Patents by Inventor Allen J. Hettich

Allen J. Hettich 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).

  • Patent number: 5546739
    Abstract: A turf care implement includes a frame mounted on a pair of opposed wheels. The frame supports a pair of lift arms which are mounted at an angle to the direction of travel of the implement. The lift arms support a plurality of rakes on mounting arms. The radial-type wheel rakes which have tines extending radially outward from a central hub. A series of cables and pulleys connects from the lift arms to a lift handle by a forward portion of the frame for raising and lowering the arms and positioning the arms at various heights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 20, 1996
    Inventor: Allen J. Hettich
  • Patent number: 5479768
    Abstract: A turf care implement includes a frame mounted on a pair of opposed wheels. The frame supports a pair of lift arms which are mounted at an angle to the direction of travel of the implement. The lift arms support a plurality of rakes on mounting arms. The radial-type wheel rakes which have tines extending radially outward from a central hub. A series of cables and pulleys connects from the lift arms to a lift handle by a forward portion of the frame for raising and lowering the arms and positioning the arms at various heights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 2, 1996
    Inventor: Allen J. Hettich
  • Patent number: 4373905
    Abstract: Oil heater for burning of waste oil or other like petroleum liquids through vaporization of the fuel resulting in total fuel burn and maximum BTU. Combustion air enters the center of a combustion chamber enclosure through a combustion air wand resulting in air flow in all directions. The wand includes a plurality of spaced holes in a closed annular air channel allowing for escape of air to the combustion chamber and a diffuser plate circumferentially affixed to the wand including a plurality of spaced holes in the diffuser plate for spreading and mixing resultant vapors and gases for burning at the level of the wand. A submerged pump in a fuel storage tank provides for even fuel flow to a center point above the air wand in addition to even air flow by a blower. A vaporizer pan in the bottom of the chamber provides for boiling of the fuel with its resulting vaporization and total burn of residue and ash.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1980
    Date of Patent: February 15, 1983
    Inventor: Allen J. Hettich