Digger And Fixedly Interconnected Contiguous Separator Patents (Class 171/136)
  • Patent number: 9267305
    Abstract: A snow plow blade with integrated multiple horizontal slats in lieu of one solid curved blade comprises a plurality of thin blades stacked upon one another in a staggered retreating arrangement from the bottom up. Should any blade damage occur, just the section damaged can be replaced by simply unbolting it and bolting on a new one. The slat structure allows air to flow through the blade while moving down the road and not plowing snow, enabling air to enter the radiator section of the vehicle to cool the radiator more efficiently. Finally, the slat structure is envisioned to create lift, in much the same manner as an airplane wing, thus making the blade appear lighter than its actual static weight when moving down the road and not plowing snow. This feature is envisioned to reduce wear and tear on suspension components, steering components, tires, and other similar items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Inventor: Mark A. Reynolds
  • Patent number: 8904342
    Abstract: The present invention is a system and method for rapid development of software applications comprising; a field composer; a design composer; and a design repository; wherein the field composer is used to create field trees; wherein the design composer is used to create designs; wherein a design is a partial or complete configuration of a software application; wherein one or more data models is/are derived from one or more existing databases; and wherein the design repository stores designs, field trees, and data models.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Zoot Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Warren White Bauder, Peter Andrew Quinlan, Robert Lee Banfill, Kevin R. Fletcher, Gretchen Andes Bauder, Ryan G. Sasser, Thomas H. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20130233579
    Abstract: A beach cleaner for recovering relatively heavy garbage or stones while minimizing the amount of sand entering a garbage recovery unit. The beach cleaner includes a frame formed by a longitudinal member and a lateral member. A towed portion is provided at the front portion of the frame for towing by a tow vehicle. A separator is provided at the lower front portion of the frame to separate and scrape garbage from sandy ground. A recovery unit is provided behind the separator to collect garbage scraped onto the mesh member. At least one separation rod unit is provided having a plurality of longitudinal members and a lateral member for joining the rear ends of the respective longitudinal members. The front end of at least one separation rod unit is secured to the separator so as to be turnable in the up-and-down direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2010
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shinji Ito, Tatsuo Masuda, Yasuji Hashimoto
  • Patent number: 7168069
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for processing multimedia instruction enhanced data by the use of an abstract routine generator and a translator. The abstract routine generator takes the multimedia instruction enhanced data and generates abstract routines to compile the multimedia instruction enhanced data. The output of the abstract generator is an abstract representation of the multimedia instruction enhanced data. The translator then takes the abstract representation and produces code for processing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2007
    Assignee: STMicroelectronics, Inc.
    Inventor: Ulrich Sigmund
  • Patent number: 6857479
    Abstract: A beach cleaner for recovering waste while moving in a towed state by a traction vehicle. A grating-like portion scoops up waste present in front of the beach cleaner as the beach cleaner is moved and a reticulate portion that is formed behind the grating-like portion to hold waste. As the beach cleaner is moved, waste present in front of the beach cleaner is scooped up onto the grating-like portion and is held with the reticulate portion formed behind the grating-like portion. Sand that is scooped up together with the waste is allowed to drop through the gaps in the grating-like portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2005
    Assignee: Honda Giken Koygo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Takashi Ohzeki, Yoshihiro Kimura, Yasuji Hashimoto, Yoshinobu Itani, Takashi Shinozaki
  • Patent number: 6041866
    Abstract: A rock picker having a frame supported by rear support wheels and a tongue that is adapted to be attached to a tractor draw bar. A basket assembly having gathering tines and separation bars is carried by the frame. The gathering tines gather rocks and hold the rocks while allowing soil to pass between adjacent tines. The basket assembly is pivotally attached to short links. The short links are pivotally attached to the frame. Hydraulic cylinders are attached to the frame and to the basket assembly. When the basket assembly is filled with rocks, the hydraulic cylinders are extended. Initially, the short links pivot forward, lowering and extending the forward ends of the gathering tines and placing a downward force on the gathering tines. Continuing extension of the hydraulic cylinder raises the gathering tines and causes rocks to slide down the separation bars and into a rock hopper. Dirt passes between the separation bars and to the ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2000
    Inventor: Earl R. Smith
  • Patent number: 5682953
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device that is mounted on the front of loaders or tractors for picking and separating rocks and other debris from soil admixtures. The device includes a forward dumping bucket which includes a grate at the bottom thereof for separating larger rocks/debris from smaller rocks/debris and soil. Rocks or debris are swept into the bucket by a reel which is either directly mounted on the side plates of the bucket, or is attached to a carriage which is pivotally attached to the bucket. A motor is provided which rotates the reel in a circle to sweep rocks or debris into the bucket. The reel is either rotated by the motor to a position allowing forward dumping of the contents of the bucket, or when the carriage is used, a hydraulic lift is utilized to pivot the carriage away from the bucket so as to permit forward dumping of the bucket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 4, 1997
    Inventor: Dale Buysse