Patents by Inventor G. Kent Lauer

G. Kent Lauer 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).

  • Publication number: 20230337599
    Abstract: A debris-collecting apparatus includes a mobile frame, an input portion configured to receive incoming air and debris, and a bagging system having a porous bag and a dust skirt surrounding the porous bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2023
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Applicant: Briggs & Stratton, LLC
    Inventors: G. Kent Lauer, William Jackson Morton, III
  • Patent number: 11690331
    Abstract: A debris-collecting apparatus includes a draft inducer operable to draw air and debris, an input portion for receiving incoming air and debris caused by operation of the draft inducer, and a bagging portion. The bagging portion includes a hood having an arcuate portion, a bag removably positioned below the hood and having an inner face, and a bagging passage for directing the air and debris from the input portion to the hood. The arcuate portion extends from the bagging passage to the bag such that the air and debris from the bagging passage travels along the arcuate portion and thereafter apply a dislodging force to dislodge debris collected at the inner face of the bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Briggs & Stratton, LLC
    Inventors: G. Kent Lauer, William Jackson Morton, III
  • Publication number: 20200275608
    Abstract: A debris-collecting apparatus includes a draft inducer operable to draw air and debris, an input portion for receiving incoming air and debris caused by operation of the draft inducer, and a bagging portion. The bagging portion includes a hood having an arcuate portion, a bag removably positioned below the hood and having an inner face, and a bagging passage for directing the air and debris from the input portion to the hood. The arcuate portion extends from the bagging passage to the bag such that the air and debris from the bagging passage travels along the arcuate portion and thereafter apply a dislodging force to dislodge debris collected at the inner face of the bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2020
    Publication date: September 3, 2020
    Applicant: BILLY GOAT INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: G. Kent Lauer, William Jackson Morton, III
  • Patent number: 10667465
    Abstract: Debris-collecting systems and bagging apparatus for debris-collecting systems are provided. One bagging apparatus includes a primary bag and a dust skirt configured to wrap around the primary bag. At least an inner face of the dust skirt has an electrical charge. One debris-collecting apparatus includes an input portion, a bagging portion, and a draft inducer for drawing the air and debris through the input portion and to the bagging portion. The bagging portion has a hood, a primary bag removably positioned lowerly adjacent the hood, a dust skirt configured to wrap around the primary bag, and a bagging passage for directing air and debris to the hood from the input portion. The hood has a helical configuration extending from the bagging passage toward the primary bag. At least an inner face of the dust skirt is electrically charged. A frame having at least one wheel facilitates transportation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: Billy Goat Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: G. Kent Lauer, William Jackson Morton, III
  • Patent number: 9642508
    Abstract: Debris-collecting systems and bagging apparatus for debris-collecting systems are provided. One bagging apparatus includes a primary bag and a dust skirt configured to wrap around the primary bag. At least an inner face of the dust skirt has an electrical charge. One debris-collecting apparatus includes an input portion, a bagging portion, and a draft inducer for drawing the air and debris through the input portion and to the bagging portion. The bagging portion has a hood, a primary bag removably positioned lowerly adjacent the hood, a dust skirt configured to wrap around the primary bag, and a bagging passage for directing air and debris to the hood from the input portion. The hood has a helical configuration extending from the bagging passage toward the primary bag. At least an inner face of the dust skirt is electrically charged. A frame having at least one wheel facilitates transportation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: Billy Goat Indutries, Inc.
    Inventors: G. Kent Lauer, William Jackson Morton, III
  • Patent number: 9480376
    Abstract: Debris-collecting apparatus and methods of use are provided. One hood is provided for use with a mobile debris-collecting apparatus that has an input portion, a draft inducer, and a bag. The hood has an inlet for receiving air and debris drawn through the input portion by the draft inducer, and the hood includes a helical passage extending downwardly from the inlet at least two hundred and seventy degrees about an imaginary vertical axis to direct the air and debris from the inlet to the bag in a helical direction. An opening may be formed inside the helical passage, and the hood may include a filter removably positioned to restrict the debris from exiting through the opening. The filter may extend downwardly inside the helical passage and/or the bag, whereby further causing helical movement of the debris by providing an inner boundary around which the debris must pass.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: Billy Goat Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: G. Kent Lauer
  • Publication number: 20120246865
    Abstract: A blower is provided for removing debris from the ground where an air stream generator connect to a frame discharges a high velocity air stream downward and away from the blower, toward the working surface, through a nozzle rotatable three hundred sixty degrees continuously. The air stream has a generator axis substantially perpendicular to a frame center line, and is operably connected to a power source mounted to the frame. An actuator mechanically rotates the nozzle. The blower is connectable to a vehicle at the rear of the frame and has wheels at the front of the frame for movement across the ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: BILLY GOAT INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventor: G. Kent Lauer
  • Publication number: 20040245000
    Abstract: An aerator is provided having a front axle, including a differential and a tine wheel assembly which may be raised from the ground during maneuvers of the aerator while power continues to be supplied to the front axle, and a tine wheel assembly is provided which allows the operator to repair and change the configuration of the tines of the time wheel assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2004
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Inventors: G. Kent Lauer, Lyman D. Hannah, David O. Locascio, Holland A. Mertell
  • Publication number: 20040245001
    Abstract: An aerator is provided having a front axle, including a differential and a tine wheel assembly which may be raised from the ground during maneuvers of the aerator while power continues to be supplied to the front axle, and a tine wheel assembly is provided which allows the operator to repair and change the configuration of the tines of the tine wheel assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2004
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Inventors: G. Kent Lauer, Lyman D. Hannah, David O. Locascio, Holland A. Mertell
  • Patent number: 6758283
    Abstract: An aerator is provided having a front axle, including a differential and a tine wheel assembly which may be raised from the ground during maneuvers of the aerator while power continues to be supplied to the front axle, and a tine wheel assembly is provided which allows the operator to repair and change the configuration of the tines of the tine wheel assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: Billy Goat Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: G. Kent Lauer, Lyman D. Hannah, David O. Locascio, Holland A. Mertell
  • Publication number: 20030178207
    Abstract: An aerator is provided having a front axle, including a differential and a tine wheel assembly which may be raised from the ground during maneuvers of the aerator while power continues to be supplied to the front axle, and a tine wheel assembly is provided which allows the operator to repair and change the configuration of the tines of the tine wheel assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2002
    Publication date: September 25, 2003
    Inventors: G. Kent Lauer, Lyman D. Hannah, David O. Locascio, Holland A. Mertell
  • Patent number: 6253416
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided for use with a mobile air blower which allows the blower air stream to be oscillated vertically or redirected away from the work piece to avoid damage to vehicles and structure that are in the path of the air blower air stream and the apparatus provides for redirection of the air stream in forward and rearward directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2001
    Assignee: Billy Goat Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: G. Kent Lauer, Se Han Kim, Holland A. Mertell
  • Patent number: D469785
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2003
    Inventors: Se Han Kim, G. Kent Lauer, Holland A. Mertell
  • Patent number: D494985
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2004
    Assignee: Billy Goat Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Se Han Kim, Hannah D. Lyman, G. Kent Lauer
  • Patent number: D702902
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Billy Goat Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: G. Kent Lauer
  • Patent number: D706005
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Billy Goat Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: G. Kent Lauer