Patents by Inventor Darrell H. Bouchard

Darrell H. Bouchard 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).

  • Method for cleaning sod
    Patent number: 5415671
    Abstract: A method for cleaning sod being transported on a perforate conveyor belt which includes at least one vibratory position and a powered brush position for removing the earth from the sod. This method and apparatus may be attached to a farm vehicle at the sod harvesting site or free-standing at a remote location. This present invention removes the earth in a substantially dry condition so that the earth may be returned directly to the harvest site or conveyed to another location, A subsequent water bath stage is disclosed for the removal of unwanted dust on the sod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 16, 1995
    Inventors: Darrell H. Bouchard, Brian L. Bouchard
  • Method and apparatus for cleaning sod
    Patent number: 5293714
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for cleaning sod being transported on a perforate conveyor belt which includes at least one vibratory position and a powered brush position for removing the earth from the sod. This method and apparatus may be attached to a farm vehicle at the sod harvesting site or free-standing at a remote location. This present invention removes the earth in a substantially dry condition so that the earth may be returned directly to the harvest site or conveyed to another location. A subsequent water bath stage is disclosed for the removal of unwanted dust on the sod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 15, 1994
    Inventors: Brian L. Bouchard, Darrell H. Bouchard