Patents by Inventor Bernie Thiessen
Bernie Thiessen 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).
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Publication number: 20170079191Abstract: The adjustable hitch assembly of the present invention is mounted to the 3 point hitch system or quick attach frame on the rear of a tractor, and allows equipment, tools and implements to be hitched thereto. The hitch assembly includes a frame for mounting to the tractor, a carriage slidably mounted to the frame, and a hitch plate extending rearwardly from the carriage. The hitch assembly also includes an actuator for adjusting the lateral position of the hitch plate relative to the tractor. The actuator is coupled to the hydraulic system of the tractor. The actuator can be controlled remotely from the cab of the tractor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2016Publication date: March 23, 2017Inventors: Paul Hugh Cunningham, Samuel John Plett, Bernie Thiessen
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Publication number: 20170073156Abstract: A motorized lid assembly is provided on the roof opening of a grain bin. The assembly includes a ring attached to an upstanding collar of the roof opening, with a lid pivotally secured to the ring for movement between a closed position over the roof opening and an open position away from the roof opening. A motor is mounted to the ring and connected to the lid to pivot the lid between the open and closed positions. The motor is actuated remotely by a person on the ground. In the open position, the lid allows 360° access to the roof opening for discharging seed or grain into the bin.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2016Publication date: March 16, 2017Inventors: Juan Neufeld, Bernie Thiessen
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Publication number: 20140227068Abstract: A seed cart has a trailer with the hopper cantilevered over the trailer. The trailer includes a track extending along the left and side and rear end. A conveyor is mounted on a carriage for movement along the track, such that the conveyor can extend from the left side of the trailer or from the rear end of the trailer. The conveyor is pivotal for approximately 180°. The conveyor inlet and outlet can be positioned for loading and unloading the hopper, and can be spaced from the hopper for loading and unloading two separate containers.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2013Publication date: August 14, 2014Applicant: MERIDIAN MANUFACTURING, INC.Inventors: Juan Neufeld, Bernie Thiessen
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Patent number: 8770390Abstract: An improved conveyor belt assembly is provided with telescoping housing sections and a tension system for extending and retracting the sections relative to one another to maintain a selected tension on the conveyor belt. The assembly also has a lower end with a stepped profile matching the stepped profile of the cleated belt, so as to pick up and discharge fallen seeds or material and eliminate gaps where fallen seeds and material may collect. One or more scrapers are provided adjacent the lower track of the belt to push stray seeds and material off the lower track for pick up by the cleated belt at the lower end of the assembly.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2012Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Woodhaven Capital Corp.Inventors: Juan Neufeld, Samuel John Plett, Bernie Thiessen
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Patent number: 8746434Abstract: A manipulator is provided for the discharge conveyor of an agricultural seed cart. The manipulator allows the conveyor to be pivoted between a storage and transport position along the top of the cart and adjacent one side of the cart, and a use position extending from the rear of the cart. The manipulator also allows the conveyor to be swung approximately 180° to either side of the cart for discharge of seed to desired locations during use of the conveyor. The manipulator includes multiple actuators for the pivoting and sliding movement of the conveyor.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2011Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Woodhaven Capitol Corp.Inventors: Juan Neufeld, Bernie Thiessen
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Patent number: 8720079Abstract: A grain aeration assembly is provided for a hopper bottom bin, and includes a plurality of curved wall segments sized to pass through the manhole of the bin. The wall segments are assembled inside the bin to form a cylindrical tower extending upwardly. The wall segments include an internal frame and inner and outer screens. The tower is supported above the sloped floor of the bin by a plurality of legs. An air conduit extends between the tower and an exterior fan, which provides forced air into the space between the inner and outer screens of the wall segments. The air flows outwardly through the screens, while grain or stored material is prevented from passing through the screens into the wall segments.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2010Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: Woodhaven Capital Corp.Inventors: Juan Neufeld, Bernie Thiessen
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Publication number: 20140054135Abstract: An improved conveyor belt assembly is provided with telescoping housing sections and a tension system for extending and retracting the sections relative to one another to maintain a selected tension on the conveyor belt. The assembly also has a lower end with a stepped profile matching the stepped profile of the cleated belt, so as to pick up and discharge fallen seeds or material and eliminate gaps where fallen seeds and material may collect. One or more scrapers are provided adjacent the lower track of the belt to push stray seeds and material off the lower track for pick up by the cleated belt at the lower end of the assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2012Publication date: February 27, 2014Applicant: WOODHAVEN CAPITAL CORP.Inventors: Juan Neufeld, Samuel John Plett, Bernie Thiessen
