Patents by Inventor G. Kent Lauer
G. Kent Lauer 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).
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Publication number: 20230337599Abstract: A debris-collecting apparatus includes a mobile frame, an input portion configured to receive incoming air and debris, and a bagging system having a porous bag and a dust skirt surrounding the porous bag.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2023Publication date: October 26, 2023Applicant: Briggs & Stratton, LLCInventors: G. Kent Lauer, William Jackson Morton, III
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Patent number: 11690331Abstract: A debris-collecting apparatus includes a draft inducer operable to draw air and debris, an input portion for receiving incoming air and debris caused by operation of the draft inducer, and a bagging portion. The bagging portion includes a hood having an arcuate portion, a bag removably positioned below the hood and having an inner face, and a bagging passage for directing the air and debris from the input portion to the hood. The arcuate portion extends from the bagging passage to the bag such that the air and debris from the bagging passage travels along the arcuate portion and thereafter apply a dislodging force to dislodge debris collected at the inner face of the bag.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2020Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: Briggs & Stratton, LLCInventors: G. Kent Lauer, William Jackson Morton, III
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Publication number: 20200275608Abstract: A debris-collecting apparatus includes a draft inducer operable to draw air and debris, an input portion for receiving incoming air and debris caused by operation of the draft inducer, and a bagging portion. The bagging portion includes a hood having an arcuate portion, a bag removably positioned below the hood and having an inner face, and a bagging passage for directing the air and debris from the input portion to the hood. The arcuate portion extends from the bagging passage to the bag such that the air and debris from the bagging passage travels along the arcuate portion and thereafter apply a dislodging force to dislodge debris collected at the inner face of the bag.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2020Publication date: September 3, 2020Applicant: BILLY GOAT INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: G. Kent Lauer, William Jackson Morton, III
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Patent number: 10667465Abstract: Debris-collecting systems and bagging apparatus for debris-collecting systems are provided. One bagging apparatus includes a primary bag and a dust skirt configured to wrap around the primary bag. At least an inner face of the dust skirt has an electrical charge. One debris-collecting apparatus includes an input portion, a bagging portion, and a draft inducer for drawing the air and debris through the input portion and to the bagging portion. The bagging portion has a hood, a primary bag removably positioned lowerly adjacent the hood, a dust skirt configured to wrap around the primary bag, and a bagging passage for directing air and debris to the hood from the input portion. The hood has a helical configuration extending from the bagging passage toward the primary bag. At least an inner face of the dust skirt is electrically charged. A frame having at least one wheel facilitates transportation.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2016Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: Billy Goat Industries, Inc.Inventors: G. Kent Lauer, William Jackson Morton, III
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Patent number: 9642508Abstract: Debris-collecting systems and bagging apparatus for debris-collecting systems are provided. One bagging apparatus includes a primary bag and a dust skirt configured to wrap around the primary bag. At least an inner face of the dust skirt has an electrical charge. One debris-collecting apparatus includes an input portion, a bagging portion, and a draft inducer for drawing the air and debris through the input portion and to the bagging portion. The bagging portion has a hood, a primary bag removably positioned lowerly adjacent the hood, a dust skirt configured to wrap around the primary bag, and a bagging passage for directing air and debris to the hood from the input portion. The hood has a helical configuration extending from the bagging passage toward the primary bag. At least an inner face of the dust skirt is electrically charged. A frame having at least one wheel facilitates transportation.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2013Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: Billy Goat Indutries, Inc.Inventors: G. Kent Lauer, William Jackson Morton, III
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Patent number: 9480376Abstract: Debris-collecting apparatus and methods of use are provided. One hood is provided for use with a mobile debris-collecting apparatus that has an input portion, a draft inducer, and a bag. The hood has an inlet for receiving air and debris drawn through the input portion by the draft inducer, and the hood includes a helical passage extending downwardly from the inlet at least two hundred and seventy degrees about an imaginary vertical axis to direct the air and debris from the inlet to the bag in a helical direction. An opening may be formed inside the helical passage, and the hood may include a filter removably positioned to restrict the debris from exiting through the opening. The filter may extend downwardly inside the helical passage and/or the bag, whereby further causing helical movement of the debris by providing an inner boundary around which the debris must pass.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2013Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Assignee: Billy Goat Industries, Inc.Inventor: G. Kent Lauer
