Patents by Inventor Craig B. Walgren

Craig B. Walgren 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: 6014826
    Abstract: A trencher includes a frame. Ground engaging wheels and a chain are mounted on the frame. Sleeves are attached to and extend outwardly from the chain. Rotatable and fixed-orientation teeth can be mounted in the sleeves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2000
    Inventors: Craig B. Walgren, John H. Walgren
  • Patent number: 5248188
    Abstract: Apparatus for forming a trench in the ground includes a frame having ground engaging wheels, a boom attached to and extending outwardly from the frame, a chain which extends around the periphery of the boom, a plurality of cutting teeth mounted on the chain, and a motor mounted in the frame for driving the chain around the boom. The cutting teeth are mounted on the chain in a canted orientation which extends the useful life of the teeth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1993
    Inventor: Craig B. Walgren