Inventor

James W. Henry

Inventor

Saskatoon, CA

Overview

1977–2021

Patent span

Human necessities

Primary field (CPC A)

Patents· 136 as inventor

Public. Assignee & technology derived from the patent record. Each patent links to its LexDana page.

A01Bprimary

A01BSoil working in agriculture or forestry20%

A01CPlanting19%

B65GTransport or storage devices, e.g. conveyors for loading or tipping, shop conveyor systems or pneumatic tube conveyors4%

C08LCompositions of macromolecular compounds4%

G01FMeasuring volume, volume flow, mass flow or liquid level4%

C08JWorking-up3%

G01BMeasuring length, thickness or similar linear dimensions3%

A01FProcessing of harvested produce2%

B05BSpraying apparatus2%

C08KUse of inorganic or non-macromolecular organic substances as compounding ingredients2%

PatentTitleYear

11,083,125System and method for determining field characteristics based on ground engaging tool loads2021 11,064,642Agricultural shank with protected soil sensor2021 11,059,582Systems for acquiring field condition data2021 11,001,380Methods for acquiring field condition data2021 10,973,162Method for adjusting the fore/aft trim of a towed implement frame2021 10,963,751Measuring crop residue from imagery using a machine-learned classification model2021 10,907,998System and method for adjusting the sampling rate of a sensor mounted on an agricultural machine2021 10,838,432System and method for monitoring frame levelness of an agricultural implement2020 10,820,468System and method for determining soil roughness of a field across which an agricultural implement is being moved based on ground engaging tool acceleration2020 10,816,381Meter roller and cutoff system2020 10,775,219Meter roller and cutoff system2020 10,775,220Ringed meter roller and slide cutoff system2020 10,769,771Measuring crop residue from imagery using a machine-learned semantic segmentation model2020 10,750,655Real-time artificial intelligence control of agricultural work vehicle or implement based on observed outcomes2020 10,752,237System and method for automatically leveling an agricultural implement2020 10,747,195System and method for controlling the actuation of wing sections of an implement during an unfolding operation2020 10,748,042Measuring crop residue from imagery using a machine-learned convolutional neural network2020 10,739,179Ringed meter roller2020 10,739,178Meter roller and cutoff system2020 10,729,058Systems and methods for adjusting the output of a field measurement system to conform to agronomy measurements2020 10,715,752System and method for monitoring sensor performance on an agricultural machine2020 10,704,573System and method for rephasing fluid-driven actuators2020 10,701,855Folding implement with tractor assist2020 10,681,855Agricultural implement hydraulic rephasing unit and method2020 10,650,538Detecting and measuring the size of clods and other soil features from imagery2020 10,602,653System and method for controlling the orientation of ground engaging elements on an agricultural implement2020 10,575,459Product distribution control system for an agricultural system2020 10,561,052Automatic fore/aft leveling trim function in a towable tillage implement2020 10,561,056System and method for monitoring soil conditions within a field2020 10,549,932System and method for removing blockages present in a delivery conduit of a seeder2020 10,548,255Methods for reducing an overall transport profile of a multi-section tillage implement and related systems2020 10,538,397Tank pressurization control for air carts2020 10,506,757Folding implement with tractor assist2019 10,485,155Tillage implement with sectional down force control2019 10,480,115Dehumidification system and method used for drying fibers2019 10,479,618Tank pressurization control for air carts2019 10,472,767Method of removing odors from fibrous materials used in forming biocomposite materials2019 10,470,352Agricultural implement with releasable tools2019 10,448,562Agricultural air cart apparatus2019 10,446,289Method of providing electrical conductivity properties in biocomposite materials2019 10,421,625System and method for removing blockages present in a delivery conduit of a seeder2019 10,415,206Beam and base for supporting structures2019 10,412,878Down pressure compensation for tillage baskets traveling at varying speeds2019 10,412,877Cylinder pressure based position control of an implement stabilizer wheel2019 10,405,478Agricultural implement hydraulic rephasing unit and method2019 10,392,202Tank pressurization control for air carts2019 10,329,101Tank pressurization control for air carts2019 10,299,423Computer controlled hydraulic bleed sequence2019 10,273,353Method and system for predicting biocomposite formulations and processing considerations based on product to be formed from biocomposite material2019 10,251,327Agricultural implement hydraulic rephasing unit and method2019 10,244,673Agricultural air cart blower fan arrangement2019 10,197,427Meter roller for an agricultural metering system2019 10,194,579Sectional control calibration system and method2019 10,178,823Agricultural implement with automatic shank depth control2019 10,117,376Equalizing air pressure on air seeders2018 10,093,779Method for reinforcing a thermoplastic resin composition2018 10,091,929Calibration method for adjustable orifice valve2018 10,070,574Agricultural tillage implement fold/raise and lower control2018 10,051,774Common lift/lower ground entrance point2018 10,031,013Ringed meter rollers and slide cutoff system2018 10,028,430Method of calibrating an applicator2018 10,005,200Apparatus and method for removing holes in production of biocomposite materials2018 9,999,172Agricultural tillage implement wheel control2018 9,986,674Tillage electro-hydraulic design and layout on raise and lower system on a front fold machine2018 9,970,490Agricultural metering system having a magnetorheological fluid clutch assembly2018 9,963,305Tank pressurization control for air carts2018 9,949,428Ammonia applicator system2018 9,926,442'Plant fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composition'2018 9,924,621'Lift system for an agricultural tillage implement'2018 9,913,423'Fluid line connection for an agricultural air seeder'2018 9,913,424'Metering of product in an air cart on hilly terrain'2018 9,915,030'Washing apparatus and method for preparation of cellulose fibers for use in manufacture of biocomposite materials'2018 9,909,914'Ringed meter rollers and slide cutoff system'2018 9,902,813'Method for reinforcing a thermoplastic resin composition'2018 9,888,622'Air flow control of a distribution head for agricultural products'2018 9,854,731'Selective fan shaped material distributor'2018 9,844,174Modular meter roller cartridge2017 9,839,173'Method of leveling an agricultural implement'2017 9,826,677Seed implement incorporating a down pressure sensing and adjustment system2017 9,814,175'Agricultural air cart assembly with individually controllable air flow in the product distribution lines'2017 9,790,354'Plant fiber-reinforced thermoplastic resin composition'2017 9,788,475'Agricultural air cart assembly with individually controlled product distribution lines'2017 9,777,128'Method to process oilseed flax fiber for use in biocomposite materials'2017 9,718,944'Method of coloring biocomposite materials'2017 9,681,600'Selective fan shaped material distributor'2017 9,663,636'Processing method for fiber material used to form biocomposite component'2017 9,650,728'Processing method for fiber material used to form biocomposite component'2017 9,609,803'Agricultural product application in overlap areas'2017 9,609,800'Remote leveling of tillage implements using inclinometers'2017 9,609,799'Remote leveling of tillage implements using three way valves'2017 9,591,799'Metering of product in an air cart on hilly terrain'2017 9,585,305'Method of using a particulate material delivery system to pneumatically dispense seed product'2017 9,585,298'Agricultural implement actuator sensor projection'2017 9,572,296'Remote leveling of tillage implements'2017 9,562,152'Plant fiber-reinforced thermoplastic resin composition'2017 9,516,805'Particulate material delivery system'2016 9,516,796'Agricultural tillage implement wheel control'2016 9,468,940'Adjustable orifice valve and calibration method for ammonia applicator system'2016 9,374,944'Fluid line connection for an agricultural air seeder'2016 9,363,939'Apparatus and method for air removal in tillage implements using three way valves'2016 9,144,190'Particulate material delivery system for variable rate sectional control'2015 8,972,123'Initiating tractor stop and bale wrap function'2015 8,928,486'Pressure-based blockage detection system and method in crop production systems'2015 RE045303'Method and apparatus for controlling the depth of an agricultural work unit mounted to a frame that can be raised and lowered by a cylinder assembly'2014 8,776,679'Semi-automatic bale ejection sequence'2014 8,746,137'Calibration of baler tailgate cycle speed'2014 8,577,563'Initiating tractor stop and bale wrap function'2013 8,235,130'Method and apparatus for controlling the depth of an agricultural work unit mounted to a frame that can be raised and lowered by a cylinder assembly'2012 7,588,091'Shank for an agricultural implement'2009 D0513887'Picture frame'2006 6,640,731'Dual tungsten carbide boot'2003 6,405,665'Low disturbance furrowing, seeding, and fertilizing tool'2002 6,357,368'Ground working paired row furrow opener'2002 6,332,412'Paired row furrow opener'2001 6,318,279'Seed boot attachment and wear resistant inset therefor'2001 5,983,813'Seeding material spreader and optional adjustment means'1999 5,687,798'Down-pressure system for agricultural implement'1997 4,907,652'Packer harrow implement'1990 4,813,489'Foldable packer harrow implement'1989 4,793,743'Air seeder purging system'1988 4,717,289'Horizontally disposed apparatus for the random distribution of seeds and granular materials'1988 4,571,497'Method for continuously measuring the perimeter of wrapped objects'1986 4,567,372'Method for continuously measuring the perimeter of wrapped objects of generally uniform cross-section'1986 4,517,891'Control linkage for continuous roll baling machine'1985 4,477,398'Yarn monitoring process'1984 4,460,921'Process for monitoring crimped material'1984 4,417,274'Electronic measuring method and apparatus'1983 4,415,926'Inspection of elongated material'1983 4,319,272'Electronic positioning method and apparatus'1982 4,316,867'Process for removing impurities from polymer solutions'1982 4,247,784'Measurement of material level in vessels'1981 4,240,110'Inspection of elongated material'1980 4,232,336'Inspection of elongated material'1980 4,177,482'Population and profile data of bodies in a transparent mass'1979 4,121,247'Population and profile display of transparent bodies in a transparent mass'1978 4,063,679'Carton with triangular sides'1977

