Patents by Inventor Bruce Edward Nelson

Bruce Edward Nelson 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: 9637043
    Abstract: A bale strapping apparatus is provided. The apparatus may include a floor to receive at least one bale of material, a bar, and means for moving the bar. The bar may include at least one dispenser for receiving and dispensing securing members. The securing members may be permanently attached to the dispenser. Furthermore, the bar may be moved laterally above and across the floor and, accordingly, over the at least one bale of material, thereby causing the dispenser to dispense the securing member around the at least one bale. The apparatus may then tighten the securing members, thus securing the bale to the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Inventors: Bruce Edward Nelson, Chad Warren Anderson, Jonathan David Tesch
  • Publication number: 20160167563
    Abstract: A bale strapping apparatus is provided. The apparatus may include a floor to receive at least one bale of material, a bar, and means for moving the bar. The bar may include at least one dispenser for receiving and dispensing securing members. The securing members may be permanently attached to the dispenser. Furthermore, the bar may be moved laterally above and across the floor and, accordingly, over the at least one bale of material, thereby causing the dispenser to dispense the securing member around the at least one bale. The apparatus may then tighten the securing members, thus securing the bale to the apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2014
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventors: Bruce Edward Nelson, Chad Warren Anderson, Jonathan David Tesch