Patents by Inventor Matthew W. Dames

Matthew W. Dames 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: 10556476
    Abstract: An agricultural vehicle includes a frame and a plurality of suspension assemblies coupled to the frame. The plurality of suspension assemblies configured to together increase or decrease a vertical distance between the frame and a surface supporting the agricultural vehicle. The agricultural vehicle also includes a plurality of wheels. One wheel of the plurality of wheels is coupled to each suspension assembly, and at least two wheels of the plurality of wheels are movable about a steering axis. The agricultural vehicle further includes at least two actuators. Each of the at least two actuators is coupled to a respective suspension assembly of the plurality of suspension assemblies and is configured to move one of the at least two wheels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: Hagie Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Matthew W. Dames, Michael M. Miller
  • Patent number: 9743571
    Abstract: A system for planting cover crop seeds in fields with standing row crops, including a high-clearance agricultural vehicle with a high-clearance toolbar, soil sealers, and a seeder with a reciprocator above the soil sealers to deliver various types of seeds onto the disrupted soil after which the soil sealers cover the seeds with soil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: Hagie Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Matthew W. Dames
  • Patent number: 9723774
    Abstract: A system for planting cover crop seeds in fields with standing row crops, including a high-clearance agricultural vehicle with a high-clearance toolbar, soil sealers, and a seeder with a reciprocator above the soil sealers to deliver various types of seeds onto the disrupted soil after which the soil sealers cover the seeds with soil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: Hagie Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Matthew W. Dames
  • Publication number: 20170203628
    Abstract: An agricultural vehicle includes a frame and a plurality of suspension assemblies coupled to the frame. The plurality of suspension assemblies configured to together increase or decrease a vertical distance between the frame and a surface supporting the agricultural vehicle. The agricultural vehicle also includes a plurality of wheels. One wheel of the plurality of wheels is coupled to each suspension assembly, and at least two wheels of the plurality of wheels are movable about a steering axis. The agricultural vehicle further includes at least two actuators. Each of the at least two actuators is coupled to a respective suspension assembly of the plurality of suspension assemblies and is configured to move one of the at least two wheels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2017
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Inventors: Matthew W. Dames, Michael M. Miller
  • Patent number: 9451738
    Abstract: A system for planting cover crop seeds in fields with standing row crops. A high-clearance agricultural vehicle is provided with a high-clearance toolbar. The system is provided with soil sealers. A seeder with a reciprocating seeder is provided above the soil sealers to deliver various types of seeds onto the disrupted soil, after which the soil sealers cover the seeds with soil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: Hagie Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Matthew W. Dames
  • Patent number: 9374992
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses for rotating a boom assembly relative to an agricultural vehicle. The system is arranged with a fixed transom and rotating transom wherein the rotating transom has a pivot point positioned below both fixed and rotating transoms. The system is provided with a plurality of rotors and tracks to allow the pivot point to be positioned lower than that of prior art systems to allow the boom assembly to more accurately track the contours of row crops in undulating landscapes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: Hagie Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Matthew W. Dames
  • Publication number: 20160157421
    Abstract: A system for planting cover crop seeds in fields with standing row crops. A high-clearance agricultural vehicle is provided with a high-clearance toolbar. The system is provided with soil sealers. A seeder with a reciprocating seeder is provided above the soil sealers to deliver various types of seeds onto the disrupted soil, after which the soil sealers cover the seeds with soil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2016
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Applicant: Hagie Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Matthew W. Dames
  • Publication number: 20160150723
    Abstract: A system for planting cover crop seeds in fields with standing row crops. A high-clearance agricultural vehicle is provided with a high-clearance toolbar. A plurality of ground-engaging arm assemblies depend from the toolbar. The toolbar is provided with a plurality of seeders that may be provided on the arm assemblies. The arm assemblies are provided with trailing portions to which are attached soil sealers. The system travels through the field, delivering seeds between rows of standing crops. The soil sealers cover the seeds with soil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2015
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Applicant: Hagie Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Matthew W. Dames, James A. Schaffer, James R. Williams
  • Publication number: 20160143215
    Abstract: A system for planting cover crop seeds in fields with standing row crops. A high-clearance agricultural vehicle is provided with a high-clearance toolbar. The system is provided with soil sealers. A seeder with a reciprocating seeder is provided above the soil sealers to deliver various types of seeds onto the disrupted soil, after which the soil sealers cover the seeds with soil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2016
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Applicant: Hagie Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Matthew W. Dames
  • Patent number: 9346497
    Abstract: A system and method for varying the tread width of a vehicle. The system includes extensible shafts coupled to the wheels of the vehicle. Eccentric cylinders rotate out of frictional locking engagement with the extensible shafts to allow the extensible shafts to be extended or refracted to adjust the tread width of the vehicle. The eccentric cylinders rotate into frictional locking engagement with the extensible shafts to reduce undesired travel of the extensible shafts during vehicle operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: Hagie Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Matthew W. Dames, James A. Schaffer
  • Publication number: 20160120099
    Abstract: A system for planting cover crop seeds in fields with standing row crops. A high-clearance agricultural vehicle is provided with a high-clearance toolbar. A plurality of ground-engaging arm assemblies depend from the toolbar. The toolbar is provided with a plurality of seeders that may be provided on the arm assemblies. The arm assemblies are provided with trailing portions to which are attached soil sealers. The system travels through the field, delivering seeds between rows of standing crops. The soil sealers cover the seeds with soil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2015
