Patents by Inventor Julius H. Chastain

Julius H. Chastain 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: 5682707
    Abstract: An agricultural implement for controlling weeds, insects and other harmful organisms in the soil along plant rows and in the furrows between plant rows which includes a plurality of burner units which are mounted to a tool bar. Each burner unit includes a carriage having a housing mounted thereon in which is positioned a first burner for directing flame and heat to the area of the furrows. In a preferred embodiment, second and third burner units are mounted on the carriages which are directed outwardly from the sides of the carriages toward adjacent crop rows. Heat from the burner units is trapped beneath the carriages and exhausted rearwardly thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 4, 1997
    Inventor: Julius H. Chastain