Patents by Inventor Tyler Nafzinger

Tyler Nafzinger 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).

  • Crop input application systems, methods, and apparatus
    Patent number: 12232440
    Abstract: Crop input application systems, methods and apparatus are provided. In some embodiments, an irrigation system is provided with a reel in fluid communication with a liquid source. In some embodiments, a drop assembly is incorporated in an irrigation system. In some embodiments, a crop applicator system includes a reel positioned between adjacent rows of crop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Inventors: Greggory Sauder, Timothy Sauder, Justin Koch, Nowell Moore, Reid Aberle, Tyler Nafzinger, Connor Hesterberg, Jonathan Welte, Kyle Waremburg, Steven Nuest
  • CROP INPUT APPLICATION APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20240284819
    Abstract: Concepts presented herein relate to use of one or more vehicles in planting and growing crops. In some embodiments, the vehicles can operate autonomously or semi-autonomously. During use, the vehicles can apply seeds for planting and further apply agricultural inputs to a crop after planting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2024
    Publication date: August 29, 2024
    Inventors: Greggory Sauder, Timothy Sauder, Justin Koch, Nowell Moore, Reid Aberle, Tyler Nafzinger, Conner Hesterberg, Jonathan Welte, Kyle Waremburg, Steven Nuest
  • CROP INPUT APPLICATION APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20240268286
    Abstract: An irrigation vehicle supports a reel and a flexible conduit positioned on the reel. A conduit control assembly controls dispensing and retraction of the flexible conduit from and to the reel. The conduit control assembly can include a conduit tension sensing assembly, a conduit angle sensing assembly and a frame supporting a gripping assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2024
    Publication date: August 15, 2024
    Inventors: Greggory Sauder, Timothy Sauder, Justin Koch, Nowell Moore, Reid Aberle, Tyler Nafzinger, Connor Hesterberg, Jonathan Welte, Kyle Waremburg, Steven Nuest
  • CROP INPUT APPLICATION SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20220232759
    Abstract: Crop input application systems, methods and apparatus are provided. In some embodiments, an irrigation system is provided with a reel in fluid communication with a liquid source. In some embodiments, a drop assembly is incorporated in an irrigation system. In some embodiments, a crop applicator system includes a reel positioned between adjacent rows of crop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2020
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Inventors: Greggory Sauder, Timothy Sauder, Justin Koch, Nowell Moore, Reid Aberle, Tyler Nafzinger, Connor Hesterberg, Jonathan Welte, Kyle Waremburg, Steven Nuest