Patents by Inventor James Luyendyk

James Luyendyk 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).

  • Portable operator-engageable native seed harvester
    Patent number: 11903341
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are handheld seed harvesters comprising: an elongate handle housing a driveshaft; a motor engaged with the elongate handle and the driveshaft; a reel rotatably and demountably engaged with the elongate handle and driveshaft by way of a quick-release system at an end opposite the motor, the reel having a plurality of filaments for removing seeds from plants extending outward therefrom; a hopper partially housing the reel for collecting the seeds; a handle assembly secured to the elongate handle and the hopper; and a shoulder strap securable to the elongate handle for carrying the harvester.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: GREAT PLAINS RESTORATION SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Steven Tannas, James Luyendyk
  • PORTABLE OPERATOR-ENGAGEABLE NATIVE SEED HARVESTER
    Publication number: 20220346318
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are handheld seed harvesters comprising: an elongate handle housing a driveshaft; a motor engaged with the elongate handle and the driveshaft; a reel rotatably and demountably engaged with the elongate handle and driveshaft by way of a quick-release system at an end opposite the motor, the reel having a plurality of filaments for removing seeds from plants extending outward therefrom; a hopper partially housing the reel for collecting the seeds; a handle assembly secured to the elongate handle and the hopper; and a shoulder strap securable to the elongate handle for carrying the harvester.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2021
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Inventors: Steven TANNAS, James Luyendyk