Patents by Inventor Dale J. Messenger

Dale J. Messenger 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).

  • Wood chipper infeed chute
    Patent number: 8602333
    Abstract: An infeed chute that is configured to more effectively and safely guide brush into a chipper is provided. The infeed chute is configured to guide brush upwards, thereby minimizing the occurrence of branches inadvertently catching the bottom edge of the chute. The infeed chute is also configured so that operators can conveniently load the chipper while being along a side of the chipper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Vermeer Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey D. Bradley, James L. O'Halloran, Edwin N. Galloway, Ivan Brand, Dale J. Messenger