This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent and 1 published patent application. Top assignee: Lindsay Corporation. Active years: 2026.
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Years Active: 2026
Title: Derick James Frauendorfer: Irrigation-System Inventor
Introduction
Derick James Frauendorfer is an inventor based in Omaha, Nebraska, whose patent work addresses troubleshooting in mechanized irrigation systems. He is associated with Lindsay Corporation and holds 1 patent.
Latest Patents
His patent, “Mechanized Irrigation Machine That Uses Time Domain Reflectivity to Find an Open Switch or Wire,” describes an irrigation system with multiple towers, safety switches, a time domain reflectometry (TDR) unit, and a central controller. The TDR unit provides data about an open safety switch, and the controller uses that data to identify the switch’s location or the tower associated with it. This approach is designed to help locate electrical faults in the system.
Career Highlights
Frauendorfer’s documented patent contribution focuses on applying time domain reflectometry to fault detection in mechanized irrigation equipment. His work connects electrical diagnostics with the practical needs of irrigation-system operation.
Collaborations
Frauendorfer is associated with Lindsay Corporation. Bradford L. Ellison and Robert Stamm are identified as some of his coworkers.
Conclusion
Derick James Frauendorfer’s patent describes a method for locating open switches or wires in mechanized irrigation systems, supporting more targeted troubleshooting of irrigation equipment.
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