Patents by Inventor Timothy Bucher

Timothy Bucher 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: 20260084582
    Abstract: An agricultural vehicle that includes a removable energy module configured to provide energy to power operations of the agricultural vehicle and a connection interface. The connection interface is configured to autonomous mechanically and electrically couple and decouple the removable energy module to the agricultural vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2025
    Publication date: March 26, 2026
    Inventors: Timothy Bucher, Steven Holmes, Robert Culbertson, Harjot Bal, Aaron Leiba, Nicholas Fischer
  • Publication number: 20260033418
    Abstract: A method may include detecting one or more objects within an agricultural environment based on an analysis of a first aerial image of the agricultural environment and determining a first navigational route for an autonomous tractor system to follow to perform an agricultural task within the agricultural environment in view of the detected objects. The autonomous tractor system may be configured to navigate through the agricultural environment via the first navigational route. The method may further include, while autonomous tractor system is navigating through the agricultural environment via the first navigational route, obtaining, from one or more sensors of the autonomous tractor system, data regarding a second object within an agricultural environment. The method may also include determining a second navigational route for the autonomous tractor system to follow to perform the agricultural task within the agricultural environment in view of the first navigational route and the second object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2025
    Publication date: February 5, 2026
    Inventors: Timothy Bucher, Nicholas Fischer
  • Patent number: 12522102
    Abstract: An agricultural vehicle that includes a removable energy module configured to provide energy to power operations of the agricultural vehicle and a connection interface. The connection interface is configured to autonomous mechanically and electrically couple and decouple the removable energy module to the agricultural vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2026
    Assignee: AGTONOMY
    Inventors: Timothy Bucher, Steven Holmes, Robert Culbertson, Harjot Bal, Aaron Leiba, Nicholas Fischer
  • Patent number: 12514140
    Abstract: An example smart implement includes a power takeoff connector, one or more sensors, a controller, and a communication unit. The power takeoff connector attaches the smart implement to a tractor. The one or more sensors generate implement data. The controller is configured to determine operating parameters based on the implement data from the one or more sensors. The communication unit is configured to communicate with the tractor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2026
    Assignee: AGTONOMY
    Inventors: Timothy Bucher, Steven Holmes
  • Publication number: 20260004638
    Abstract: Methods and systems of monitoring at least one feature associated with a patron in a gaming establishment. Such methods and systems may include detecting at least one physical feature associated with the patron and/or motions of one or more players participating in a game.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2025
    Publication date: January 1, 2026
    Inventors: Timothy Bucher, Terrin Eager, Bryan M. Kelly, Martin S. Lyons, Joseph Randolph Hedrick, Scott Thomas Hilbert, Theodore Keenan, John Link, Mohan Kumar Areanalli Manju, Yogendrasinh Hematji Rajput
  • Publication number: 20250363858
    Abstract: Methods and systems of monitoring at least one feature associated with a patron in a gaming establishment. Such methods and systems may include detecting at least one physical feature associated with the patron and/or motions of one or more players participating in a game.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2025
    Publication date: November 27, 2025
    Inventors: Timothy Bucher, Terrin Eager, Bryan M. Kelly, Martin S. Lyons, Joseph Randolph Hedrick, Scott Thomas Hilbert, Theodore Keenan, John Link, Mohan Kumar Areanalli Manju, Yogendrasinh Hematji Rajput
  • Patent number: 12433185
    Abstract: A method may include detecting one or more objects within an agricultural environment based on an analysis of a first aerial image of the agricultural environment and determining a first navigational route for an autonomous tractor system to follow to perform an agricultural task within the agricultural environment in view of the detected objects. The autonomous tractor system may be configured to navigate through the agricultural environment via the first navigational route. The method may further include, while autonomous tractor system is navigating through the agricultural environment via the first navigational route, obtaining, from one or more sensors of the autonomous tractor system, data regarding a second object within an agricultural environment. The method may also include determining a second navigational route for the autonomous tractor system to follow to perform the agricultural task within the agricultural environment in view of the first navigational route and the second object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2025
