Patents by Inventor Neil E. Durhman

Neil E. Durhman 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: 4611642
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a bagging device for directing a flowable substance from a transport trailer to a flexible agricultural bag. The device includes a tunnel housing attached to the back of the trailer. The open end of the bag is held behind a ridge member and between the ridge member and a stretchable strap so as to resist release of bag until the bag on the ground has been filled. A tray beneath the housing supports the bottom portion of the bag to prevent it from stretching and ripping. A shield near the tires of the trailer prevent the bag from entangling in the tires. The device is especially appropriate for use with flowable commodities such as brewers grains and stillage by-product which rapidly deteriorate unless promptly stored in an air exchange-free enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 1984
    Date of Patent: September 16, 1986
    Assignee: General Feeds, Inc.
    Inventor: Neil E. Durhman