Patents Assigned to Triple "M" Ranch
  • Patent number: 5657621
    Abstract: A device which takes cut alfalfa laying in a field and turns it into a plurality of pressed cubes. A water spray conditions the cut alfalfa to have the right moisture content for subsequent processing. A pick up station delivers the alfalfa off of the ground and feeds it to an auger and paddle area for subsequent conveyance to a chopping station where the alfalfa is comminuted to the appropriate length. Thereafter, the chopped alfalfa is conveyed into a press where the cubes of alfalfa are formed by extrusion. Conveyors allow the formed cubes to be placed in a trailer hitched to the vehicle. By providing a vehicle which processes the alfalfa in the field, enhanced quality of the alfalfa cubes and efficiency results.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 19, 1997
    Assignee: Triple "M" Ranch
    Inventors: Joseph L. Mendes, Edward J. Mendes, Michael A. Mendes