Patents by Inventor Michael A. Elder

Michael A. Elder 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: 4125194
    Abstract: A torque arm assembly for securing a silo unloader output chute. The assembly preferably comprises first frame means adapted to extend vertically upwardly from the silo unloader and second, generally horizontal tracking frame means pivotally coupled to the first frame section for sequentially engaging silage discharge orifices. In operation the tracking frame alternately engages and then withdraws from each silo silage discharge orifice before dropping to a lower position. The tracking frame preferably includes latching means for selectively grasping the silo's discharge orifice partitions to control downward movement and cooperating roller wheel means for smoothly contacting the discharge orifice partitions to facilitate proper subsequent engagement within a lower discharge orifice. The latching means preferably comprises a fork portion pivotally coupled to the tracking means which temporarily grasps the orifice partitions to delay downward movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 1976
    Date of Patent: November 14, 1978
    Assignee: Rochester Silo, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond R. Price, Michael A. Elder