Patents by Inventor Evert J. Heersink

Evert J. Heersink 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: 4346763
    Abstract: A multi-segment farm implement flexible tool bar or frame is provided with a hydraulic system including a rotary flow divider for raising and lowering each segment of the sectional frame in synchronous movement with the other sections. A mechanical linkage associated with a ground wheel positioning cylinder also activates the hydraulic fluid control system limiting the downward movement of the implement mounted to the sectional frame on its supporting gear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 1980
    Date of Patent: August 31, 1982
    Assignee: International Harvester Co.
    Inventors: William C. Swanson, Evert J. Heersink
  • Patent number: 4127179
    Abstract: A scraper mechanism for the disk gangs of disk harrows and embodying a series of flexible scraper arms, one for each disk, which depend from a common scraper support and carry scraper blades at their lower ends. The upper ends of the scraper arms are turned laterally and provide short attachment sections of wide angle concavo-convex configuration. A clamping bolt extends through the apex of each section and the support and, upon tightening thereof progressively flattens the section against the support and thus swings the depending portion of the scraper arm in the direction of the respective disk for regulating the pressure of the scraper blade against the disk. Means are provided for shifting the position of the common scraper support so that collective adjustment of the various scraper blades may be effected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1976
    Date of Patent: November 28, 1978
    Assignee: International Harvester Company
    Inventors: Evert J. Heersink, Eugen J. Birkenbach, Daniel M. Brown, Thomas E. Schroeder