Patents by Inventor Patrick T. Whalen

Patrick T. Whalen 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: 10462959
    Abstract: A seed furrow closing wheel includes an annular rim and a plurality of teeth carried on the rim for rotation about an axis. The teeth extend radially outward from the rim and are circumferentially spaced apart from one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: YETTER MANUFACTURING COMPANY
    Inventors: Patrick T. Whalen, Derek A. Litchfield, Derek W. Allensworth
  • Patent number: 10383274
    Abstract: A pair of paddle closing wheels are adapted to be coupled to a frame structure that is coupled to a planter unit pulled by a motive power source. The paddle closing wheels are rotatably attached to the frame structure and are adapted to engage the soil. Fingers extend from the paddle closing wheel in a radial direction and include paddles that are coupled to the fingers. Once the seed is deposited in the soil the paddle closing wheels move the soil to cover up the seeds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: YETTER MANUFACTURING COMPANY
    Inventors: Patrick T. Whalen, James D. Lascelles, Carl A. Woodside
  • Publication number: 20180014454
    Abstract: A seed furrow closing wheel includes an annular rim and a plurality of teeth carried on the rim for rotation about an axis. The teeth extend radially outward from the rim and are circumferentially spaced apart from one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2017
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventors: Patrick T. WHALEN, Derek A. LITCHFIELD, Derek W. ALLENSWORTH
  • Publication number: 20170273234
    Abstract: A pair of paddle closing wheels are adapted to be coupled to a frame structure that is coupled to a planter unit pulled by a motive power source. The paddle closing wheels are rotatably attached to the frame structure and are adapted to engage the soil. Fingers extend from the paddle closing wheel in a radial direction and include paddles that are coupled to the fingers. Once the seed is deposited in the soil the paddle closing wheels move the soil to cover up the seeds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2017
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Inventors: Patrick T. Whalen, James D. Lascelles, Carl A. Woodside
  • Patent number: 9681599
    Abstract: A pair of paddle closing wheels are adapted to be coupled to a frame structure that is coupled to a planter unit pulled by a motive power source. The paddle closing wheels are rotatably attached to the frame structure and are adapted to engage the soil. Fingers extend from the paddle closing wheel in a radial direction and include paddles that are coupled to the fingers. Once the seed is deposited in the soil the paddle closing wheels move the soil to cover up the seeds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: YETTER MANUFACTURING COMPANY
    Inventors: Patrick T. Whalen, James D. Lascelles, Carl A. Woodside
  • Publication number: 20120325133
    Abstract: A pair of paddle closing wheels are adapted to be coupled to a frame structure that is coupled to a planter unit pulled by a motive power source. The paddle closing wheels are rotatably attached to the frame structure and are adapted to engage the soil. Fingers extend from the paddle closing wheel in a radial direction and include paddles that are coupled to the fingers. Once the seed is deposited in the soil the paddle closing wheels move the soil to cover up the seeds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: YETTER MANUFACTURING COMPANY
    Inventors: Patrick T. Whalen, James D. Lascelles, Carl A. Woodside
  • Patent number: 6006684
    Abstract: A coulter disc assembly is pulled by a tractor or other motorized vehicle to create a trench in the ground into which seeds are dispensed. This mounting arrangement of the present invention allows a farmer to inject agricultural additives, such as either liquid or dry fertilizer, into the ground so as to come into contact with the seed immediately after the trench is created and before it is covered over. The mounting arrangement consists of an elastomeric mounting block adapted to connect to a coulter disc frame. A rigid guide rod extends from the mounting block downwardly toward the ground. One end of a tube is connected to a supply of agricultural additives and the other end to the lower end of the guide rod. As the coulter disc passes through the ground to create a trench, the lower end of the guide rod is carried in the trench. As the guide rod engages the side walls of the trench, the rubber mounting block allows the guide rod to pivot rearwardly in the direction opposite the travel of the disc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1999
    Assignee: Yetter Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Bernard F. Whalen, Patrick T. Whalen, Ronald E. Chenoweth
  • Patent number: 5190112
    Abstract: A rotary hoe extension and kit for extending the effective length of one set of arms of a rotary hoe to increase the separation of the axes of rotation of adjacent rows of hoe wheels to a distance greater than the diameter of the hoe wheel while maintaining lateral wheel spacing. The extension includes a body member, having an upper end or first portion including a U-shaped alignment member which surrounds the existing rotary hoe arm on three sides to provide a rigid unit and a lower end or second portion having an aperture therethrough for attachment of a hoe wheel thereto. The lower end of the arm and lower end of the extension are in alignment with each other thereby allowing for maintenance of the lateral wheel spacing. A connector arrangement is provided to secure the extension to the support arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 2, 1993
    Assignee: Yetter Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Mark Johnston, Patrick T. Whalen
  • Patent number: D269182
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 1980
    Date of Patent: May 31, 1983
    Assignee: Yetter Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Bernard F. Whalen, Patrick T. Whalen, Marvin C. Kerber
  • Patent number: D801396
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: Yetter Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Patrick T. Whalen, Derek A. Litchfield, Derek W. Allensworth