Patents by Inventor Charles E. Sukup

Charles E. Sukup 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).

  • Dwelling assembly
    Patent number: 10941558
    Abstract: A dwelling assembly that has a continuous sidewall and an opening for a door and a window. A roof assembly is provided with first and second roofs that are spaced apart such that the outer roof acts as a heat shield for the inner roof to ensure the interior of the dwelling is a minimum temperature. In addition, ballast boxes are utilized in order to provide additional weight to the dwelling and a planting area in association with the dwelling assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Assignee: SUKUP MANUFACTURING CO.
    Inventors: Brett A. Nelson, Eugene G. Sukup, Steven E. Sukup, Bradley A. Poppen, Charles E. Sukup
  • Paddle sweep
    Patent number: 10836582
    Abstract: A grain sweep assembly having an A-shaped frame, a first and a second panel connected to the frame, and a drive assembly that has a plurality of paddles connected to a continuous chain that extend through a return chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Sukup Manufacturing Co.
    Inventors: Ryan T. Olson, Charles E. Sukup, Randal L. Marcks, David J. Brownmiller
  • PADDLE SWEEP
    Publication number: 20190322457
    Abstract: A grain sweep assembly having an A-shaped frame, a first and a second panel connected to the frame, and a drive assembly that has a plurality of paddles connected to a continuous chain that extend through a return chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Inventors: Ryan T. Olson, Charles E. Sukup, Randal L. Marcks, David J. Brownmiller
  • Intermediate sump warning system
    Patent number: 10423134
    Abstract: An intermediate sump warning system having a sensor associated with a gate of an intermediate sump. The sensor is connected to a controller that activates a warning signal when the sensor detects that the gate is in an open position. The controller also deactivates the unloading system when the gate is open.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: Sukup Manufacturing Co.
    Inventors: Eugene G. Sukup, Graham Giddings, Elizabeth Brinkman, Randal L. Marcks, Charles E. Sukup
  • Paddle sweep
    Patent number: 10377573
    Abstract: A grain sweep assembly having an A-shaped frame, a first and a second panel connected to the frame, and a drive assembly that has a plurality of paddles connected to a continuous chain that extend through a return chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: Sukup Manufacturing Co.
    Inventors: Ryan T. Olson, Charles E. Sukup, Randal L. Marcks, David J. Brownmiller
  • Dwelling assembly
    Patent number: 10301811
    Abstract: A dwelling assembly that has a continuous sidewall and an opening for a door and a window. A roof assembly is provided with first and second roofs that are spaced apart such that the outer roof acts as a heat shield for the inner roof to ensure the interior of the dwelling is a minimum temperature. In addition, ballast boxes are utilized in order to provide additional weight to the dwelling and a planting area in association with the dwelling assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: SUKUP MANUFACTURING CO.
    Inventors: Brett A. Nelson, Eugene G. Sukup, Steven E. Sukup, Bradley A. Poppen, Charles E. Sukup
  • DWELLING ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20190119898
    Abstract: A dwelling assembly that has a continuous sidewall and an opening for a door and a window. A roof assembly is provided with first and second roofs that are spaced apart such that the outer roof acts as a heat shield for the inner roof to ensure the interior of the dwelling is a minimum temperature. In addition, ballast boxes are utilized in order to provide additional weight to the dwelling and a planting area in association with the dwelling assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2018
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Inventors: Brett A. Nelson, Eugene G. Sukup, Steven E. Sukup, Bradley A. Poppen, Charles E. Sukup
  • INTERMEDIATE SUMP WARNING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20180120799
    Abstract: An intermediate sump warning system having a sensor associated with a gate of an intermediate sump. The sensor is connected to a controller that activates a warning signal when the sensor detects that the gate is in an open position. The controller also deactivates the unloading system when the gate is open.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2018
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: Eugene G. Sukup, Graham Giddings, Elizabeth Brinkman, Randal L. Marcks, Charles E. Sukup
  • Delay system for a stirring machine
    Patent number: 9931599
    Abstract: A delay system for a stirring machine includes a plurality of vertical stirring augers, supported to a cross tube, with each auger having a tilt switch. A gear motor is connected to the cross tube and moves the cross tube forwardly around a bin. A delay assembly is connected to the tilt switches and the gear motor. The delay assembly shuts off the gear motor when the stirring augers are vertically displaced and starts the gear motor after a time delay once the stirring augers return to a vertical position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: Sukup Manfucaturing Co.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Jensen, Graham Giddings, Charles E. Sukup
  • INTERMEDIATE SUMP WARNING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20170301209
    Abstract: An intermediate sump warning system having a sensor associated with a gate of an intermediate sump. The sensor is connected to a controller that activates a warning signal when the sensor detects that the gate is in an open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2016
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: Eugene G. Sukup, Graham Giddings, Elizabeth Brinkman, Randal L. Marcks, Charles E. Sukup
  • PADDLE SWEEP
    Publication number: 20170275100
    Abstract: A grain sweep assembly having an A-shaped frame, a first and a second panel connected to the frame, and a drive assembly that has a plurality of paddles connected to a continuous chain that extend through a return chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2017
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Inventors: Ryan T. Olson, Charles E. Sukup, Randal L. Marcks, David J. Brownmiller
  • DELAY SYSTEM FOR A STIRRING MACHINE
    Publication number: 20160038894
    Abstract: A delay system for a stirring machine includes a plurality of vertical stirring augers, supported to a cross tube, with each auger having a tilt switch. A gear motor is connected to the cross tube and moves the cross tube forwardly around a bin. A delay assembly is connected to the tilt switches and the gear motor. The delay assembly shuts off the gear motor when the stirring augers are vertically displaced and starts the gear motor after a time delay once the stirring augers return to a vertical position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2014
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventors: Thomas J. Jensen, Graham Giddings, Charles E. Sukup
  • Support for a grain bin floor and method of making the same
    Patent number: 9132461
    Abstract: A floor support for a grain bin floor made from a sheet of galvanized steel having a top surface, a bottom surface and flat ends. The floor support has a plurality of flanges and notches disposed within the top surface and a plurality of openings disposed through the sheet of galvanized steel. Positioned between each opening is a first bend. Positioned on either side of selected first bends is a second bend thereby forming a z-shaped floor support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: Sukup Manufacturing Co.
