Patents by Inventor Larry L. Slates

Larry L. Slates 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).

  • Canopy harvester with force balanced drive
    Patent number: 5495708
    Abstract: A harvester for harvesting grapes or other fruits from plants. The harvester uses a force balanced shaker head, which rotationally oscillates around a vertical axis. A yoke extends down from the force balanced shaker. The arms of the yoke are attached to a plurality of rods, which shake the plant to harvest the fruit. Two rows of enclosures are provided below the shaker head to catch the fruit. A low profile conveyor transports the collected fruit to storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 5, 1996
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Phillip R. Scott, Franklin P. Orlando, Richard K. Warren, Larry L. Slates