Patents by Inventor Charles A. McQuinn

Charles A. McQuinn has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Variable payload tractor vehicle with coordinated crop input management system
    Patent number: 6708631
    Abstract: A variable payload towing vehicle with several storage containers for carrying bulk crop inputs. The storage containers are releasably attached to the vehicle and can be changed based on the type of crop inputs applied and any implements towed by the vehicle. The vehicle is also equipped with high flotation tires or tracks to minimize soil compaction. A delivery system in combination with a control system coordinates the movement of the crop inputs from the vehicle to places located off the vehicle. The vehicle may be equipped with articulated steering and all wheel steering to increase maneuverability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2004
    Assignee: AGCO Corporation
    Inventors: Charles A. McQuinn, Norman A. Bauer