Patents by Inventor Lester B. Merrill

Lester B. Merrill 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).

  • Patent number: 5140802
    Abstract: A machine is provided with a movable chassis having adjustable brakes and a grain container having a rear tunnel defining a rear opening. A pliable plastic bag is fit to the tunnel with the bag bottom closing the opening. A bin on the chassis receives grain, e.g., from a truck and an auger transports the grain from the bin to an elevated position in the container that is above the height of the filled bag. The adjustable brakes are set to establish the level of grain pile in the container to cover the opening and thereby fill the bag. The brakes are independently controlled to provide limited steering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1992
    Assignee: Ag-Bag Corporation
    Inventors: Larry R. Inman, Lester B. Merrill, Patrick S. Welch