Patents by Inventor Paul W. Dow
Paul W. Dow 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).
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Publication number: 20180116099Abstract: A self-propelled windrow merger includes a motor and a chassis. At the front of the merger are a first pickup and transfer assembly, a second pickup and transfer assembly and a third pickup and transfer assembly. A cab is above and behind the second pickup and transfer assembly. A folding mechanism for moves each of the pickup and transfer assemblies between a first position wherein the first, second and third pickup and transfer assemblies are laterally aligned and a second position wherein the first and third pickup and transfer assemblies are positioned rear of the cab.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventors: Paul W. DOW, Steven S. DOW
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Publication number: 20180103587Abstract: A windrow merger has a frame supporting first, second and third pickup assemblies, with the two outside pickup assemblies foldable between an extended use position and a retracted travel position. Each of the pickup assemblies includes a reversible conveyor providing multiple windrow merging configurations. The pickup assemblies are interchangeable and aligned to define an unobstructed pickup face.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventors: Paul W. DOW, Steven S. DOW, Mark M. WOODRUFF
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Publication number: 20170258001Abstract: A self-propelled windrow merger includes a motor and a chassis. At the front of the merger are a first pickup and transfer assembly, a second pickup and transfer assembly and a third pickup and transfer assembly. A cab is above and behind the second pickup and transfer assembly. A folding mechanism for moves each of the pickup and transfer assemblies between a first position wherein the first, second and third pickup and transfer assemblies are laterally aligned and a second position wherein the first and third pickup and transfer assemblies are positioned rear of the cab.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2016Publication date: September 14, 2017Inventors: Paul W. DOW, Steven S. DOW
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Publication number: 20170251605Abstract: A windrow merger has a frame supporting first, second and third pickup assemblies, with the two outside pickup assemblies foldable between an extended use position and a retracted travel position. Each of the pickup assemblies includes a reversible conveyor providing multiple windrow merging configurations. The pickup assemblies are interchangeable and aligned to define an unobstructed pickup face.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2016Publication date: September 7, 2017Inventors: Paul W DOW, Steven S DOW, Mark M WOODRUFF
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Patent number: 9386749Abstract: A pickup head having a materials lifting end and a materials lofting end, the pickup head including a lifting roller, a transfer roller and a lofting roller. The lifting roller is adapted to rotate about an axis of rotation and disposed on the materials lifting end and includes picking fingers protruding from the lifting roller. The transfer roller is adapted to rotate about an axis of rotation and includes picking fingers protruding from the outer surface of the tube of the transfer roller. The transfer roller is disposed at an elevation higher than the lifting roller between the materials lifting end and the materials lofting end. The lofting roller is adapted to rotate about an axis of rotation and includes lofting effectors protruding from the outer surface of lofting roller. The lofting roller is disposed at an elevation higher than the transfer roller at the materials lofting end.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2015Date of Patent: July 12, 2016Assignee: Black Creek, LLCInventor: Paul W. Dow
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Publication number: 20150216124Abstract: A self-propelled windrow merger includes a motor and a chassis. At the front of the merger are a first pickup and transfer assembly, a second pickup and transfer assembly and a third pickup and transfer assembly. A cab is above and behind the second pickup and transfer assembly. A folding mechanism for moves each of the pickup and transfer assemblies between a first position wherein the first, second and third pickup and transfer assemblies are laterally aligned and a second position wherein the first and third pickup and transfer assemblies are positioned rear of the cab.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2014Publication date: August 6, 2015Inventors: Paul W. DOW, Steven S. DOW
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Publication number: 20150128552Abstract: A windrow merger has a frame supporting first, second and third pickup assemblies, with the two outside pickup assemblies foldable between an extended use position and a retracted travel position. Each of the pickup assemblies includes a reversible conveyor providing multiple windrow merging configurations. The pickup assemblies are interchangeable and aligned to define an unobstructed pickup face.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2014Publication date: May 14, 2015Inventors: Paul W. DOW, Steven S. Dow, Mark M. Woodruff
