Patents by Inventor Eldon R. Kluthe

Eldon R. Kluthe 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 scalping and cleaning apparatus and method
    Patent number: 4177900
    Abstract: A grain scalping and cleaning apparatus for removing impurities in grain according to size is disclosed. The apparatus includes multiple grain movement paddles moving relative to appropriate screens. An endless chain drives the grain movement paddles. Both large and small impurities are separated from the grain through the use of the screens and paddles with the aid of gravity. A method for removing impurities in grain is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1978
    Date of Patent: December 11, 1979
    Inventor: Eldon R. Kluthe