Patents by Inventor Kent P. THORESON

Kent P. THORESON 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).

  • WRAP MATERIAL TRANSFER DEVICE
    Publication number: 20210068345
    Abstract: A transfer device includes an arm that has a first end and a second end. The transfer device includes a pivot positioned at the first end of the arm. The pivot is configured to be secured to a baling machine. The transfer device includes a lifting device positioned on the arm. The lifting device is configured to be attached to a bale wrap material supply roll.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Inventors: Daniel J. Little, Calvin D. Meinders, Nathan D. Dockter, Kent P. Thoreson, Madison M. Delaney, Jerry E. Bandstra, Lisle J. Dunham, Jacob Limke, Kent L. Thompson
  • Round baler with dual wrapping rolls
    Patent number: 10517221
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a round baler (10) including a baling chamber (12) for forming a bale (26) and a first wrapping mechanism (32) mounted to the baling chamber (12). The first wrapping mechanism (32) includes a feed system that feeds the wrap material (30a) into the baling chamber (12). The round baler (10) further comprises a second wrapping mechanism (34) mounted to the baling chamber (12) which includes a feed system that feeds the wrap material (30b) into the baling chamber (12). Further, the round baler (10) includes an inlet (40) wherein wrap material (30a) from the first wrapping mechanism (32) and wrap material (30b) from the second wrapping mechanism (34) enter the baling chamber (12). The first wrapping mechanism (32) and second wrapping mechanism (34) are configured to be operated independently.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: Vermeer Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Kent P. Thoreson, Justin D. Olmstead
  • WRAP MATERIAL TRANSFER DEVICE
    Publication number: 20190166769
    Abstract: A transfer device includes an arm that has a first end and a second end. The transfer device includes a pivot positioned at the first end of the arm. The pivot is configured to be secured to a baling machine. The transfer device includes a lifting device positioned on the arm. The lifting device is configured to be attached to a bale wrap material supply roll.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2018
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Inventors: Daniel J. Little, Calvin D. Meinders, Nathan D. Dockter, Kent P. Thoreson, Madison M. Delaney, Jerry E. Bandstra, Lisle J. Dunham, Jacob Limke, Kent L. Thompson
  • ROUND BALER WITH DUAL WRAPPING ROLLS
    Publication number: 20160183474
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a round baler (10) including a baling chamber (12) for forming a bale (26) and a first wrapping mechanism (32) mounted to the baling chamber (12). The first wrapping mechanism (32) includes a feed system that feeds the wrap material (30a) into the baling chamber (12). The round baler (10) further comprises a second wrapping mechanism (34) mounted to the baling chamber (12) which includes a feed system that feeds the wrap material (30b) into the baling chamber (12). Further, the round baler (10) includes an inlet (40) wherein wrap material (30a) from the first wrapping mechanism (32) and wrap material (30b) from the second wrapping mechanism (34) enter the baling chamber (12). The first wrapping mechanism (32) and second wrapping mechanism (34) are configured to be operated independently.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2014
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Applicant: FORAGE INNOVATIONS B.V.
    Inventors: Kent P. THORESON, Justin D. OLMSTEAD