Patents by Inventor Clyde L. Burton

Clyde L. Burton 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).

  • Produce bagging machine
    Patent number: 5095686
    Abstract: An apparatus for the mechanical bagging or packaging of produce or other articles susceptible to damage upon impact. The apparatus includes a tiltable support for temporarily holding a quantity of produce and having an end portion for discharging the produce or articles when tilted. A bag positioning assembly is provided to position a bag around the support such that the end portion of the support is nearly adjacent the closed end of the bag. When the support is tilted, the produce or articles will settle towards the closed end of the bag. Because the bag is positioned around the support, the impact and damage to the produce or articles is minimized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1992
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Dale E. Marshall, Galen K. Brown, Richard J. Wolthuis, Clyde L. Burton
  • Vacuum-operated produce handling systems
    Patent number: 4320995
    Abstract: A novel flume hopper is employed in combination with a vacuum-operated hydraulic conveyor in a field or storage handling system for efficiently transferring produce to a holding tank without inflicting damage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 1980
    Date of Patent: March 23, 1982
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Bernard R. Tennes, Richard J. Wolthuis, Clyde L. Burton
  • Continuous mechanized harvesting of horticultural crops
    Patent number: 4064683
    Abstract: A system has been devised comprising a novel method and apparatus for the harvesting of horticultural crops. The system utilizes an over-the-row harvester which employs a novel mechanical shaker and handling mechanism for continuous, nonstop operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1976
    Date of Patent: December 27, 1977
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Bernard R. Tennes, Clyde L. Burton
  • Metering and spray apparatus for horticultural applications
    Patent number: 4030244
    Abstract: The apparatus comprises a combination of a novel system for selectively metering and mixing horticultural spray materials immediately prior to application and a novel recirculating sprayer system for application of the mixed materials to horticultural plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1976
    Date of Patent: June 21, 1977
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Bernard R. Tennes, Clyde L. Burton