Adaptive Agricultural Header: Precision Crop Harvesting Tech

Publication ID: 24-11856884_0004_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Agricultural Header: Precision Crop Harvesting Tech,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856884_0004_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856884_0004_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,856,884.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent (Agricultural header with swath gate for spreading and converging crop material) provides a general-purpose solution for agricultural harvesting. However, it does not address the unique challenges and requirements of specialized markets and operational environments. This invention solves the problem of adapting the agricultural header for these niche applications, ensuring efficient and effective crop harvesting in diverse scenarios.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The novelty of this invention lies in the adaptation of the original agricultural header to address specific, high-value use cases. The inventive step is the integration of specialized features and components into the header design to enable efficient and effective crop harvesting in diverse scenarios.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of this invention could include variations in the swath gate design, such as using different materials or mechanisms to achieve the desired functionality. Additionally, the invention could be implemented with different types of agricultural vehicles or crop harvesting systems.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

This invention has significant commercial potential in various industries, including agriculture, disaster relief, and environmental conservation. The adaptive agricultural headers can be marketed to farmers, agricultural companies, and government agencies operating in diverse environments and scenarios.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01D34/667
A A01 A01D41/1243
A A01 A01D43/10

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,884
TitleAgricultural header with swath gate for spreading and converging crop material
Assignee(s)CNH Industrial America LLC