Patents Assigned to SRC Innovations, LLC
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Patent number: 11628962Abstract: An adjustable tunnel for a bagging machine that enables a variety of bag sizes to be fitted to the tunnel is disclosed. The adjustable tunnel has a height adjustable overhead panel, an adjustable width base, a first and second side panel, a first and second intermediate panel, and a surface tensioning assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2019Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: SRC Innovations LLCInventor: Steven R. Cullen
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Patent number: 10518920Abstract: Systems and methods for towing a bagging machine are disclosed. The system includes a coupler connected to a hopper that is configured to raise and lower relative to a chassis of the bagging machine. The chassis has at least six wheels in contact with the ground that remain in contact with the ground when the coupler is attached to a towing vehicle hitch. The hopper raises to attach the coupler to the hitch and lowers to engage the hitch for towing, while keeping the wheels on the ground.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2016Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: SRC Innovations LLCInventor: Steven R. Cullen
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Patent number: 10479540Abstract: An adjustable tunnel for a bagging machine that enables a variety of bag sizes to be fitted to the tunnel is disclosed. The adjustable tunnel has a height adjustable overhead panel, an adjustable width base, a first and second side panel, a first and as second intermediate panel, and a surface tensioning assembly.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2015Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: SRC Innovations, LLCInventor: Steven R. Cullen
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Patent number: 10398087Abstract: A rotor for bagging silage is disclosed. The rotor has at least four sets of tines forming double helixes with angular spacing between each set of tines. In some embodiments, the tines are spaced further apart and the rotor is rotated at a higher rotational speed.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2016Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: SRC Innovations, LLCInventor: Steven R. Cullen
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Patent number: 8863481Abstract: Bag installation for bagging machines may include bag installation systems and/or methods that provide efficient, convenient, safe, and/or simplified means and/or steps for installing a bag on, and/or maintaining bag on, a bagging machine.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2008Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: SRC Innovations, LLCInventor: Steven R. Cullen
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Patent number: 8584437Abstract: Mobile bagging machine systems and methods may relate to a mobile bagging machine that includes a variable-width tunnel, a variable-speed rotor, a relatively narrow rotor of large diameter and increased effective surface area, at least one material reservoir, a material conveyor system capable of continuous material processing during exchange of unloading vehicles, and/or an overall width less than approximately three meters.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2011Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: SRC Innovations, LLCInventor: Steven R. Cullen
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Patent number: 8196730Abstract: Mobile bagging machine systems and methods may relate to a mobile bagging machine that includes a variable-width tunnel, a variable-speed rotor, a relatively narrow rotor of large diameter and increased effective surface area, at least one material reservoir, a material conveyor system capable of continuous material processing during exchange of unloading vehicles, and/or an overall width less than approximately three meters.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2008Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Assignee: SRC Innovations, LLCInventor: Steven Cullen
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Publication number: 20110162328Abstract: Mobile bagging machine systems and methods may relate to a mobile bagging machine that includes a variable-width tunnel, a variable-speed rotor, a relatively narrow rotor of large diameter and increased effective surface area, at least one material reservoir, a material conveyor system capable of continuous material processing during exchange of unloading vehicles, and/or an overall width less than approximately three meters.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2011Publication date: July 7, 2011Applicant: SRC INNOVATIONS, LLCInventor: Steven Cullen
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Patent number: 7934360Abstract: Bagging machines may include a packing density measurement system. The packing density measurement system includes an anchor assembly and a force measurement assembly. The anchor assembly includes at least one drag member adapted to be operatively coupled to the bagging machine and to extend rearwardly beneath at least a portion of a bag to resist forward movement of the bagging machine. The force measurement assembly is operatively coupled to the anchor assembly and is adapted to measure the anchoring force applied to the bagging machine. The anchor assembly may be adjustable, either manually or automatically, to allow control over the anchoring force.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2008Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: SRC Innovations, LLCInventor: Steven Cullen
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Patent number: 7926246Abstract: Mobile bagging machine systems and methods may relate to a mobile bagging machine that includes a variable-width tunnel, a variable-speed rotor, a relatively narrow rotor of large diameter and increased effective surface area, at least one material reservoir, a material conveyor system capable of continuous material processing during exchange of unloading vehicles, and/or an overall width less than approximately three meters.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2008Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: SRC Innovations, LLCInventor: Steven Cullen
