Patents by Inventor Matthew A. Dorenkamp

Matthew A. Dorenkamp 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).

  • Agricultural toolbar transport system
    Patent number: 9010451
    Abstract: A toolbar transport system for extending and retracting a large agricultural toolbar. Forward and rearward folding segments of the toolbar allow the toolbar assembly to retract against the sides of the vehicle without interfering with the steering wheels. A forward-folding segment and rearward-folding segment of each lateral toolbar section connect to provide steering wheel clearance in the transfer position and an integrated lateral toolbar with regularly-spaced ground-engaging implements in the application position. Gauge wheel assemblies assist in the extension and deployment of the toolbar assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Inventors: Matthew W. Dames, Matthew A. Dorenkamp, Michael S. Meyer, James R. Williams, Ashok K. Rana
  • AGRICULTURAL TOOLBAR TRANSPORT SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20140345888
    Abstract: A toolbar transport system for extending and retracting a large agricultural toolbar. Forward and rearward folding segments of the toolbar allow the toolbar assembly to retract against the sides of the vehicle without interfering with the steering wheels. A forward-folding segment and rearward-folding segment of each lateral toolbar section connect to provide steering wheel clearance in the transfer position and an integrated lateral toolbar with regularly-spaced ground-engaging implements in the application position. Gauge wheel assemblies assist in the extension and deployment of the toolbar assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2013
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventors: Matthew W. Dames, Matthew A. Dorenkamp, Michael S. Meyer, James R. Williams, Ashok K. Rana