Patents by Inventor Dustin D. Paloranta

Dustin D. Paloranta 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).

  • Grain spreader for loading grain bin
    Patent number: 11975929
    Abstract: A method and apparatus to facilitate the loading of a grain bin such that the level in the grain bin increases generally uniformly and the distribution of grain size in the grain bin is generally uniform as well. The method includes redirecting the flow of the grain from the conveyer as it flows into the grain bin. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes an adjustable leveling band for redirecting the grain uniformly to a plurality of radially extending chutes. In one embodiment, the angle of the chutes can also be easily adjusted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: EXTRON COMPANY
    Inventors: Randall G. Honeck, Dustin D. Paloranta, Greggory C. Phelps
  • GRAIN SPREADER FOR LOADING GRAIN BIN
    Publication number: 20230242355
    Abstract: A method and apparatus to facilitate the loading of a grain bin such that the level in the grain bin increases generally uniformly and the distribution of grain size in the grain bin is generally uniform as well. The method includes redirecting the flow of the grain from the conveyer as it flows into the grain bin. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes an adjustable leveling band for redirecting the grain uniformly to a plurality of radially extending chutes. In one embodiment, the angle of the chutes can also be easily adjusted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2023
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Applicant: Extron Company
    Inventors: Randall G. Honeck, Dustin D. Paloranta, Greggory C. Phelps
  • Grain spreader for loading grain bin
    Patent number: 11577922
    Abstract: A method and apparatus to facilitate the loading of a grain bin such that the level in the grain bin increases generally uniformly and the distribution of grain size in the grain bin is generally uniform as well. The method includes redirecting the flow of the grain from the conveyer as it flows into the grain bin. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes an adjustable leveling band for redirecting the grain uniformly to a plurality of radially extending chutes. In one embodiment, the angle of the chutes can also be easily adjusted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: Extron Company
    Inventors: Randall G. Honeck, Dustin D. Paloranta, Greggory C. Phelps
  • GRAIN SPREADER FOR LOADING GRAIN BIN
    Publication number: 20210163240
    Abstract: A method and apparatus to facilitate the loading of a grain bin such that the level in the grain bin increases generally uniformly and the distribution of grain size in the grain bin is generally uniform as well. The method includes redirecting the flow of the grain from the conveyer as it flows into the grain bin. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes an adjustable leveling band for redirecting the grain uniformly to a plurality of radially extending chutes. In one embodiment, the angle of the chutes can also be easily adjusted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2020
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Applicant: Extron Company
    Inventors: Randall G. Honeck, Dustin D. Paloranta, Greggory C. Phelps
  • Grain spreader for loading grain bin
    Patent number: 10894677
    Abstract: A method and apparatus to facilitate the loading of a grain bin such that the level in the grain bin increases generally uniformly and the distribution of grain size in the grain bin is generally uniform as well. The method includes redirecting the flow of the grain from the conveyer as it flows into the grain bin. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes an adjustable leveling band for redirecting the grain uniformly to a plurality of radially extending chutes. In one embodiment, the angle of the chutes can also be easily adjusted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: Extron Company
    Inventors: Randall G. Honeck, Dustin D. Paloranta, Greggory C. Phelps
  • GRAIN SPREADER FOR LOADING GRAIN BIN
    Publication number: 20190291980
    Abstract: A method and apparatus to facilitate the loading of a grain bin such that the level in the grain bin increases generally uniformly and the distribution of grain size in the grain bin is generally uniform as well. The method includes redirecting the flow of the grain from the conveyer as it flows into the grain bin. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes an adjustable leveling band for redirecting the grain uniformly to a plurality of radially extending chutes. In one embodiment, the angle of the chutes can also be easily adjusted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2018
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Applicant: Extron Company
    Inventors: Randall G. Honeck, Dustin D. Paloranta, Greggory C. Phelps