Erik A Sorensen

Title: Erik A. Sorensen: Agricultural Technology Inventor

Introduction

Erik A. Sorensen is an inventor based in Warren, Pennsylvania, and works at Deere & Company. His patent work focuses on agricultural technologies, including field-access decisions and precision weed treatment. He holds 2 patents.

Latest Patents

Sorensen’s listed patents address data-driven approaches to agricultural operations.

“Methods, Systems, Articles of Manufacture, and Apparatus to Determine Field Access Readiness” describes using a neural network to assess whether a field can be accessed. The system receives a field metric and an operating decision, generates a field condition for the time of operation, and estimates the probability that the field is accessible. That probability can then be applied to the field or to selected areas within it.

“Weed Treatment Systems” describes a system for spraying an agricultural field based on a geographic model of weed distribution. After spraying an initial portion of the field, the system estimates how much product is needed to treat the remaining area. It can then load that estimated quantity into the tank, helping ensure the remaining portion is sprayed while minimizing unused product.

Career Highlights

At Deere & Company, Sorensen’s disclosed inventions connect agricultural machinery and field operations with data-informed decision-making. His patent work includes assessing field conditions and tailoring weed treatment to the distribution of weeds across a field.

Collaborations

Sorensen’s listed professional affiliation is Deere & Company. The provided information does not identify specific co-inventors or other collaborators.

Conclusion

Erik A. Sorensen’s two patents reflect a focus on practical agricultural systems, using field data to support access decisions and more targeted weed treatment.