Patents by Inventor Frans Schuitemaker

Frans Schuitemaker 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).

  • Adjustable sprayer assembly
    Patent number: 4828177
    Abstract: An adjustable sprayer assembly includes a frame supported by a pivoting wheel assembly and a pair of side wheel assemblies arranged in a tricycle fashion. An adjustable spray boom assembly and an operator boom assembly are connected to the frame. A container of a substance to be sprayed is mounted on the frame and selectively sprayed through nozzles on the spray boom as the sprayer assembly is pushed or pulled by an operator. An electrical meter connected to a generator mounted on one of the wheel assemblies can be provided so that an operator can monitor and maintain the speed of the sprayer assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1987
    Date of Patent: May 9, 1989
    Inventor: Frans Schuitemaker
  • High crop overhead sprayer frame
    Patent number: 4598864
    Abstract: A sprayer frame is provided for use with a liquid spray system wherein an accurate and uniform application of liquid to a high crop situation is desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 1981
    Date of Patent: July 8, 1986
    Assignee: Union Carbide Corporation
    Inventors: Philip A. Jarinko, Frans Schuitemaker, Paul W. Bishop