Patents by Inventor Brian Smidt

Brian Smidt 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).

  • Apparatus and method for supporting a removable anvil
    Patent number: 8104701
    Abstract: A grinding machine having a mounting arrangement and an anvil. The grinding machine generally including a feed table and a grinding drum positioned within a mill box. The mounting arrangement being configured to support an end of the feed table and the anvil. The anvil including a wedge-shaped portion and having a length. The length of the anvil being configured to extend beyond sides of the mill box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: Vermeer Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Brian Smidt, Darin Dux, Scott Eberts, Duane Harthoorn
  • Apparatus and method for supporting a removable anvil
    Patent number: 7971818
    Abstract: A grinding machine having an improved anvil mounting arrangement is provided. The mounting arrangement according to the present disclosure is configured to securely support an end of the feed table and an anvil, and also enables easy replacement of the anvil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: Vermeer Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Brian Smidt, Darin Dux, Scott Eberts, Duane Harthoorn
  • Apparatus and method for supporting a removable anvil
    Publication number: 20090242677
    Abstract: A grinding machine having an improved anvil mounting arrangement is provided. The mounting arrangement according to the present disclosure is configured to securely support an end of the feed table and an anvil, and also enables easy replacement of the anvil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2008
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Inventors: Brian Smidt, Darin Dux, Scott Eberts, Duane Harthoorn
  • Apparatus and method for supporting a removable anvil
    Publication number: 20090072062
    Abstract: A grinding machine having a mounting arrangement and an anvil. The grinding machine generally including a feed table and a grinding drum positioned within a mill box. The mounting arrangement being configured to support an end of the feed table and the anvil. The anvil including a wedge-shaped portion and having a length. The length of the anvil being configured to extend beyond sides of the mill box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Applicant: Vermeer Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Brian Smidt, Darin Dux, Scott Eberts, Duane Harthoorn
  • Apparatus and method for supporting a removable anvil
    Patent number: 7461802
    Abstract: A grinding machine having a mounting arrangement and an anvil. The grinding machine generally including a feed table and a grinding drum positioned within a mill box. The mounting arrangement being configured to support an end of the feed table and the anvil. The anvil including a wedge-shaped portion and having a length. The length of the anvil being configured to extend beyond sides of the mill box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Assignee: Vermeer Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Brian Smidt, Darin Dux, Scott Eberts, Duane Harthoorn
  • Apparatus and method for supporting a removable anvil
    Publication number: 20050184178
    Abstract: A grinding machine having a mounting arrangement and an anvil. The grinding machine generally including a feed table and a grinding drum positioned within a mill box. The mounting arrangement being configured to support an end of the feed table and the anvil. The anvil including a wedge-shaped portion and having a length. The length of the anvil being configured to extend beyond sides of the mill box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2004
    Publication date: August 25, 2005
    Inventors: Brian Smidt, Darin Dux, Scott Eberts, Duane Harthoorn