly. The common drive assembly may be configured to drive the depth adjustment assemblies of the plurality of seed planting units so as to simultaneously adjust a penetration depth setting of each respective seed planting unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2018
    Publication date: January 16, 2020
    Inventors: Trevor L. Kowalchuk, Russell Altman
  • Publication number: 20190150350
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a seeding implement control system includes a controller including a memory and a processor. The controller is configured to receive a first signal indicative of a target extension length of an actuator. The actuator is configured to control a ground engaging tool of a row unit. The actuator is also configured to position a lower surface of a blade of the ground engaging tool a target distance above a soil surface while the actuator is extended to the target extension length. The controller is further configured to store the target extension length in a memory device of the controller. The controller is configured to instruct the actuator to transition to the target extension length in response to receiving a second signal indicative of transitioning the ground engaging tool to a disengaged position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2017
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventors: Gordon Anthony Engel, Russell Altman, Trevor Kowalchuk
  • Publication number: 20130013412
    Abstract: Various aspects include methods and devices for displaying advertisements on a mobile advertising display device (MADD). Advertisements may be selected for display by a device, such as the MADD or an advertising server, based on one or more of the MADD's geographic location, the time of day, or various types of user data from nearby mobile devices. Further aspects include systems and methods of responding to requests from mobile device users and assigning expenses based on user activities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2012
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: QUALCOMM INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Steven Russell Altman, Robert Dessert
  • Publication number: 20060042807
    Abstract: A constraint assembly is provide to support a series of hoses associated with operation of an agricultural implement with a telescoping tongue assembly. The telescoping tongue assembly includes at least one telescoping arm configured to move between an extended and a retracted position in telescoping relation to a fixed tongue arm of the agricultural implement. The constraint assembly generally includes a first linkage and a second linkage. The first linkage includes a first end pivotally connected to the fixed tongue arm. The second linkage includes a first end pivotally connected to a second end of the first linkage. A second end of the second linkage is pivotally connected to the telescoping tongue arm of the telescoping tongue assembly. The constraint assembly is configured to take up the slack generated in flexible lines as the telescoping tongue arm moves between the extended and the retracted position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2004
    Publication date: March 2, 2006
    Inventors: Corbin Erickson, George Neufeld, Russell Altman