Patents by Inventor Rustin Van Bentzinger

Rustin Van Bentzinger 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).

  • SELF-ALIGNING APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR GATHERING BALES
    Publication number: 20180317391
    Abstract: Apparatus for gathering bales that aligns itself during bale pick-up. Methods for transferring bales that use such an apparatus are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2018
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Inventors: Rustin Van Bentzinger, Kent Thompson, Darin Dux
  • Apparatus for gathering bales that include a forward-looking sensor and methods for gathering bales using such apparatus
    Patent number: 10028439
    Abstract: Apparatus for gathering bales that include a forward-looking sensor to sense the bale are disclosed. The apparatus may also include a control system that is configured to alter a portion of the apparatus to lift the bale based on output from the forward-looking sensor. Methods for transferring bales that use such an apparatus are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: Vermeer Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Rustin Van Bentzinger, Kent Thompson, Darin Dux
  • SELF-ALIGNING APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR GATHERING BALES
    Publication number: 20160128279
    Abstract: Apparatus for gathering bales that aligns itself during bale pick-up. Methods for transferring bales that use such an apparatus are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2016
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Applicant: Forage Innovations B.V.
    Inventors: Rustin Van Bentzinger, Kent Thompson, Darin Dux
  • Self-aligning apparatus and methods for gathering bales
    Patent number: 9271446
    Abstract: Apparatus for gathering bales that aligns itself during bale pick-up. Methods for transferring bales that use such an apparatus are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: Forage Innovations B.V.
    Inventors: Rustin Van Bentzinger, Kent Thompson, Darin Dux
  • SELF-ALIGNING APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR GATHERING BALES
    Publication number: 20140003889
    Abstract: Apparatus for gathering bales that aligns itself during bale pick-up. Methods for transferring bales that use such an apparatus are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: Rustin Van Bentzinger, Kent Thompson, Darin Dux