Patents by Inventor Kenneth L. McCrill

Kenneth L. McCrill 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 for cooling shaker heads
    Patent number: 5103625
    Abstract: An apparatus for cooling shaker heads including an air cooling system wherein coolant air is blown upon the drive belts, sling surfaces and through the interior of the pillow pads. Also includes is a water cooling system in which coolant water is sprayed upon the outer surfaces of the slings. The coolant water may contain a fungicide which inhibits the spread of fungus diseases from tree to tree through contact with the slings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1992
    Assignee: Orchard Machinery Corporation
    Inventor: Kenneth L. McCrill