Patents by Inventor Darrel E. Hay

Darrel E. Hay 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).

  • DEVICE AND METHOD FOR BREAKING CAKED GRAIN IN A STORAGE BIN
    Publication number: 20100287787
    Abstract: A grain bin is provided with a pipe extending beneath the perforated floor through which drying air passes upwardly. A tool extends through the pipe to the central grain outlet opening in the floor. The tool includes a cutting or grinding head which can be rotated from outside the bin so as to break up grain blockages above the outlet opening. A cap may be provided on the inner end of the pipe to preclude grain from entering the pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2009
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Applicant: SHELTON/HAY LLC
    Inventors: BRITT C. SHELTON, NORM D. ANDERSON, DARREL E. HAY
  • Corn head with reel device and method of use
    Patent number: 7377091
    Abstract: An improved corn head includes a reel device that prevents debris build-up in front of a feederhouse. The reel device includes support arms, a crossbar between the support arms, and a number of radial bars extending from the crossbar. The reel device has a number of adjustments to optimally position the radial bars for removing debris. The reel device rotates to reduce debris build-up in the feederhouse during harvesting. The reel device is moveable between operative and inoperative positions from the combine cab using hydraulics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Assignee: Shelton/Hay LLC
    Inventors: Britt C. Shelton, Darrel E. Hay