Patents Examined by Jason Boekmann
  • Hose pull apparatus and method
    Patent number: 8807465
    Abstract: A hose-fed lateral move irrigation system and method that utilizes a pipe with a plurality of sprinklers attached to a wheeled cart that pulls a flexible-hose assembly therebehind using at least one onboard winch and travels laterally with the pipe and sprinklers relative to a field so that a sufficient amount of hose may be used to enable total automation of the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Lindsay Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas J. Korus, Wayne T. Jarecki
  • Tooless needle change spray gun
    Patent number: 8789770
    Abstract: A slide pin assembly is introduced in HVLP and other spray guns allowing the needle/trigger actuation to be engaged and disengaged. Furthermore, the fluid nozzle is knurled to provide for effortless removal. The construction of this gun consists of a slide pin, trigger, needle and fluid nozzle. The trigger has keyhole apertures that interact with the diameter of the cross-action slide-pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel R. Johnson