Patents by Inventor James K. Enz
James K. Enz 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).
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Publication number: 20230416023Abstract: A bin unload conveyor for unloading grain through a raised floor of a bin. A removable cover is vertically supported by a plurality of removable ribs to cover the span of a removable midpan. The removable components allow for easy installation and removal to allow maintenance of the bin unload conveyor mounted under the raised floor. A central pit having a central pit cover also allows easy installation and maintenance access. A drive roller and sweep drive sprocket disposed in the central pit are accessible for maintenance upon removal of the central pit cover. A belt of the bin unload conveyor can be maintained in place without removal of the raised floor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2023Publication date: December 28, 2023Applicant: Illinois Grain & Seed, Inc.Inventors: Andrew L. Stock, James K. Enz, Todd W. Kaeb
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Patent number: 11787648Abstract: An unloading conveyor system for unloading grain through the floor of a grain bin. A removeable cover is vertically supported by the plurality of ribs to cover the span of the midpan to allow maintenance. The midpan comprises a plurality of slots and ledges to receive and support the ribs to allow easy installation and maintenance. A central pit having an internal portion and an access support wall also provides easy installation and maintenance. The first bearing mount, second bearing mount, and roller are all accessible for service through the internal portion of the central pit.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2020Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Illinois Grain & Seed, Inc.Inventors: Todd W. Kaeb, Andrew L. Stock, James K. Enz
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Patent number: 11325794Abstract: An unloading conveyor system for unloading grain through the floor of a grain bin. A removeable cover is vertically supported by the plurality of ribs to cover the span of the midpan to allow maintenance. The midpan comprises a plurality of slots and ledges to receive and support the ribs to allow easy installation and maintenance. A central pit having an internal portion and an access support wall also provides easy installation and maintenance. The first bearing mount, second bearing mount, and roller are all accessible for service through the internal portion of the central pit.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2020Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: Illinois Grain & Seed, Inc.Inventors: Todd W. Kaeb, Andrew L. Stock, James K. Enz
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Publication number: 20210053779Abstract: An unloading conveyor system for unloading grain through the floor of a grain bin. A removeable cover is vertically supported by the plurality of ribs to cover the span of the midpan to allow maintenance. The midpan comprises a plurality of slots and ledges to receive and support the ribs to allow easy installation and maintenance. A central pit having an internal portion and an access support wall also provides easy installation and maintenance. The first bearing mount, second bearing mount, and roller are all accessible for service through the internal portion of the central pit.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2020Publication date: February 25, 2021Applicant: Illinois Grain & Seed, Inc.Inventors: Todd W. Kaeb, Andrew L. Stock, James K. Enz
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Publication number: 20210024304Abstract: An unloading conveyor system for unloading grain through the floor of a grain bin. A removeable cover is vertically supported by the plurality of ribs to cover the span of the midpan to allow maintenance. The midpan comprises a plurality of slots and ledges to receive and support the ribs to allow easy installation and maintenance. A central pit having an internal portion and an access support wall also provides easy installation and maintenance. The first bearing mount, second bearing mount, and roller are all accessible for service through the internal portion of the central pit.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2020Publication date: January 28, 2021Applicant: Illinois Grain and Seed, Inc.Inventors: Todd W. Kaeb, Andrew L. Stock, James K. Enz
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Patent number: 10836590Abstract: An unloading conveyor system for unloading grain through the floor of a grain bin. A removeable cover is vertically supported by the plurality of ribs to cover the span of the midpan to allow maintenance. The midpan comprises a plurality of slots and ledges to receive and support the ribs to allow easy installation and maintenance. A central pit having an internal portion and an access support wall also provides easy installation and maintenance. The first bearing mount, second bearing mount, and roller are all accessible for service through the internal portion of the central pit.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2019Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Assignee: Illinois Grain and Seed, Inc.Inventors: Todd W. Kaeb, Andrew L. Stock, James K. Enz
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Publication number: 20200071096Abstract: An unloading conveyor system for unloading grain through the floor of a grain bin. A removeable cover is vertically supported by the plurality of ribs to cover the span of the midpan to allow maintenance. The midpan comprises a plurality of slots and ledges to receive and support the ribs to allow easy installation and maintenance. A central pit having an internal portion and an access support wall also provides easy installation and maintenance. The first bearing mount, second bearing mount, and roller are all accessible for service through the internal portion of the central pit.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2019Publication date: March 5, 2020Applicant: Illinois Grain & Seed, Inc.Inventors: Todd W. Kaeb, Andrew L. Stock, James K. Enz
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Patent number: 10081505Abstract: A bin wall cleaner for a sweep conveyors and augers for removing residual grain located near the bin wall out of reach of the sweep conveyor and providing sweep coverage for non-uniform bin walls. The bin wall cleaner has a grain engagement member that extends outwardly from the distal end of the sweep. A biasing member maintains the grain engagement member extended toward the bin wall. A wall engagement member is attached to the grain engagement member to ensure the bin wall cleaner tracks with the bin wall. The grain engagement member extends by pivoting or telescoping at least one blade.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2017Date of Patent: September 25, 2018Assignee: Illinois Grain & Seed, Inc.Inventors: Todd W. Kaeb, Andrew L. Stock, Nathan L. Kaeb, James K. Enz
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Publication number: 20170253444Abstract: A bin wall cleaner for a sweep conveyors and augers for removing residual grain located near the bin wall out of reach of the sweep conveyor and providing sweep coverage for non-uniform bin walls. The bin wall cleaner has a grain engagement member that extends outwardly from the distal end of the sweep. A biasing member maintains the grain engagement member extended toward the bin wall. A wall engagement member is attached to the grain engagement member to ensure the bin wall cleaner tracks with the bin wall. The grain engagement member extends by pivoting or telescoping at least one blade.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2017Publication date: September 7, 2017Applicant: Illinois Grain & Seed, Inc.Inventors: Todd W. Kaeb, Andrew L. Stock, Nathan L. Kaeb, James K. Enz