Patents by Inventor John J. Borsdorf
John J. Borsdorf 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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Patent number: 9743573Abstract: An agricultural harvesting system including a chassis, a plurality of ground support devices carrying the chassis in a direction of travel, and a threshing section carried by the chassis. The threshing section produces residue that is sent to a spreader system. The spreader system has a first orientation and a second orientation. The spreader system includes a support device and a spreader. The support device is in ground contact and is positioned to a side of the chassis relative to the direction of travel when the spreader system is in the first orientation. The support device is positioned aft of the chassis relative to the direction of travel when the spreader system is in the second orientation. The spreader is carried by the support device and is configured to receive at least some of the residue.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2014Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLCInventors: Jonathan E. Ricketts, John J. Borsdorf
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Patent number: 9718507Abstract: An agricultural harvester has a chassis, a non-steerable driving front axle and a rear steering axle with a steering mechanism attached to the chassis. A steerable weight transfer axle has a rear steering axle to weight transfer axle linkage assembly linking the steerable weight transfer axle to the steering mechanism of the rear steering axle. The linkage assembly operates to steer the steerable weight transfer axle in coordination with the rear steering axle. The rear steering axle to weight transfer axle linkage assembly has a rear steer axle pivot arm pivotally connected to the rear steering axle and linked to the steering mechanism of the rear steering axle. The rear steering axle to weight transfer axle linkage assembly also has a reversing pivot linked to the rear steer axle pivot arm and to the steerable weight transfer axle.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2015Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLCInventors: Johnathan E. Ricketts, John J. Borsdorf
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Publication number: 20170120973Abstract: An agricultural harvester has a chassis, a non-steerable driving front axle and a rear steering axle with a steering mechanism attached to the chassis. A steerable weight transfer axle has a rear steering axle to weight transfer axle linkage assembly linking the steerable weight transfer axle to the steering mechanism of the rear steering axle. The linkage assembly operates to steer the steerable weight transfer axle in coordination with the rear steering axle. The rear steering axle to weight transfer axle linkage assembly has a rear steer axle pivot arm pivotally connected to the rear steering axle and linked to the steering mechanism of the rear steering axle. The rear steering axle to weight transfer axle linkage assembly also has a reversing pivot linked to the rear steer axle pivot arm and to the steerable weight transfer axle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2015Publication date: May 4, 2017Applicant: CNH INDUSTRIAL AMERICA LLCInventors: Johnathan E. Ricketts, John J. Borsdorf
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Patent number: 9625306Abstract: A system and method for conveying agricultural material in a harvester. One harvester includes a rotor which rotates to separate a plant into a first agricultural material and a second agricultural material. A grate is disposed vertically below the rotor and further separates the first and second agricultural materials from one another. A first conveyor receives the first and second agricultural material directly from a trailing end of the rotor and a trailing end of the grate.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2015Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLCInventors: Herbert M. Farley, Jason M. Benes, Jonathan E. Ricketts, Rudy Vonck, Terry S. Moyer, Jason L. Shonk, Victor C. D. Demaecker, John J. Borsdorf
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Patent number: 9371187Abstract: A system and method for supercharging the feed system for a belt in tube conveyor for agricultural products, which enables achieving a full or near full fill level of the conveyor belt entering the intake end of the conveyor tube. The invention uses a crop delivery apparatus operable to propel an airborne flow of the crop material at least largely in a direction of movement of the conveyor belt, onto the belt surface after formation into a concave shape conforming to a lower portion of the conveyor tube. Additional capabilities include the ability to propel the crop material into an intake end of the conveyor tube, and provision of enclosing structure for containing and focusing the crop material flow. The system can accommodate various angles of tilt and sideward pivotal movement of the conveyor.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2013Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLCInventors: Edward H. Priepke, Scott D. Wilson, John J. Borsdorf, Jonathan E. Ricketts
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Publication number: 20160106024Abstract: An agricultural harvesting system including a chassis, a plurality of ground support devices carrying the chassis in a direction of travel, and a threshing section carried by the chassis. The threshing section produces residue that is sent to a spreader system. The spreader system has a first orientation and a second orientation. The spreader system includes a support device and a spreader. The support device is in ground contact and is positioned to a side of the chassis relative to the direction of travel when the spreader system is in the first orientation. The support device is positioned aft of the chassis relative to the direction of travel when the spreader system is in the second orientation. The spreader is carried by the support device and is configured to receive at least some of the residue.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2014Publication date: April 21, 2016Applicant: CNH INDUSTRIAL AMERICA LLCInventors: Jonathan E. Ricketts, John J. Borsdorf
