AI-Powered Adaptive Crop Flow Management System

Publication ID: 24-11856884_0010_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “AI-Powered Adaptive Crop Flow Management System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856884_0010_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856884_0010_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 provided a swath gate for spreading and converging crop material, but it had limitations in adapting to changing crop flow conditions. This invention addresses these limitations by integrating advanced sensors, AI-powered algorithms, and modular design to create a more efficient and flexible crop flow management system.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a paradigm shift in crop flow management by integrating advanced sensors, AI-powered algorithms, and modular design. The inventive step lies in the dynamic adjustment of the swath gate based on real-time data analysis, enabling optimal crop flow and spreading in various crop conditions.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include varying sensor types, AI algorithm configurations, and modular design arrangements to accommodate different crop types, flow conditions, and agricultural vehicle platforms. Variations may also include integration with other agricultural systems, such as precision farming or autonomous farming platforms.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The Adaptive Crop Flow Management System has significant commercial potential in the agricultural industry, particularly in regions with high-value crops and demanding crop flow requirements. The system can reduce operational costs, enhance crop quality, and increase yields, making it an attractive solution for farmers, agricultural cooperatives, and equipment manufacturers.

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