    Assignee: AGTONOMY
    Inventors: Timothy Bucher, Nicholas Fischer
  • Patent number: 12437610
    Abstract: Methods and systems of monitoring at least one feature associated with a patron in a gaming establishment. Such methods and systems may include detecting at least one physical feature associated with the patron and/or motions of one or more players participating in a game.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2024
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2025
    Assignee: LNW Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Bucher, Terrin Eager, Bryan M. Kelly, Martin S. Lyons, Joseph Randolph Hedrick, Scott Thomas Hilbert, Theodore Keenan, John Link, Mohan Kumar Areanalli Manju, Yogendrasinh Hematji Rajput
  • Patent number: 12250893
    Abstract: An agricultural tractor may include a powertrain configured to drive one or more wheels of the agricultural tractor. In these and other embodiments, the powertrain may be configured to operate in multiple powertrain modes. The agricultural tractor may also include an image sensor configured to capture an image of an environment surrounding the agricultural tractor and a processing system. In some embodiments, the processing system may be configured to perform operations. In these and other embodiments, the operations may include determining an environmental condition surrounding the agricultural tractor based on the image and selecting one of the multiple powertrain modes based on the environmental condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2025
    Assignee: AGTONOMY
    Inventors: Timothy Bucher, Steven Holmes
  • Publication number: 20240290170
    Abstract: Methods and systems of monitoring at least one feature associated with a patron in a gaming establishment. Such methods and systems may include detecting at least one physical feature associated with the patron and/or motions of one or more players participating in a game.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2024
    Publication date: August 29, 2024
    Inventors: Timothy Bucher, Terrin Eager, Bryan M. Kelly, Martin S. Lyons, Joseph Randolph Hedrick, Scott Thomas Hilbert, Theodore Keenan, John Link, Mohan Kumar Areanalli Manju, Yogendrasinh Hematji Rajput
  • Publication number: 20240270284
    Abstract: An example method may include receiving map data about a feature of an operational environment in which an autonomous vehicle operates. The method may also include obtaining sensor data about a recurrent object in the operational environment. In addition, the method may include augmenting the map data using the sensor data to be about the feature of the operational environment and the recurrent object in the operational environment. Further, the method may include generating, based on the augmented map data, a map indicating a location of the feature of the operational environment and a location of the recurrent object in the operational environment. The method may include causing the autonomous vehicle to navigate the operational environment using the map.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2024
    Publication date: August 15, 2024
    Inventors: Timothy Bucher, Steven Holmes, Aaron Leiba
  • Publication number: 20240268253
    Abstract: An example method of air circulation among crops may include obtaining an indication of mitigation work to be performed on a crop within an agricultural area using air movement. The method may also include obtaining a navigation path to follow within the agricultural area based on the mitigation work to be performed. The method may further include directing movement of an air blower system along the navigation path. The air blower system may be configured to circulate air among the crops along the navigation path. The method may also include obtaining data from one or more sensors associated with the air blower system while the air blower system is moved along the navigation path. The data may be related to the mitigation work to be performed. The method may further include directing adjustment of an operating condition of the air blower system based on the data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2024
    Publication date: August 15, 2024
    Inventors: Timothy Bucher, Steven Holmes, Aaron Leiba
  • Patent number: 12014597
    Abstract: Methods and systems of monitoring at least one feature associated with a patron in a gaming establishment. Such methods and systems may include detecting at least one physical feature associated with the patron and/or motions of one or more players participating in a game.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2024
    Assignee: SG Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Bucher, Terrin Eager, Bryan M. Kelly, Martin S. Lyons, Joseph Hedrick, Scott Hilbert, Theodore Keenan, John Link, Mohan Kumar Areanalli Manju, Yogendrasinh Hematji Rajput
  • Publication number: 20240090359
