Patents by Inventor Tom Schottler

Tom Schottler 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).

  • DOUBLE BOOM SYSTEM FOR A DRAG HOSE SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20130092766
    Abstract: A drag hose assembly includes a first pivot point, a first boom, a second pivot point, a second boom, and a fluid flow path. The first boom is pivotally attached to the first pivot point so that the first boom can pivot about the first pivot point, and the second boom is pivotally attached to the second pivot point so that the second boom can pivot about the second pivot point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2012
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Inventor: Tom Schottler
  • Boom assembly for a hose drag system
    Patent number: 8282021
    Abstract: An apparatus for application of a liquid or liquid-solid solution to soil includes an articulating tractor, a frame, a pivot point, a boom and a drag hose. The articulating tractor has a front portion and a rear portion connected to an articulation point. The rear portion has a rear wheel axle. The frame is adapted to mount on the rear portion of the articulating tractor. The frame has a front frame end located between the rear wheel axle and the articulation point. The pivot point is on the front frame end and positioned about 12 inches or more from the rear wheel axle. The boom pivotally attaches to the pivot point. The drag hose has a distal end in fluid communication with a source of liquid or solid-liquid solution and a proximal end coupled to the boom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Inventor: Tom Schottler
  • Boom assembly for a hose drag system
    Publication number: 20110233303
    Abstract: An apparatus for application of a liquid or liquid-solid solution to soil includes an articulating tractor, a frame, a pivot point, a boom and a drag hose. The articulating tractor has a front portion and a rear portion connected to an articulation point. The rear portion has a rear wheel axle. The frame is adapted to mount on the rear portion of the articulating tractor. The frame has a front frame end located between the rear wheel axle and the articulation point. The pivot point is on the front frame end and positioned about 12 inches or more from the rear wheel axle. The boom pivotally attaches to the pivot point. The drag hose has a distal end in fluid communication with a source of liquid or solid-liquid solution and a proximal end coupled to the boom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2011
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Inventor: Tom Schottler
  • Boom assembly for a hose drag system
    Patent number: 7975939
    Abstract: An apparatus for application of a liquid or liquid-solid solution to soil includes an articulating tractor, a frame, a pivot point, a boom and a drag hose. The articulating tractor has a front portion and a rear portion connected to an articulation point. The rear portion has a rear wheel axle. The frame is adapted to mount on the rear portion of the articulating tractor. The frame has a front frame end located between the rear wheel axle and the articulation point. The pivot point is on the front frame end and positioned about 12 inches or more from the rear wheel axle. The boom pivotally attaches to the pivot point. The drag hose has a distal end in fluid communication with a source of liquid or solid-liquid solution and a proximal end coupled to the boom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Inventor: Tom Schottler
  • Boom assembly for a hose drag system
    Publication number: 20100263578
    Abstract: An apparatus for application of a liquid or liquid-solid solution to soil includes an articulating tractor, a frame, a pivot point, a boom and a drag hose. The articulating tractor has a front portion and a rear portion connected to an articulation point. The rear portion has a rear wheel axle. The frame is adapted to mount on the rear portion of the articulating tractor. The frame has a front frame end located between the rear wheel axle and the articulation point. The pivot point is on the front frame end and positioned about 12 inches or more from the rear wheel axle. The boom pivotally attaches to the pivot point. The drag hose has a distal end in fluid communication with a source of liquid or solid-liquid solution and a proximal end coupled to the boom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2009
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Inventor: Tom Schottler