Patents by Inventor Michael L. Yearout

Michael L. Yearout 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: 8733074
    Abstract: An adjustable rake assembly for raking and baling material in a single pass is provided. In particular, a rake assembly is provided wherein at least one rake is configured to be moved with respect to the frame between a first position and a second position via a telescoping rake connection and a rotating rake connection. The position of the wings and/or rakes may be changed via a control system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignees: E I du Pont de Nemours and Company, Rankin Equipment Co
    Inventors: Loren Steenhoek, Teddy W Bellamy, Marc Harris, Michael L Yearout, David C Rankin
  • Patent number: 8601781
    Abstract: An adjustable rake assembly for raking and baling material in a single pass is provided. In particular, a rake assembly is provided that includes a frame and two movable wings configured to be moved to at least one transport position, in which the wings are disposed proximate a main axial member of the frame in a folded arrangement. A rake assembly is also provided wherein at least one rake is configured to be moved with respect to the frame between a first position and a second position via a telescoping rake connection and a rotating rake connection. The position of the wings and/or rakes may be changed via a control system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: E I du Pont de Nemours and Company Rankin Equipment Co
    Inventors: Loren Steenhoek, Teddy W Bellamy, Marc Harris, Michael L Yearout, David C Rankin
  • Publication number: 20130298517
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally an adjustable rake assembly for raking and baling material in a single pass. In various embodiments, the present invention provides a rake assembly that includes a frame and two movable wings configured to be moved to at least one transport position, in which the wings are disposed proximate a main axial member of the frame in a folded arrangement. The present invention also provides a rake assembly wherein at least one rake is configured to be moved with respect to the frame between a first position and a second position via a telescoping rake connection and a rotating rake connection. In some embodiments, the position of the wings and/or rakes may be changed via a control system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Inventors: Loren Steenhoek, Teddy W. Bellamy, Marc Harris, Michael L. Yearout, David C. Rankin