Patents by Inventor James A. Hellbusch
James A. Hellbusch 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: 10993363Abstract: A trailer is provided for having a self-propelled swather mounted thereon. The trailer includes first and second caster wheel supports and first and second drive wheel supports. The caster wheel supports are selectively movable being stowed and support positions. The drive wheel supports are selectively movable between horizontally disposed and vertically disposed positions. Each of the caster wheel supports includes a caster wheel turning assembly to partially pivot the associated caster wheel as the swather is backed onto the trailer. The trailer also includes extenders for attachment to first and second ramps. The extenders may be stowed on the bumper.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2018Date of Patent: May 4, 2021Inventor: James A. Hellbusch
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Patent number: 10668949Abstract: An all-wheel steer trailer having six wheels is disclosed. The trailer includes an elongated frame means having first and second frame members having forward and rearward ends. A pivotal axle support is positioned at the forward end of the trailer and has first and second wheels rotatably mounted thereto. An elongated tongue has its rearward end secured to the axle support for pivotally moving the axle support and the first and second wheels mounted thereon. A tandem axle assembly is mounted on the first and second frame members forwardly of the rearward ends thereof. The tandem axle assembly includes third, fourth, fifth and sixth wheels which are rotatably and pivotally secured to the frame means. When the first and second wheels are pivotally moved in one direction, the third, fourth, fifth and sixth wheels are pivoted in an opposite direction.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2019Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Inventor: James A. Hellbusch
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Patent number: 10477773Abstract: A trailer for transporting a crop harvester header, such as a forage harvester header, after it has been separated from a transport vehicle such as a self-propelled crop harvester. The trailer includes an elongated frame having forward and rearward ends. A first wheel assembly is mounted at the forward end of the frame and a rear wheel assembly is mounted at the rearward end of the frame. The forward end of the elongated frame is hingedly secured to the front wheel assembly so as to be selectively movable between an upper transport position to a lower loading position. The rearward end of the elongated frame is hingedly secured to the rear wheel assembly so as to be selectively movable between an upper transport position to a lower loading position.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2018Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Inventor: James A. Hellbusch
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Patent number: 10478787Abstract: A brine maker including a hopper having an open upper end and an open lower end with the hopper being configured to receive salt therein. A solids screen is positioned at the lower end of the hopper. A receiving tank having an open upper end is positioned below the solids screen. An overflow tube is positioned in the hopper and has an upper end positioned below the upper end of the hopper. When the level of salt brine reaches the upper end of the overflow tube, the salt brine will overflow into the overflow tube and will pass downward therethrough the solids screen and into the receiving tank. The invention includes a second embodiment wherein an overflow panel with an upper end is positioned in the hopper thereby creating a passageway into which brine overflow may pass thereinto and pass through the solids screen into the receiving tank.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2019Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: DUO LIFT MANUFACTURING CO., INC.Inventors: James A. Hellbusch, John Cappello
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Patent number: 10471399Abstract: A brine maker including a hopper having upper and lower ends with a receiving tank positioned below the hopper. The forward end of the receiving tank has an opening formed therein. An elbow fitting is positioned in the opening in the forward end of the receiving tank and is welded to the forward end of the receiving tank. The elbow fitting includes a vertically disposed hollow upper portion which is positioned in the receiving tank and a horizontally disposed hollow lower portion which is positioned in the opening in the forward end of the receiving tank. The horizontally disposed hollow lower portion of the elbow fitting is fluidly connected to a pump. A shield is secured to the inner side of the forward end of the receiving tank above the upper end of the vertically disposed hollow upper portion of the elbow fitting.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2018Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Inventor: James A. Hellbusch
