Patents by Inventor Larry Hoover

Larry Hoover 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).

  • Torsion spring activated round bale kicker
    Publication number: 20050188862
    Abstract: A bale kicker for a round baler that employs an adjustable torsion bar, or bars, to impart a rearward force to an exiting bale to ensure that the completed bale is clear of the baler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2004
    Publication date: September 1, 2005
    Inventors: Larry Hoover, Fred Horchler
  • Conveyor system for log debarking and chipping
    Patent number: 5669428
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a conveyor system for log debarking and chipping. Specifically, a conveyor system for log debarking and chipping is provided that, in accordance with the present invention, conveys tree-length logs to and into a debarking drum and conveys debarked logs from the debarking drum to a chipper for chipping the debarked logs. The present invention provides a system adapted for long life, low maintenance and is adapted to withstand high impact loading while permitting high volume log processing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 23, 1997
    Assignee: Fulghum Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Larry Hoover
  • Agricultural baler
    Patent number: D626972
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: CNH America LLC
    Inventors: Larry Hoover, Roger Mast, Carl Hagele