Patents by Inventor Justin J. Humpal

Justin J. Humpal 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).

  • WOOD CHIPPER FEED ROLLER
    Publication number: 20140031185
    Abstract: A feed system that is configured to more effectively grab and pull brush and tree materials into a chipper is provided. The system of the present disclosure is configured such that a large, heavy tree trunk can be continuously pulled into the chipper. The system includes two feed rollers one above the other in an offset arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: Vermeer Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey D. Bradley, Edwin N. Galloway, James L. O'Halloran, Justin J. Humpal
  • Belt tensioning apparatus
    Patent number: 8628034
    Abstract: A belt tensioning system configured to more effectively maintain the proper tension in a belt that can be engaged and disengaged. Proper tension in the belt is maintained even if the belt stretches or contracts by including a spring biased member between a tension wheel and a pivot frame. The spring member is preloaded such that when the belt stretches the tension wheel is biased against the belt by the force of the spring. Also, by selectively engaging the tension system one can avoid overloading the engine without the need to incorporate a clutch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: Vermeer Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: John T. Bouwers, Justin J. Humpal
  • Wood chipper feed roller
    Patent number: 8567706
    Abstract: A feed system that is configured to more effectively grab and pull brush and tree materials into a chipper is provided. The system of the present disclosure is configured such that a large, heavy tree trunk can be continuously pulled into the chipper. The system includes two feed rollers one above the other in an offset arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Vermeer Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey D. Bradley, Edwin N. Galloway, James L. O'Halloran, Justin J. Humpal
  • BELT TENSIONING APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20110073692
    Abstract: A belt tensioning system configured to more effectively maintain the proper tension in a belt that can be engaged and disengaged. Proper tension in the belt is maintained even if the belt stretches or contracts by including a spring biased member between a tension wheel and a pivot frame. The spring member is preloaded such that when the belt stretches the tension wheel is biased against the belt by the force of the spring. Also, by selectively engaging the tension system one can avoid overloading the engine without the need to incorporate a clutch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2008
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Applicant: Vermeer Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: John T. Bouwers, Justin J. Humpal
  • WOOD CHIPPER FEED ROLLER
    Publication number: 20100294869
    Abstract: A feed system that is configured to more effectively grab and pull brush and tree materials into a chipper is provided. The system of the present disclosure is configured such that a large, heavy tree trunk can be continuously pulled into the chipper. The system includes two feed rollers one above the other in an offset arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2008
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Applicant: Vermeer Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey D. Bradley, Edwin N. Galloway, James L. O'Halloran, Justin J. Humpal