Patents Assigned to Heavy Metal, Inc.
  • Method and apparatus for real-time adjustment of the size and drainage tile capacity of drainage tile spools and for utilizing the same
    Patent number: 10392766
    Abstract: A drainage tile stringer system which includes a spool which has an automated hat, which translates along the stinger or shaft of the spool so that the vertical size of the spool is adjustable to accommodate differences in coils of drainage tiles. The system is automated so that a single controller can be utilized to perform all of the hydraulic functions required to load a coil onto the drainage tile stringer system and to adjust the vertical spool dimension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: Heavy Metals, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark Hamling
  • Method and apparatus for real-time adjustment of the size and drainage tile capacity of drainage tile spools and for utilizing the same
    Patent number: 10125463
    Abstract: A drainage tile stringer system which includes a spool which has an automated hat, which translates along the stinger or shaft of the spool so that the vertical size of the spool is adjustable to accommodate differences in coils of drainage tiles. The system is automated so that a single controller can be utilized to perform all of the hydraulic functions required to load a coil onto the drainage tile stringer system and to adjust the vertical spool dimension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: Heavy Metals, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark Hamling
  • Chair
    Patent number: D439059
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2001
    Assignee: Heavy Metal, Inc.
    Inventor: Marshall Bernes
  • Bench
    Patent number: D443767
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2001
    Assignee: Heavy Metal, Inc.
    Inventor: Marshall Bernes
  • Bed
    Patent number: D444643
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2001
    Assignee: Heavy Metal, Inc.
    Inventor: Marshall Bernes
  • Chair
    Patent number: D450936
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2001
    Assignee: Heavy Metal, Inc.
    Inventor: Marshall Bernes