Patents by Inventor Joel D. Ferris

Joel D. Ferris 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).

  • Patent number: 9345198
    Abstract: A residue chopping and distribution arrangement (48) for a combine harvester (10) comprises a first straw chopper (50) and a second straw chopper (52) arranged side by side and expelling the chopped straw laterally. A first chaff spreader (106) located in front of the first straw chopper (50) is driven by a first drive shaft (68) that also drives a first rotor (66) of the first straw chopper (50). A second chaff spreader (108) located in front of the second straw chopper (52) is driven by a second drive shaft (100) that also drives a second rotor (92) of the second straw chopper (52).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Norbert Pohlmann, Mark L Pearson, Joel D Ferris
  • Publication number: 20150230408
    Abstract: A residue chopping and distribution arrangement (48) for a combine harvester (10) comprises a first straw chopper (50) and a second straw chopper (52) arranged side by side and expelling the chopped straw laterally. A first chaff spreader (106) located in front of the first straw chopper (50) is driven by a first drive shaft (68) that also drives a first rotor (66) of the first straw chopper (50). A second chaff spreader (108) located in front of the second straw chopper (52) is driven by a second drive shaft (100) that also drives a second rotor (92) of the second straw chopper (52).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2014
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Inventors: NORBERT POHLMANN, MARK L. PEARSON, JOEL D. FERRIS
  • Patent number: 8079900
    Abstract: A combine (10) comprises a crop processing device (26) having a straw outlet (62), a beater (64) assigned to the straw outlet (62) of the crop processing device (26) and a straw chopper (60). An overshot drum conveyor (68) follows the beater (64). A single, pivotable flap (80) is located downstream the drum conveyor (68) and movable between a chopping position in which it deflects the straw downward into the straw chopper (60) and a swath laying position in which it lets the straw pass to a slope (88) behind the straw chopper (60). The flap (80) is pivoted at its forward end adjacent and above the drum conveyor (68) and has a shape matching to the circumference of the drum conveyor (68).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Oliver Klein, Dirk Weichholdt, Rico Priesnitz, Fritz Lauer, Chad A. Dow, Joel D. Ferris
  • Patent number: 7950989
    Abstract: A combine is provided, with a harvested crop processing arrangement with an outlet for straw that is associated with an ejection drum and an endless conveyor arranged between the ejection drum and a straw chopper. In its rear region, the endless conveyor can be pivoted about a horizontal axis extending transverse to the direction of operation between a chopper position and a swath depositing position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Chad A. Dow, Mark L. Pearson, Joel D. Ferris, Dirk Weichholdt, Rico Priesnitz, Fritz K. Lauer, Oliver Klein
  • Publication number: 20100184494
    Abstract: The invention pertains to a combine (10) that comprises a crop processing device (26) having a straw outlet (62), a beater (64) assigned to the straw outlet (62) of the crop processing device (26) and a straw chopper (60). An overshot drum conveyor (68) follows the beater (64). A single, pivotable flap (80) is located downstream the drum conveyor (68) and movable between a chopping position in which it deflects the straw downward into the straw chopper (60) and a swath laying position in which it lets the straw pass to a slope (88) behind the straw chopper (60). The flap (80) is pivoted at its forward end adjacent and above the drum conveyor (68) and has a shape matching to the circumference of the drum conveyor (68).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2008
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Inventors: Oliver Klein, Dirk Weichholdt, Rico Priesnitz, Fritz Lauer, Chad A. Dow, Joel D. Ferris
  • Patent number: 7651391
    Abstract: A harvested crop remains output apparatus for a combine can alternate between a broad distribution operating mode and an ejection elbow operating mode. The harvested crop remains output apparatus includes a housing having a first opening and a second opening; a flap associated with the first opening of the housing; a flap associated with the second opening of the housing; an output conveyor for tangentially conveying harvested crop remains arranged in the housing; a broad distribution arrangement arranged downstream of the first opening; an ejection elbow arranged downstream of the second opening; and a plurality of selection devices for selectively conveying harvested crop remains to the broad distribution arrangement or the ejection elbow. The plurality of selection devices include a first flap associated with the first opening and a second flap associated with the second opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Dirk Weichholdt, Rico Priesnitz, Fritz K. Lauer, Oliver Klein, Chad A. Dow, Joel D. Ferris
  • Publication number: 20090042626
    Abstract: A harvested crop remains output apparatus for a combine can alternate between a broad distribution operating mode and an ejection elbow operating mode. The harvested crop remains output apparatus includes a housing having a first opening and a second opening; a flap associated with the first opening of the housing; a flap associated with the second opening of the housing; an output conveyor for tangentially conveying harvested crop remains arranged in the housing; a broad distribution arrangement arranged downstream of the first opening; an ejection elbow arranged downstream of the second opening; and a plurality of selection devices for selectively conveying harvested crop remains to the broad distribution arrangement or the ejection elbow. The plurality of selection devices include a first flap associated with the first opening and a second flap associated with the second opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2008
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Inventors: Dirk Weichholdt, Rico Priesnitz, Fritz K. Lauer, Oliver Klein, Chad A. Dow, Joel D. Ferris
  • Publication number: 20090042625
    Abstract: A combine is provided, with a harvested crop processing arrangement with an outlet for straw that is associated with an ejection drum and an endless conveyor arranged between the ejection drum and a straw chopper. In its rear region, the endless conveyor can be pivoted about a horizontal axis extending transverse to the direction of operation between a chopper position and a swath depositing position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2008
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Inventors: Chad A. Dow, Mark L. Pearson, Joel D. Ferris, Dirk Weichholdt, Rico Priesnitz, Fritz K. Lauer, Oliver Klein