Patents by Inventor Brian Tank

Brian Tank 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).

  • Folding unloading auger engagement assistors
    Publication number: 20070102260
    Abstract: An unloading auger for an agricultural harvester includes an inner auger having an outer end and a first coupler at the outer end. The first coupler includes a first engagement cog. An outer auger is pivotally attached to the outer end of the inner auger. The outer auger has an inner end and a second coupler at the inner end. The second coupler includes a second engagement cog. The first coupler or second coupler includes at least one engagement assistor configured to rotate the outer auger prior to engagement between the first engagement cog and the second engagement cog.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2005
    Publication date: May 10, 2007
    Inventors: Mark Reimer, Ronald Nelson, Brian Tank, Stephen VanWynsberghe