    Abstract: A method may include detecting one or more objects within an agricultural environment based on an analysis of a first aerial image of the agricultural environment and determining a first navigational route for an autonomous tractor system to follow to perform an agricultural task within the agricultural environment in view of the detected objects. The autonomous tractor system may be configured to navigate through the agricultural environment via the first navigational route. The method may further include, while autonomous tractor system is navigating through the agricultural environment via the first navigational route, obtaining, from one or more sensors of the autonomous tractor system, data regarding a second object within an agricultural environment. The method may also include determining a second navigational route for the autonomous tractor system to follow to perform the agricultural task within the agricultural environment in view of the first navigational route and the second object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Timothy Bucher, Nicholas Fischer
  • Publication number: 20240069545
    Abstract: An example method may include obtaining operational instructions for operation of an autonomous tractor system to perform an agricultural task within an operational environment and directing the operational instructions to the autonomous tractor system. The method may also include while the autonomous tractor system is autonomously performing the agricultural task per the operational instructions, obtaining a notification that the autonomous tractor system is experiencing an unexpected event. The notification may provide an indication of the event and multiple responses performable by the autonomous tractor system in response to the event. In response to the notification, the method may include obtaining, based on input from a user, a selection of one of the multiple responses and directing the selected one of the multiple responses to the autonomous tractor system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Timothy Bucher, Nicholas Fischer, David Chen
  • Publication number: 20230391223
    Abstract: An agricultural vehicle that includes a removable energy module configured to provide energy to power operations of the agricultural vehicle and a connection interface. The connection interface is configured to autonomous mechanically and electrically couple and decouple the removable energy module to the agricultural vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2023
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Inventors: Timothy Bucher, Steven Holmes, Robert Culbertson, Harjot Bal, Aaron Leiba, Nicholas Fischer
  • Publication number: 20230337568
    Abstract: An agricultural implement may include an implement configured to perform an agricultural function and a connector configured to removably couple the implement to a vehicle. The agricultural implement may also include one or more computing devices coupled to the implement and configured to execute instructions to cause the implement system to perform operations. The operations may include automatically direct an adjustment to the performance of the agricultural function of the implement based on data about an electric motor of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2023
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Inventors: Timothy Bucher, Steven Holmes
  • Publication number: 20220394914
    Abstract: An agricultural tractor may include a powertrain configured to drive one or more wheels of the agricultural tractor. In these and other embodiments, the powertrain may be configured to operate in multiple powertrain modes. The agricultural tractor may also include an image sensor configured to capture an image of an environment surrounding the agricultural tractor and a processing system. In some embodiments, the processing system may be configured to perform operations. In these and other embodiments, the operations may include determining an environmental condition surrounding the agricultural tractor based on the image and selecting one of the multiple powertrain modes based on the environmental condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2022
    Publication date: December 15, 2022
    Inventors: Timothy Bucher, Steven Holmes
  • Publication number: 20220292918
    Abstract: Methods and systems of monitoring at least one feature associated with a patron in a gaming establishment. Such methods and systems may include detecting at least one physical feature associated with the patron and/or motions of one or more players participating in a game.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2022
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Inventors: Timothy Bucher, Terrin Eager, Bryan M. Kelly, Martin S. Lyons, Joseph Hedrick, Scott Hilbert, Theodore Keenan, John Link, Mohan Kumar Areanalli Manju, Yogendrasinh Hematji Rajput
  • Patent number: 11393282
    Abstract: Methods and systems of monitoring at least one feature associated with a patron in a gaming establishment. Such methods and systems may include detecting at least one physical feature associated with the patron and/or motions of one or more players participating in a game.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: SG Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Bucher, Terrin Eager, Bryan M. Kelly, Martin S. Lyons, Joseph Randolph Hedrick, Scott Thomas Hilbert, Theodore Keenan, John Link, Mohan Kumar Areanalli Manju, Yogendrasinh Hematji Rajput