Patents Assigned to SRC Innovations, LLC
  • Patent number: 11628962
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: SRC Innovations LLC
    Inventor: Steven R. Cullen
  • Patent number: 10518920
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: SRC Innovations LLC
    Inventor: Steven R. Cullen
  • Patent number: 10479540
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: SRC Innovations, LLC
    Inventor: Steven R. Cullen
  • Patent number: 10398087
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: SRC Innovations, LLC
    Inventor: Steven R. Cullen
  • Patent number: 8863481
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: SRC Innovations, LLC
    Inventor: Steven R. Cullen
  • Patent number: 8584437
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: SRC Innovations, LLC
    Inventor: Steven R. Cullen
  • Patent number: 8196730
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: SRC Innovations, LLC
    Inventor: Steven Cullen
  • Publication number: 20110162328
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2011
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Applicant: SRC INNOVATIONS, LLC
    Inventor: Steven Cullen
  • Patent number: 7934360
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Assignee: SRC Innovations, LLC
    Inventor: Steven Cullen
  • Patent number: 7926246
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: SRC Innovations, LLC
    Inventor: Steven Cullen
  • Patent number: 7926245
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: SRC Innovations, LLC
    Inventor: Steven Cullen
  • Publication number: 20090241484
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2008
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Applicant: SRC INNOVATIONS, LLC
    Inventor: Steven Cullen
  • Publication number: 20090241479
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2008
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Applicant: SRC INNOVATIONS, LLC
    Inventor: Steven Cullen
  • Publication number: 20090241480
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2008
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Applicant: SRC INNOVATIONS, LLC
    Inventor: Steven Cullen
  • Publication number: 20090241488
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2008
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Applicant: SRC INNOVATIONS, LLC
    Inventor: Steven Cullen
  • Patent number: 7437861
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Assignee: SRC Innovations, LLC
    Inventor: Steven R. Cullen
  • Publication number: 20080178563
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2008
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Applicant: SRC INNOVATIONS LLC
    Inventor: Steven Cullen
  • Patent number: 7404280
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2008
    Assignee: SRC Innovations, LLC
    Inventor: Steven Cullen
  • Patent number: D640853
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: SRC Innovations, LLC
    Inventor: Steven R. Cullen
  • Patent number: D732261
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Assignee: SRC Innovations, LLC
    Inventor: Steven R. Cullen