Patents by Inventor Jay Stombaugh

Jay Stombaugh 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: 4453601
    Abstract: A 180.degree. folding tool bar for an agricultural implement is described including a main frame having wing sections pivotally mounted on the ends of the main frame which are movable between field and transport positions. A hydraulic cylinder is positioned within the main frame at each end thereof and has one end connected to the main frame. The rod end of each of the hydraulic cylinders is connected to one end of a wheeled carriage with the other end of the wheeled carriage being pivotally connected to the inner end portion of the associated wing section. The inner end of the carriage has a horizontally disposed slot which receives the rod end of the hyraulic cylinder to enable the wing section to float relative to the main frame when in the field position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 1982
    Date of Patent: June 12, 1984
    Assignee: Orthman Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Henry K. Orthman, Jay Stombaugh