ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 19 -- United States Patent no. 12,253,510, issued on March 18, was assigned to SMART RAIN SYSTEMS LLC (Centerville, Utah).
"In-ground wireless soil moisture sensor" was invented by Rudy Lars Larsen (Bountiful, Utah).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "An in-ground wireless moisture sensor may include one or more ultrasonic sensors in communication with a processor and a wireless communications module. The sensor may be powered by a power source, such as one or more rechargeable batteries as well as a solar panel in the cover of the sensor. Ultrasonic sensors may allow for wireless sensing of in-ground soil moisture levels at a distance farther than traditional sensors and the...