IP Library Granted Patent US 1,148,016
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US 1,148,016 · App. 29/972,550 · Granted Sep 15, 2026

Sensor pod for work vehicle

Inventors: Stephen S. Pearson (Mount Vernon, IA); Asaf Ruf (Sunnyvale, CA)
Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
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Patent No.
US 1,148,016
App. No.
29/972,550
Granted
Sep 15, 2026
Kind
S1
Claims (1)

The ornamental design for a sensor pod for work vehicle as shown and described.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Feb 4, 2025
From: PEARSON, STEPHEN S.; RUF, ASAF
To: DEERE & COMPANY
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