Randy P Alexander

Title: Randy P. Alexander and Grain Dryer Moisture-Sensing Innovation.

Introduction

Randy P. Alexander is an inventor associated with Goshen, Indiana, and CTB, Inc. His patent work addresses grain-drying technology, particularly the measurement of moisture in grain as it leaves a dryer.

Latest Patents

Alexander is credited with 1 patent: “Grain Dryer Output Capacitive Moisture Sensing Assembly and Related Methods.” The invention describes a main discharge channel that carries most of the grain output and an adjacent sensor channel that carries a portion for measurement. Capacitive plates positioned on opposite sides of the sensor channel generate an electric field to sense grain moisture. The plates also include multiple sub-plates that can generate additional electric fields, supporting the sensing assembly’s measurement approach.

Career Highlights

Alexander’s listed patent reflects work on practical sensing equipment for grain-drying operations. By directing a sample of the output through a dedicated sensor channel, the design provides a way to measure moisture without routing the entire grain flow through the sensing area.

Collaborations

Alexander’s listed coworkers include Glen W. Stowers and Benjamin P. Cragun. The patent is associated with CTB, Inc., a company connected to agricultural and grain-handling equipment.

Conclusion

Randy P. Alexander’s patented capacitive sensing assembly focuses on measuring grain moisture at a dryer’s output, contributing an equipment-oriented innovation to grain-processing technology.