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Applicant: Hagie Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Matthew W. Dames, James A. Schaffer, James R. Williams
  • Publication number: 20160096407
    Abstract: A system and method for raising and lowering a vehicle. The system includes a four-bar linkage provided for each wheel. The four-bar linkage includes a first three linkage assembly and a second three linkages assembly. The first three linkage assembly maintains the orientation of the vehicle relative to the wheel during the lifting and lowering while the second linkage assembly provides the power to lift and lower the vehicle. Power provided by a hydraulic cylinder is pivotably coupled to the second linkage assembly. A steering assembly is provided between the four-bar linkage assembly and the wheel. The four-bar linkage vehicle lifting assembly may be provided on agricultural vehicles, construction vehicles, or any desired vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2015
    Publication date: April 7, 2016
    Inventor: Matthew W. Dames
  • Publication number: 20160096547
    Abstract: A system and method for adjusting the tread width of a vehicle. The vehicle has a swing arm on each wheel, each activated by its own hydraulic cylinder. The vehicle's tread can be adjusted by pivoting the swing arms. The swing arms are each provided with two actuators, one to maintain the proper toe angle of the wheels as the swing arms move, and one to steer the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2015
    Publication date: April 7, 2016
    Inventor: Matthew W. Dames
  • Publication number: 20160096550
    Abstract: A system and method for adjusting the tread width of a vehicle. Each wheel of the vehicle is provided with two actuators: one toe actuator to adjust the toe angle and one steering actuator to steer the wheel. The toe actuators and steering actuators counterpose each another. The vehicle is configured to actuate the toe actuators to simultaneously turn the wheels on opposite sides of the frame in opposite directions relative to one another, and to actuate the steering actuators to simultaneously turn wheels on opposite sides of the frame in the same direction as one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2015
    Publication date: April 7, 2016
    Inventor: Matthew W. Dames
  • Publication number: 20160044863
    Abstract: For low height row crops, the system is a toolbar provided with a plurality of depending legs coupled to discs. Provided behind the discs are nitrogen dispensing systems coupled to a large fluid tank provided on a vehicle. By using medium height legs, the system is able to provide material to the soil after crops have emerged, while still allowing a large number of rows of crops to be treated with each application pass.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2014
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Applicant: HAGIE MANUFACTURING COMPANY
    Inventors: James R. Williams, Newton Lingenfelter, Matthew W. Dames
  • Publication number: 20160001622
    Abstract: A system and method for raising and lowering a vehicle. The system includes a four-bar linkage provided for each wheel. The four-bar linkage includes a first three linkage assembly and a second three linkages assembly. The first three linkage assembly maintains the orientation of the vehicle relative to the wheel during the lifting and lowering while the second linkage assembly provides the power to lift and lower the vehicle. Power provided by a hydraulic cylinder is pivotably coupled to the second linkage assembly. A steering assembly is provided between the four-bar linkage assembly and the wheel. The four-bar linkage vehicle lifting assembly may be provided on agricultural vehicles, construction vehicles, or any desired vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2015
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Applicant: Hagie Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Matthew W. Dames
  • Publication number: 20150352921
    Abstract: A system and method for providing suspension for a ride height adjustable vehicle. The vehicle has a four-bar linkage assembly coupled between to the frame and wheel of the vehicle. A linear actuator coupled to the four-bar linkage assembly raises and lowers the ride height of the vehicle. An airbag is also coupled to one of the linkages to provide suspension. The airbag and linear actuator are coupled to one another by a pivotable plate. The airbag and linear actuator co-act to provide suspension for the vehicle across all ride heights.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2015
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Inventor: Matthew W. Dames
  • Publication number: 20150290994
    Abstract: A system and method for raising and lowering a vehicle. The system includes a four-bar linkage provided for each wheel. The four-bar linkage includes a first three linkage assembly and a second three linkages assembly. The first three linkage assembly maintains the orientation of the vehicle relative to the wheel during the lifting and lowering while the second linkage assembly provides the power to lift and lower the vehicle. Power provided by a hydraulic cylinder is pivotably coupled to the second linkage assembly. A steering assembly is provided between the four-bar linkage assembly and the wheel. The four-bar linkage vehicle lifting assembly may be provided on agricultural vehicles, construction vehicles, or any desired vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2014
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Applicant: HAGIE MANUFACTURING COMPANY
    Inventor: Matthew W. Dames
  • Publication number: 20150291233
    Abstract: A system and method for varying the tread width of a vehicle. The system includes extensible shafts coupled to the wheels of the vehicle. Eccentric cylinders rotate out of frictional locking engagement with the extensible shafts to allow the extensible shafts to be extended or refracted to adjust the tread width of the vehicle. The eccentric cylinders rotate into frictional locking engagement with the extensible shafts to reduce undesired travel of the extensible shafts during vehicle operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2014
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Applicant: Hagie Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Matthew W. Dames, James A. Schaffer
  • Publication number: 20150195986
    Abstract: A system for planting cover crop seeds in fields with standing row crops. A high-clearance agricultural vehicle is provided with a high-clearance toolbar. A plurality of ground-engaging arm assemblies depend from the toolbar. The toolbar is provided with a plurality of seeders that may be provided on the arm assemblies. The arm assemblies are provided with trailing portions to which are attached soil sealers. The system travels through the field, delivering seeds between rows of standing crops. The soil sealers cover the seeds with soil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2014
    Publication date: July 16, 2015
    Applicant: HAGIE MANUFACTURING COMPANY
    Inventors: Matthew W. Dames, James A. Schaffer, James R. Williams