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Patent number: 9313950Abstract: A spreader system for discharging residue from an agricultural combine to a ground surface. The spreader system including at least one rotatable member positioned to encounter the residue and to disperse the residue when in a first orientation. The at least one rotatable member having a second orientation wherein the rotatable member is configured to contact the ground and to assist in providing support to the agricultural combine when in the second orientation.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2014Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLCInventors: Jonathan E. Ricketts, Craig E. Murray, John J. Borsdorf
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Publication number: 20160081270Abstract: A spreader system for discharging residue from an agricultural combine to a ground surface. The spreader system including at least one rotatable member positioned to encounter the residue and to disperse the residue when in a first orientation. The at least one rotatable member having a second orientation wherein the rotatable member is configured to contact the ground and to assist in providing support to the agricultural combine when in the second orientation.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2014Publication date: March 24, 2016Applicant: CNH INDUSTRIAL AMERICA LLCInventors: Jonathan E. Ricketts, Craig E. Murray, John J. Borsdorf
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Publication number: 20150276469Abstract: A system and method for conveying agricultural material in a harvester. One harvester includes a rotor which rotates to separate a plant into a first agricultural material and a second agricultural material. A grate is disposed vertically below the rotor and further separates the first and second agricultural materials from one another. A first conveyor receives the first and second agricultural material directly from a trailing end of the rotor and a trailing end of the grate.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2015Publication date: October 1, 2015Inventors: Herbert M. Farley, Jason M. Benes, Jonathan E. Ricketts, Rudy Vonck, Terry S. Moyer, Jason L. Shonk, Victor C.D. Demaecker, John J. Borsdorf
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Patent number: 9078397Abstract: A system and method for conveying agricultural material in a harvester. One harvester includes a rotor which rotates to separate a plant into a first agricultural material and a second agricultural material. A grate is disposed vertically below the rotor and further separates the first and second agricultural materials from one another. A first conveyor receives the first and second agricultural material directly from a trailing end of the rotor and a trailing end of the grate.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2012Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLCInventors: Herbert M. Farley, Jason M. Benes, Jonathan E. Ricketts, Rudy Vonck, Terry S. Moyer, Jason L. Shonk, Victor C. D. Demaecker, John J. Borsdorf
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Publication number: 20150027854Abstract: A system and method for supercharging the feed system for a belt in tube conveyor for agricultural products, which enables achieving a full or near full fill level of the conveyor belt entering the intake end of the conveyor tube. The invention uses a crop delivery apparatus operable to propel an airborne flow of the crop material at least largely in a direction of movement of the conveyor belt, onto the belt surface after formation into a concave shape conforming to a lower portion of the conveyor tube. Additional capabilities include the ability to propel the crop material into an intake end of the conveyor tube, and provision of enclosing structure for containing and focusing the crop material flow. The system can accommodate various angles of tilt and sideward pivotal movement of the conveyor.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2013Publication date: January 29, 2015Inventors: Edward H. Priepke, Scott D. Wilson, John J. Borsdorf, Jonathan E. Ricketts
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Patent number: 8939828Abstract: A biomass conveying and distributing system for separating and distributing lighter biomass residue from heavier or denser biomass, utilizing available air flow from the cleaning system of the harvester. The harvester will discharge a flow of heavier or denser biomass with an airborne flow of lighter biomass residue. The system includes a conveyor for receiving and conveying the heavier or denser biomass, and residue distributing apparatus disposed above the conveyor in a path of at least a portion of the airborne flow of lighter residue, including at least one deflector configured and operable for redirecting the airborne flow sidewardly away from the conveyor, above a passage through which the conveyor passes carrying the heavier biomass away from the harvester.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2010Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLCInventors: Jonathan E. Ricketts, John J. Borsdorf, James Minnihan
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Patent number: 8801513Abstract: A cob conveying and cleaning system for use with a corn harvester, incorporating air induction in cooperation with an air flow from the harvester, for cleaning and separating lighter crop residue to be returned to the field from a mixed flow of the residue and cobs, such that the cleaned cobs can be collected, and the lighter residue optionally spread on the field. The air flow and induction are combined to cooperatively lift or draw the lighter residue from the mixed flow, and to optionally spread the removed lighter residue over a field. The induction apparatus can be located on the harvester, and used as a residue spreader when cobs are not collected.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2010Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLCInventors: Jonathan E. Ricketts, John J. Borsdorf, James Minnihan
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Publication number: 20140141848Abstract: A system and method for conveying agricultural material in a harvester. One harvester includes a rotor which rotates to separate a plant into a first agricultural material and a second agricultural material. A grate is disposed vertically below the rotor and further separates the first and second agricultural materials from one another. A first conveyor receives the first and second agricultural material directly from a trailing end of the rotor and a trailing end of the grate.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2012Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicant: CNH AMERICA LLCInventors: Herbert M. Farley, Jason M. Benes, Jonathan E. Ricketts, Rudy Vonck, Terry S. Moyer, Jason L. Shonk, Victor C.D. Demaecker, John J. Borsdorf
