Patents by Inventor Michael D. Schwartz

Michael D. Schwartz 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).

  • Straw walker bearing
    Patent number: 5261749
    Abstract: Straw walker bearing having two bearing portions that are bolted together around a straw walker crank. The upper bearing portion is provided with mounting pads for mounting the straw walker pan to the bearing. Each bearing portion has a semi-cylindrical recess for accommodating the straw walker crank. Each bearing portion is provided with a first edge having a raised outer lip and a second edge having a raised inner lip. When the bearing portions are coupled to one another the edges adjoin and form a standard fit configuration or a tight fit configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1993
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Robert E. Bennett, Michael D. Schwartz