Patents by Inventor Ben E. Werner

Ben E. Werner 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: 4707918
    Abstract: There is disclosed a device for use in fruit harvesting, that is, for clipping the stems of citrus fruits. The device is organized for one-hand operation, that is, it can be held in one hand or attached to the wrist of one hand, the device having an operating member, that is, a trigger, to be operated by a finger of the user. The device is powered by a pneumatic cylinder which, through linkage, operates a cutting blade which moves relative to a stationary member. Devices are provided for attaching the tool to a person's wrist and a finger of the user with the trigger member or button positioned for easy manipulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1986
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1987
    Assignee: Agricultural Producers
    Inventors: Gerald D. Smith, Ben E. Werner