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Publication number: 20120285801Abstract: An improved conveyor belt is provided for use in a tubular conveyor. The belt includes a plurality of cleat sets extending at a non-perpendicular angle across the axis of the belt. Adjacent cleat sets are offset with respect to one another, such that the axis of adjacent cleat sets are non-parallel. Each cleat set includes a plurality of spaced apart, upstanding cleat members. The orientation of the cleat sets helps maintain material toward the center of the belt, while the orientation of the cleat members eliminates vacuum behind the cleat members.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2011Publication date: November 15, 2012Applicant: MERIDIAN MANUFACTURING GROUPInventors: JUAN NEUFELD, BERNIE THIESSEN
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Patent number: 8292065Abstract: An improved conveyor belt is provided for use in a tubular conveyor. The belt includes a plurality of cleat sets extending at a non-perpendicular angle across the axis of the belt. Adjacent cleat sets are offset with respect to one another, such that the axis of adjacent cleat sets are non-parallel. Each cleat set includes a plurality of spaced apart, upstanding cleat members. The orientation of the cleat sets helps maintain material toward the center of the belt, while the orientation of the cleat members eliminates vacuum behind the cleat members.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2011Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Meridian Manufacturing GroupInventors: Juan Neufeld, Bernie Thiessen
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Publication number: 20120047762Abstract: A grain aeration assembly is provided for a hopper bottom bin, and includes a plurality of curved wall segments sized to pass through the manhole of the bin. The wall segments are assembled inside the bin to form a cylindrical tower extending upwardly. The wall segments include an internal frame and inner and outer screens. The tower is supported above the sloped floor of the bin by a plurality of legs. An air conduit extends between the tower and an exterior fan, which provides forced air into the space between the inner and outer screens of the wall segments. The air flows outwardly through the screens, while grain or stored material is prevented from passing through the screens into the wall segments.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2010Publication date: March 1, 2012Applicant: WOODHAVEN CAPITOL CORP.Inventors: JUAN NEUFELD, BERNIE THIESSEN
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Publication number: 20120037058Abstract: A manipulator is provided for the discharge conveyor of an agricultural seed cart. The manipulator allows the conveyor to be pivoted between a storage and transport position along the top of the cart and adjacent one side of the cart, and a use position extending from the rear of the cart. The manipulator also allows the conveyor to be swung approximately 180° to either side of the cart for discharge of seed to desired locations during use of the conveyor. The manipulator includes multiple actuators for the pivoting and sliding movement of the conveyor.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2011Publication date: February 16, 2012Applicant: WOODHAVEN CAPITOL CORP.Inventors: Juan Neufeld, Bernie Thiessen
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Publication number: 20110168593Abstract: A collapsible bulk container for dry, flowable particulate material is provided with a frame to support a bottom wall having a discharge opening and a gate moveable between opened and closed positions relative to the discharge opening. Four side walls are pivotally connected to the frame, with the pivot axes being at different elevations, such that the side walls can be folded between an upright use position and a substantially flat storage position. A lid is pivotally connected to opposite side walls for moving between an open position adjacent the connected side wall and a closed position over the bottom wall. Multiple containers can be stacked one upon another in both the use and storage positions. The base or frame of the container can receive forks from a lift truck on all four sides of the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2011Publication date: July 14, 2011Applicant: WOODHAVEN CAPITOL CORP.Inventors: JUAN NEUFELD, BERNIE THIESSEN
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Publication number: 20110168702Abstract: A collapsible bulk container for dry, flowable particulate material is provided with a frame to support a bottom wall having a discharge opening and a gate moveable between opened and closed positions relative to the discharge opening. Four side walls are pivotally connected to the frame, with the pivot axes being at different elevations, such that the side walls can be folded between an upright use position and a substantially flat storage position. Lid panels are pivotally connected to opposite side walls for moving between an open position adjacent the connected side wall and a closed position over the bottom wall. Multiple containers can be stacked one upon another in both the use and storage positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2010Publication date: July 14, 2011Applicant: WOODHAVEN CAPITOL CORP.Inventors: JUAN NEUFELD, BERNIE THIESSEN