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Patent number: 8286798Abstract: The cob cleaning conveyor system provides a capability for positively removing or cleaning lighter crop residue from a flow of cobs. The system can be incorporated with a cob collection device, such as on a trailer, and can be adjustable in several ways for accommodating varying corn varieties, conditions and the like. The system includes a first conveyor which propels the flow into a gap or passage toward a second conveyor, while a flow of air is directed downwardly through the passage to remove or clean the lighter residue material from the cobs. The angle of attack of the air flow can be selectable, and optionally be directed downwardly along the second conveyor to the passage, and upwardly along the second conveyor to travel with or follow the residue flow, to suit present conditions.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2010Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Assignee: CNH America LLCInventors: Jonathan E. Ricketts, John J. Borsdorf, Kenneth W. Brown, Joshua D. Werning, Tyler Nelson
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Publication number: 20120208608Abstract: A cob conveying and cleaning system for use with a corn harvester, incorporating air induction in cooperation with an air flow from the harvester, for cleaning and separating lighter crop residue to be returned to the field from a mixed flow of the residue and cobs, such that the cleaned cobs can be collected, and the lighter residue optionally spread on the field. The air flow and induction are combined to cooperatively lift or draw the lighter residue from the mixed flow, and to optionally spread the removed lighter residue over a field, if desired. The induction apparatus can be located on the harvester, and used as a residue spreader when cobs are not collected.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2010Publication date: August 16, 2012Inventors: Jonathan E. Ricketts, John J. Borsdorf, James Minnihan
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Publication number: 20120208607Abstract: A biomass conveying and distributing system for separating and distributing lighter biomass residue from heavier or denser biomass, utilizing available air flow from the cleaning system of the harvester. The harvester will discharge a flow of heavier or denser biomass with an airborne flow of lighter biomass residue. The system includes a conveyor for receiving and conveying the heavier or denser biomass, and residue distributing apparatus disposed above the conveyor in a path of at least a portion of the airborne flow of lighter residue, including at least one deflector configured and operable for redirecting the airborne flow sidewardly away from the conveyor, above a passage through which the conveyor passes carrying the heavier biomass away from the harvester.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2010Publication date: August 16, 2012Inventors: Jonathan E. Ricketts, John J. Borsdorf, James Minnihan
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Publication number: 20110034222Abstract: The cob cleaning conveyor system provides a capability for positively removing or cleaning lighter crop residue from a flow of cobs. The system can be incorporated with a cob collection device, such as on a trailer, and can be adjustable in several ways for accommodating varying corn varieties, conditions and the like. The system includes a first conveyor which propels the flow into a gap or passage toward a second conveyor, while a flow of air is directed downwardly through the passage to remove or clean the lighter residue material from the cobs. The angle of attack of the air flow can be selectable, and optionally be directed downwardly along the second conveyor to the passage, and upwardly along the second conveyor to travel with or follow the residue flow, to suit present conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2010Publication date: February 10, 2011Inventors: Jonathan E. Ricketts, John J. Borsdorf, Kenneth W. Brown, Joshua D. Werning, Tyler Nelson
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Patent number: 7837542Abstract: A cleaning system for corn cobs incorporating a conveyor system providing a capability for positively removing or cleaning other crop residue from the cobs, which is adapted to be towed by a harvester; to be incorporated with a cob collecting device; and which can be adjustable for varying corn varieties, conditions and the like. The conveyor system includes at least one enclosed inclined conveyor for carrying a flow of the crop residue upwardly and propelling the flow into a space, while a flow of air is directed downwardly along the conveyor to remove other residue material from the cobs. Another flow of air is optionally directed downwardly through the space for removing additional material other than cobs, and at least one aspect of the system can be adjusted for relatively varying the air flows to adapt the system for a variety of conditions.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2009Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Assignee: CNH America LLCInventors: Jonathan E. Ricketts, John J. Borsdorf
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Publication number: 20100291981Abstract: A cleaning system for corn cobs incorporating a conveyor system providing a capability for positively removing or cleaning other crop residue from the cobs, which is adapted to be towed by a harvester; to be incorporated with a cob collecting device; and which can be adjustable for varying corn varieties, conditions and the like. The conveyor system includes at least one enclosed inclined conveyor for carrying a flow of the crop residue upwardly and propelling the flow into a space, while a flow of air is directed downwardly along the conveyor to remove other residue material from the cobs. Another flow of air is optionally directed downwardly through the space for removing additional material other than cobs, and at least one aspect of the system can be adjusted for relatively varying the air flows to adapt the system for a variety of conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2009Publication date: November 18, 2010Inventors: Jonathan E. Ricketts, John J. Borsdorf