Patents by Inventor Gary W. Thacker

Gary W. Thacker 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: 6227592
    Abstract: A truck bed cover secured to a bed of a truck is described which utilizes two leg assemblies which are connected to the bed of the truck. The cover is swivelly connected to these leg assemblies allowing the cover to be raised or lowered. In an up position, the cover is locked in position using a locking bar from the cover to the rear-most leg assembly; in a down position, the cover is locked to the bed of the truck using engagement studs positioned near the cab of the truck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2001
    Inventor: Gary W. Thacker
  • Patent number: 5285854
    Abstract: A stalk, root, and agricultural debris embedding or burying device particularly suited for row crops such as cotton. The apparatus is pulled behind a tractor in close proximity to the row crops. A furrowing tool creates a temporary furrow in a lee, and before gravity can pull dirt back into the furrow, an embedding tool pushes the stalk and root into the furrow, thereby embedding the debris with the collapsing soil after the furrowing tool. An optional ripping tool is used ahead of, or in conjunction with, the furrowing tool to facilitate penetration of the furrowing tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 15, 1994
    Assignee: Gary Thacker
    Inventors: Gary W. Thacker, Wayne E. Coates
  • Patent number: 4521988
    Abstract: Self aligning sled apparatus for spraying herbicide to the ground surface of the top of the crop row and under the low growing foliage of row crops. Alignment of the plurality of shield sled apparatus is accomplished by the trunks of the crop plants guiding the shield sleds spaning the furrow between rows. Each of the plurality of shield sleds is attached by parallel linkages to a horizontal tool bar secured to the self-propelled sprayer or tractor. The connecting parallel linkages allow each sled to move vertically, horizontally, and rotationally as needed independent of the tractor and of the other shield sleds. As the apparatus moves forward, shields affixed to the shield sleds engage the low crop foliage and lift it upwards in order that spraying mechanism near the rear of each shield sled may apply herbicide to the ground and weeds under the crop foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1982
    Date of Patent: June 11, 1985
    Inventor: Gary W. Thacker