Patents by Inventor John M. Tye

John M. Tye 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).

  • High speed precision planter
    Patent number: 4285444
    Abstract: In a vacuum planter a second disc with standard perforations is placed within the housing so that twice as many seed may be dropped with the same rotational speed and perforation spacing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 1980
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1981
    Inventor: John M. Tye
  • Agricultural drill
    Patent number: 4078504
    Abstract: A grain drill has the planter disc pivot arms pivoted to a bracket. The bracket pivots are above or below a slotted bar whereby the planter discs may be adjusted longitudinally of the frame. The pivot arms may be raised or lowered by reversing the brackets.The seeder housings are clamped along a longitudinal slot in the bottom of the seed box so the housing may be adjusted to the position of the planter disc. The seeder discs are clamped to a square shaft so they can be adjusted to the position of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1974
    Date of Patent: March 14, 1978
    Inventor: John M. Tye