Patents by Inventor J. Tron Haroldsen
J. Tron Haroldsen 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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Patent number: 11859354Abstract: A retractable breaker bar is distanced from a cutting head by actuation of a hydraulic ram in a system for grinding material.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2022Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: Asphalt Zipper, Inc.Inventors: Nathan Douglas Dibb, J. Tron Haroldsen
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Patent number: 11142877Abstract: A steering mechanism and guidance system for a milling attachment device provides steering capability without impeding cutting depth control. The steering mechanism has at least one wheel that is rotated by an actuating mechanism such as an extending cylinder, synchronized actuators, or the like. The steering mechanism may be integrated with depth control by using a parallelogrammic structure with pivot points to assist in the depth control or may operate independent of and without impeding depth control.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2020Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Inventors: J. Tron Haroldsen, Matthew H. Taylor
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Patent number: 10655284Abstract: A steering mechanism and guidance system for a milling attachment device provides steering capability without impeding cutting depth control. The steering mechanism has at least one wheel that is rotated by an actuating mechanism such as an extending cylinder, synchronized actuators, or the like. The steering mechanism may be integrated with depth control by using a parallelogrammic structure with pivot points to assist in the depth control or may operate independent of and without impeding depth control.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2018Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: Asphalt Zipper, Inc.Inventors: J. Tron Haroldsen, Matthew H. Taylor
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Patent number: 10086867Abstract: A steering mechanism for a milling attachment device provides steering capability without impeding cutting depth control. The steering mechanism has at least one wheel that is rotated by an actuating mechanism such as an extending cylinder, synchronized actuators, or the like. The steering mechanism may be integrated with depth control by using a parallelogrammic structure with pivot points to assist in the depth control or may operate independent of and without impeding depth control.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2012Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: Asphalt Zipper, Inc.Inventors: J. Tron Haroldsen, Matthew H. Taylor
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Publication number: 20170362783Abstract: A milling attachment is attachable to a host vehicle so that the host vehicle provides propulsion of the milling attachment. The milling attachment has a milling drum, a discharge baffle, and a baffle actuator. The milling drum is adjustably positioned vertically to determine milling depth. The discharge baffle is positioned rearward of the milling drum and pivotally adjustable to maintain a desired space between the milling drum and the discharge baffle at any of the vertical positions of the milling drum. The baffle actuator causes the pivoting of the discharge baffle. The milling attachment may further comprise a hood with a bit access hatch that provides access to the milling drum. The milling attachment may also further comprise a connection securing assembly for securing the milling attachment to the host vehicle by securing a bucket of the host vehicle within a bucket slot in the milling attachment.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2017Publication date: December 21, 2017Applicant: Asphalt Zipper, Inc.Inventors: J. Tron Haroldsen, Matthew H. Taylor
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Patent number: 8398176Abstract: A milling attachment device has a rotating hood and provides both cutting depth control and bit access by rotating the rotating hood. The rotating hood is rotated by an actuating mechanism such as an extending cylinder, a slew drive, or drive rings. The rotating hood may also have a skid foot and/or a wheel to assist in the depth control. The milling attachment device may be connected to a host vehicle so that it can be maneuvered into position for milling or maintenance.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2010Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: Asphalt Zipper, Inc.Inventors: J. Tron Haroldsen, Jeremy K. Nix
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Patent number: 8177456Abstract: A pavement milling sled upholds a rotating pavement milling drum during travel over pavement preselected for milling. Coplanar lower faces of laterally-separated left and right runners configured for sliding travel on the surface of the pavement define a sled floor. A milling frame mounted between the runners circumscribes a milling region, wherein rotation of the milling drum dislodges pavement located in the path the sled below the sled floor, pulverizes dislodged pavement, and deposits pulverized pavement to the rear of the sled. Left and right milling region sidewalls extend upwardly from the sled floor on opposite sides of the milling region. A guard plate is secured between the milling region sidewalls forward of the milling region at a distance above the sled floor. A discharge baffle extends between the milling region sidewalls at the back of the milling region in close proximity to the sled floor.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2008Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: Asphalt Zipper, Inc.Inventor: J. Tron Haroldsen
