Patents by Inventor Michael D. Gerst

Michael D. Gerst 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).

  • Prefeeder assembly
    Patent number: 6595740
    Abstract: An improved prefeeder assembly (10) for receiving a stack (28) of blanks and for inverting and passing the inverted blanks to processing equipment, the prefeeder assembly (10) having a rotator frame (12) which is positonable in an upright load entry position and an inverted bundle discharge position. A rotator infeed conveyor (70) is supported by the rotator frame (12) to receive and support a stack while a lift platform assembly (44) is also supported by the rotator frame (12) to clamp the stack (28) onto the rotator conveyor (70). A backstop and pusher assembly (14) is also supported on the rotator frame (12) and includes a moveable backstop (90) and a pusher member (24) for discharging a selective height of the stack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2003
    Assignee: Alliance Machine Systems International, LLC
    Inventors: Jon P. Drake, Michael D. Gerst
  • Method of promoting seedling emergence of field-planted, small-seeded crops
    Patent number: 4570378
    Abstract: A method of promoting the emergence of field-planted, small-seeded crops comprises sowing the seeds in an agricultural field and applying an emulsion which includes an animal fat material to the soil directly over the sown seeds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 1984
    Date of Patent: February 18, 1986
    Assignee: Fats and Proteins Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles W. Wendt, Joseph D. Shroder, Michael D. Gerst