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Patent number: 10457324Abstract: An all-wheel steer trailer is disclosed which includes an elongated frame, having a forward end and a rearward end, with the forward end of the frame having the rearward end of an elongated tongue secured thereto about a horizontal axis. The rearward end of the tongue is pivotally secured, about a horizontal axis, to a pair of wheels at the forward end of the frame. The invention includes an improved structure wherein the pivoting of the front wheels of the trailer also causes the pivoting of the rear wheels of the trailer so that the rear wheels track the front wheels of the trailer as the trailer is being turned. The trailer includes an improved means for pivoting the rear wheels of the trailer with respect to the front wheels of the trailer as the trailer is being turned.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2018Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Inventor: James A. Hellbusch
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Patent number: 10421048Abstract: A brine maker including a hopper having an open upper end and an open lower end with the hopper being configured to receive salt therein. A solids screen is positioned at the lower end of the hopper. A receiving tank having an open upper end is positioned below the solids screen. An overflow tube is positioned in the hopper and has an upper end positioned below the upper end of the hopper. When the level of salt brine reaches the upper end of the overflow tube, the salt brine will overflow into the overflow tube and will pass downward therethrough the solids screen and into the receiving tank. The invention includes a second embodiment wherein an overflow panel with an upper end is positioned in the hopper thereby creating a passageway into which brine overflow may pass thereinto and pass through the solids screen into the receiving tank.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2019Date of Patent: September 24, 2019Assignee: Duo Lift Manufacturing Co., Inc.Inventors: James A. Hellbusch, John Cappello
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Patent number: 9986675Abstract: A trailer is provided for having a self-propelled swather mounted thereon. The trailer includes first and second caster wheel supports and first and second drive wheel supports. The caster wheel supports are selectively movable being stowed and support positions. The drive wheel supports are selectively movable between horizontally disposed and vertically disposed positions. Each of the caster wheel supports includes a caster wheel turning assembly to partially pivot the associated caster wheel as the swather is backed onto the trailer. The trailer also includes extenders for attachment to first and second ramps. The extenders may be stowed on the bumper.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2015Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Inventor: James A. Hellbusch
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Patent number: 9769981Abstract: An anhydrous ammonia trailer including first and second longitudinally extending frame members having first and second cross-members selectively removably secured to the frame member with the cross-members being longitudinally adjustably secured to the frame member. The cross-members enable the trailer to have first and second ammonia tanks mounted on the trailer. The trailer also enables a single ammonia tank to be supported on the adjustable cross-members.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2015Date of Patent: September 26, 2017Inventor: James A. Hellbusch
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Patent number: 9759637Abstract: A trailer mounted soil sampler including one or more soil sampling assemblies mounted thereon. Each of the soil sampler assemblies being selectively pivotally movable between horizontally disposed and vertically disposed positions. Each of the soil sampling assemblies includes an elongated hollow soil probe which is driven into the ground to collect a soil sample therein. The soil sampler includes a soil cleaning and oiler mechanism. The soil sampler also includes a trash cleaner for cleaning trash from the area where the soil probe is to be driven into the ground. Further, the soil sampler includes a soil sample collection apparatus for collecting the soil samples in bags.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2015Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: DUO LIFT MANUFACTURING CO., INC.Inventors: James A. Hellbusch, Todd Stachura
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Patent number: 9527539Abstract: A swather header transport trailer which is configured to transport swather headers having different sizes and shapes. The trailer includes header support members which are horizontally adjustable mounted on the trailer. The trailer also includes at least two header supports which have structure thereon which may be attached to brackets on the underside or back side of the header.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2015Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: DUO LIFT MANUFACTURING CO., INC.Inventor: James A. Hellbusch
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Patent number: 9505583Abstract: A nozzle holder for a fuel hose reel including an upstanding support having its lower end positioned on a support surface. A hose reel is rotatably mounted on the upper end of the support and has a fuel hose wound thereon. An upstanding bracket is secured to the support at one side thereof and has a fuel containment assembly secured to the upper end thereof. The fuel containment assembly includes an inclined base tube having an elongated slot formed in the front wall thereof. An inclined fuel containment tube has its lower end selectively removably inserted into the open upper end of the base tube. The containment tube has an elongated opening formed in the front wall thereof. The nozzle of the fuel hose may be inserted into the opening in the containment tube and the hand guard of the nozzle may be inserted into the opening in the base tube.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2015Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Inventor: James A. Hellbusch
