Patents by Inventor Farren W. Richard

Farren W. Richard 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: 10306823
    Abstract: A seeding opener system which allows seeds or other particulate materials to be spread at an appropriate depth with minimal disruption of the ground surface. The seeding opener system generally includes an implement which is driven by a tractor. A cutter extends from the implement which includes a blade adapted to cut into the ground surface beneath the implement. The cutter is adjustable so as to lower the blade to a desired depth beneath the ground surface, or raise the blade above the ground surface when not in use. The blade includes a configuration which ensures that soil backfills over the blade to minimize disturbance of the ground surface during seeding operations. A deflector on the lower end of the blade ensures that seeds are uniformly distributed beneath the ground surface when in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Inventor: Farren W. Richard
  • Publication number: 20150086306
    Abstract: A fly ash storage and distribution system for storing and distributing fly ash in bulk. The fly ash storage and distribution system generally includes a storage tank having an upper opening positioned at its upper end and a hopper positioned at its lower end. A support frame and skid guard assembly are provided for allowing the present invention to stand upright and not be damaged during transport. A valve is preferably positioned within the hopper and a plurality of fluidizers are provided for more efficiently distributing particulate matter such as fly ash through a distribution hose which is connected to an outlet of the hopper. An end cap positioned on the outlet may include additional fluidizers for additional efficiency in fly ash distribution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventor: Farren W. Richard