Patents by Inventor Loran Balvanz

Loran Balvanz 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: 10412871
    Abstract: A deep ripper used to penetrate and fracture the soil below the surface that includes a leading edge configured to decrease wear and reduce drag, while providing superior performance. The deep ripper is comprised of a main body, a top cap, a replaceable wing, and a bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignees: USM Wear Technologies, Bourgault Tillage Tools
    Inventors: Loran Balvanz, Dean Bigelow
  • Publication number: 20170055427
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a ripper used penetrate and break up soil that includes a leading edge configured to decrease wear and reduce drag, while providing superior performance. The ripper is comprised of a main body, a top cap, a replaceable wing, and a bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Applicants: USM Wear Tech LLC, Bourgault Tillage Tools
    Inventors: Loran BALVANZ, Dean BIGELOW
  • Publication number: 20160157410
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a ripper used penetrate and break up soil that includes a leading edge configured to decrease wear and reduce drag, while providing superior performance. The ripper is comprised of a main body, a top cap, a wing, and a bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2015
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: Loran BALVANZ, Dean BIGELOW
  • Publication number: 20080061004
    Abstract: A waste treatment apparatus for the treatment and processing of wet material is provided. The apparatus comprises an inlet hopper adapted for receipt of the wet material. A pre-conditioning unit is provided having an input and an output end wherein the wet material is received from the inlet hopper at the input end and is conveyed to the output end wherein the wet material is processed to reduce moisture and pathogen content. A blower is provided for providing a forced air stream to direct the flow of the wet material and for directing the flow from the output end of the pre-conditioning unit. A pre-separation cyclone is provided and is operatively positioned for receiving the wet material from the output end of the pre-conditioning unit via the air stream powered by the blower, wherein the wet material is processed under the influence of cyclonic forces that further reduce the moisture content, pathogen content, and reduce the particle size of the wet material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2004
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Inventor: Loran Balvanz
  • Publication number: 20070007198
    Abstract: A waste treatment apparatus for the treatment and processing of wet material is provided. The apparatus comprises an inlet hopper adapted for receipt of the wet material. A pre-conditioning unit is provided having an input and an output end wherein the wet material is received from the inlet hopper at the input end and is conveyed to the output end wherein the wet material is processed to reduce moisture and pathogen content. A blower is provided for providing a forced air stream to direct the flow of the wet material and for directing the flow from the output end of the pre-conditioning unit. A pre-separation cyclone is provided and is operatively positioned for receiving the wet material from the output end of the pre-conditioning unit via the air stream powered by the blower, wherein the wet material is processed under the influence of cyclonic forces that further reduce the moisture content, pathogen content, and reduce the particle size of the wet material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2005
    Publication date: January 11, 2007
    Inventor: Loran Balvanz
  • Patent number: 6506311
    Abstract: A wet material treatment apparatus includes an inlet hopper for introducing the wet material into the apparatus. The hopper feeds the wet material into an injector auger that physically directs the wet material into a high velocity air stream produced by a blower thereby directing the flow of the wet material through the apparatus. The wet material moves from the injector auger into a cyclone that separates the wet material through specific gravity and desiccation into a substantially liquid and a substantially solid portion. The substantially liquid portion is discharged through a first outlet in the cyclone to a wet scrubber, while the substantially solid portion of the wet material is discharged through a second outlet. The apparatus can be mounted to a trailer for mobile transportation, and can include two cyclones operating in series.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2003
    Assignee: Global Resource Recovery Organization
    Inventors: Richard DeGarmo, Stan Gibson, Loran Balvanz
  • Patent number: 6481654
    Abstract: A mated hammer and hammer tip combination for releasable engagement are provided. The hammer includes a lower body portion for engagement with a rotor of a size reducing machine, and an upper body portion. The upper body portion of the hammer includes at least one bolt hole and a front face having a raised center section. The hammer also includes an upper and lower ledge, and recessed side grooves. The hammer tip includes a front face with a distally located working edge for debris impact, at least one bolt hole for receipt of a bolt to releasably engage the hammer and hammer tip, and a back having a plurality of protruding opposable members, comprised of opposable shoulders or feet that define a recessed section therebetween forming a saddle-back. The saddle-back in the back of the hammer tip releasable engages with the raised center section of the hammer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: U.S. Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Loran Balvanz, Paul Gray
  • Publication number: 20020121475
    Abstract: A wet material treatment apparatus includes an inlet hopper for introducing the wet material into the apparatus. The hopper feeds the wet material into an injector auger that physically directs the wet material into a high velocity air stream produced by a blower thereby directing the flow of the wet material through the apparatus. The wet material moves from the injector auger into a cyclone that separates the wet material through specific gravity and desiccation into a substantially liquid and a substantially solid portion. The substantially solid portion is discharged through a first outlet in the cyclone to a wet scrubber, while the substantially liquid portion of the wet material is discharged through a second outlet. The apparatus can be mounted to a trailer for mobile transportation, and can include two cyclones operating in series.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2001
    Publication date: September 5, 2002
    Inventors: Richard DeGarmo, Stan Gibson, Loran Balvanz
  • Patent number: 6394375
    Abstract: The present invention embodies an insert for attachment to a hammer of a size reducing machine for use in size reducing waste material, comprising a body with a centrally located mounting hole to allow for attachment of the insert to the hammer. The body also includes a bullet shaped tip distally located in relation to the body, wherein the tip can size reduce waste material on impact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Assignee: US Manufacturing
    Inventors: Loran Balvanz, Paul Gray
  • Patent number: 6308905
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a size reducing machine with a rotor having a plurality of hammers arranged to size reduce waste material upon impact. The rotor is contained with a tub that includes a tub floor for feeding the waste material toward the rotor. Located proximate to the tub floor is a gator plate with a serrated edge for initial material for sizing of the waste material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2001
    Assignee: U.S. Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Loran Balvanz, Paul Gray
  • Patent number: 6131838
    Abstract: A hammer tip is provided with a centrally located bolt hole for receipt of at least one bolt for releasable securement to a hammer. The hammer tip includes a front face having a working edge, and a back with two opposing shoulder sections with a recessed section therebetween. The hammer includes a support shoulder for receipt of the bottom of the hammer tip. Together, the shoulder sections, the recess formed between, and the support shoulder create a saddle-back for releasable integration with the hammer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2000
    Assignee: U.S. Manufacturing Inc.
    Inventors: Loran Balvanz, Paul Gray