Patents by Inventor Vincent P. Gutschick

Vincent P. Gutschick 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).

  • Method and apparatus for measuring solar radiation in a vegetative canopy
    Patent number: 4678330
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for measuring solar radiation received in a vegetative canopy. A multiplicity of sensors selectively generates electrical signals in response to impinging photosynthetically active radiation in sunlight. Each sensor is attached to a plant within the canopy and is electrically connected to a separate port in a junction box having a multiplicity of ports. Each port is connected to an operational amplifier. Each amplifier amplifies the signals generated by the sensors. Each amplifier is connected to an analog-to-digital convertor which digitizes each signal. A computer is connected to the convertors and accumulates and stores solar radiation data. A data output device such as a printer is connected to the computer and displays the data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1985
    Date of Patent: July 7, 1987
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the United States Department of Energy
    Inventors: Vincent P. Gutschick, Michael H. Barron, David A. Waechter, Michael A. Wolf