Patents by Inventor Lloyd Snell

Lloyd Snell 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).

  • Flex bar system for mass vibration systems in changing spatial orientation using magnetostrictive actuator
    Patent number: 10349579
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and apparatus for inducing (harmonic) vibration of objects having a large mass(es), such as the trunk of a fruit or nut tree, the crop of which may be harvested by shaking the tree through the induced vibration. Linear and radial embodiments utilize and include an actuator using Terfenol-D, a magnetostrictive actuator. Different versions utilize a piston rod actuator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: Westside Equipment Co.
    Inventor: Lloyd Snell
  • FLEX BAR SYSTEM FOR MASS VIBRATION SYSTEMS IN CHANGING SPATIAL ORIENTATION USING MAGNETOSTRICTIVE ACTUATOR
    Publication number: 20180020618
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide methods and apparatus for inducing (harmonic) vibration of objects having a large mass(es), such as the trunk of a fruit or nut tree, the crop of which may be harvested by shaking the tree through the induced vibration. Linear and radial embodiments utilize and include an actuator using Terfenol-D, a magnetostrictive actuator. Alternative embodiments utilize a piston rod actuator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Applicant: Westside Equipment Co.
    Inventor: Lloyd Snell