Patents by Inventor Robert A. Dircks

Robert A. Dircks 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: 5390522
    Abstract: A pipe bender 100 comprises a base 111, a former 132 on the base and having a former surface extending angularly at a fixed radius about a bending axis 114. The former surface is provided to engage a length of pipe 134 to be bent to conform to at least a portion of the length of the former surface. A bending arm 113 is pivotally mounted on the base 111 for pivoting movement about the axis 114. A bending assembly 115 is mounted on the arm 113 and includes two deforming rollers 122, 123 rotatably mounted for movement about an axis which is parallel to the bending axis 114 and spaced radially outwardly of the bending surface. The rollers 122, 123 are adapted to engage the length of pipe 134 to cause bending thereof as it is moved angularly about the axis 114.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 21, 1995
    Inventor: Robert A. Dircks
  • Patent number: 5135057
    Abstract: A lifting apparatus for an agricultural implement, the apparatus includes first and second frame members, with the second frame member pivotally movable relative to the first member about a horizontal axis. To move the second member relative to the first member there is an actuator pivotally attached to the first member and a link pivotally attached to the second member and actuator. The second member has an abutment to engage the link to cause it to pivot with the second through a limited angle, after which the link disengages with the abutment to cause further pivoting of the second member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 4, 1992
    Inventor: Robert A. Dircks