Patents by Inventor James K. Enz

James K. Enz 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).

  • Publication number: 20230416023
    Abstract: A bin unload conveyor for unloading grain through a raised floor of a bin. A removable cover is vertically supported by a plurality of removable ribs to cover the span of a removable midpan. The removable components allow for easy installation and removal to allow maintenance of the bin unload conveyor mounted under the raised floor. A central pit having a central pit cover also allows easy installation and maintenance access. A drive roller and sweep drive sprocket disposed in the central pit are accessible for maintenance upon removal of the central pit cover. A belt of the bin unload conveyor can be maintained in place without removal of the raised floor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2023
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Applicant: Illinois Grain & Seed, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew L. Stock, James K. Enz, Todd W. Kaeb
  • Patent number: 11787648
    Abstract: An unloading conveyor system for unloading grain through the floor of a grain bin. A removeable cover is vertically supported by the plurality of ribs to cover the span of the midpan to allow maintenance. The midpan comprises a plurality of slots and ledges to receive and support the ribs to allow easy installation and maintenance. A central pit having an internal portion and an access support wall also provides easy installation and maintenance. The first bearing mount, second bearing mount, and roller are all accessible for service through the internal portion of the central pit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: Illinois Grain & Seed, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd W. Kaeb, Andrew L. Stock, James K. Enz
  • Patent number: 11325794
    Abstract: An unloading conveyor system for unloading grain through the floor of a grain bin. A removeable cover is vertically supported by the plurality of ribs to cover the span of the midpan to allow maintenance. The midpan comprises a plurality of slots and ledges to receive and support the ribs to allow easy installation and maintenance. A central pit having an internal portion and an access support wall also provides easy installation and maintenance. The first bearing mount, second bearing mount, and roller are all accessible for service through the internal portion of the central pit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: Illinois Grain & Seed, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd W. Kaeb, Andrew L. Stock, James K. Enz
  • Publication number: 20210053779
    Abstract: An unloading conveyor system for unloading grain through the floor of a grain bin. A removeable cover is vertically supported by the plurality of ribs to cover the span of the midpan to allow maintenance. The midpan comprises a plurality of slots and ledges to receive and support the ribs to allow easy installation and maintenance. A central pit having an internal portion and an access support wall also provides easy installation and maintenance. The first bearing mount, second bearing mount, and roller are all accessible for service through the internal portion of the central pit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2020
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Applicant: Illinois Grain & Seed, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd W. Kaeb, Andrew L. Stock, James K. Enz
  • Publication number: 20210024304
    Abstract: An unloading conveyor system for unloading grain through the floor of a grain bin. A removeable cover is vertically supported by the plurality of ribs to cover the span of the midpan to allow maintenance. The midpan comprises a plurality of slots and ledges to receive and support the ribs to allow easy installation and maintenance. A central pit having an internal portion and an access support wall also provides easy installation and maintenance. The first bearing mount, second bearing mount, and roller are all accessible for service through the internal portion of the central pit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2020
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Applicant: Illinois Grain and Seed, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd W. Kaeb, Andrew L. Stock, James K. Enz
  • Patent number: 10836590
    Abstract: An unloading conveyor system for unloading grain through the floor of a grain bin. A removeable cover is vertically supported by the plurality of ribs to cover the span of the midpan to allow maintenance. The midpan comprises a plurality of slots and ledges to receive and support the ribs to allow easy installation and maintenance. A central pit having an internal portion and an access support wall also provides easy installation and maintenance. The first bearing mount, second bearing mount, and roller are all accessible for service through the internal portion of the central pit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Illinois Grain and Seed, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd W. Kaeb, Andrew L. Stock, James K. Enz
  • Publication number: 20200071096
    Abstract: An unloading conveyor system for unloading grain through the floor of a grain bin. A removeable cover is vertically supported by the plurality of ribs to cover the span of the midpan to allow maintenance. The midpan comprises a plurality of slots and ledges to receive and support the ribs to allow easy installation and maintenance. A central pit having an internal portion and an access support wall also provides easy installation and maintenance. The first bearing mount, second bearing mount, and roller are all accessible for service through the internal portion of the central pit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2019
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Applicant: Illinois Grain & Seed, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd W. Kaeb, Andrew L. Stock, James K. Enz
  • Patent number: 10081505
    Abstract: A bin wall cleaner for a sweep conveyors and augers for removing residual grain located near the bin wall out of reach of the sweep conveyor and providing sweep coverage for non-uniform bin walls. The bin wall cleaner has a grain engagement member that extends outwardly from the distal end of the sweep. A biasing member maintains the grain engagement member extended toward the bin wall. A wall engagement member is attached to the grain engagement member to ensure the bin wall cleaner tracks with the bin wall. The grain engagement member extends by pivoting or telescoping at least one blade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: Illinois Grain & Seed, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd W. Kaeb, Andrew L. Stock, Nathan L. Kaeb, James K. Enz
  • Publication number: 20170253444
    Abstract: A bin wall cleaner for a sweep conveyors and augers for removing residual grain located near the bin wall out of reach of the sweep conveyor and providing sweep coverage for non-uniform bin walls. The bin wall cleaner has a grain engagement member that extends outwardly from the distal end of the sweep. A biasing member maintains the grain engagement member extended toward the bin wall. A wall engagement member is attached to the grain engagement member to ensure the bin wall cleaner tracks with the bin wall. The grain engagement member extends by pivoting or telescoping at least one blade.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Applicant: Illinois Grain & Seed, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd W. Kaeb, Andrew L. Stock, Nathan L. Kaeb, James K. Enz