Patents by Inventor David Flamme

David Flamme 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).

  • System for driving a seed meter via a flexible shaft
    Patent number: 10111377
    Abstract: A seed meter drive system includes a clutch having a toolless fastener configured to selectively couple the clutch to a downstream component. The clutch is configured to receive a rotational input via a flexible drive shaft, and to drive the downstream component in rotation while the clutch is engaged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLC
    Inventors: Monte Weller, David Flamme, Scott Long, Marvin Prickel
  • SYSTEM FOR DRIVING A SEED METER VIA A FLEXIBLE SHAFT
    Publication number: 20160309645
    Abstract: A seed meter drive system includes a clutch having a toolless fastener configured to selectively couple the clutch to a downstream component. The clutch is configured to receive a rotational input via a flexible drive shaft, and to drive the downstream component in rotation while the clutch is engaged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventors: Monte Weller, David Flamme, Scott Long, Marvin Prickel
  • System for driving a seed meter via a flexible shaft
    Patent number: 9402342
    Abstract: A seed meter drive system includes a clutch having a toolless fastener configured to selectively couple the clutch to a downstream component. The clutch is configured to receive a rotational input via a flexible drive shaft, and to drive the downstream component in rotation while the clutch is engaged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLC
    Inventors: Monte Weller, David Flamme, Scott Long, Marvin Prickel
  • SYSTEM FOR DRIVING A SEED METER VIA A FLEXIBLE SHAFT
    Publication number: 20140284162
    Abstract: A seed meter drive system includes a clutch having a toolless fastener configured to selectively couple the clutch to a downstream component. The clutch is configured to receive a rotational input via a flexible drive shaft, and to drive the downstream component in rotation while the clutch is engaged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2012
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: CNH INDUSTRIAL AMERICA LLC
    Inventors: Monte Weller, David Flamme, Scott Long, Marvin Prickel
  • Regulator control
    Patent number: 6003455
    Abstract: A system for control of operational parameters within agricultural implements such as seed planters includes an agricultural work vehicle such as a tractor with an operator's station; an agricultural implement connected to the vehicle; a control subsystem including means for inputting a set point and for providing a control signal, located at the operator's station; a display connected to the control subsystem and located at the operator's station; an actuator connected to the control subsystem and located upon the implement; and a sensor connected to the display and located upon the implement. In one embodiment, the system further includes a source of low pressure air such as a fan, the implement is a seed planter having at least one substantially closed hopper or bin pressurized by the air, the actuator is a fan drive speed control apparatus, and the sensor is a pressure transducer configured to measure air pressure within the bin and connected to both the control subsystem and the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1999
    Assignee: Case Corporation
    Inventors: David Flamme, Peter Dix