Patents by Inventor Vahid Ellig

Vahid Ellig 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).

  • Agricultural vacuum and electrical generator devices, systems, and methods
    Patent number: 11877530
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to devices, systems, and corresponding methods to be used in connection with agricultural planters. More particularly to a vacuum and generator system including a housing, a fan assembly within the housing, a generator, and a hydraulic motor. Some implementations include a voltage regulator or voltage regulation module. The system allow for adjustable fan control without affecting electrical output, integral cooling, and multi-level voltage output from a single generator. Additionally, the system provides greater efficiency in operating an agricultural implement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: Ag Leader Technology
    Inventors: Alan F. Barry, Jeff Westbrook, Kirk Stevens, Vahid Ellig, Steven Brown
  • Vision based stalk sensors and associated systems and methods
    Patent number: 11297768
    Abstract: The present disclosure is related to agricultural devices, system, and methods, particularly for detecting and measuring plant stalks during harvest. The system may comprise a harvesting row unit, with a camera, a processing unit, and an in-cab display. The system may additionally include a stalk alignment guide, a leaf shield, an artificial light source, and/or a lens cleaning apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: Ag Leader Technology
    Inventors: Rhett Schildroth, Roger Zielke, Barry Anderson, Scott Eichhorn, Tony Woodcock, Vahid Ellig
  • Agricultural Vacuum And Electrical Generator Devices, Systems, And Methods
    Publication number: 20210092896
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to devices, systems, and corresponding methods to be used in connection with agricultural planters. More particularly to a vacuum and generator system including a housing, a fan assembly within the housing, a generator, and a hydraulic motor. Some implementations include a voltage regulator or voltage regulation module. The system allow for adjustable fan control without affecting electrical output, integral cooling, and multi-level voltage output from a single generator. Additionally, the system provides greater efficiency in operating an agricultural implement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2020
    Publication date: April 1, 2021
    Inventors: Alan F. Barry, Jeff Westbrook, Kirk Stevens, Vahid Ellig, Steven Brown