Patents by Inventor Kyle J. Tingle

Kyle J. Tingle 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).

  • Adjustable restriction muffler system for a combine
    Patent number: 6662554
    Abstract: A bypass for an exhaust system for a utility vehicle, such as a combine, that, when substantially closed, provides maximum noise attenuation for road transport, i.e., relatively high back pressure, and then, when substantially open, would provide a reduced flow restriction, i.e., relatively low back pressure, for full power, field operation. A bypass flow path in an exhaust pipe is located upstream of a primary muffler. A diaphragm can be provided to manipulate a damper which acts to close the exhaust flow to the primary muffler and open the bypass to an exhaust pipe to effectively bypass the primary muffler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Alan D. Sheidler, Kyle J. Tingle
  • Adjustable restriction muffler system for a combine
    Publication number: 20030136116
    Abstract: A bypass for an exhaust system for a utility vehicle, such as a combine, that, when substantially closed, provides maximum noise attenuation for road transport, i.e., relatively high back pressure, and then, when substantially open, would provide a reduced flow restriction, i.e., relatively low back pressure, for full power, field operation. A bypass flow path in an exhaust pipe is located upstream of a primary muffler. A diaphragm can be provided to manipulate a damper which acts to close the exhaust flow to the primary muffler and open the bypass to an exhaust pipe to effectively bypass the primary muffler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2002
    Publication date: July 24, 2003
    Inventors: Alan D. Sheidler, Kyle J. Tingle