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Publication number: 20100308640Abstract: A milling attachment device has a rotating hood and provides both cutting depth control and bit access by rotating the rotating hood. The rotating hood is rotated by an actuating mechanism such as an extending cylinder, a slew drive, or drive rings. The rotating hood may also have a skid foot and/or a wheel to assist in the depth control. The milling attachment device may be connected to a host vehicle so that it can be maneuvered into position for milling or maintenance.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2010Publication date: December 9, 2010Inventors: J. Tron Haroldsen, Jeremy K. Nix
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Publication number: 20090185859Abstract: A pavement milling sled upholds a rotating pavement milling drum during travel over pavement preselected for milling. Coplanar lower faces of laterally-separated left and right runners configured for sliding travel on the surface of the pavement define a sled floor. A milling frame mounted between the runners circumscribes a milling region, wherein rotation of the milling drum dislodges pavement located in the path the sled below the sled floor, pulverizes dislodged pavement, and deposits pulverized pavement to the rear of the sled. Left and right milling region sidewalls extend upwardly from the sled floor on opposite sides of the milling region. A guard plate is secured between the milling region sidewalls forward of the milling region at a distance above the sled floor. A discharge baffle extends between the milling region sidewalls at the back of the milling region in close proximity to the sled floor.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2008Publication date: July 23, 2009Inventor: J. Tron Haroldsen
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Patent number: 7144087Abstract: Systems and methods for milling paving material. A self-powered milling system includes a cutting head to mill the paving material. The cutting head is powered by a milling system motor that speeds up production and enables the milling of very thick asphalt in a single pass. A milling system carriage follows the contour of the ground, provides stability during the milling process, is selectively adjusted to provide cuts at various angles, and enables precise edge milling. A breaker bar holds the paving material down as it tries to lift up during the milling process, and is employed to assist in the breaking up of the milled aggregate.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2003Date of Patent: December 5, 2006Assignee: Asph{dot over (a)}lt Zipper, Inc.Inventors: J. Tron Haroldsen, Jeremy K. Nix
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Patent number: 7066555Abstract: In accordance with the invention as embodied and broadly described herein, the present invention features a milling mandrel attachable to a milling device and comprising a primary cylindrical barrel; a plurality of cutting bits removably attached to the primary barrel and arranged about a support base within a cutting/sawing area or segment or sector defined on the primary barrel, wherein the cutting bits are arranged in a predetermined bit pattern via a bit location system and patterned cutting bit system; and a plurality of chunking or milling bits also removably attached to the primary barrel and arranged within a chunking or milling area or segment or sector also defined on the primary barrel and adjacent and operable with each of the cutting or sawing sectors.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2004Date of Patent: June 27, 2006Assignee: Asphalt Zipper, Inc.Inventors: Terry Hansen, J. Tron Haroldsen, Jeremy Nix
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Patent number: 7036252Abstract: A locking device to hold an asphalt milling machine on a loader bucket to increase stability and accuracy of the milling machine and increase the speed at which the loader bucket can transition between directing the milling machine and picking up ground asphalt.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2003Date of Patent: May 2, 2006Assignee: Asphalt ZipperInventors: J. Tron Haroldsen, Jeremy K. Nix
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Publication number: 20040128870Abstract: A locking device to hold an asphalt milling machine on a loader bucket to increase stability and accuracy of the milling machine and increase the speed at which the loader bucket can transition between directing the milling machine and picking up ground asphalt.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2003Publication date: July 8, 2004Inventors: J. Tron Haroldsen, Jeremy K. Nix
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Publication number: 20030127905Abstract: Systems and methods that provide increased stability, support and power while grinding paving material. A self-powered milling system, which is coupled to a vehicle to selectively move the milling system, is used to mill paving material. The milling system includes a cutting head, such as a cylindrical mandrel that includes a variety of bits attached thereon and spins on an axis, to mill the paving material. The cutting head is powered by a milling system motor that speeds up production and enables the milling of very thick asphalt (e.g., 8 inch thick asphalt) in a single pass. A milling system carriage follows the contour of the ground, provides stability during the milling process, and may be selectively adjusted to provide cuts at various angles. In one embodiment, the carriage includes a flush side to enable precise edge milling.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2003Publication date: July 10, 2003Inventors: J. Tron Haroldsen, Jeremy K. Nix