Patents by Inventor James Hitch

James Hitch 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: 9137945
    Abstract: A method of controlling a conveyance rate of grain of an unloader system, including providing a grain holding device and an unloader in communication with the grain holding device, the unloader having an inlet for receiving grain from the grain holding device and an outlet for discharging grain. An apparatus within the grain holding device is operable for controllably feeding grain within the grain holding device to the unloader. The method includes monitoring a parameter associated with a power source of the apparatus, and comparing the parameter of the power source to a maximum predetermined threshold value. The method includes automatically controlling the conveyance rate of grain of the apparatus to the unloader.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLC
    Inventors: Herbert M. Farley, Karl R. Linde, Cooper W. Linde, Kevin W. Ward, James A. Hitch, Wayne T. Flickinger
  • Publication number: 20140169932
    Abstract: A method of controlling a conveyance rate of grain of an unloader system, including providing a grain holding device and an unloader in communication with the grain holding device, the unloader having an inlet for receiving grain from the grain holding device and an outlet for discharging grain. An apparatus within the grain holding device is operable for controllably feeding grain within the grain holding device to the unloader. The method includes monitoring a parameter associated with a power source of the apparatus, and comparing the parameter of the power source to a maximum predetermined threshold value. The method includes automatically controlling the conveyance rate of grain of the apparatus to the unloader.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2012
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: CNH AMERICA LLC
    Inventors: Herbert M. FARLEY, Karl R. LINDE, Cooper W. LINDE, Kevin W. WARD, James A. HITCH, Wayne T. FLICKINGER
  • Publication number: 20050221705
    Abstract: A fibrous nonwoven mat particularly suited for coating to form a facer mat is disclosed along with laminates containing the mat and the method of making the mat. The fiber in the mat can be glass fibers or synthetic polymer fibers or mixtures thereof and comprise two lengths of fibers in the range of about 0.12 to about 0.8 inches long and the fibers are bound together with a resin binder. The mats of the present invention have fewer “stand up” fibers than prior art mats made using 9-14 micron fiber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2004
    Publication date: October 6, 2005
    Inventor: James Hitch
  • Patent number: 3992051
    Abstract: A body finish protector for an automobile having a filler neck cap recessed behind the body surface and covered by an access door. The protector comprises a flap of resiliently flexible rubber-like material, one end of which is permanently attached by sheet metal screws or other suitable fastening devices behind the access door. The flap has a first storage position within the recess when the door is closed and a second protective use position when the door is open for providing access to the filler neck cap. When the flap is in the use position, the free end of the flap is folded outwardly from the storage position into overlying relation with a portion of the body exterior surface adjacent the access door. The flap may be installed so that its tendency is to fold out or start folding out when the door is opened. In the use position, the flap protects the area covered by it from marring by the fuel tank filler nozzle and from staining by fuel drippage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1975
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1976
    Inventor: Ronald James Hitch
  • Patent number: D974581
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: FKA Distributing Co., LLC
    Inventors: Harry Brailey, James Hitch
  • Patent number: D1007001
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: FKA Distributing Co., LLC
    Inventors: Harry Brailey, James Hitch