Patents by Inventor Joseph M. Beeren

Joseph M. Beeren 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).

  • Nozzle apparatus
    Patent number: 7861946
    Abstract: A nozzle apparatus for an agricultural crop sprayer, the apparatus having a control element adjustable using ah external power source for controlling the flow of a spray liquid from a spray line through at least one channel of the nozzle apparatus. Once the control element has been moved to a control position, the position is maintained without further need for external power. The control element may be a ball valve movable to simultaneously select two or more nozzle connections and also to vary flow through the selected nozzle connections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventor: Joseph M. Beeren
  • NOZZLE APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20090184182
    Abstract: A nozzle apparatus for an agricultural crop sprayer, the apparatus having a control element adjustable using ah external power source for controlling the flow of a spray liquid from a spray line through at least one channel of the nozzle apparatus. Once the control element has been moved to a control position, the position is maintained without further need for external power. The control element may be a ball valve movable to simultaneously select two or more nozzle connections and also to vary flow through the selected nozzle connections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2008
    Publication date: July 23, 2009
    Inventor: Joseph M. Beeren
  • Spray bar assembly conduit
    Patent number: 7503591
    Abstract: A spray bar assembly conduit having a connecting area easily attachable to a connecting piece. The connecting area includes a first outwardly directed bead which contacts the connecting piece and a second inwardly directed bead. The connecting piece is preferably equipped with a connecting plug or locking device for securing the connecting piece axially in the connecting area with the connecting plug engaging with the first bead.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Assignee: John Deere Fabriek Horst B.V.
    Inventors: Joseph M. Beeren, Casper Grotenbreg