Patents by Inventor Jerry Laramore

Jerry Laramore 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).

  • Apparatus and method for removing accumulated, dry seeds
    Patent number: 6895691
    Abstract: The present invention provides a seed dryer having an air kettle. The air kettle defines a seedbed. A plenum and diffuser direct air from an air supply to the bottom of the seedbed without the need for screens. The air from the air supply is provided with sufficient pressure that the seedbed is fluidized which decreases the need for mechanical agitation of the seeds. Dry seeds tend to accumulate on a surface of the seedbed. Removal of the accumulated seeds is facilitated by at least one perforation in and deflector cap that direct a portion of the air supply to a top surface of the seedbed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2005
    Assignee: Agra Air, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerry Laramore, John Clark
  • Fluidized bed seed dryer
    Patent number: 6889450
    Abstract: The present invention provides a seed dryer having an air kettle. The air kettle defines a seedbed. A plenum and diffuser direct air from an air supply to the bottom of the seedbed without the need for screens. The air from the air supply is provided with sufficient pressure that the seedbed is fluidized which decreases the need for mechanical agitation of the seeds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2005
    Assignee: Agra Air, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerry Laramore, John Clark
  • Fluidized bed seed dryer
    Publication number: 20040237336
    Abstract: The present invention provides a seed dryer having an air kettle. The air kettle defines a seedbed. A plenum and diffuser direct air from an air supply to the bottom of the seedbed without the need for screens. The air from the air supply is provided with sufficient pressure that the seedbed is fluidized which decreases the need for mechanical agitation of the seeds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2003
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventors: Jerry Laramore, John Clark
  • Apparatus and method for removing accumulated, dry seeds
    Publication number: 20040237337
    Abstract: The present invention provides a seed dryer having an air kettle. The air kettle defines a seedbed. A plenum and diffuser direct air from an air supply to the bottom of the seedbed without the need for screens. The air from the air supply is provided with sufficient pressure that the seedbed is fluidized which decreases the need for mechanical agitation of the seeds. Dry seeds tend to accumulate on a surface of the seedbed. Removal of the accumulated seeds is facilitated by at least one perforation in and deflector cap that direct a portion of the air supply to a top surface of the seedbed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2003
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventors: Jerry Laramore, John Clark