Patents by Inventor Howard E. Stuller

Howard E. Stuller 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).

  • Module disperser
    Patent number: 5542790
    Abstract: Prongs driven by a hydraulic motor break up packed seed cotton beneath the mouth of a suction pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 6, 1996
    Assignee: Industrial Business Consultants, Inc
    Inventors: Howard E. Stuller, Stephen E. Stuller, Timothy A. Compton
  • Belled suction pipe for cotton gin
    Patent number: 5117533
    Abstract: An integral polyurethane bell is placed on the bottom of a suction pipe of a cotton gin. A hook is placed on the top of the outer barrel of the suction pipe and a chain swung from pivot mechanism of the suction pipe. When the suction pipe is not in operation the hook is engaged to the chain to hold the suction pipe in a non-obstructive position. Nylon bearing pads are placed between the inner and outer barrels of the suction pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1992
    Assignee: Industrial Business Consultants, Inc.
    Inventor: Howard E. Stuller
  • Remotely positioned intake apparatus for a pneumatic conveying system and method of using same
    Patent number: 4352608
    Abstract: A new and improved remotely positioned intake system for use with a pneumatic conveying system and in particular for feeding boll cotton to a cotton ginning operation. The system includes a frame assembly that supports a downwardly extending intake tube or conduit having an inlet opening and which is movable from a remote location. The intake tube is supported from a movable carriage on the support frame for increased loading capability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1980
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1982
    Assignee: Stuller Engineering & Marketing Services
    Inventors: Howard E. Stuller, Jimmie L. Francis
  • Scraper elevator with lower drive sprockets
    Patent number: 4053997
    Abstract: An elevator mechanism for an elevating scraper in which the sprockets which drive the elevator chains are located immediately adjacent the ground in the loading position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1973
    Date of Patent: October 18, 1977
    Assignee: Clark Equipment Company
    Inventors: Howard E. Stuller, Glenn E. Walser
  • Four-wheeled elevating scraper
    Patent number: 4023285
    Abstract: An elevating scraper having a four-wheeled tandem running gear. The elevator is divided into parallel loading paths to accommodate a drive line between the paths. Thus the scraper is particularly suited for towing by a tractor having a power takeoff at the rear. The construction also features a knock-down assembly for minimum utilization of shipping space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 1974
    Date of Patent: May 17, 1977
    Assignee: Clark Equipment Company
    Inventors: James E. Hancock, Howard E. Stuller