Patents by Inventor Chris Garnett

Chris Garnett 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).

  • Lettuce harvesting apparatus and method therefor
    Patent number: 7062899
    Abstract: A mobile harvesting apparatus and method, which permits the automated harvesting of produce, preferably lettuce. The apparatus consists in its most basic form of a vehicle having a bandsaw positioned at a front portion thereof, the blade of which is positioned to slice the lettuce head at the desired location. The apparatus further includes a conveyor, that transports the harvested produce from the cutting site and onto the apparatus. Preferably, the apparatus additionally features a washing conveyor, washing station, inspection station, and elevator conveyor, to assist in the further processing of harvested produce.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2006
    Assignee: Harvesting Innovations
    Inventors: Frank J. Maconachy, David Offerdahl, Chris Garnett
  • Lettuce harvesting method
    Patent number: 6996964
    Abstract: A mobile harvesting method, which permits the automated harvesting of produce, preferably lettuce. The apparatus consists in its most basic form of a vehicle having a bandsaw positioned at a front portion thereof, the blade of which is positioned to slice the lettuce head at the desired location. The apparatus further includes a conveyor that transports the harvested produce from the cutting site and onto the apparatus. Preferably, the apparatus additionally features a washing conveyor, washing station, inspection station, and elevator conveyor, to assist in the further processing of harvested produce.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Inventors: Frank J. Maconachy, David Offerdahl, Chris Garnett
  • Lettuce harvesting method
    Publication number: 20050204716
    Abstract: A mobile harvesting method, which permits the automated harvesting of produce, preferably lettuce. The apparatus consists in its most basic form of a vehicle having a bandsaw positioned at a front portion thereof, the blade of which is positioned to slice the lettuce head at the desired location. The apparatus further includes a conveyor that transports the harvested produce from the cutting site and onto the apparatus. Preferably, the apparatus additionally features a washing conveyor, washing station, inspection station, and elevator conveyor, to assist in the further processing of harvested produce.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2005
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventors: Frank Maconachy, David Offerdahl, Chris Garnett
  • Lettuce harvesting apparatus and method therefor
    Publication number: 20030182920
    Abstract: A mobile harvesting apparatus and method, which permits the automated harvesting of produce, preferably lettuce. The apparatus consists in its most basic form of a vehicle having a bandsaw positioned at a front portion thereof, the blade of which is positioned to slice the lettuce head at the desired location. The apparatus further includes a conveyor, that transports the harvested produce from the cutting site and onto the apparatus. Preferably, the apparatus additionally features a washing conveyor, washing station, inspection station, and elevator conveyor, to assist in the further processing of harvested produce.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2003
    Publication date: October 2, 2003
    Inventors: Frank J. Maconachy, David Offerdahl, Chris Garnett