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Patent number: 7926245Abstract: Mobile bagging machine systems and methods may relate to a mobile bagging machine that includes a variable-width tunnel, a variable-speed rotor, a relatively narrow rotor of large diameter and increased effective surface area, at least one material reservoir, a material conveyor system capable of continuous material processing during exchange of unloading vehicles, and/or an overall width less than approximately three meters.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2008Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: SRC Innovations, LLCInventor: Steven Cullen
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Publication number: 20090241484Abstract: Mobile bagging machine systems and methods may relate to a mobile bagging machine that includes a variable-width tunnel, a variable-speed rotor, a relatively narrow rotor of large diameter and increased effective surface area, at least one material reservoir, a material conveyor system capable of continuous material processing during exchange of unloading vehicles, and/or an overall width less than approximately three meters.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2008Publication date: October 1, 2009Applicant: SRC INNOVATIONS, LLCInventor: Steven Cullen
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Publication number: 20090241479Abstract: Mobile bagging machine systems and methods may relate to a mobile bagging machine that includes a variable-width tunnel, a variable-speed rotor, a relatively narrow rotor of large diameter and increased effective surface area, at least one material reservoir, a material conveyor system capable of continuous material processing during exchange of unloading vehicles, and/or an overall width less than approximately three meters.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2008Publication date: October 1, 2009Applicant: SRC INNOVATIONS, LLCInventor: Steven Cullen
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Publication number: 20090241480Abstract: Mobile bagging machine systems and methods may relate to a mobile bagging machine that includes a variable-width tunnel, a variable-speed rotor, a relatively narrow rotor of large diameter and increased effective surface area, at least one material reservoir, a material conveyor system capable of continuous material processing during exchange of unloading vehicles, and/or an overall width less than approximately three meters.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2008Publication date: October 1, 2009Applicant: SRC INNOVATIONS, LLCInventor: Steven Cullen
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Publication number: 20090241488Abstract: Mobile bagging machine systems and methods may relate to a mobile bagging machine that includes a variable-width tunnel, a variable-speed rotor, a relatively narrow rotor of large diameter and increased effective surface area, at least one material reservoir, a material conveyor system capable of continuous material processing during exchange of unloading vehicles, and/or an overall width less than approximately three meters.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2008Publication date: October 1, 2009Applicant: SRC INNOVATIONS, LLCInventor: Steven Cullen
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Patent number: 7437861Abstract: A bagging machine for packing agricultural or compost material into bags includes a tunnel defined at least partially by flexible material. The tunnel may include perimeter members and support members spanned by a flexible material. Alternatively, the tunnel may include a flexible sleeve and a shaping assembly adapted to define the shape of the tunnel passageway. The tunnel may be configurable in a variety of cross-sections to enable the tunnel to be used with different sizes of bags. Additionally, the tunnels may be collapsible for convenient storage and transportation.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2004Date of Patent: October 21, 2008Assignee: SRC Innovations, LLCInventor: Steven R. Cullen
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Publication number: 20080178563Abstract: Bagging machines may include a packing density measurement system. The packing density measurement system includes an anchor assembly and a force measurement assembly. The anchor assembly includes at least one drag member adapted to be operatively coupled to the bagging machine and to extend rearwardly beneath at least a portion of a bag to resist forward movement of the bagging machine. The force measurement assembly is operatively coupled to the anchor assembly and is adapted to measure the anchoring force applied to the bagging machine. The anchor assembly may be adjustable, either manually or automatically, to allow control over the anchoring force.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2008Publication date: July 31, 2008Applicant: SRC INNOVATIONS LLCInventor: Steven Cullen
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Patent number: 7404280Abstract: Bagging machines may include a packing density measurement system. The packing density measurement system includes an anchor assembly and a force measurement assembly. The anchor assembly includes at least one drag member adapted to be operatively coupled to the bagging machine and to extend rearwardly beneath at least a portion of a bag to resist forward movement of the bagging machine. The force measurement assembly is operatively coupled to the anchor assembly and is adapted to measure the anchoring force applied to the bagging machine. The anchor assembly may be adjustable, either manually or automatically, to allow control over the anchoring force.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2007Date of Patent: July 29, 2008Assignee: SRC Innovations, LLCInventor: Steven Cullen
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Patent number: D640853Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2009Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: SRC Innovations, LLCInventor: Steven R. Cullen
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Patent number: D732261Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2014Date of Patent: June 16, 2015Assignee: SRC Innovations, LLCInventor: Steven R. Cullen