Patents by Inventor Daryl Rubner

Daryl Rubner 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: 9810013
    Abstract: A door control system for a farm implement with a storage bin having a discharge opening and a door movable by a drive mechanism between open and closed positions relative to the discharge opening includes a dual position door control system. The system includes at least two controllers at spaced positions relative to the door and coupled to a drive mechanism for opening and closing the door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: Unverferth Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Van Mill, Ronald J. Schlimgen, Daryl Rubner
  • Patent number: 8967727
    Abstract: A gravity wagon includes a container for storing grain or other material and a discharge for allowing material to exit the hopper via gravity. A discharge chute and kickback are used to direct the material from the discharge and are coupled via a linkage such that they can be positioned to direct the material exiting the hopper to an area generally to the side of the hopper in a first position or an area generally towards the center of the hopper in a second position. The movement of the discharge chute and the kickback between the first and second positions is facilitated by a pusher or pushing member coupled to the kickback.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Unverferth Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Van Mill, John Walvatne, Daryl Rubner
  • Publication number: 20140311033
    Abstract: A door control system for a farm implement with a storage bin having a discharge opening and a door movable by a drive mechanism between open and closed positions relative to the discharge opening includes a dual position door control system. The system includes at least two controllers at spaced positions relative to the door and coupled to a drive mechanism for opening and closing the door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: Unverferth Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. VAN MILL, Ronald J. SCHLlMGEN, Daryl RUBNER
  • Publication number: 20140001818
    Abstract: A gravity wagon includes a container for storing grain or other material and a discharge for allowing material to exit the hopper via gravity. A discharge chute and kickback are used to direct the material from the discharge and are coupled via a linkage such that they can be positioned to direct the material exiting the hopper to an area generally to the side of the hopper in a first position or an area generally towards the center of the hopper in a second position. The movement of the discharge chute and the kickback between the first and second positions is facilitated by a pusher or pushing member coupled to the kickback.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: UNVERFERTH MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Michael VAN MILL, John WALVATNE, Daryl RUBNER
  • Patent number: 7543365
    Abstract: A flexible connector may include a tube having an open end and a lower end distal from the open end, an inner surface of the open end comprising a plurality of apices forming a substantially polygonal lower cross-section, an upper shaft having an insert end disposed insertably in the open end, an outer surface of the insert end comprising a plurality of substantially planer flats forming a substantially polygonal upper cross-section normal to the driven axis of rotation, the upper cross-section being substantially similar to the lower cross-section, and an elastic member disposed compressably between each of the flats and each of the apices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Assignee: Unverferth Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Van Mill, Alan Gustafson, Daryl Rubner
  • Publication number: 20080220884
    Abstract: A flexible connector may include a tube having an open end and a lower end distal from the open end, an inner surface of the open end comprising a plurality of apices forming a substantially polygonal lower cross-section, an upper shaft having an insert end disposed insertably in the open end, an outer surface of the insert end comprising a plurality of substantially planer flats forming a substantially polygonal upper cross-section normal to the driven axis of rotation, the upper cross-section being substantially similar to the lower cross-section, and an elastic member disposed compressably between each of the flats and each of the apices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2008
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Applicant: Unverferth Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Van Mill, Alan Gustafson, Daryl Rubner
  • Patent number: 7329189
    Abstract: A flexible connector may include a tube having an open end and a lower end distal from the open end, an inner surface of the open end comprising a plurality of apices forming a substantially polygonal lower cross-section, an upper shaft having an insert end disposed insertably in the open end, an outer surface of the insert end comprising a plurality of substantially planer flats forming a substantially polygonal upper cross-section normal to the driven axis of rotation, the upper cross-section being substantially similar to the lower cross-section, and an elastic member disposed compressably between each of the flats and each of the apices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Assignee: Unverferth Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Van Mill, Alan Gustafson, Daryl Rubner
  • Publication number: 20060166747
    Abstract: A flexible connector may include a tube having an open end and a lower end distal from the open end, an inner surface of the open end comprising a plurality of apices forming a substantially polygonal lower cross-section, an upper shaft having an insert end disposed insertably in the open end, an outer surface of the insert end comprising a plurality of substantially planer flats forming a substantially polygonal upper cross-section normal to the driven axis of rotation, the upper cross-section being substantially similar to the lower cross-section, and an elastic member disposed compressably between each of the flats and each of the apices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2005
    Publication date: July 27, 2006
    Applicant: Unverferth Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Van Mill, Alan Gustafson, Daryl Rubner
  • Patent number: 5980189
    Abstract: A portable grain cart that has independently operated, endless, rubber belted conveyors for moving material out of the hopper and then discharging the material into a truck or other transport or storage facility. A first rubber belted conveyor is mounted inside of the hopper to pick up the material from the hopper and then discharge the material outside the cart onto a second conveyor which then moves the material into the truck. The outside or discharge conveyor is pivotally mounted so that it can be swung to a number of positions, including a storage position, and it also can be elevated to different heights depending upon the truck or storage facility into which the material is to be discharged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1999
    Assignee: United Farm Tools
    Inventor: Daryl Rubner