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Patent number: 8919088Abstract: A self-propelled windrow merger includes a motor and a chassis. At the front of the merger are a first pickup and transfer assembly, a second pickup and transfer assembly and a third pickup and transfer assembly. A cab is above and behind the second pickup and transfer assembly. A folding mechanism for moves each of the pickup and transfer assemblies between a first position wherein the first, second and third pickup and transfer assemblies are laterally aligned and a second position wherein the first and third pickup and transfer assemblies are positioned rear of the cab.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2012Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: Oxbo International CorporationInventors: Paul W. Dow, Steven S. Dow
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Patent number: 8863488Abstract: A windrow merger has a frame supporting first, second and third pickup assemblies, with the two outside pickup assemblies foldable between an extended use position and a retracted travel position. Each of the pickup assemblies includes a reversible conveyor providing multiple windrow merging configurations. The pickup assemblies are interchangeable and aligned to define an unobstructed pickup face.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2012Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Oxbo International CorporationInventors: Paul W. Dow, Steven S. Dow, Mark M. Woodruff
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Patent number: 8511052Abstract: A windrow merger including three pickup and transfer units, a folding system, and a plurality of float mechanisms. The folding system employs simultaneous rearward, outward, and upward folding motion so as to ensure none of the units interfere with the other units while folding, and likewise while unfolding. The folding system can further fold and unfold each of the three pickup and transfer units at the same time. During merging operations, the plurality of float mechanisms of the windrow merger limits the range of motion of each pickup and transfer unit. The float mechanisms further transfer a portion of the weight of each pickup and transfer unit from the ground to the frame of the merger. The units of the windrow merger can also include a rub rail having a surface that reduces swirling or clumping of material as the material is conveyed toward an end of the windrow merger.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2010Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: Oxbo International CorporationInventors: Steven S. Dow, Paul W. Dow
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Publication number: 20130014481Abstract: A self-propelled windrow merger includes a motor and a chassis. At the front of the merger are a first pickup and transfer assembly, a second pickup and transfer assembly and a third pickup and transfer assembly. A cab is above and behind the second pickup and transfer assembly. A folding mechanism for moves each of the pickup and transfer assemblies between a first position wherein the first, second and third pickup and transfer assemblies are laterally aligned and a second position wherein the first and third pickup and transfer assemblies are positioned rear of the cab.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2012Publication date: January 17, 2013Applicant: Oxbo International CorporationInventors: Paul W. Dow, Steven S. Dow
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Publication number: 20120204529Abstract: A windrow merger has a frame supporting first, second and third pickup assemblies, with the two outside pickup assemblies foldable between an extended use position and a retracted travel position. Each of the pickup assemblies includes a reversible conveyor providing multiple windrow merging configurations. The pickup assemblies are interchangeable and aligned to define an unobstructed pickup face.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2012Publication date: August 16, 2012Applicant: Oxbo International CorporationInventors: Paul W. DOW, Steven S. Dow, Mark M. Woodruff
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Patent number: 8186138Abstract: A windrow merger including three pickup and transfer units, a folding system, and a plurality of float mechanisms. The folding system employs simultaneous rearward, outward, and upward folding motion so as to ensure none of the units interfere with the other units while folding, and likewise while unfolding. The folding system can further fold and unfold each of the three pickup and transfer units at the same time. During merging operations, the plurality of float mechanisms of the windrow merger limits the range of motion of each pickup and transfer unit. The float mechanisms further transfer a portion of the weight of each pickup and transfer unit from the ground to the frame of the merger. The units of the windrow merger can also include a rub rail having a surface that reduces swirling or clumping of material as the material is conveyed toward an end of the windrow merger.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2010Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: Oxbo International CorporationInventors: Steven S. Dow, Paul W. Dow
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Patent number: 8166739Abstract: A windrow merger has a frame supporting first, second and third pickup assemblies, with the two outside pickup assemblies foldable between an extended use position and a retracted travel position. Each of the pickup assemblies includes a reversible conveyor providing multiple windrow merging configurations. The pickup assemblies are interchangeable and aligned to define an unobstructed pickup face.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2010Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: Oxbo International CorporationInventors: Paul W. Dow, Steven S. Dow, Mark M. Woodruff
