Patents by Inventor Jay R. Wehrle

Jay R. Wehrle 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: 10099394
    Abstract: A monofilament line cutting tool is formed by sandwiching a cutting blade between first and second plastic sheets which are thermally bonded to one another. A monofilament line receiving slot in the plastic sheets extends to the blade whereby monofilament line bent into a U-shape may be placed in contact with the blade cutting edge. The plastic sheets are part of spool forming plastic sheet portions which are thermally bonded to one another and shaped into a spool. The plastic sheets forming the tool are selectively pivotable about a live hinge relative to the spool. The plastic sheets can be separated from one another for forming: a sphere generally around the cutting edge; a pair of elongate barrels extending parallel along each side of the monofilament line receiving slot and adjacent the cutting edge; or, a monofilament line receiving cavity extending to the blade cutting edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: Novae Corporation
    Inventors: Steven P Bermes, Jay R Wehrle
  • Publication number: 20160311122
    Abstract: A monofilament line cutting tool is formed by sandwiching a cutting blade between first and second plastic sheets which are thermally bonded to one another. A monofilament line receiving slot in the plastic sheets extends to the blade whereby monofilament line bent into a U-shape may be placed in contact with the blade cutting edge. The plastic sheets are part of spool forming plastic sheet portions which are thermally bonded to one another and shaped into a spool. The plastic sheets forming the tool are selectively pivotable about a live hinge relative to the spool. The plastic sheets can be separated from one another for forming: a sphere generally around the cutting edge; a pair of elongate barrels extending parallel along each side of the monofilament line receiving slot and adjacent the cutting edge; or, a monofilament line receiving cavity extending to the blade cutting edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Applicant: Novae Corporation
    Inventors: Steven P. Bermes, Jay R. Wehrle
  • Patent number: 9409303
    Abstract: A monofilament line cutting tool is formed by sandwiching a cutting blade between first and second plastic sheets which are thermally bonded to one another. A monofilament line receiving slot in the plastic sheets extends to the blade whereby monofilament line bent into a U-shape may be placed in contact with the blade cutting edge. The plastic sheets are part of spool forming plastic sheet portions which are thermally bonded to one another and shaped into a spool. The plastic sheets forming the tool are selectively pivotable about a live hinge relative to the spool. The plastic sheets can be separated from one another for forming: a sphere generally around the cutting edge; a pair of elongate barrels extending parallel along each side of the monofilament line receiving slot and adjacent the cutting edge; or, a monofilament line receiving cavity extending to the blade cutting edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: Novae Corporation
    Inventors: Steven P Bermes, Jay R Wehrle
  • Publication number: 20150273712
    Abstract: A monofilament line cutting tool is formed by sandwiching a cutting blade between first and second plastic sheets which are thermally bonded to one another. A monofilament line receiving slot in the plastic sheets extends to the blade whereby monofilament line bent into a U-shape may be placed in contact with the blade cutting edge. The plastic sheets are part of spool forming plastic sheet portions which are thermally bonded to one another and shaped into a spool. The plastic sheets forming the tool are selectively pivotable about a live hinge relative to the spool. The plastic sheets can be separated from one another for forming: a sphere generally around the cutting edge; a pair of elongate barrels extending parallel along each side of the monofilament line receiving slot and adjacent the cutting edge; or, a monofilament line receiving cavity extending to the blade cutting edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2015
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Applicant: Novae Corporation
    Inventors: Steven P. Bermes, Jay R. Wehrle
  • Patent number: 9051126
    Abstract: An auger assembly for transporting bulk material includes an auger rotatably mounted in a tube. A toothed belt drive pulley is secured to a drive shaft and is rotatably driven about a drive pulley rotational axis. The drive shaft is generally parallel to the auger. A toothed belt driven pulley is secured to the auger for rotation therewith about a driven pulley rotational axis. A toothed belt extends around the driven pulley and the drive pulley and the auger is thereby rotatably driven for transporting bulk material through the tube. The drive shaft is selectively adjustable for tensioning the belt and for placing the drive pulley rotational axis generally parallel with the driven pulley rotational axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: Novae Corporation
    Inventor: Jay R. Wehrle
  • Patent number: 9032629
    Abstract: A monofilament line cutting tool is formed by sandwiching a cutting blade between first and second plastic sheets which are thermally bonded to one another. A monofilament line receiving slot in the plastic sheets extends to the blade whereby monofilament line bent into a U-shape may be placed in contact with the blade cutting edge. The plastic sheets are part of spool forming plastic sheet portions which are thermally bonded to one another and shaped into a spool. The plastic sheets forming the tool are selectively pivotable about a live hinge relative to the spool. The plastic sheets can be separated from one another for forming: a sphere generally around the cutting edge; a pair of elongate barrels extending parallel along each side of the monofilament line receiving slot and adjacent the cutting edge; or, a monofilament line receiving cavity extending to the blade cutting edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: Novae Corporation
    Inventors: Steven P. Bermes, Jay R. Wehrle
  • Publication number: 20140086721
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for unloading granular material from a vehicle having multiple dump gates and conveying the material to a desired height and location. The apparatus includes a hopper pivotally secured to a first inclined auger about a first vertical axis and pivotable to in-use and retracted positions. The first auger is pivotally secured to an inclined second auger about a second vertical axis. For unloading, the vehicle is placed adjacent the apparatus and, with the hopper retracted, the first auger is pivoted about the second axis closer to and under the vehicle. The hopper is then placed in the in-use position and receives grain from the first gate. The first auger is then pivoted placing the hopper under and receiving grain from the second gate. The hopper is then placed in the retracted position and the first auger is pivoted away from under the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2012
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Inventors: Jay R. Wehrle, Timothy J. Gerardot
  • Publication number: 20130255085
    Abstract: A monofilament line cutting tool is formed by sandwiching a cutting blade between first and second plastic sheets which are thermally bonded to one another. A monofilament line receiving slot in the plastic sheets extends to the blade whereby monofilament line bent into a U-shape may be placed in contact with the blade cutting edge. The plastic sheets are part of spool forming plastic sheet portions which are thermally bonded to one another and shaped into a spool. The plastic sheets forming the tool are selectively pivotable about a live hinge relative to the spool. The plastic sheets can be separated from one another for forming: a sphere generally around the cutting edge; a pair of elongate barrels extending parallel along each side of the monofilament line receiving slot and adjacent the cutting edge; or, a monofilament line receiving cavity extending to the blade cutting edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2012
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Inventors: Steven P. Bermes, Jay R. Wehrle
  • Publication number: 20120085624
    Abstract: An auger assembly for transporting bulk material includes an auger rotatably mounted in a tube. A toothed belt drive pulley is secured to a drive shaft and is rotatably driven about a drive pulley rotational axis. The drive shaft is generally parallel to the auger. A toothed belt driven pulley is secured to the auger for rotation therewith about a driven pulley rotational axis. A toothed belt extends around the driven pulley and the drive pulley and the auger is thereby rotatably driven for transporting bulk material through the tube. The drive shaft is selectively adjustable for tensioning the belt and for placing the drive pulley rotational axis generally parallel with the driven pulley rotational axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2011
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Inventor: Jay R. Wehrle