    Inventors: Steven E. Sukup, Tun Ge, William C. Shepherd, Charles E. Sukup
  • SUPPORT FOR A GRAIN BIN FLOOR AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20150107327
    Abstract: A floor support for a grain bin floor made from a sheet of galvanized steel having a top surface, a bottom surface and flat ends. The floor support has a plurality of flanges and notches disposed within the top surface and a plurality of openings disposed through the sheet of galvanized steel. Positioned between each opening is a first bend. Positioned on either side of selected first bends is a second bend thereby forming a z-shaped floor support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Inventors: Steven E. Sukup, Tun Ge, William C. Shepherd, Charles E. Sukup
  • Sump clearing device
    Patent number: 8967936
    Abstract: A sump clearing device having a elongated tube attached to a backboard of a sweep auger. A second tube is attached to and extends through a sidewall of a grain bin. The second tube is aligned with the elongated tube. An elongated member having a clearing device is inserted through the second and elongated tube such that the clearing device is positioned above a center sump of the bin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Sukup Manufacturing Co.
    Inventors: Eugene G. Sukup, Charles E. Sukup
  • Support for a grain bin floor and method of making the same
    Patent number: 8950231
    Abstract: A floor support for a grain bin floor made from a sheet of galvanized steel having a top surface, a bottom surface and flat ends. The floor support has a plurality of flanges and notches disposed within the top surface and a plurality of openings disposed through the sheet of galvanized steel. Positioned between each opening is a first bend. Positioned on either side of selected first bends is a second bend thereby forming a z-shaped floor support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Sukup Manfucaturing Co.
    Inventors: Steven E. Sukup, Tun Ge, William C. Shepherd, Charles E. Sukup
  • DWELLING ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20140041325
    Abstract: A dwelling assembly that has a continuous sidewall and an opening for a door and a window. A roof assembly is provided with first and second roofs that are spaced apart such that the outer roof acts as a heat shield for the inner roof to ensure the interior of the dwelling is a minimum temperature. In addition, ballast boxes are utilized in order to provide additional weight to the dwelling and a planting area in association with the dwelling assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: SUKUP MANUFACTURING CO.
    Inventors: Brett A. Nelson, Eugene G. Sukup, Steven E. Sukup, Bradley A. Poppen, Charles E. Sukup
  • Dwelling assembly
    Patent number: 8646221
    Abstract: A dwelling assembly that has a continuous sidewall and an opening for a door and a window. A roof assembly is provided with first and second roofs that are spaced apart such that the outer roof acts as a heat shield for the inner roof to ensure the interior of the dwelling is a minimum temperature. In addition, ballast boxes are utilized in order to provide additional weight to the dwelling and a planting area in association with the dwelling assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: Sukup Manufacturing Co.
    Inventors: Brett A. Nelson, Eugene G. Sukup, Steven E. Sukup, Bradley A. Poppen, Charles E. Sukup
  • SUPPORT FOR A GRAIN BIN FLOOR AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20130276504
    Abstract: A floor support for a grain bin floor made from a sheet of galvanized steel having a top surface, a bottom surface and flat ends. The floor support has a plurality of flanges and notches disposed within the top surface and a plurality of openings disposed through the sheet of galvanized steel. Positioned between each opening is a first bend. Positioned on either side of selected first bends is a second bend thereby forming a z-shaped floor support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2012
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventors: Steven E. Sukup, Tun Ge, William C. Shepherd, Charles E. Sukup
  • Vent assembly for a grain bin
    Patent number: D788904
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: Sukup Manufacturing Co.
    Inventors: John A. Hanig, Steven E. Sukup, Eugene G. Sukup, Charles E. Sukup, Bradley A. Poppen