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Patent number: 8091331Abstract: A windrow merger including three pickup and transfer units, a folding system, and a plurality of float mechanisms. The folding system employs simultaneous rearward, outward, and upward folding motion so as to ensure none of the units interfere with the other units while folding, and likewise while unfolding. The folding system can further fold and unfold each of the three pickup and transfer units at the same time. During merging operations, the plurality of float mechanisms of the windrow merger limits the range of motion of each pickup and transfer unit. The float mechanisms further transfer a portion of the weight of each pickup and transfer unit from the ground to the frame of the merger. The units of the windrow merger can also include a rub rail having a surface that reduces swirling or clumping of material as the material is conveyed toward an end of the windrow merger.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2009Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: Oxbo International CorporationInventors: Steven S. Dow, Paul W. Dow
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Publication number: 20110203244Abstract: A windrow merger has a frame supporting first, second and third pickup assemblies, with the two outside pickup assemblies foldable between an extended use position and a retracted travel position. Each of the pickup assemblies includes a reversible conveyor providing multiple windrow merging configurations. The pickup assemblies are interchangeable and aligned to define an unobstructed pickup face.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2010Publication date: August 25, 2011Applicant: Oxbo International CorporationInventors: Paul W. Dow, Steven S. Dow, Mark M. Woodruff
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Publication number: 20110094202Abstract: A windrow merger including three pickup and transfer units, a folding system, and a plurality of float mechanisms. The folding system employs simultaneous rearward, outward, and upward folding motion so as to ensure none of the units interfere with the other units while folding, and likewise while unfolding. The folding system can further fold and unfold each of the three pickup and transfer units at the same time. During merging operations, the plurality of float mechanisms of the windrow merger limits the range of motion of each pickup and transfer unit. The float mechanisms further transfer a portion of the weight of each pickup and transfer unit from the ground to the frame of the merger. The units of the windrow merger can also include a rub rail having a surface that reduces swirling or clumping of material as the material is conveyed toward an end of the windrow merger.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2010Publication date: April 28, 2011Applicant: Oxbo International CorporationInventors: Steven S. Dow, Paul W. Dow
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Publication number: 20110094200Abstract: A windrow merger including three pickup and transfer units, a folding system, and a plurality of float mechanisms. The folding system employs simultaneous rearward, outward, and upward folding motion so as to ensure none of the units interfere with the other units while folding, and likewise while unfolding. The folding system can further fold and unfold each of the three pickup and transfer units at the same time. During merging operations, the plurality of float mechanisms of the windrow merger limits the range of motion of each pickup and transfer unit. The float mechanisms further transfer a portion of the weight of each pickup and transfer unit from the ground to the frame of the merger. The units of the windrow merger can also include a rub rail having a surface that reduces swirling or clumping of material as the material is conveyed toward an end of the windrow merger.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2010Publication date: April 28, 2011Applicant: Oxbo International CorporationInventors: Steven S. Dow, Paul W. Dow
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Patent number: 7827774Abstract: A windrow merger has a frame supporting first, second and third pickup assemblies, with the two outside pickup assemblies foldable between an extended use position and a retracted travel position. Each of the pickup assemblies includes a reversible conveyor providing multiple windrow merging configurations. The pickup assemblies are interchangeable and aligned to define an unobstructed pickup face.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2006Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: Oxbo International CorporationInventors: Paul W. Dow, Steven S. Dow, Mark M. Woodruff
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Publication number: 20100037584Abstract: A windrow merger including three pickup and transfer units, a folding system, and a plurality of float mechanisms. The folding system employs simultaneous rearward, outward, and upward folding motion so as to ensure none of the units interfere with the other units while folding, and likewise while unfolding. The folding system can further fold and unfold each of the three pickup and transfer units at the same time. During merging operations, the plurality of float mechanisms of the windrow merger limits the range of motion of each pickup and transfer unit. The float mechanisms further transfer a portion of the weight of each pickup and transfer unit from the ground to the frame of the merger. The units of the windrow merger can also include a rub rail having a surface that reduces swirling or clumping of material as the material is conveyed toward an end of the windrow merger.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2009Publication date: February 18, 2010Inventors: Steven S. Dow, Paul W. Dow