Patents by Inventor Jimmy D. Gray

Jimmy D. Gray 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: 10785902
    Abstract: A dynamic linkage for a tool gang on a multi-row agricultural implement. The tool gang can include one or more ground-working or other agricultural tools, which are mounted on a tool gang frame. The tool gang frame is connected to a toolbar by the dynamic linkage, each includes adjusting mechanisms for limiting vertical travel and down-pressure forces applied to the tools. The dynamic linkage is configured for tripping to raise the tool gang for clearing a surface or subsurface obstacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: Bigham Brothers, Inc.
    Inventors: Samuel L. Evans, Samuel D. Ashley, Jimmy D. Gray, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20190116715
    Abstract: A dynamic linkage for a tool gang on a multi- row agricultural implement. The tool gang can include one or more ground-working or other agricultural tools, which are mounted on a tool gang frame. The tool gang frame is connected to a toolbar by the dynamic linkage, each includes adjusting mechanisms for limiting vertical travel and down-pressure forces applied to the tools. The dynamic linkage is configured for tripping to raise the tool gang for clearing a surface or subsurface obstacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2018
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Inventors: Samuel L. Evans, Samuel D. Ashley, Jimmy D. Gray, JR.
  • Publication number: 20140338935
    Abstract: A tillage with an auto-reset mechanism and system adapted for tripping when a tool encounters an obstacle in the field, and automatically resetting when the obstacle is cleared. The mechanism is adapted for mounting various ground-working tools, such as shank-mounted chisels, which typically operate slightly below the ground surface and are thus susceptible to damage from submerged obstacles, such as rocks, buried timber and tree roots.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2014
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Applicant: BIGHAM BROTHERS, INC.
    Inventors: Von D. Kimball, Jimmy D. Gray, JR.
  • Patent number: 5528890
    Abstract: A sprig harvester apparatus for harvesting sprigs of grass, such as Bermuda grass, from a ground surface and conveying the grass sprigs to an awaiting receptacle. The apparatus includes a harvesting portion mounted on a rolling chassis. The harvesting portion includes blades for cutting the grass sprigs from the ground surface and a first elevator chain for moving the grass sprigs upwardly, while providing sufficient vibration to shake soil therefrom. The grass sprigs are discharged from the harvesting portion into a hopper section of a hopper/elevator portion. The hopper/elevator portion is mounted on a pivot assembly attached to the chassis. The hopper/elevator portion also includes an upper elevator section pivotally connected to the hopper section so that it can be raised and lowered by a hydraulic cylinder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 25, 1996
    Assignee: Bermuda King, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Jimmy D. Gray, Louis F. Klingsick, Jr.