Patents by Inventor Daniel R. Schram

Daniel R. Schram 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).

  • Patent number: 4397421
    Abstract: A liquid chemical spraying apparatus is described whereby liquid chemical may be applied to a field by utilizing a center pivot irrigation system. The center pivot irrigation system comprises a water supply pipe which is movable about a center pivot and which is supported by a plurality of spaced-apart drive towers for propelling the supply pipe around the center pivot. Each of the drive towers includes an electric drive which is responsive to an alignment control to maintain the supply pipe in an aligned condition as it travels about the center pivot. The spraying apparatus is vertically movably supported from the supply pipe or the truss system supporting the pipe. The spraying apparatus comprises a main supply line which is in communication with a source of liquid chemical. First and second applicator lines are in fluid communication with the main supply line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 1981
    Date of Patent: August 9, 1983
    Inventor: Daniel R. Schram