Patents by Inventor Mark W. Bruns

Mark W. Bruns 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).

  • Combined header transport vehicle
    Patent number: 5529447
    Abstract: A vehicle for transporting a grain combine header and a row crop header of an agricultural harvesting implement having bolsters connected to wheels and a longitudinal tube extended between and connected to the bolsters. A longitudinal head rest extends between and is located above the bolsters. Swing arm assemblies mounted on the bolsters support the head rest for movement from an up position to a down position. Holders mounted on the tube are adapted to engage a portion of the header when the header is located on the head rest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 25, 1996
    Assignee: May-Wes Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark W. Bruns, Wesley W. Bruns
  • Cab step assembly
    Patent number: 5284349
    Abstract: A crop sprayer cab has a step assembly facilitating ingress and egress of the operator into and out of the cab. The step assembly has floor and step sections operable for movement between an up, closed position and a down, step position relative to the floor of the cab. Links connected to the cab floor and the floor section limit downward movement of the step section and allow the step assembly to be moved to a closed position. A hand operated lever is operable to pivot the step assembly to the up, closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 8, 1994
    Assignee: May-Wes Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark W. Bruns, Wesley W. Bruns
  • Chaff spreader
    Patent number: 5082186
    Abstract: A pair of straw and chaff spreaders for a combine are operable to distribute straw and chaff in an even and wide spread pattern on the ground behind the combine. Each spreader has an upright shaft drivably coupled to upper and lower dishes. Flexible arms on the upper disk distribute straw. Rigid channel shaped arms on the lower disk propels chaff and small particulate materials in the pattern. The turning channel shaped arms also generate an air stream which distributes straw and chaff in the wide spread pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 21, 1992
    Inventor: Mark W. Bruns
  • Combine platform auger finger
    Patent number: D371797
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 16, 1996
    Assignee: May-Wes Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark W. Bruns
  • Material pick up finger
    Patent number: D377139
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 7, 1997
    Inventor: Mark W. Bruns
  • Planter closing wheel
    Patent number: D377356
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 14, 1997
    Assignee: May-Wes Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark W. Bruns
  • Row crop rolling shield
    Patent number: D379464
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 27, 1997
    Assignee: May-Wes Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark W. Bruns
  • Skid shoe
    Patent number: D382570
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 19, 1997
    Assignee: May-Wes Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark W. Bruns
  • Finger press wheel
    Patent number: D382571
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 19, 1997
    Inventor: Mark W. Bruns
  • Planter closing wheel
    Patent number: D386191
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 11, 1997
    Assignee: May-Wes Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark W. Bruns
  • Skid shoe
    Patent number: D391582
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1998
    Assignee: May-Wes Manufacturing
    Inventor: Mark W. Bruns
  • Press wheel
    Patent number: D395662
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 30, 1998
    Assignee: May-Wes Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark W. Bruns
  • Planter closing wheel
    Patent number: D396863
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Assignee: May-Wes Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark W. Bruns