Patents by Inventor Larry Losli Slates

Larry Losli 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).

  • Constant force harvester rails
    Patent number: 5842334
    Abstract: The invention provides a harvester that applies continuous contact between the plant to be harvested and harvesting rails, which thus reduces damage to the plant. The harvester uses a hydraulic system which causes the rails to provide a constant gripping force against the plants when in a float position of the hydraulic system. The system also has a spread setting and may or may not have a third static setting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 1, 1998
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventor: Larry Losli Slates