Patents by Inventor Merlin L. Olson

Merlin L. Olson 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).

  • Debris blower system
    Patent number: 10267000
    Abstract: A debris blower system for clearing debris from the path of a road grader. The debris blower system generally includes a mounting platform configured to mount to a road grader, a blower unit attached to the mounting platform, an exhaust tube attached to the blower unit, and a motor attached to the mounting platform. The exhaust tube may be configured to rotate relative to the blower unit to alter the flow of air from the blower unit. The motor is configured to rotate the exhaust tube and alter the direction of air from the blower, which is generally to a road surface in front of a road grader. The debris blower system may also be attached to a lifter, which permits the mounting platform to be raised and lowered to further control the outflow of air from the blower unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Inventor: Merlin L. Olson
  • Debris Blower System
    Publication number: 20180327987
    Abstract: A debris blower system for clearing debris from the path of a road grader. The debris blower system generally includes a mounting platform configured to mount to a road grader, a blower unit attached to the mounting platform, an exhaust tube attached to the blower unit, and a motor attached to the mounting platform. The exhaust tube may be configured to rotate relative to the blower unit to alter the flow of air from the blower unit. The motor is configured to rotate the exhaust tube and alter the direction of air from the blower, which is generally to a road surface in front of a road grader. The debris blower system may also be attached to a lifter, which permits the mounting platform to be raised and lowered to further control the outflow of air from the blower unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2017
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Inventor: Merlin L. Olson