Patents by Inventor Ed Van Hierden

Ed Van Hierden 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).

  • Method and apparatus for processing large square hay bales into smaller recompressed bales
    Patent number: 6631672
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided for processing large hay bales of approximately 750 kg to produce smaller recompacted manageable units to facilitate shipping in containers. The apparatus provides means for cutting the bales into at least two slabs, preferably three slabs, and means for cutting these slabs into two approximately equal pieces. Means are provided for each piece to be recompressed, strapped and cut again to provide units having an approximate weight of 35 kg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Assignee: Hunterwood Technologies, Ltd.
    Inventor: Ed Van Hierden
  • Method and apparatus for processing large square hay bales into smaller recompressed bales
    Publication number: 20020023550
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided for processing large hay bales of approximately 750 kg to produce smaller recompacted manageable units to facilitate shipping in containers. The apparatus provides means for cutting the bales into at least two slabs, preferably three slabs, and means for cutting these slabs into two approximately equal pieces. Means are provided for each piece to be recompressed, strapped and cut again to provide units having an approximate weight of 35 kg.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2001
    Publication date: February 28, 2002
    Inventor: Ed Van Hierden
  • Apparatus for processing large square hay bales into smaller recompressed bales
    Patent number: 6339986
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided for processing large hay bales of approximately 750 kg to produce smaller recompacted manageable units to facilitate shipping in containers. The apparatus provides means for cutting the bales into at least two slabs, preferably three slabs, and means for cutting those slabs into two approximately equal pieces. Means are provided for each piece to be recompressed, strapped and cut again to provide units having an approximate weight of 35 kg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2002
    Assignee: Hunterwood Technologies, Ltd.
    Inventor: Ed Van Hierden