Career & activity timeline

Assembled from patent assignee/location history and declaration credentials.

1978–1986Patents assigned to EASTMAN KODAK CO (13)· patent assignee history

1978–1986Based in Kingsport, TN, US· patent location history

1985–1989Based in Yorkton, CA· patent location history

1997–2021Based in Saskatoon, CA· patent location history

2009–2017Patents assigned to CNH CANADA LTD (9)· patent assignee history

2014–2021Patents assigned to CNH IND CANADA LTD (99)· patent assignee history

2015–2020Patents assigned to CNH IND AMERICA LLC (7)· patent assignee history

2019–2020Based in Saskatchewan, CA· patent location history

2019Based in CA· patent location history

2020–2021Patents assigned to AUTONOMOUS SOLUTIONS INC (7)· patent assignee history

Inventor activity

Assignee and location history derived from the patent record.

Assignees

Assignee	Patents	Span
CNH IND CANADA LTD	99	2014–2021
EASTMAN KODAK CO	13	1978–1986
CNH CANADA LTD	9	2009–2017
AUTONOMOUS SOLUTIONS INC	7	2020–2021
CNH IND AMERICA LLC	7	2015–2020

Locations

Location	Patents	Span
Saskatoon, CA	106	1997–2021
Kingsport, TN, US	13	1978–1986
Saskatchewan, CA	8	2019–2020
Yorkton, CA	4	1985–1989
CA	1	2019