Patents by Inventor Duane J. Gosa

Duane J. Gosa 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: 9872436
    Abstract: A drum conveyor has a laterally extending drum (120), first and second stub axles (204, 206) extending into the ends of the drum; two link members (208, 210) that are fixed to the stub axles inside the drum and that support a third axle (212) inside the drum for free rotation with respect to the two link members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Michael W. Mossman, Duane J. Gosa
  • Publication number: 20170318746
    Abstract: A drum conveyor has a laterally extending drum (120), first and second stub axles (204, 206) extending into the ends of the drum; two link members (208, 210) that are fixed to the stub axles inside the drum and that support a third axle (212) inside the drum for free rotation with respect to the two link members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2016
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Michael W. Mossman, Duane J. Gosa
  • Patent number: 7669396
    Abstract: A timing crank for a cylindrical conveyor of an agricultural harvester is provided that includes a unitary body in the form of an elongate member with a first end and a second end, wherein the first end defines a first aperture having a first longitudinal axis, wherein the second end defines a second aperture having a second longitudinal axis, wherein each of the apertures are joined by a longitudinal slot extending between and being in communication with the first and second apertures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: John O. Eagles, Duane J. Gosa
  • Publication number: 20090050447
    Abstract: A timing crank for a cylindrical conveyor of an agricultural harvester is provided that includes a unitary body in the form of an elongate member with a first end and a second end, wherein the first end defines a first aperture having a first longitudinal axis, wherein the second end defines a second aperture having a second longitudinal axis, wherein each of the apertures are joined by a longitudinal slot extending between and being in communication with the first and second apertures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2007
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Inventors: John O. Eagles, Duane J. Gosa