Patents by Inventor John S. Richardson, Jr.

John S. Richardson, Jr. 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 lubricating apron chains on roll baling machines
    Patent number: 4452032
    Abstract: An apron chain lubricating apparatus for roll baling machines is actuated to automatically lubricate the apron chains in response to the rear frame of the machine being raised and lowered such as in discharging a bale from the machine. The apron lubricating apparatus includes a reservoir, containing lubricant, and a pump both preferably mounted on the rear frame of the machine. The pump is operated to deliver lubricant from the reservoir onto the apron chains when the rear frame is raised and lowered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 1982
    Date of Patent: June 5, 1984
    Assignee: Sperry Corporation
    Inventors: James T. Clevenger, Jr., Donald L. Sheesley, John S. Richardson, Jr.