Patents by Inventor Dennis Theilen

Dennis Theilen 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 and apparatus for anchoring an irrigation drive assembly
    Patent number: 9677242
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for anchoring an irrigation system. According to a first preferred embodiment, the present invention includes a preinstalled concrete stage on which a drive tower may be positioned. Preferably, the concrete stage further includes a securing shelf mechanism for providing a restraint over the rear tire. As further disclosed, the present invention preferably further includes a barricade secured in front of the front tire of the drive tower to prevent the drive tower from sliding out of position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Valmont Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Dennis Theilen
  • Method and Apparatus for Anchoring an Irrigation Drive Assembly
    Publication number: 20160348331
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for anchoring an irrigation system. According to a first preferred embodiment, the present invention includes a preinstalled concrete stage on which a drive tower may be positioned. Preferably, the concrete stage further includes a securing shelf mechanism for providing a restraint over the rear tire. As further disclosed, the present invention preferably further includes a barricade secured in front of the front tire of the drive tower to prevent the drive tower from sliding out of position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Applicant: Valmont Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Dennis Theilen