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Patent number: 8740249Abstract: A combine header transport trailer for transporting a combine header. The trailer includes mechanical jacks for raising and lowering the header bar thereon and for moving the header bar inwardly and outwardly with respect to the trailer.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2013Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: DUO Lift Manufacturing Co., Inc.Inventors: James A. Hellbusch, Patrick K. Sokol
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Patent number: 8714594Abstract: A combine header transport trailer for transporting a combine header. The trailer includes electrically operated jacks or screw actuators for raising and lowering the header bar thereon and for moving the header bar inwardly and outwardly with respect to the trailer.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2013Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Duo Lift Manufacturing Co., Inc.Inventors: James A. Hellbusch, Patrick K. Sokol
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Publication number: 20120319378Abstract: A trailer chassis is described which includes a gooseneck structure at the forward end thereof to which a two-point beam hitch assembly may be secured or a front axle tongue hitch assembly may be secured. The trailer may also function as a fifth wheel hitch.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2012Publication date: December 20, 2012Inventor: James A. HELLBUSCH
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Patent number: 8286983Abstract: A trailer chassis is described which includes a gooseneck structure at the forward end thereof to which a two-point beam hitch assembly may be secured or a front axle tongue hitch assembly may be secured. The trailer may also function as a fifth wheel hitch.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2009Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Inventor: James A. Hellbusch
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Publication number: 20110115194Abstract: A trailer chassis is described which includes a gooseneck structure at the forward end thereof to which a two-point beam hitch assembly may be secured or a front axle tongue hitch assembly may be secured. The trailer may also function as a fifth wheel hitch.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2009Publication date: May 19, 2011Inventor: James A. Hellbusch
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Patent number: 7926833Abstract: An all-wheel steer trailer is disclosed which includes front and rear axle beams which are pivotally mounted, above vertical axes, to the forward and rearward ends of a frame. In normal operation, the front and rear axle beams are interconnected so that the rear axle beam will pivot in an opposite direction to pivotal movement of the front axle beams so that the rear wheels of the trailer will track the front wheels of the trailer as the trailer is being turned. The trailer includes a convenient locking assembly which may be quickly utilized to prevent pivotal movement of the rear axle beam with respect to the frame when it is desired to pull the trailer on a highway or roadway.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2009Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Inventor: James A. Hellbusch
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Publication number: 20110062680Abstract: An all-wheel steer trailer is disclosed which includes front and rear axle beams which are pivotally mounted, above vertical axes, to the forward and rearward ends of a frame. In normal operation, the front and rear axle beams are interconnected so that the rear axle beam will pivot in an opposite direction to pivotal movement of the front axle beams so that the rear wheels of the trailer will track the front wheels of the trailer as the trailer is being turned. The trailer includes a convenient locking assembly which may be quickly utilized to prevent pivotal movement of the rear axle beam with respect to the frame when it is desired to pull the trailer on a highway or roadway.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2009Publication date: March 17, 2011Inventor: James A. Hellbusch
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Patent number: 7186390Abstract: An improved brine maker includes a hopper having open upper and lower ends, a solids screen, and a receiving tank having an open upper end and closed lower end. The solids screen and receiving tank are pivotally secured to the hopper adjacent its lower end. The receiving tank and solids screen pivot freely and independently of the hopper to provide quick and easy access for cleaning and maintenance. Rotatable spray bars are positioned within the hopper to direct the dissolving fluid at the soluble material within the hopper. Spray holes having varying diameters and spaced relation to one another customize the fluid spray pattern for greater efficiency. A hydraulic assembly assists the operator throughout the cleaning and maintenance operations of the brine maker to reduce the time and manpower required.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2001Date of Patent: March 6, 2007Assignee: Duolift Mfg. Co., Inc.Inventors: James A. Hellbusch, Dale L. Plugge