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Publication number: 20120246865Abstract: A blower is provided for removing debris from the ground where an air stream generator connect to a frame discharges a high velocity air stream downward and away from the blower, toward the working surface, through a nozzle rotatable three hundred sixty degrees continuously. The air stream has a generator axis substantially perpendicular to a frame center line, and is operably connected to a power source mounted to the frame. An actuator mechanically rotates the nozzle. The blower is connectable to a vehicle at the rear of the frame and has wheels at the front of the frame for movement across the ground.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2012Publication date: October 4, 2012Applicant: BILLY GOAT INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventor: G. Kent Lauer
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Publication number: 20040245000Abstract: An aerator is provided having a front axle, including a differential and a tine wheel assembly which may be raised from the ground during maneuvers of the aerator while power continues to be supplied to the front axle, and a tine wheel assembly is provided which allows the operator to repair and change the configuration of the tines of the time wheel assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2004Publication date: December 9, 2004Inventors: G. Kent Lauer, Lyman D. Hannah, David O. Locascio, Holland A. Mertell
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Publication number: 20040245001Abstract: An aerator is provided having a front axle, including a differential and a tine wheel assembly which may be raised from the ground during maneuvers of the aerator while power continues to be supplied to the front axle, and a tine wheel assembly is provided which allows the operator to repair and change the configuration of the tines of the tine wheel assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2004Publication date: December 9, 2004Inventors: G. Kent Lauer, Lyman D. Hannah, David O. Locascio, Holland A. Mertell
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Patent number: 6758283Abstract: An aerator is provided having a front axle, including a differential and a tine wheel assembly which may be raised from the ground during maneuvers of the aerator while power continues to be supplied to the front axle, and a tine wheel assembly is provided which allows the operator to repair and change the configuration of the tines of the tine wheel assembly.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2002Date of Patent: July 6, 2004Assignee: Billy Goat Industries, Inc.Inventors: G. Kent Lauer, Lyman D. Hannah, David O. Locascio, Holland A. Mertell
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Publication number: 20030178207Abstract: An aerator is provided having a front axle, including a differential and a tine wheel assembly which may be raised from the ground during maneuvers of the aerator while power continues to be supplied to the front axle, and a tine wheel assembly is provided which allows the operator to repair and change the configuration of the tines of the tine wheel assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2002Publication date: September 25, 2003Inventors: G. Kent Lauer, Lyman D. Hannah, David O. Locascio, Holland A. Mertell
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Patent number: 6253416Abstract: An apparatus is provided for use with a mobile air blower which allows the blower air stream to be oscillated vertically or redirected away from the work piece to avoid damage to vehicles and structure that are in the path of the air blower air stream and the apparatus provides for redirection of the air stream in forward and rearward directions.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2000Date of Patent: July 3, 2001Assignee: Billy Goat Industries, Inc.Inventors: G. Kent Lauer, Se Han Kim, Holland A. Mertell
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Patent number: D469785Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2001Date of Patent: February 4, 2003Inventors: Se Han Kim, G. Kent Lauer, Holland A. Mertell
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Patent number: D494985Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2003Date of Patent: August 24, 2004Assignee: Billy Goat Industries, Inc.Inventors: Se Han Kim, Hannah D. Lyman, G. Kent Lauer
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Patent number: D702902Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2012Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Billy Goat Industries, Inc.Inventor: G. Kent Lauer
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Patent number: D706005Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2012Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Billy Goat Industries, Inc.Inventor: G. Kent Lauer