Patents by Inventor Bruce A. Coers

Bruce A. Coers 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).

  • Belted grain accelerator for a threshing machine
    Patent number: 4821744
    Abstract: A gull wing shaped diverted is positioned in an opening between two oppositely rotated endless belted conveyors having transverse paddles for propelling grain and chaff falling from the threshing and separating means downwardly. A blower means forms a substantially horizontal air stream that is directed against the substantially downwardly propelled gain and chaff to separate the lighter chaff from the heavier grain. The blower can comprise one fan assembly or two and provide an air stream to the cleaning shoe assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1987
    Date of Patent: April 18, 1989
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Reed J. Turner, Bruce Coers