Patents by Inventor Herbert W. Herr

Herbert W. Herr 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: 4660845
    Abstract: A stop mechanism for selectively varying the turning angle of an agricultural tractor is disclosed. The stop uses a series of limit tabs, one or more of which may be positioned between two abutments on a knuckle and yoke to provide a number of discrete adjustment points for the turning angle. The tabs are fixed to the steering components, readily movable to a position between the abutments, and semi-permanently attached to the tractor thereby allowing quick adjustment of turning angle without the need for loose parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 1986
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1987
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventor: Herbert W. Herr
  • Patent number: 4549744
    Abstract: A quick coupler latch mechanism includes a latch pivoted on a quick coupler frame above a hook having a recess. A guide pin extends horizontally through the frame and is supported by thickened frame parts to resist bending deformation of the guide pin. An operator-controlled lever device moves a control bar within the frame. A guide member is rigidly fixed for movement with the lower end of the control bar and has a recess which slidably receives the guide pin. The guide member operatively engages the latch to pivot it between open and closed positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 1984
    Date of Patent: October 29, 1985
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Herbert W. Herr, Seaton Moon, James E. Hopper